A New {and lucky} Addition

So, I have been a little MIA on the blogging scene lately, but for good reason. My brother and his wife welcomed their first child into this world in the wee hours of the morning on March 17, and I have been a doting Auntie ever since! With Irish lineage on both sides of the family, you can imagine the excitement {and good fortune!} for a St. Patrick's Day baby. There will be no shortage of love for precious little Teddy, as he is the first grandchild for both of our families. 

By and far the greatest gift this little one has given our family is hope - hope for the future and in the wonder of possibility. Welcome to the family, Teddy!

Happy Friday, everyone! The final installment of color week is purple: grape, fuschia and plum to name a few. I particularly love pairing purple and gold--I come by that honestly though, as a James Madison University alumna. I hope the weather is warm, and you have a wonderful weekend!

1. Tuleste Market Tufted Diamond Pendant Necklace, ShopBop. 2. ASOS Ruffle Sleeve Smart Blouse, ASOS. 3. Open-back Tee, Victoria's Secret. 4. New Gent watch, Swatch. 5. ASOS Premium Raw Edge One Shoulder Dress, ASOS. 6. Tory Burch Limited Edition Logo Rain Boot, Tory Burch.

Mellow Yellow? Not here. This installment of color week is dedicated to the vibrant and not-so-mellow yellow. For the longest time, I thought wearing yellow washed out my fair skin and blonde hair. Fortunately, there are so many shades to choose from that you can easily find one to compliment your complexion.

1. Sweet Drops Necklace, Anthropologie. 2. Jil Sander Wedge Sandals with Asymmetrical Straps, ShopBop. 3. Shoshanna Beaded Neck Dress, ShopBop.  4. River Island Full Button Front Skirt, ASOS.  5. Heritage Weave Avery Hobo, Cole Haan. 6. Burberry Brit Packable Trench, Nordtrom.

St. Patrick's Day is a little over a week away, and like a good Irish girl, I will be wearing some article of green clothing to celebrate. Despite my Irish heritage, I don't actually own anything kelly green. So the third installment of color week pays tribute to all the other shades of green out there.  

1. Mandeville Necklace, Anthropologie. 2. True Religion Sue Wedge, Piperlime. 3. Alice + Olivia Abbie Belted Dress, ShopBop. Mila Dress, Trina Turk. Marc by Marc Jacobs Pollina Silk Shorts, Nordstrom.

It's Fat Tuesday, and while most of us aren't in New Orleans to celebrate, that doesn't mean we can't indulge in a hurricane (or two). My bartending skills are sub-par at best, but thankfully the sisters from FashionablyBombed are more than willing to share their skills.

 A tribute to the festive occassion, and the ever-crazy Mr. Charlie Sheen, sisters Katherine and Flannery mixed up a cocktail called the Hurricane Charlie. So sit back, pour yourself a hurricane, and check the scoreboard because it's Fat Tuesday and you're winning.

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Day two of color week stars a hue that dominates my spring & summer wardrobe: the beautiful and serene turquoise blue. I'm already picturing warm, clear water and sandy white beaches. Perhaps I'm so anxious for spring that I've skipped right ahead to thoughts of summer! 

1. Tibi Anick Beaded Maxi Dress, Saks Fifth Avenue. 2. Free People Poppy Petals Dress, ShopBop. Sondra Roberts Nylon Tote, South Moon Under. 4. Steve Madden Saahara sandal, Piperlime. Coast Drop Waist Pleat Dress, ASOS. House of Harlow Leather Tribal Earrings, ShopBop.

Is it Spring yet? I feel like I've been asking myself this question since early January! I waited patiently until February 2nd for Punxsutawney Phil to deliver the good news of an early Spring. So, how early is early, anyway? My patience is wearing thin. So, I'm jumping the gun to celebrate almost Spring with a week of color!

"Whoever said orange was the new pink was seriously disturbed." - Elle Woods

Sorry, Elle, but I beg to differ. Leading off this Monday is a personal favorite-all things orange.

1. Pom-pom ballet flats, JCREW. 2. Bellatrix Pleated Silk Blouse, Nordstrom. 3. Eve Dress Striped, Lilly Pulitzer. 4. Kenneth Jay Lane Three Drop Earrings, ShopBop. 5. Tory Burch Bev Bag, ShopBop. 6. Tailored Pleat Lapel Crepe Dress, ASOS.