Return To Paris

Wearing:
Truly Madly Deeply cropped top from Urban Outfitters (It says: "If Found Please Return to Paris")
Vintage floral maxi skirt
Dior sunglasses
Vintage purse
Dollhouse pumps (old)
Mac "Girl About Town" lipstick (here, here, or here)

This was my second attempt at doing the milkmaid braid hairstyle.  The first time I did it was about two weeks ago when I first wore this outfit.  This is quickly becoming a favorite look of mine (both the hair and the outfit).  The milkmaid braids are so easy to do, it's tempting not to wear my hair like this all the time.  And this outfit is really comfy and playful.  It's perfect for Spring.

I wish I had taken a picture from behind.  This top is actually boxy and loose.  It's one of those oversized crop tops.  I didn't think it looked very flattering with this skirt, so I tied a knot in the back with a hair tie.  This gave the top a more fitted look.  And the knot gave the outfit a cute, care-free vibe.  It even landed me a compliment on the knot alone!  :)

Hope you're all having a great week so far!  It's only Monday, but I'm really looking forward to the rest of the week.  It's going to hit 90 degrees on Wednesday and Thursday.  I can't wait!  I live for this kind of weather.

xo  Azu

Luck Be A Lady

Wearing:

ModCloth's "Luck Be a Lady" dress in green, by Closet (buy it here)

Forever 21 gold bow headband

Vintage purse

Dollhouse pumps (old)

MAC "Flat Out Fabulous" lipstick

The wind was blowing really hard for most of the time we took these pictures.  We decided to just go with the flow and make the most of it.  It's kind of a funny coincidence, but almost every time I've worn this dress there seems to be a gust of wind following me around.  I nearly had a Marilyn moment!

On the other hand, it may have been a good thing that the wind was blowing.  Otherwise you wouldn't be able to see the cute pockets on either sides.  It's a convenient little detail.  I don't really take advantage of pockets on clothing, but I appreciate the effort by the designer.

Anyway, this dress comes in all sorts of pretty colors and prints.  So if green isn't your color, check out these other options.   It's a classic silhouette.  And the best thing about wearing this dress so much is that this color doesn't fade when I wash it.

xo  Azu

Wearing Blue

Wearing:
Knitted blue dress (hand made by a friend)
Forever 21 multi strand pearl necklace (old)
Vintage satchel
Manolo Blahnik BB Bright patent pointed pumps (Bought them here about a year ago, and have since sold out)
Prada sunglasses
MAC "Dear Diary" lipstick (they match the shoes PERFECTLY)

I've got a few things to say about this post:

-This dress was made by my multi talented friend.  I love the color and length.  It's something I could see the first lady wearing.

-I'm a little burnt out at the moment, so I really don't have much to say.  I had a few technical difficulties while trying to upload these pictures and create the post.  Nothing major, though.

-Thanks so much for your comments on my last post.  I'm 100% better!   Now maybe I can go another three years without getting sick.  Maybe even longer?  Let's see.... ;)

Have a great rest of your night/day.  I'll talk to you guys on my next post!  Happy Easter to those that celebrate.  And if you don't celebrate, well...happy Easter anyway.  No harm in wishing someone well, right?

xo  Azu

So Lacey

Wearing:
Catarzi exclusive to ASOS classic fedora hat in black (Buy it here.  Also available in these other fantastic colors)
BB Dakota black lace top
Vintage gray wool skirt
Vintage quilted leather purse
Linea Paolo cut out booties/pumps
Mac "Rebel" lipstick

I wore this outfit on the warmest day of the year so far.  It was in the mid 80s that day and I wasn't hot at all.  This was because...it finally happened.  I got a cold!  So I was literally cold for an entire week.  This was a huge deal to me because I hadn't gotten a cold or flu in 3 years.  And honestly, it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.

Normally, when people around me are getting sick, I take echinacea pills for a few days and I will not get sick.  But this time I ran out of those immune building pills and that nasty bug finally bit me.

You know what the best part of getting sick was?  I had an excuse to pull out this super long, warm skirt of mine.  This is yet another vintage item that was handed down to me from my mother.  I'm really glad these longer length skirts are making a comeback.  I love the way the pleats move as I walk.

Do any of you own any longer length skirts?  How do you plan on wearing them this season?

xo  Azu

Cherry on Top

Wearing:
Vintage angora beret
INC top
G By Guess cheetah print pants
Tory Burch "Kaitlin" pumps
Vintage purse
Burberry watch
Estee Lauder "Stay Scarlet" lipstick

This hat is the cherry on top of this outfit.  It wouldn't be nearly as playful without the hat.  It would look just fine without it, but I love that pop of red on top.

I'm so excited for this warmer weather we've been getting!  Irises and roses are blooming everywhere.  It makes me so impatient for the Summer.  The vineyards are lined with thousands of mustard blossoms.  And the sides of the road are peppered with California poppies.  All those florals create such a beautiful scent in the air.  I absolutely love this time of year.

These pictures were taken about a week ago, so you won't get to see me sporting my warmer weather gear.  So get ready...I'm about to start wearing skirts and dresses more comfortably.  Pants are awesome, but dresses are my favorite.  They're so easy to style :)

xo  Azu

Undercover

Wearing:
Saks Fifth Avenue leopard print baseball cap
Silk contrast shirt/blouse
Gap denim jacket
Zara cargos
Vintage purse
Chanel aviator sunglasses
Nine West "Mainstay" booties
Mac "Flat Out Fabulous" lipstick (Retro Matte collection)

This outfit was perfect for yet another rainy day.  In between the storm, we snapped these pictures.  There was barely enough time to take pictures without getting rained on.  And while I was busy standing in front of the camera, I failed to notice that these sunglasses were pushed too far against my face.  LOL!  Oops indeed.  Am I the only one who does that?

I'm also wearing a new lipstick.  It's "Flat Out Fabulous" from Mac.  And it looks really similar to "Girl About Town," which is my favorite pink lipstick.  The only difference is that Flat Out Fabulous is matte and it's a little more purple.  I find that matte lipsticks lasts much longer, too.  So it's an added bonus.  I wasn't sure about this purchase at first.  But after wearing it all day without any feathering, this may be my new favorite!

Have a great weekend, friends!  Thanks so much for reading my blog and for commenting :)  You guys are the best.

xo  Azu