Hello Spring! …In a Kate Spade skirt!

First, let me just say to everyone “Happy Spring”! 

Cardigan:  Ann Taylor Blouse: Banana Republic Skirt: Kate Spade Shoes: Mossimo Sunglasses:  UnionBay Jewelry: Bealles Watch: Kate Spade
Cardigan: Ann Taylor  Blouse: Banana Republic  Skirt: Kate Spade  Shoes: Mossimo
Sunglasses: UnionBay  Jewelry: Bealles  Watch: Kate Spade

What a week!  I’ve been so busy at work that I’ve neglected my posts for the last couple of days.  But….on to new posts and better days…here goes…

In honor of the inception of this glorious season, I wore one of my favorite pieces – my bright yellow, silk, Skirt the Rules Kate Spade skirt.  It was quite the find on eBAY and love at first sight!

I’ve typically paired the yellow skirt with either a black and white polka dotted top or a black and white striped top.

However…one can quickly turn into a bumble bee (or a Yellow Jacket if you live in Georgia!) when wearing these color combinations, so I decided to try something different.

I purchased this lovely red and white striped blouse from my friend’s Closet Sale and was happy to pair it with an old fave.

I popped on a dark blue cardigan and my square heeled, gold buckle heels to finish the look.

One big change that you may notice is my hair.  It’s VERY different from before!

Cardigan:  Ann Taylor Blouse: Banana Republic Skirt: Kate Spade Shoes: Mossimo Sunglasses:  UnionBay Jewelry: Bealles Watch: Kate Spade
Cardigan: Ann Taylor     Blouse: Banana Republic     Skirt: Kate Spade     Shoes: Mossimo    Sunglasses: UnionBay
Jewelry: Bealles   Watch: Kate Spade

I’m a natural redhead, or a ginger as some say, and my hair has never highlighted prettily.  It tends to be brassy and the blonde doesn’t quite sit right with my complexion.

I’d been eyeing the ombre look for some time and was very hesitant.   But…I decided to try something new and go for it!

Sooo…drum roll please, introducing my ombre hair!  What do you think?!  Xoxo and Happy Friday!  Cortneybre

Friday… Stripes and Silk

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Ahhhh……its Friday.  Finally.  Yes, it’s been a long week for me but the day of redemption is finally here.  I’m ready to jump heels first into the weekend!

Today’s outfit features my new fave top by Bisou Bisou.

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It’s a very versatile, black and white, stretchy top I bought recently at JC Penney.  The most wonderful aspect of the top is its cool, abstractly cut bottom but as the top is tucked in today, I’ll have to feature that in a future post.

I’m actually a little ashamed of wearing the top again today as I wore it last week and weekend – once with a skirt and once with jeans.  It just looks so great with everything that I keep finding different ways to style it.  (I know…I’ll stop whining). 🙂

Paired with the top is a beautiful, Kate Spade, silk, fuchsia skirt.  I battled to win this skirt on eBAY and I’m so thankful I won!  From its delicate detailing to its flaming fuchsia hue, it’s a show stopper.

Top: Bisou Bisou Skirt: Kate Spade Heels: Mossimo Necklace/Earrings: Bealles Watch: Kate Spade Shades: Colehaan
Top: Bisou Bisou
Skirt: Kate Spade
Heels: Mossimo
Necklace/Earrings: Bealles
Watch: Kate Spade
Shades: Colehaan

Hope you have a great weekend and happy Friday!  Cortneybre…

Psssttt….Also, don’t forget the Sarah Jessica Parker Collection debuts today at Nordstrom….I’m planning on some online shopping this evening.  Online “window shopping” at least…