Ready, Set, SHOP!

I am LOVING Spring fashion! Lace and ruffles and bows, oh my! Months of white snow, black pants, and grandma sweaters have me all geared up for bright colors and flowing fabrics! Everywhere I look there are signs that soon we can pack away our parkas and slip into some flip-flops. I am ecstatic! If you've ever seen me or met me you know that I am a girly girl at heart. I love anything soft, feminine and beautiful and that's why this spring's fashions are making my purse dance. My pleather wallet is singing out to be freed from its polyester prison, deep within the depths of my handbag. It's been subdued long enough! It's time to shop, to spend a little bit of money and to ready myself for sunshine, warmer weather and the promise of summer! I am currently obsessed with: yellow and orange leather handbags, vintage inspired scarves, delicate whimsical necklaces, and funky bracelets. It's all about the accessories for me!

But since we have yet to win the lottery (kind of hard to do when you don't play), and Ed McMahon isn't knocking on my door I have to be budget conscious about updating my look for Spring. So, here's my game plan. I have compiled a list of necessities, and I have been googling it up for the last week or so. I have found several items that make my heart smile, but send my budget into cardiac arrest. I will print off these couture looks and scour my local Marshall's, TJMaxx, Target, and Turn Style stores to find comparable looks. And then I will post comparison pics with prices!

Alright, ready to see what I'm dying to have?

And because I don't enjoy everyone getting a glimpse of my underthings on a windy MN day, I do enjoy this ankle-length dress from Victoria's Secret. Plus, look, a little pocket for my lipgloss!

The ladies at poetiquecouture.com know what they're doing! Love me a little feminine shirt that's easy to wear and good for the environment. And at less than $40, I can still afford my Starbucks green tea while browsing. Check out their adorable site!

Goodbye boots, hello feet-baring sandals! I actually might just purchase these from Gap. But I will wait until they go on sale. Give it a day or two!

This beautiful bag is featured on www.anthropologie.com (one of my fave sites!!). However, it's $158 price tag isn't as yummy as it's buttery yellow color. I will keep looking.

I adore the mismatched prints in this retro scarf! People at Echo: Brownie points for you! And at $98 it's not atrociously priced, but I still think I can find something similar for WAY LESS!

Oh, so many more things to share with you, but not the space or time to do so! But don't worry, in the coming week I am embarquing on a shopping excursion with my good friend Heather, and her adorable daughter, Evie. We will bring the camera and document our trip for you. And then, as promised, I will give you a little, "Buy this, Not that" for all you Minneapolis shoppers. Bargain Divas, I've got your back!

And do share! What are your spring must haves??