Need To Breathe. Packham Edition.

I normally shun sequin anything any chance I get.

However, like most sane women, I feel I could make an exception for this beautiful creation. 

Photo Courtesy of Shopbop

Never mind that I have ZERO places to wear it to and would most likely end up rocking it when watching a (probably hilarious) rerun of HIMYM. Le Sigh.

xo
T

Bag It

Can someone PLEASE give me a good reason to buy both of these bags?  It is official that my closet and myself cannot live without either.  I can easily see an ipad, magazine, book etc all living pleasantly inside as I tote one of these puppies around for work or travel.

The orange stripe.  The sleek shape.  We were made for each other.  Available to purchase here

True story, I had been lusting after this one online for sometime and saw a stranger rocking it at a beer festival.  I promptly went up to her, explained how much I liked the bag and asked if I could touch it.  Totally normal, right?  Available to purchase here

xxoo
T

Hoot.

Let's reinvigorate our "need to breathe series" with this cozy (and too cute) Madewell sweater that just screams "weekend brunch".   I could see it with skinny jeans and brown boots or even leggings and delicate flats. Guess who will be stalking the Madewell site for one of their  25% off sales and promptly scooping this up?

And just because I like checking things off lists...got pumpkins this weekend in beautiful Blumemont, VA.   Need to get those seeds in the oven stat!

xxoo,
T

Want.This.Room.

Fact: my obsession with Pinterest knows no bounds.

One of the things I love most about it is when an image is "pinned" by multiple users. This could be something that may annoy other users on the site, however for me it is usually a pretty good indicator that you should check it out.

When something is "pinned' over and over the image keeps popping up all day in your feed. This can happen over an amazing recipe, a DIY project, the must have pair of ballet flats or even whatever dress the latest (and greatest) Duchess Catherine is wearing.

See the image below as an example of this. I kept seeing this particular room over and over. At first glance I liked it, but it wasn't until I explored the picture more and more that I began to realize what an utterly amazing room it is.

It is eclectic, yet easy to relate to. It mixes color, patterns, price points and texture perfectly.

Bottom line: I need it to breathe (but will most likely settle for the living room I have).



Photo Courtesy of PAL+Smith

Girl Crush + Clothes Crush = Love

Dear Madewell,
Please promote whomever had the idea of not only collaborating with the ever amazing and stylish Alexa Chung, but also having her illustrate a shirt that I literally need to breathe.

Love,
T


Perfection - her new collection with the brand launches today! Get it before it goes all Target/Missoni on us.

Photo Courtesy of Madewell Blog

Antique Violet Loafers, Why do you Torture Me?

When I see a particular piece of clothing, accessory or pair of shoes I often utter the phrase "I need these to breathe" as in "my life will stop without these".

Yes this is both an incredibly inaccurate and dramatic thing to say and I receive tremendous amounts of flack from whomever is with me to hear this. Yet, I keep saying it and upon seeing these shoes from J. Crew I said it again.

How perfect would they be with jeans, a crisp white tee and a neutral colored statement necklace? OR the pop of color in an all black ensemble? The price tag is just not where I need it to be yet, so I shall lust and yes...still be able to breathe.


* Photo Courtesy of J.Crew