Weekend Window Shopping: Sandals.

Remember sandals? Remember pedicures and bare toes? Remember sun? Yeah, me either. But, in the not too distant future sandals will be a thing again and I'm already thinking about them:

Sam Edelman Gigi Flat Sandals 

Rachel Zoe Gracie Ankle-Strap

TOMS+ Grey Serpentine Women's Strappy Wedges

Swedish Hasbeens Suzanne

Ancient Greek Sandals Clio Metallic Leather Wedge

Toms 'Correa' Ankle Strap Flat 

Cole Haan Pelham Flat Leather

Frye Women's Skyler Seam Sandal

Hemsworthy.

M:  I have thoughts about Chris Hemsworth at the Oscars. He has never done it for me but there are some really amazing arms happening. I'm just saying:

A: Uh, I believe I tried to sell him to you back in 2012.

M: Heee. Back before I loved Miley!

A: I know! How things have changed. I tole you Chris Hemsworth was worth consideration. The other one is okay I guess:

A: Wait! There are three of them:

A: I need to go lie down.

M: That is a genetically blessed family. Lesser Hemsworth is tiny though.

A: Poor Lesser, it's not his fault. the other two are giants. Like, they're both 6'3".

M: They look ACTUALLY tall, not Hollywood tall. This was the picture that made me reconsider him. He is working that tux and sweetly protective of his extremely pregnant wife:

A: Oh my God I would climb him like a treeeeeeeee.

M: He could pick you up one handed!

A: ...

M: Hold you against his bosom like a wee baby.

A: ...

M: 

A: Eh.

M: Come on.

A: The baby is sweet but it's in my way, Marianne.

M: I want to photoshop you into his arms. Aaaaaarrrrmmmms

A: ARRRMMMMZZZZZ. Also, I found this and thought of you:

M: Oh thank you!

A: Of course! I am very nice that way.

M: So thoughtful.

A: Like, I'm a really, really good friend.

M: The BEST.

A: Aw, hugs. Heart goat goat goat.

M: Dancing twins dancing twins goat goat heart eye smiley.

Adrien: Friday Cold Casual.

Why is it still so cold? Why why why? I am digging deep to come up with any kind of outfit that could even remotely qualify for blog posting. Mostly I just want to wrap myself up in my awesome furry throw blanket and eat cookies and wait for it to be over. Last Friday I got to wear jeans, which at least meant I'm warmish.

I have a amazing Lands End cashmere sweater (did you know that? They have really good cashmere) that I almost never wear because it's a crewneck, which isn't the most flattering on me. but then I thought, DUH. THAT IS WHAT CUTE SCARVES ARE FOR. Bonus: my neck is warm too. Okay:

I'm wearing the sweater with my 7FAM Slim Illusion jeans, the ones that slide down my ass. I solved this with a flat canvas belt and now they're basically perfect.

My scarf is Calvin Klein (this one is a good spring-weight dupe, this is mine in another colorway) and my bag is the glorious MBMJ "mag bag" which you can still sometimes find on eBay or, if I were you, I'd just get this one. 

Ah, the boots. Perhaps the best thing I ever bought at Ross. They're the Frye Tina Campus, which are long discontinued. Sad face. I think the Jane is probably the closest to them. I love them but I can't wait until they're collecting dust in my closet because it's too hot out for boots. 

Boden Review: Leila Ponte Dress & Stripy Sweatshirt.

So, hey! I ordered some stuff from Boden (with a code! Always wait for a code. Also, 2.5% back on eBates. Always use eBates. That's my referral link.) and it came and I tried it on and didn't take pictures because why would anyone want pictures for a review? Ugh. I am the worst. Anyway, I will tell you about these things and you can decide for yourself.

First, I ordered the Leila Ponte Dress:

I'm just okay.

I got the navy because it seemed like a good basic to pair with my crazier print scarves or leopard print accessories. I ordered my usual size and it fit me perfectly. And then I put it back in the bag and sent it right back to them. Why, Adrien?? Why would you do that? Here's the thing: the dress was okay, it fit, the quality was good. But! It didn't look anything like a $100+ dress. No way, no how. If it had been $40 at Ross I would've bought it in a heartbeat but I'm not spending $100+ on a dress that's just okay. I think the trick with this one is to buy it in a fun color or stripe, not the boring navy basic.

Moving on, I also bought the Stripy Sweatshirt because I have A Problem.

Buy me! I striped.

You guys. I cannot not order the striped top. And Boden has LOTS OF THEM. This one seemed like a good in-between-weather top, something I can wear in the springtime without freezing my ass off. It fits fine (I got a small but almost wish I'd sized up) and is really comfortable. Just exactly what you want a striped sweatshirt to be. And hey! I just remembered that I'm wearing it in this photo:

See? I totally took pictures and stuff. I'm the best.

Marianne: Cute From Behind.

I feel like I need to start things off by saying wow, this top is WAY cuter in person than it looks online. It's the Clara Buttondown from anthropologie and it took me forever to even find because it doesn't really look like that. All high/low hemline nonsense, no. In fact, I titled this post "cute from behind" because I bought this top based on how cute the split back is, and it looks derpy and dumb in the product shot. This top looks and feels really nice and is the perfect thing to dress up slim bootcut jeans and clogs (mine are Miz Mooz but these are a close dupe and whoa, cheap) on a spring-is-coming-but-not-quite-yet kind of day. I like the tiny bird print but it comes in some nice solid colors too, and the price isn't bad for anthro.

Here is where I should have included a picture of the back, but my fragile ego can't handle seeing that particular angle this early on a Monday morning, so instead let's talk about this awesome bracelet. This J. Crew Factory Crystal Sunburst Cuff Bracelet is inexpensive (I got it with a code for $12!) but looks super high end. I was pleased to see that the crystals are riveted on, not glued on to the lucite. I adore it.

I am constantly in need of colorful, cute blouses to dress up jeans at work, and I just love this one! Definitely worth a look. I've been wearing it with my House of Harlow locket, but I think it could be fun with a chunky, sparkly necklace too. This one's a keeper.

P.S., on my lips is Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm in Sultry, which I am OBSESSED with. It's so perfect, I feel the need to buy 17 more of them to hoard. Get yourself some.

Weekend Window Shopping: Red Pants.

Marianne's cute new red Gap jeans has made me want to keep an eye out for cute pair of red pants or jeans for my own self.  Here's what I found:

Old Navy Pixie Skinny-Ankle Pants

Boden Bistro Cropped Trousers

Rag & Bone Red Twill Zipped Ankle Skinny Pants

Mavi Women's Alexa Midrise Skinny Stretch Jean

Kate Spade New York 'Jackie' stretch cotton capri pants

A.P.C. Red Straight Leg Jeans

Mango Super Slim-Fit Belle Jeans

Animal Husband...ry.

A: It's Friday. Go.

M: Sigh.

A: Imagine that he is about to make you a gin and tonic.

M: My poor mind can't take it.

A: Also, I just found two more "hot British men" Tumblrs and they're all 99% Cumberbatch.

M: Ew. No.

A: Oh, I don't know. I'd hit that:

M: I think he is a lot of good things but hot is not among them. Besides all I see is this now:

A: Why are you so mean?

M: That remind me of this, which never fails to make me laugh:

A: Hahaahaaaaa. Oh man. That is amazing.

M: I feel that I've perhaps taken us off track.

A: Ahem:

M: Aaaaaaah, there we are.

A: And:

M: Haaaaaa. Go home, Idris. You're drunk.

A: Hmm:

M: Hee, I don't really have a comeback. I love him.

A: Amen.