J Crew

J Crew really hit the nail on the head this spring; everything in their new collection is absolutely gorgeous.

Just a few things

from Urban Outfitters. Those wedges are especially pretty.

Flowers

I just want to lounge in the sun forever. Someday soon it'll happen, I can feel it. In the meantime photos like these lift my spirits.

Country Cottage

Glacier

Check out this bleeding glacier in Antarctica, thought to be caused by microbes trapped underneath.

Take note

I really love the look of this girl's winter coat with casual-looking sunglasses. What a great contrast. Her haircut's pretty hot, too.

Sartorialist

Underwater

Loving these underwater photos by James Cooper; it's really interesting to see how color is dispersed in water.

Come spring

My spring break is next week, and while I'm traveling somewhere a little too cold for these pieces I'm definitely hoping to dress more like this come spring.

holga camera, american eagle jeans and sweater, gap scarf,
void watch, urban outfitters hat, clarks sandals

Long strands of colorful beads

The necklace in the center is my favorite-- I love the bright colors and long beads. I may try to create something similar on my own, in fact.

forever 21, manu, marimekko

Ashridge Estate

I'm completely enchanted by these bluebell fields located in Ashridge Estate, a park in the United Kingdom.

welltaken

On the bright side..

Yet another huge snowstorm is forecasted to hit my area in the next week and I seem to have misplaced my favorite winter cap. These amazing hats by Yokoo would be a highly suitable replacement, don't you think?

via Happy Cavalier

Fiat Love

The tiny retro Fiat cars in Rome struck a chord in me. Something about the position of these teensy cars in the alleys seemed to confirm every preconception I ever had about Europe. My digital camera is overflowing with shots of European vehicles of all shapes but my favorite was easily the Fiat.

Bixby Bridge, Big Sur

I love that the entire coast of California is now archived with aerial photographs. This coastline has special meaning to me; I finally overcame my gripping fear of driving during a road trip to Big Sur last summer. I even drove over the bridge pictured below! When it came time to buy my own car, I purchased the same model I drove that day because it was the first time I had truly felt comfortable driving a vehicle.

via NOTCOT

For when the weather does not suck

Someday it'll happen. The clouds will part, the sun will shine, and the temperature will stay above freezing for more than a few hours. Perhaps then I'll have an excuse to wear some of these cute things:

Gold TOMS, Rayban Wayfarers, AE Cardigan, Target flat sandals, Banana Republic Rope Belt, Victoria's Secret Dress

Swaplet

I received the most wonderful package last week from Mouse as part of Amanda's Valentine's swap. True to theme, she used a glorious amount of felt hearts and strings to cushion the goodies she sent: a pocket mirror with an R initial, a Playing for Change CD, and a feathery valentine. Perfect!
The gifts were spot-on, of course; I've been listening to CDs lately since I purchased a car, and I am constantly making use of random reflective surfaces to check myself out. I doubt my appreciation for the feathered card needs any explanation.

Taschen

It's been awhile, I know. I was in Rome last week(!) and was way too busy taking photos of marble ruins to pick up a computer. While I was there I happened upon Taschen, a publisher attempting to democratize the art book market. The books' spreads are ridiculously stunning; even better, they're sold in the US!