Sunshine and a Little Pink

Yesterday was such a gorgeous day here that it put me in the most amazing mood! I love, love, love the sunshine. And even though it was only 58 degrees, I made up a cup of coffee and settled in on my back porch to catch up on some reading! It was a beautiful and relaxing afternoon, and sometimes the best music to listen to are the songs the birds sing when the weather is especially nice. Am I right?

What I'm really excited for is summer. Not only will the sun be out, but I'll also be able to really focus on this little thing! I've got some plans for Class and Sass over the summer, and we're coming up on our six month anniversary at the end of this month! Stay tuned as I'm trying to set up something fun to celebrate, a giveaway perhaps? ;)

Wishlist: Spring Calls for Some Cute Shoes

I go through shoes like nobody's business. I think it's because the climate I live in is less than wonderful (meaning we get like three days of sun a year... or so it seems like.) But as I enter into my senior year, leaving is becoming more and more of a reality. And you can bet I will be going somewhere warm! I'm partially terrified and extremely excited about it. However, warmer months are coming (fingers crossed) and I've got my eyes on some adorable spring shoes!

Also, not going to lie, this is only half the list of shoes I want. My Rack It Up closet is overflowing at this point basically. I didn't even put any boat shoes on here because I'm essentially in love with practically every shoe Sperry has to offer. Like these and these and these... and oh yeah, these too.

Didn't I tell you I have a shoe addiction?

With the right shoes, a girl can conquer the world

Laurelle Loafers/Etta Pumps/Metallic-Trimmed Flats/Lara Sandal/Printed Pointy Flats/Lillian Low Wedges/Niro Sandal

Which pair is your favorite?

xoxo

Midi's Are Here to Stay!

From midi rings to midi skirts, it's clear this trend is here to stay! I've been seeing midi skirts all over the place-- blogs, Pinterest, Tumblr, etc. And I love it. It modernizes what I think of as a very romantic trend. If you ask me, midi skirts are classy and elegant, two of my favorite things! So can you blame me if it's at the top of my list of things to get? 

Don't they just take you back to the poodle skirts of the 50s? They're a little less corny of course. The thing I love about trends is that they always come full circle. What we make fun of our grandmothers wearing, well look at us now... We're wearing essentially the same thing! Just with our own little twist. The 1940s-1960s were my favorite decades; I love how simple and put together everything seemed. The clothes, the style, the attitudes, there's a certain kind of glamour to it. And want to know something else? I think this may be my favorite trend to come from the 2010s yet.

Hearts in her notebook, daydreams, and twirling her hair...

She's Got the Love Bug and She's Got It Bad

So, here's the real question. Will you be trying this out come spring? Because I definitely will!

xoxo

The One Thing Every Girl Needs

Did you ever see Blair and Serena without their handy sidekicks? I'm talking bags ladies. And I'm thinking spring! It's no surprise that I'm obsessed with Gossip Girl, and I was just as obsessed with the fashion. If there's anything I firmly believe in investing in, it's bags. Well, bags and shoes. My weakness for shoes outweighs my love for bags, but either way, I spend a lot of money on the two.

I tend to gravitate towards larger bags, just because between classes and work and everything it's more convenient. Having all my must-haves in one place is extremely handy and plus, I kind of just love big bags. But when the warmer weather comes around and classes aren't in full swing, bags tend to become more of an accessory than a necessity. Anyone else with me here? Sometimes a cute bag is the cherry on top of an adorable outfit!

A Bag is An Investment

2 Park Avenue Beau Bag

Still lusting over this bag... And I adore this color!

Robinson Chain Mini Bag

Perfect for a night out, no?

Medium M.A.B. Tote

I love, love, love this bag. In every color. Rebecca Minkoff nailed it.

Runaway Cross Body Bag

When I'm running errands, I tend to like functional bags more than I like cute bags. And that's mostly because on days I'm running errands I care far less about what I look like than I do on a day to day basis. But this bag's a nice touch, and I love the gray!

Little Minka Leather Satchel Bag

The only excuse I have for this one is that I love Kate Spade. And I love pink.

Scarlett Saffiano Leather Shopper Tote

I always forget how much I love Calvin Klein. This bag is so simple but adorable. I love it in white too!

Jane Tote

Seems like the perfect beach bag, doesn't it?

Ooh La La Francis

Just the fact that there's a bow and "ooh la la" is in it's name is good enough reason to love this bag for me.

Holly Street Rubie

It's the perfect shade of blue.

Spring, come faster!

A new season calls for a new bag, right? I can't wait for the sunshine, it seems like everything is better when it's warm and sunny! And everything is especially better when a new bag is involved... Have your eye on anything?

xoxo

Bring On the Rain!

Wendy's Lookbook

After weeks and weeks of below freezing temperatures, even a hint of 40 degrees felt like summer. I can't remember the last time I could see my driveway sans ice/snow/slush! This week, it actually rained. And while I'm craving summer and warmer temperatures, I can easily say I've never been so happy to have some rain in the forecast!

But where there's rain (mixed in with snow, ice, and slush) comes the sloshy mess that those of us up north know as mud season. The time of year where the sky is consistently gray, rain falls day to day, and snow turns to slush and then to mud. Not the best kind of weather for breaking out the cute flats. And not exactly shorts weather yet (sigh). 

This winter more than ever, my Hunter boots have been lifesavers. But as I've prepared for the damper months ahead, I've had my eye on a few other adorable pairs of rain boots!

Rain, Rain, Time to Play...

Original Short Gloss Rain Boot

I know I already have a pair.... And while I adore them, sometimes the knee-height boots are a bit too heavy on days when I just want to be comfy. I've been eyeing this short version for quite some time now. They're adorable in this color too!

Splash in Puddles...

Denai Quilted Rain Bootie

Tory Burch's take on the Bean boot is oh so adorable, and definitely a pair of boots worth investing in. Not to mention I have a soft spot for quilted pieces.

and Dance in the Rain... Burberry Haymarket Checkpoint Rainboots I love, love, love Burberry and while I haven't yet been able to justify such a splurge, these boots are incredibly chic and have received amazing reviews from customers! Just Waste, Waste, Waste Away the Day Joules Printed Wellies Joules Printed Wellies In all seriousness though, I just recently discovered Joules and I'm in wellington heaven. Seriously can you get any cuter than polka dots and beagle prints? Navy Seafarer Nautical Rain Boots Good grief. They went nautical on me. Navy Evedon Welly Oh. They got me. How perfect are these with a bow? Now that I'm officially conflicted as to which pair of boots to buy, I hope your weekends are all treating you well! The past week was insanity and I was completely not prepared enough to keep up with posting. I swear I'm getting back on track this week! In the meantime, which pair of rain boots would you go for? Help a girl out and let me know in the comments below! And if you feel like being extra friendly today... I would LOVE if you'd keep up with Class and Sass on Facebook or Bloglovin! Happy Sunday lovelies. xoxo

Kate Spade Spring 2014

I know NYFW is in full swing for Fall/Winter 2014 collections, but right now all I'm thinking is spring, spring, spring! And while I have been following the shows happening this week (I'm currently loving Rebecca Minkoff's collection and Rebecca Vallance), I decided now is an appropriate time to start planning for the warmer months that, fingers crossed, lay ahead!

The other day I was sitting at our lunch table, and I pulled my agenda, wallet, and phone out of my bag. (All are Kate Spade because clearly I have an obsession.) And one of the girls who sits with us said, "Wow, Emily, do you like Kate Spade or something?" Cue the laughter. I'm obsessed. Season after season, the collections manage to perfectly balance elegance and girl power, the two things I feel embody the modern woman. So, it shouldn't come as a shocker that my favorite collection from spring 2014 is Kate Spade's. Oh, to be rich!

Bon Voyage!

 I've been eyeing this clutch since I first set my eyes on it...

Places to Go, People to See

Now, if you knew that the spring collection was inspired by Deborah Lloyd's travels in Europe, then you probably aren't surprised that I'm head over heels for this collection. Especially given the post I wrote just last week! I've still got a serious case of wanderlust and this line makes me so, so, SO excited for spring and summer. And even more than that? All the fabulous adventures that come with them! As always, Deborah Lloyd and her team nailed it.

xoxo

p.s. Kate Spade is having a surprise sale!! It ends Thursday, 2/13 at 11:59pm so hurry!