1. The perfect shade of coral/orange nail polish.  - Rimmel Lasting Finish Pro in Orange Sunset.  Surprisingly shiny.
2. I want to dye my hair red.  (I’m obsessed with Grace’s hair from the Mentalist.)
3. Cropped safari jacket  Amazing Steal!  Forever 21, $15.  I get endless compliments on this jacket.  It makes absolutely everything look “this season”.  Next outfit… olive green mini dress with this jacket and black booties.
4. Lace up booties
5. Anything lavender
6. White skinny jeans
7. White boyfriend blazer – Amazing Steal! Target (Merona) for only $29, complete with pinstripe lining for rolling up your sleeves.  I have a very long torso and small bust, and I have endless trouble finding blazers.  I’m getting this one taken in a teeny bit in the body, but I’m still blown away by the cut and the price.
8. Striped tees, aviator shades, wrap hoodies, anything that I could wear on a yacht in a JCrew ad.

Frey Wille has a global and cultural focus, including collections inspired by history from all over the world, like the Poseidon and Sphinx collections.  These mythical elements only add to the fun.  

* Can I just add that I am OBSESSED with the entire album Travelling Like the Light from V.V. Brown.  Best $6 you will ever spend.

*  Surprisingly, (since I am not 14), I love the new album by Nick Jonas & the Administration.  Part John Mayer, part Michael Jackson, and part awesome.

*The Watson Twins album Talking to Me, Talking to You is phenomenal.  Every song is my new favorite, until I listen to the next one.  This album has a song for whatever mood you’re in.  It will be playing on repeat for the next few months I assure you.

*Surprise of the month has to be Jack Penate.  His album is truly a fresh sound, which I like to think of as British Disco Reggae.  He makes me happy.

Sterling Apollo Brooch Patricia von Musulin

Silver Log Ring Daphna Simon

Vermeil and Green Enamel Ring Asha by ADM

Agate Geode and Diamond Ring Lotus Arts de Vivre

 The collection of jewelry completely blows my mind.  I’ve never seen so many unique pieces.  If you’re stumped for a gift for anyone, this is the place to go.  I also love the home decor section and the library category.  This website is the antidote to a cookie cutter shopping experience.  If standing out from the crowd is your fashion mantra, you’ll be right at home here.

The shop boasts some of my favorite designers, like Matthew Williamson and Aurelie Bidermann.  This is the perfect place to find fun travel items, scarves, unique home accessories, and anything else you might be searching for.

I am usually not a celebrity stalker, but I’ve been a fan of One Tree Hill since the first episode.  I’ve reached that point where I refer to the characters by their first names and talk about them like we’re friends.  I will shamelessly admit that my roommate and I followed Kate Voegele around Florida for a weekend, and watched her perform live two nights in a row, in Orlando and St. Pete.  Unlike most singers, she’s even better live.  I actually got to meet her, and I babbled like a starstruck 14 year old.  (She said she liked my shirt!)  It was, without a doubt, the best weekend of our lives.  

My brother introduced me to Muse, and for that I will be forever grateful.  We’ve almost worn out both our copies of The Resistance and we’re still not tired of it.  We’ve never seen Muse live, but we’ve decided we will gladly pay an arm and a leg to see them next time they come.I would also like to add that Supermassive Black Hole is my favorite song of all time.  Seriously, do you not feel cooler after listening to that song?  I wish I could have that song playing every time I walk into a room in slow motion with a wind machine pointed at me.  (Since that happens a lot…)

Needless to say, you can only imagine my excitement when I listened to Kate Voegele’s version of Starlight.  Go listen to it.  You can thank me later.

February is typically a transition from winter to spring, which means you can find anything from sweaters to bathing suits in stores and magazines.  Designers and stores are gearing up for warmer weather and brighter colors, even though the weather still calls for boots and furry accessories.

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, this is the season to show love to your entire wardrobe.  Mix up your winter and spring pieces to stay current, but warm too.  My favorite right now:  a flowery, flowy dress with a soft cardigan and boots.  Also, try your plaid button down with a sweater vest and tweed shorts.  Mixing up your lighter spring fabrics with your wool and tweeds from winter gives a nice combination of textures, the perfect cure for a boring winter uniform.

I predict that Spring 2010 will see the comeback of pastels.  They’ve been relegated to bad Easter outfits and the AARP crowd for a few years, but they’re back, and they’re fresh.  My pick:  lilac.  I celebrated spring by picking up Essie’s Neo Whimsical, which sums up this year’s take on pastels.  Fresh, flirty, and innocent, but with a new edge.  Even your favorite Uggs will be lightening up for spring with a fun, new lilac shade

On that note, let me add that purple has been in for what, 5 seasons now?  If you haven’t gotten the memo yet, go get some purple!  There are shades that flatter every skin tone, and this gem of a color will be your best friend year round.

Neons will come in a close second to pastels as the must have colors for spring and summer.  There is no better way to perk yourself up after a dreary winter than some bright colors.  Juicy Couture’s line of accessories feature bright yellows, greens, blues, and pinks.

Structure will still play a big role in the coming seasons, especially in accessories.  I fell in love with the bright yellow oval clutch from Ferragamo in InStyle this month, but sadly, I can’t find a picture of it anywhere.  I’ll keep my eyes peeled.  I also love Bottega Veneta’s Intrecciato Clutch in Apple.

Balmain struck the perfect pitch least season with its structured blazers and military jackets.  Photos have shown up in magazine after magazine for month after month and they’re so gorgeous I’m still not tired of looking at them.  A structured blazer is a fantastic transition piece that will go with your sundresses as well as your wool trousers.  Have a couple structured go-to pieces and you’ll always look put together and polished, even if you grabbed your blazer on the way out the door.  I’m on the lookout for a white blazer for summer this year.

Good news for you tough chic gals, gladiator sandals are not going away.  There are even more styles and colors to choose from, so you still can’t go wrong with some serious straps and studs.  Lighten them up for spring by choosing a lighter neutral, like gray, cream, or mushroom, like Fergie’s Renegade (left).  Can’t wait til summer?  They’ll still look great with tights right now.

Long shoulder bags are the new clutch, like the 3.1 Phillip Lim bags I’ve seen everywhere except Google images.  (What is up with that anyway?  There are a billion pictures on the internet, but somehow Google still can’t keep up with my insatiable need for new fashion…)  I love these tiny bags because they are perfect for everything, from an outdoor concert to a party dress, but they don’t take up one of your hands.

Last but not least, punk rock lives on.  On my shopping list for spring is a studded jean jacket.  I used to be morally opposed to jean jackets (remember the square versions from the early nineties?  shudder…)  D&G and Hollister are among the many to bring the jean jacket into the new decade with slim cuts and fun embellishments.

Spring is all about fun colors and feminine details this year.  Its a time to reinvent your look and shake up your style.  Break out the florals and ruffles and enjoy the warm weather!