ruche.

i came across this online boutique from an ad on a blog sidebar. [i guess those things really do work, huh?] usually, i'm not inclined to stay and look around for much longer than a few seconds because of extreme sticker shock, but i was happily surprised at ruche's very affordable prices! check them out for yourself. they call themselves "a modern boutique with a vintage touch".

here are a few of my favorite items:

not only do they have great clothes, ruche also features shoes, accessories, and jewelry from other "vintage inspired" vendors. check out this great ring from ollipop!

i did a search to find more ollipop rings, and i'm officially in love. but that's a blog post for another day! happy st. patrick's day everybody!

desperate for spring.

this has been one of the longest and coldest winters i think i've ever experienced. global warming? i don't believe it. i'm craving that warmer weather. i want to wear dresses and flip flops again.

i spotted this dress over at bright, bold, & beautiful the other day and couldn't believe it was from american eagle. i stopped shopping there a few years ago because i thought the direction they were going in was a little too young-looking for me. and let's face it.. as a 23 year old who looks like she's 16, i don't need any help in that department! i just may have to give them another chance. this would look perfect with a certain purple cardigan that i already happen to own.

and of course, for good measure.. i have to throw in a certain etsy find that i'm drooling over at the moment. the lovely and talented sabine from lamarquisedesanges creates beautiful embellished tops that i just can't get enough of. this is my favorite of the moment.

yep, now i just need the weather to start matching my mood and we'll be good. come on spring! i know you can do it!