These are a few of my favorite things...

Just in case your wondering yes this blog title was inspired by that Julie Andrews song from A Sound of Music. Although oddly enough I've never seen the movie. Anyways, here are some things I'm loving at the moment....

1. Watching seasons of One Tree Hill on DVD. Seriously, what is wrong with me that I haven't been watching it all these years?

2. Handmade jewelry. I love how it's different and unique from what you can find in most stores. I love browsing for jewelry on Etsy, Ten Thousand Villages and TribalSociete.

3. Flips-flops, warm weather and dresses.

4. Blog giveaways. Although I haven't won any yet I just love entering them! I just found an awesome one that ends on Thursday for a $40 gift certificate to the Etsy shop sTuckIntheCoop. If your reading this hurray up and head over to the blog Iva Messy for your chance to win!

5. Music. Wait, who am I trying to kid? I don't just love it at the moment. I LOVE it 24/7, 365 days a year! Lately I find myself listening to the Beach Boys. I guess the nice weather we've been having lately is getting me in the mood for summer!

6. Oversized sunglasses.

7. Vera Bradley totes. I'm loving the new patterns for spring and summer especially. I think I Vera Bradley just might have to be my next handbag splurge.

8. There is a self-driving Audi named Shelley. And it's spelled with an "ey" at the end.. JUST LIKE MY NAME! Super cool considering whenever I went on vacations I could never find any souvenirs personalized with my name. If I was lucky enough to find to find something personalized it was always spelled Shelly. Go figure! It's all good though, who else can say they share a name with a super cool car? :)

NICA Nemo Clutch Giveaway!

The blog She Hath Done What She Could is currently having a giveaway! I love entering blog giveaways when I find ones that interest me. This time the prize is the cute clutch pictured above. I just love everything about it from the vintage design with the big button to the flower print inside! I hope good luck is on my side...I would absolutely LOVE to win this lovely little clutch. :)

Click here to enter this fabulous giveaway!

Being Eco-Friendly Just Got a Little More Fashionable...

Today while flipping through the April 2010 issue of Lucky magazine I was intrigued by an H&M ad for their new line, The Garden Collection. It's not only stylish and trendy but also eco-friendly; the pieces are made from recycled and organic materials! The collection is pretty reasonably priced as well (View Price List Here). Out of curiosity I Googled the collection to see pictures of it online. These super cute pieces remind me why Spring/Summer clothes are my absolute favorites to shop for! They are just too fabulous not to post, so here are my favorites:

I just love the bright flower embroidery detailing on this simple white tunic.
Tunic $17.95

An abstract flower print dress would certainly brighten up any Spring/Summer wardrobe!
Dress $17.95

A more subtle dress with it's charming little flower print. I love how the pockets are made from a contrasting material with larger flowers. The jacket is also the perfect addition to toughen up this girlie dress!

Dress $17.95
Jacket $34.95

This flower print tunic and khakis combo is perfect for a day out, whether it be shopping or a picnic in the park.

Tunic $14.95
Shorts $24.95

A simple faded blue tank tucked in a bright abstract floral print skirt give the illusion that this is a dress and not two separate pieces. LOVING this combo!
Tank Top $12.95
Skirt $29.95

Never underestimate simplistic. With only flower detailing on the neckline this white dress is still one of my favorites from the collection!

Dress $19.95

Another dress I really like from The Garden Collection. The light pastel colors are perfect for spring! And how cute are those sleeves? Ruffles are a trend I am loving!
Dress $19.95

Last but not least my final pic is this lovely tiered floral print dress with a V-neck that is paired with another jacket from the collection. This floral print dress is just too cute to cover up though!

Dress $29.99
Jacket $49.95


For more info on The Garden Collection and to view the rest of the line click here!

Charmed by Charm Bracelets

"Consider a charm bracelet "history on a wrist"—there is nothing more personal or symbolic. Laden with tiny figurines, fond remembrances, and sweet forget-me-nots collected over the years, charm bracelets chronicle small moments in a life lived."-Tracey Zabar

I've always been drawn to charm bracelets for some reason or another. I don't actually have very many of my own though. Actually, the only true charm bracelet I have is the one in the header of my blog that a bought a few summers ago in American Eagle. I also have two modular Italian Charm bracelets. Remember when those where a big craze?

I love browsing Ebay and Etsy for vintage charm bracelets. Partially because I just find it interesting to look at different ones with all their array of charms and also because I think I eventually want to get a vintage charm bracelet or two. Maybe because it's so different and one-of-a-kind from anything you could ever find in stores today. Each one really is like a piece of history. I feel as soon as I buy one though I won't be able to resist all the others. Soon enough I would probably find myself with a whole collection of vintage charm bracelets!

I recently stumbled across an article,"History on a Wrist", from NPR.com that was about charm bracelets. It is mostly an excerpt from a book called Charmed Bracelets that was written by jewelery designer Tracey Zabar. I think a book on charm bracelets would make for a pretty interesting read. I browsed Amazon.com and saw there are a few other books out there on that topic as well. I might just have to add some of them to my reading list. :)

And because I am so enamored by charm bracelets It just wouldn't be right to end this post without of course including pictures of some! I just love how one charm bracelet can be so different from the next...

Outfit of the Day: Safari Style!

As I was getting dressed for work this morning I was thinking "My outfit looks awfully cute today. I'm always writing posts about the clothes I buy, maybe should start posting pictures of outfits I put together that I really like." Hence, this blog post.

What I Wore Today:

Sweater: New York & Company, Circa 2007ish?
Beaded Cami: New York & Company, Circa 2007ish?
Pants: The Limited Drew Fit
Belt: F21 (bought in store last week, don't see it online)
Shoes: open-toed a.n.a flats from JCPennys, Circa 2008
Bracelet: Express
Pig Necklace: Gift
Ring: High School Class Ring, Josten's Chante (S56), Circa 2005
Bag: Dooney & Bourke Medium Giraffe Sac (similar here)

Liberty of London for Target.

I went to my local Target this afternoon to check out the new Liberty of London collection that was just released recently. I just LOVE LOVE LOVE it. Especially the clothing line and the fun flowery prints. So of course being the clothing obsessed person that I am I had to blog about it! :)

I was browsing the collection online a few days ago and saw several tops that I really liked. My store had pretty much all the clothing items on the racks but unfortunately they were sold out of the size small for alot of the items like this super adorable Tiered Ruffle Keyhole Tank (in Multi-Color Fairford Replacement Print). At only $19.99 it's super affordable too!


However, the trip to Target was not a waste as I did pick up a the Ruffle Neck Top(in Pink Dunclare Print) in the last size small- guess I got lucky on this one! This was $19.99 as well.



Dear Summer,
Please come soon.
xoxo,
Shelley :)

Another Giveaway from Amber's Notebook!

Amber, a blogger whom I regularly follow is having another giveaway. The Grand Prize is this absolutely ADORABLE bow necklace. There are also five smaller prizes- a $5 dollar coupon good at the following Etsy stores: http://feronia.etsy.com, http://thedailyclassics.etsy.com and http://candyvillage.etsy.com.

To enter to win these prizes head over to Amber's Notebook.