Bag: Nordstrom
Polka Dot Posies Barrette Brooch
Dress: Trixxi, Kohl's
Rings: Making Waves, Ocean City; Bow: Carole, JCPenney; Pompom: Target; Scarf: Echo, Macy's; Pink and orange bangles: Mixit, JCPenney; Red bangle: B Fabulous; Yellow bangle: Silver linings, Ocean City
Skirt: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's
Shoes: Nine West, Zulily
Daisy Chain Game Necklace
Top: Derek Heart, Macy's
Bag: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's
Bag: Betsey Johnson, Amazon
Tropical Blooms Barrette Brooch
Skirt: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's
Top: Forever 21
Boots: Apt. 9, Kohl's
Skirt: Joe Benbasset, Kohl's
Ring: Cloud Nine, Ocean City; Headband: Colors, JCPenney; Tropical bangle: Zulily; Folksy bangle: JCPenney
April showers bring May flowers. Except when they bring more April flowers (I see you, tulips and lone daffodil) or spring ahead with a hint of summer (that's you, tiki hut hibiscus). Not too long ago, in my ongoing ode to the Netherlands, I made a tulip barrette so disappointing that it had me metaphorically reaching for the weed killer instead of a watering can. In case you forgot, here's what it looks like:
So I tried again and lucked out with this:
It's exactly the zigzag-topped-tulip triumph I'd pictured! Hurray for persistent crafting.
Anyway, it's not just The Tote Trove that's busting out all over. My yard is abloom with azaleas, rhododendrons, and some unknown flowering tree (despite having lived here for almost four years, this is the first time I noticed it!). Like spring itself, they won't last long, so I'm happy I had the chance to enjoy them.
Next up, a meditation on crabgrass.