Run Along

If you're like me, you're way more likely to hit the gym when you've got workout gear you love and feel good in. So what better way to start the year (and your 2013 resolutions) than with a new pair of tennies? That is what I like to refer to as justified shopping.

1. Adidas 2. New Balance 3. Nike 4. PUMA 5. ASICS 6. Mizuno

Trend Spotting: Neck Wear Edition

No better way to spruce up your winter wardrobe like a new scarf (or three!) Here are my top picks for this winter:

1. Oasis faux fur snood $36 2. J.Crew toscana tucker $328 3. Juicy Couture faux fur infinity scarf $88 4. ModCloth infinity scarf in leopard $24.99 5. Theodora and Callum jackson hole infinity scarf $110 6. J.Crew wool angora snood $49.50 7. J.Crew wool plaid scarf $68 8. Barbour plaid country scarf $44.85 9. Barneys CO-OP tartan plaid scarf $120

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Poolside

Just a few things I wouldn't mind lounging by the pool in this summer... and how awesome is that towel? Pendleton has this one and a few more that are almost too pretty to sit on.

1. Selima Sun for J.Crew belle sunglasses $88 *onsale! 2. TopShop polka dot push up bikini  $52 3. Pendleton The Portland Collection chief joseph towel $48 4. Anthropologie viscid watch $58 5. TopShop straw band floppy hat $44 6. Zara snakeskin print sandals $79.90 7. InCase chrome slider iPhone case $35

Lines and Dots

Two patterns that will always be in style...

From top left clockwise: Sonia by Sonia Rykiel striped cotton and silk skirt $195, Elizabeth and James nile round white topaz stud earrings $95, Sam Edelman Orly polka-dot slingback pumps $120, MSGM dotted trousers $284, Claire Vivier hot streak clutch $148, Charles Philip St. Tropez striped smoking shoe $120, Marc by Marc Jacobs hot dot blouse $228, Kate Spade iPhone case $14.78, Current/Elliott polka-dot low rise skinny jeans $220, Meadow Rue madison shorts $88, Honeydew Intimates polka-dot bralet $34, J.Crew colorblock boatneck tee $45

Pretty Little Things

Some pretty little things for Valentine's Day or any day of the year...

1. Sonia by Sonia Rykiel polka dot cotton-voile scarf 2. O'Clock gold face watch 3. Four Palms in Paradise by Bianca Green 4. Elizabeth and James thorn stud earrings 5. Cosabella two-tone bra 6. Rag & Bone stretch-corduroy skinny jeans 7. Erickson Beamon rear window earrings 8. Wildfox sparkle heart baggy beach sweatshirt

Under $50: Luxe Neutrals

1. UO classic menswear watch $29 2. Hive & Honey tobago wedge boot $39.97 3. UO oversized cat eye sunglasses $16 4. Forever 21 faux fur stole $24.80 5. Old Navy printed crew neck pullover $20 6. TopShop foil crinkle cami $36 7. TopShop tortoiseshell bangle $25 8. Forever 21 horn collar necklace $12.80 9. H&M skirt £14.99

Practical Party Attire

Row 1: Haute Hippie sequined stretch silk dress \\ Alice + Olivia long sleeved goddess dress \\ TopShop pleat panel bodycon dress

Row 2: Paul & Joe Sister kristen ecru dress \\ French Connection queen dot dress \\ DKNY forest wrap jersey dress

Row 3: French Connection jag stripe long sleeved dress \\ Splendid cowl-neck stretch-jersey dress \\ Gestuz sequin shoulder detail dress

Birds of a Feather

Anthropologie bertram chair \\ Dorothy Perkins bird print shirt \\ Blu Moon bird print maxi dress \\ Alice Kwartler Antiques sterling silver peacock \\ Marc by Marc Jacobs petal to the metal natasha cross body bag \\ Oasis bird print silk scarf \\ DwellStudio peacock azure pillow \\ Elizabeth Cole bird earrings \\ Charlotte Taylor for Anthropologie silk skirt \\ Mulberry fabulous finches sleeveless shirt   

1. J.Crew café capri in harvest tweed 2. Antonia & Alison handbag 3. Carolina Herrera plaid bouclé skirt 4. Missoni tweed miniskirt 5. Anthropologie enduring tweed overcoat 6. Axara tweed jacket 7. Boden handheld tweed tote 8. Tory Burch amos shearling-lined tweed and leather boots 9. Rag & Bone tweed gloves 10. Missoni maddalena wool-blend tweed pants 11. Alice + Olivia tweed cady cuff shorts 

Into the Wild

1. Dominic Jones saw blade white gold-plated earrings $250 2. I Love Leon blouse €87.50 3. Zadig & Voltaire cashmere pull €298 4. Messeca charmene flannel cuffed wedge boot $392.85 5. J Brand pencil leg jean $160 6. Urban Outfitters beards pint glass 2/$10 7. Oasis cream fur knitted trapper £20 8. Tretorn aspelin rain boot $134.95 9. Friis & Company deer necklace € 13.95 10. L'Agence cotton-twill and faux fur hooded coat $595 11. Kate Spade New York metal aviator sunglasses $128

Layer Cake

This girl has serious style. 

Layers of textured tone on tone neutrals? Yes, please.

1. Plein Sud Jeanius sequin mini skirt $263 2. Monsoon carly chunky jumper £50 3. M. Patmos lace shorts $170 *onsale! 4. 3.1 Phillip Lim silk muscle tee $195 5. All Saints reptile wallet $110 6. Jeffrey Campbell nude leather scide-bow pointed toe flats $70 7. TopShop sequin stripe tee $80 8. H&M scarf £12.99 9. Boutique pom pom shorts $120

Hello Autumn

I know I'm a few days early, but the leaves are changing here so that counts as fall in my book. Looking forward to piling on layers of silks, cashmere, leather and wool in rich hues like teal, ochre, burgundy and burnt orange...

From top left clockwise: 1. Madewell silk bookmark blouse $110 2. Reiss bonita toffee faux leather mini skirt $180 3. Kain modal and silk-blend jersey t-shirt $90 4. DANNIJO cato ring in teal $222.75 5. Michael Kors uptown astor tote $448 6. DVF cranberry suede finn block heel $350 7. Charina Sarte marla sleeveless wrap dress $275 8. Lulu Frost brass teardrop necklace $400 9. TopShop boyfriend blazer $130 10. Marni knitted wool and brass chain bracelet $170 11. Aubin & Wills muscatel merino wool cardigan $140 (*I never said this stuff was cheap)

Speaking of Glitter...

1. French Connection golden samantha sequin dress  2. Catherine Malandrino embellished jersey mini skirt  3. Marc by Marc Jacobs snake clutch 4. Cynthia Rowley sequin evening shorts 5. Anya Hindmarch valerie gold glitter clutch 6. Vivienne Westwood Anglomania new drape ruched jersey dress 7. Vince sequined crepe top 8. House of Harlow 1960 long arrow earrings 9. Day Birger Et Mikkelsen loose fit sequin shorts 10. Topshop metal beaten collar necklace 11. Melissa Odabash bikini 12. Haute Hippie sequined crop silk vest 13. Michael Antonio silver glitter pump 

True Blue

From top left clockwise: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

1. Asos envelope laptop case $34.48 2. DKNY sequined mini skirt £64 3. Steve Madden sarrina platform pump $99 4. Oomph backgammon table $3495 5. Rebel Yell bonjour pullover hoodie $129 6. Janna Conner cobalt jade ring $88 7. ABC Home kartell stone stool $245 8. Anthropologie louisa settee $2498 9. Rebecca Minkoff brigitte dress $350 10. J. Brand cut off shorts 11. DL Rhein greek key embroidered pillow $70 12. Kendra Scott danielle earrings $60

Walkin on Sunshine

From lemon to mustard to marigold, yellow is the perfect hue for summer - it's sunny, bright, and even increases your metabolism. A color that helps you stay trim? Clearly made for bathing suit season.

It will last you well into fall and winter, too. Here are some goods to keep your closet and home cheery and bright.

Clockwise from top left: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

1. Jack Wills sunglasses $89 2. Kendra Scott earrings $100 3. Inside Avenue side table $337.50 4. Vix shorts $52 5. Dorothy Perkins lace dress £26 6. Vix bathing suit top $84 7. Vix bathing bottoms $88 8. Clube Bossa dress $100.62 *onsale! 9. Fire Escape Farms handmade owl planter $45 10. Mystique sandals $82.99 *onsale! 11. ShopTen25 greek key pillow $110

Inspiration: 4th of July

Happy 4th of July friends! We're headed to the mountains of North Carolina for the weekend and I couldn't be more excited to escape the unbearable heat of ATL. I'll be back Tuesday - hope you have a fun, safe weekend!

1. Vivienne Westwood Anglomania top 2. Twelfth St by Cynthia Vincent dress 3. Kendra Scott necklace 4. Parker strapless dress 5. TopShop bikini 6. Miss Selfridge shorts 7. Halston Heritage dress 8. WeSC tote bag 9. Zara stud sandals 10. J.Crew scarf 11. Lacoste sunglasses 12. Zara wedges 13. Ettika bracelet 14. Roberta Chiarella bracelet 15. Miss Selfridge clutch

Susie Sells Seashells

Happy Hump Day! I finally got my computer back! YAY! so I thought I'd celebrate with a quick little roundup of one of my favorite colors for summer (or any season really): sea foam green. No matter where you are, this shade is sure to brighten up your mood and remind you of the beach. 

And here are some pretty little sea foam green things to spruce up your home and your wardrobe. My toes are currently painted this awesome color (10) which was the inspiration for this post. My feet look so pretty and tan - I'm actually considering having it permanently tattooed there.

 From top left going clockwise: basket, marchesa clutch, pattern, bedroom, roland mouret, nails, cake

1. Alice + Olivia dress $368 2. Modekungen heels €76.40 3. Oliphant necklace $125 4. Tibi dress $345 5. Anthropologie bowls $20/4 6. Pour la Victoire wedge sandal $145.17 *onsale! 7. shop|ten|25 pebble vase $55 8. Twinkle Living pillow $50 9. Kate Spade bag $395 10. Essie polish $5.15 11. TopShop shorts $70

Inspiration: Bonnaroo

1. Old Navy tank $7.50 2. Miss Selfridge floppy fedora hat £16 3. Vince Camuto aviators $65 4. Forever 21 feather earrings $4.80 5. Forever 21 bangles $8.80 6. Dorothy Perkins aztec vest £15 7. Miss Selfridge denim stud shorts £35 8. Miss Selfridge fringe bag £16 9. Ecote canvas rucksack $68 10. Dorothy Perkins ethnic pendant £12.50 11. TopShop maxi skirt $98 12. Free People leather chevron bracelet $28 13. Alloy tee $26.90 14. Avon bug spray + spf 30 $4.95 15. Luxury Rebel sandal $100 16. TopShop dress $72 17. Tinley Road flower stud earrings $24 18. Squint TopShop lilac aviators $45 19. Reef jet setter flip flops $20

Inspiration: Memorial Day

barbecue: Bellissima gold necklace $85, TopShop crop vest $55, Ralph Lauren wood bangles $58, Zara wedge sandals $49.90, Sweetwater Blue $8.99, Rebecca Minkoff shorts $228, Coleman Badlands chair $21.59, 3.1 Phillip Lim sunglasses $235

picnic: Picnic Plus basket $69.95, Real Collectibles by Adrienne earrings $25.95, D&G gingham dress $485, Jason Wu sunglasses $286, Diane Von Furstenberg belt $173, Sam Edelman sandals $60 

beach vacay: Peacocks sundress £16, Eugenia Kim sunhat $198, Havianas flip flop $28, Rebecca Minkoff bracelet $95, TopShop bikini $60, Michael Kors sunglasses $90, Juicy Couture beach bag $198.40

Raspberry + Tangerine

The combination of pink and orange isn't a traditional color pairing, but I've been seeing more of it lately and the more I see the more I love. It's the perfect bright, cheery combo for summer. 

Clockwise from top left: room, model, flowers, martinis, Eva Mendes, ikat, living room, desserts, popcicles

1. Dorothy Perkins dress £35 2. Jimmy Choo sandals $669.79 3. Kate Spade scarf $95 4. Anthropologie rug $78-$898 5. Juicy Couture watch $195 6. Kendra Scott earrings $75 7. Charlotte Taylor blouse £160 8. Urban Outfitters sunglasses $10 9. Kate Spade necklace $148 10. Jonathan Adler pillow $98 11. Jonathan Adler clock $98 12. Etsy print $23