The Pink Butterfly

"Transitional" Dressing

2009-04-12T18:40:00.000-07:00

Although spring is a lovely season, it can be pretty challenging when it comes to dressing for the weather. One minute...60 degrees, sunny...the next, 45, windy, and rainy. Girls I know are always saying that it's hard to dress this time of year because when temperatures are in the 50's, it's too warm for a sweater and too cool to for a t-shirt.

Here are a few "transitional" spring outfit ideas by weather type and temperature:

Rainy, 45 degrees:

-Stick to a light cardigan or v-neck shirt under raincoat to avoid bulk.
-Wear skinny jeans so that it's easier to slip on wellies.

Partly-Cloudy, 50 degrees:

-A 3/4-length sleeved jacket will feel lighter on a cool spring day.
-Flats are perfect for spring...you're not showing toe quite yet, and you can wear them without socks.

Sunny, 55 degrees:

-Layer lightweight, t-shirt materials over each other...cotton cardigan + cotton t-shirt.

Hello, Yellow

2009-04-08T19:56:00.000-07:00

This is a shrine to what is currently my favorite color...you guessed it, yellow! I hope this mosaic will put you in a happy, sunshiney, springy mood...or at least inspire you to shop!

I gathered all of these yellow goodies from Etsy...it kinda makes me want to go eat some Peeps :)

Click on the mosaic for a closer look!

From left to right...

Flower headband, $22 from seraart
"The Warhol" necklace, $68 from danaleblancdesigns
"Lemon Zest" necklace, $42 from luxedeluxe
"Keep Calm and Carry On" Poster, $14.98 from byorderofthecrown
Medium frame pouch, $29 from oktak
"Almost Sunflower" bracelet, $50 from SugarPunkStudio
"The Priscilla" Hand Felted Scarf, $50 from azul
Flower brooch, $10 from youaremysunshine
Anchors Away Dress, $88 from carolhannah
"The Alexis" clutch, $34 from ao3designs
"Amelia" print, $20 from JessicaDoyle
Sunshine earrings, $17 from decoratethediva
Decorative owls, $20 from therunnybunny
Sun plushie, $35 from happyplushplush
Yellow striped tote, $69 from DrikaB
Crochet bracelet, $20 from XauXau

Instant Gratification

2009-04-07T19:51:00.000-07:00

Has anyone else noticed that J. Crew has added a new section to their website called "Instant Gratification"? All items are $100 or under. It's a quick way to get some cheap thrills :) Check out a few of my instantly gratifying picks:

Solid silk garden cami, $88
Just purchased this and LOVE it. It feels soft, light, and will be perfect for summer.

Pearl ribbon necklace, $55
Saw this in the store, and it's great quality...very heavy and well-made.

Sunshine bracelet, $75
You cannot be in a bad mood if you're wearing this bracelet.

Camellia flower flip-flops, $24.50
I'll take these in every color that exists, thank-you.