As they say, April Showers bring May Flowers. Let's hope they all start popping up soon! We have a few in our yard, but not many. How gorgeous are these shots from Harper's Bazaar UK?


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Last Thursday I headed to Westport for South Moon Under's Grand Opening/House of Harlow Trunk Show with Lydia.  I walked away with two gorgeous House of Harlow necklaces (one I bought, the other was in my gift bag) and had my eyebrows threaded at the Benefit Brow Bar - super cool! I also tried on this Eight Sixty top, but resisted buying it because I'm not sure I want it to be one of my "five" for the French Wardrobe Challenge.

I'm wearing my newest top from Marshalls here that I bought along with the other pieces in my confidence post.  I definitely think it's going to get lots of use this Summer!  And without even realizing it a lot of this outfit is Marshalls, but that will happen when half of your closet comes from the store. What can I say, I love getting deals on clothes, it makes me  happy.

Song of the Day: First of May by James Taylor
[Would have used this on Thursday, but technically this is the outfit I wore on May 1st ;) ]

Top: Solitare c/o Marshalls, Jeans: Free People (Marshalls), Sweater: American Eagle, Wedges: Burberry (The Outnet clearance sale), Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs (net-a-porter), Sunglasses: Etienne Aigner c/o Marshalls, Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage, Brilliant Imports & Mom's


I'm linking up with some of my fellow Marshalls Project Fab members to show off some of our Marshalls finds! You can join too with the widget below:

This shoot, from Vogue Paris, is titled Un Week-End, so what a perfect title since it is currently Friday.  We are headed straight for the weekend, so here's what I would love to be doing (and wearing)

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Here is one of my typical weekend looks (minus the wedges): sweater, jeans, ponytail and no makeup. I don't generally wear much makeup every day, but on the weekends I'm usually far too lazy to take the 5 minutes to put on blush, eyeshadow, mascara and lipstick. It's good for you to give your skin a break from time to time anyway. 

I wore this on Sunday where we had a little bit of rain, but not as much as Saturday.  There was still a chill in the air so I doubled up on my sweaters. I was in such a lazy mood that I even forgot to put on my rings and watch! *gasp*

Song of the Day: Mandolin Rain by Bruce Hornsby and the Range

Grey Sweater: French Connection c/o Marshalls, Leopard Sweater: Tahari (TJ Maxx),  Jeans: Current/Elliott (The Outnet), Wedges: R2 (DSW), Bag: Chanel, Necklace c/o Emitations

Month two of the French Wardrobe challenge is complete! I did well this month and only bought one item, and it was an awesome necklace by Indulgems (seen in this post).  So I still have 4 of my Five items up for grabs - wonder what they'll be. I'm considering using a gift card I won to buy these Ancient Greek Sandals because they mix my love of the brand with Harry Potter. Yes, I know the lightening bolt is representing Zeus, but who says it can't also be Harry.

Now, you might be saying - but what about all that Marshalls stuff you bought!? (Also seen in the post linked above)  Well, since I have an ongoing relationship with Marshalls, those items won't count towards my challenge (or my five items.) Plus, 90% of it is bought with gift cards, I always end up going over my budget.  For this latest challenge, the items I bought would have counted as basics anyhow, score!


THE RULES

1. Just five standout pieces per season.
2. Quality over quantity.
3. Basics don’t count.
4. Accessories don’t count, unless you’re spending a lot more than usual.
5. Socks and underwear don’t count.
6. Shoes do count.

MY PROGRESS

Part of my Five:

• Carven Paris Map Print Dress via Yoox

Basics: 

• Teal Keds Sneakers via DSW
• Current/Elliott Ankle Skinny Jeans via The Outnet

Accessories:

• *new* Indulgems necklace via Gilt; had 20% off & free shipping. Been putting off buying one of their pieces for weeks, so I pulled the trigger on this one.

Ordered and Returned:

• Black Alexander Wang Draped wrap-effect jersey dress in The Outnet's Clearance Sale; too small

Exempt:  Not counting any items I got from brands or bought for Marshalls Project FAB (bought with a gift card)

• *new* Mother Denim 'The Rascal' Crop Jean in white [Marshalls]
• *new* Equipment 'Mina Tie Front' Blouse in dark grey [Marshalls]
• *new* Solitare Top in navy [Marshalls]
• *new* Etienne Aigner Sunglasses[Marshalls]