Since the release of Lady Gaga's perfume, I haven't been able to resist purchasing! It's one of my favorite fragrances and I love that it's black in the bottle, but turns clear when it is sprayed. It's mix of sexy, floral and fruity.

This is actually my second bottle, I held onto the first one as long as I could, but now I'm reloaded...

This weekend I'm headed to Wilmington's Azalea Festival. I travel to Wilmington fairly often, but the most difficult thing is always...what am I going to pack to wear? I was able to narrow it down and came up with this spread:


Since it is still early spring, the weather can be unpredictable. Here's what's going in the bag:

• 1 pair of each: Jeans, capris and shorts: This way I have options to be able to adjust to the weather
• 5 various tops: I tend to change my mind when I pick out what I wear, so I like to bring options that are compact but give me a chance to switch things up)
• 2 scarves: They are an essential for any trip. Plus they are the quickest way to instantly enhance a look)
• Jacket and Sweater: The spring breeze can be a little chilly, so I always pack these, even if I think I don't need them.
• 2 pairs of shoes: Since I'm only going for the weekend, I see no reason to pack more than two pairs. Shoes can take up the most space in a bag so the more you can minimize, the better. (Plus if your bag doesn't have wheels, it also makes it VERY heavy.)
• Hat & Purse: Another fun way to add to an outfit. The envelope purse doubles as a clutch or a purse with straps making it extremely versatile.

Of course don't forget to pack the other basics!

I'll be taking lots of pictures this weekend of all the food, fun, fashion, and the parade! I'll also be including how I ended up wearing these pieces!

There are so many things about I love about Spring. Flowers, nice weather, new fashion trends, and especially butterflies! But I've been keeping an eye out for things I really like and here are some of my top picks:



The links to each site are below:

1. Diamond Cut Skater Skirt - $48.00 - Nasty Gal
2. Melie Bianco Margaret Black and White Purse - $106 - Lulu's
3. Coincidence & Chance Neon Embroidered Party Dress - $69.00 - Urban Outfitters
4. Sixtyseven Michelle Oleato Clogs - $145.00 (on sale for $101.00) -  Lulu's
5. Sawana Pump - Jessica Simpson - $90.00 - Heels.com
6. Solid Destroyed Crew Sweatshirt - Junk Food  - $44.00  - Urban Outfitters
7. Curve-few Mint Dress: $41.00 - Lulu's

What are your picks for Spring?

So this outfit I totally went all out. There were no limits for this look mixing different types of black and white. Not sure where I'd want to wear this, but it was fun coming up with the concept. Details below...