Spring's Sweet Promise In The Air

Spring is decidedly in the air and I have high hopes that the weather will remain sunny and balmy...or at least not dip down too low again. It's just so liberating to feel a gentle breeze against bare skin after months of being sheathed in thick tights and heavier coats.

Normally I won't carry a purse too small for my camera, but I'm making an exception for this sparkly be-bowed number from Deux Lux (and carrying my camera tourist-style around my neck). I've been bought a couple of Deux Lux pieces in the past year that I've really enjoyed using; one lasted all through my abuse during my Europe trip last summer and is still going strong. Someone at Deux Lux noticed and asked me if I was interested in picking out a few pieces. Not one to look a gift horse too closely in the mouth, I accepted and am now the happy owner of several new purses. I'm a bag lady, so more than shoes or hats, I love acquiring new purses to tote my life around in.

I couldn't resist the sparkly bow on this piece and so far the quality seems really nice; it's soft to touch and there are no signs of fraying or the like. I personally would have preferred if the chain was detachable because it would look cute as a clutch as well and the chain is rather long; it would suit a petite frame better if the bag hit higher on the hip. Those sorts of details are more personal preferences than critiques. Overall, it's a sweet bag I intend to use on days when I'm not required to carry much with me.

Outfit details:

Urban 1972 floral trench coat

Madewell tee

Chloe Loves Charlie chambray skirt

purse c/o Deux Lux

sure shine heels c/o Modcloth

Mae LuFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:14 AM
Purses... how they are a daily documentation of our everyday lives. The accumulation, the detritus that catches in the bottom, the items we deem as "essential", the receipts.... it's a tote-able repository of our daily comings, goings and interactions that just can't be evidenced in any other way.

It's so fascinating.

I agree, I normally want a big bag for a camera, but that little number is absolutely charming.

Xx{ish.},
Mae Lu, @ thereafterish.
EliiseFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:25 AM
I adore that trench coat, super lovely!
Anupriya DGFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:31 AM
That trench coat is fabulous!! (Actually I just ADORE all things floral!)
Loving that purse too.....great pick! Let's all welcome spring with a smile on our lips!!! :)
SarahFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:46 AM
Such a cute outfit for the spring weather. I wish it felt like spring here! I'm in Massachusetts right now and we are being hit hard with a snow/ice storm. Enjoy the weather!
Gabby / Gypsy*DiariesFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:54 AM
Cannot believe the nice weather you're having over there! Here in Europe its currently heavy minuses and I m just coming down with the flu... :( NOT COOL!
xxx

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HattitudeFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:57 AM
oh my gosh this purse makes my heart ache with how much i LOVE it!

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YajairaFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:03 AM
pretty trench coat - nice shoes!
AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:03 AM
Your purse is adorable! I love the buttons down your trench coat.
SyedFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:29 AM
I really like the print of that coat. I swear I have a Liberty print hanky that looks similar.
eat.sleep.wear.February 25, 2011 at 9:29 AM
are those bare legs i see?? OMG. so. excited. for spring!!!!! this floral trench is kind of amazing. I feel like you will be wearing this like every day ;) xo, Kim www.eatsleepwear.com
À LA MODESTFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:37 AM
Your purse is so adorable! That would be too cute to pass up if I had seen that purse in a store. I normally carry big purses too even though I own a really small camera!
MelissaFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:10 AM
love the tones!
tessFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:18 AM
that floral trench is great for transitioning between the seasons
My Heart BloggedFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:39 AM
I love how feminine the purse is. You'll have to keep us updated on all the pieces. They look like their good quality.
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AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:38 AM
such a pretty trench! want!
Rosaspina VintageFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:31 PM
You look utterly adorable :) That floral trench is such a pretty piece!
Ale
Molly MaloneFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:37 PM
Jealous! Here in Toronto it's still far too cold for bare legs. It's just about warm enough to be comfortable in tights now - an improvement! But it's never too cold for florals. =D
LikeSpinningPlatesFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:40 PM
awww bummer =( It's freezing cold and raining where I live. I loveee that trench. It's so perfect. And the bag is too pretty!! When it's finally warm enough to ditch the tights, i'm going to feel so weird and naked haha.
The Purse-a-holicFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:46 PM
That purse is just toooo cute. That bow is making my closet cry :-)

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EmmaFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:18 PM
wow what an amazing coat, i love that you can wear it as a dress
maryseFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:33 PM
I love your trench ! <3
AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:43 PM
Such a pretty purse, and the mac - the print is so unusual for a coat!

Alex
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IvyFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:34 PM
beautiful!!
AlysFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:38 PM
Wow! I love the shoes :D
UnknownFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:03 PM
I'm certainly starting to long for spring as well, and outfits like this are only making me want warm weather even more! This is such a perfect spring look, and that floral trench coat is wonderful :)
The Semi SweetFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:38 PM
Lucky girl!! Who would turn down a bunch of pretty purses? I love Deux Lux purses. I have a pretty teal one that is my favorite!!
AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:59 PM
LOve the jacket, and your purse is soo cute! Im definitely a purse person, and then shoes..no wait, jewelry, then shoes =)
Can't wait to see the other ones!
Bellesme
LexieFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:04 PM
that trench is the most enviable piece in your closet, in my humble opinion! i love it!
Stacey KayFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:01 AM
love your kitten heels, and i adore this entire outfit

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AsiaFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:44 AM
I would like to have such weather that i can wear such clothes:P Lucky you:D

Love your tighs!

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UnknownFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:14 AM
Really cute! I'm jealous of the weather you're having. We're getting more snow and it's still below freezing here! We were teased with almost 70 degree weather last week and today it's 16! Anyway I love that purse! It's so adorable!!

- Meanz (Koi Story)
MaggieFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:56 PM
This outfit makes me so excited to don bare legs- so jealous!
Rebecca JaneFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:04 PM
I love the flower trench! So pretty!
DeedeeohoFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:48 AM
What an amazing trench!! I absolutely love this outfit! The silhouette is so fantastic! I think its the short trench with the kitten heels - perfect :)
Blue Iris RiveraMarch 1, 2011 at 9:16 PM
floral just never goes outdated does it?

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