Spring trends: Floral tops

After a winter full of solid basics, I’m looking forward to adding a few feminine, floaty pieces into my rotation. A few I’m liking:

1.) Joie Leanne Blouse, $218
2.) Ditsy Floral Top, $78
3.) Angie Floral Chiffon Top, $29.50
4.) Dress Bouquet, $79.90
5.) Floral Print Top, $49
6.) Lucca Couture Floral Chiffon Top, $58

The tiniest carrot

I planted carrots over 4 months ago — surely they are nearly ready to pull…

…or not.

Phoenix things to do: February 26 – 28

FRIDAY
You have your choice of indie dance nights:

FauxShow @ Club Sanctum
Listen to guest DJ MYKILL from San Francisco play dance tracks while drinking $4 Stellas, $5 greyhounds and Vodka Redbulls and $6 premium wells.

Club Sanctum
4343 N. 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
9 p.m.
$6

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Ransom @ Philthy Phil’s
Goodbye Gosh Damn! Hello Ransom, the new dance night of Kevin the Makeout Bandit, Benni Beatnik, Bigie, BC/AD and Craig Citizen. Go for good dancing and $2.50 well drinks.

Philthy Phil’s
2939 N 16 St
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 279-4339
9 p.m.
$3 cover

Movie in the Park, 7 p.m., Civic Space Park, 444 N. Central Ave. Grab a blanket, hot chocolate and your lounge chairs for a great free movie. The event is free and open to the public.

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SATURDAY
Community Yoga Project @ Civic Space Park
If it’s not raining, why not try doing some down dogs in an urban setting. Bring your own yoga mat, towel or blanket and get ready to get limber.

Civic Space Park
444 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 262-4734
10 a.m.
Free

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SUNDAY

Matsuri @ Heritage Park
MATSURI is SU-PAH!   One of my favorite festivals of the year — I love listening to Taiko drums, eating Japanese food, a watching the kids dressed in anime-wear.

Heritage and Science Park
115 N. Sixth St.
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Free

Spring trends: Coral

Something about this spring is making want a slightly more orange-y version of pink. I’ve already purchased some Revlon Colorstay lip color in “Constantly Coral.”

Here’s some other accents I’m perusing:

1.) Super Shimmer Lip Gloss in Summer Crush, $10
2.) Coralista Blush, $28
3.) Stila SPF 20 Shine Lip Color in Sheer Coral, $18
4.) Contour Posts, $24

Shopping Etsy: Pride & Prejudice

After viewing three different Pride & Prejudice movies in as many days (the BBC version featuring Colin Firth wins hands down) — I’m feeling the urge to take tea then a turn in the garden.

(My husband, on the other hand, keeps turning on the Olympics, probably in hopes of replenishing some of his lost masculinity.)

A life of manners has little place in my house — however some of the appointments of a Jane Austen-esque life — well I could do with a little more of those. Here are a few things on Etsy that remind me of Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy:

1.) Romantic Age Blouse, $32
2.) Fountain Pen, $12.50
3.) Leaves Bobby Pins, $12.50
4.) Leather-bound Journal, $42
5.) Victorian Silhouette Pillow, $25
6.) Floral Bonnet, $26
7.) Do Not Faint Journal, $16
8.) Vintage Lace-up Boots, $49