About a week ago, Caroline and I went in Gap. They had a really cute dress on one of the display models and Caroline really wanted it. But I’m hesitant to buy her anything these days because she prefers to dress like she’s on her way to work out at the gym so I told her we’d wait and see.

Which is code for “I’ll see if you forget about it”.

But she kept talking about the dress and a few days later I went back to Gap and discovered it was 30% off. So I bought it. And I bought the denim vest that they had paired with it. I have always loved a denim vest. You can take the girl out of the early 90s, but you can’t take the early 90s out of the girl.

Caroline was so excited about the dress, but she took one look at the vest and said, “No thank you”. Really? You don’t want to help your mother in her effort to bring back the denim vest?

No. She didn’t.

Never mind the fact that I have held onto my denim vest all these years just waiting for its triumphant return to glory.

Then on Wednesday morning I put on my new pair of yellow jeans with a denim shirt. And I looked in the mirror and realized I was one perm and a Brighton belt away from my 1991 self.

Which may explain why I was so excited to hear a Guns N’ Roses song on the radio later that day and the sweet sounds of Axl Rose reminded me that all I need is just a little patience.

I’d like to think he was talking about my denim vest.

Here are a few things I found this week:

1. heidi tank

I wouldn’t wear this by itself because I need to do about 6,042 pushups. But I love the layers and think it might look cute with a little sweater or something over it.

2. evening sun blue lace dress

I love the color of this. It would be the perfect dress if you’re invited to a summer wedding.

3. for eternity lace dress

And speaking of lace, I really like this too. It’s a softer look, but I bet it would look great with gold sandals. Assuming that they’re happening this summer.

4. 1969 boyfriend shorts

I think I’ve expressed my issues with shorts. But I tried these on this week and they are really cute. And kind of the perfect length. My only regret is that they don’t come in more colors.

5. susana sleeveless dress

This is pretty.

6. jade caftan dress

Let me be clear. I would not wear this as a dress. But I would totally wear it with a pair of skinny white jeans.

7. courtney bag

I saw this purse in person the other day and it is so much cuter than it is in the picture. I’m a little bit in love with it.

8. humming a tune top

Y’all know I love a white shirt. And I’m a little torn about this one. I like that it is different from other white shirts. But I’m slightly concerned it might be a Seinfeld puffy shirt.

However, I think I’m leaning more towards cute. Picture it with some colored jeans and sandals.

Or maybe with a sword and a big ship flying a flag with the Jolly Roger on it.

9. back to tomorrow earrings

Some of you asked about turquoise jewelry the other day. I really like these earrings. And this site has a lot of really cute turquoise pieces and pretty reasonable prices.

10. There is no 10. Because I numbered wrong and just realized I don’t have a tenth thing. And I’m too tired to look for something. So here’s number ten, I’m an idiot. All that math homework I’ve been helping with doesn’t seem to be paying off.

Unless you count my new and improved knowledge of cylinders and spheres.

Y’all have a great Friday.

This is such a weird time of year for clothes. I’m ready for Easter to get here so we can just wear white pants and sandals and get on with the summer festivities.

I mean, it’s been over 80 degrees here all week. Winter? Is done.

In fact, I’m not sure winter ever really showed up. We had a few chilly days but that was about it.

And now I’m ready for flip-flops and skirts and white jeans.

But I’m not ready for shorts. I don’t know that I’ll ever be ready for shorts again. It’s like I told a friend this week, shorts are tricky. When I think they’re a good length while I’m standing up, they’re going to be too short if I try to sit down. If I get them to a length where I feel comfortable sitting down, then I look like I’m on the LPGA tour when I stand up. Which is fine if you’re playing golf, but not if you just want a cute pair of shorts to wear to the grocery store.

Or maybe I just have shorts issues.

Anyway, I’m not featuring any shorts this week because I’m not sure they fit in my life anymore. Maybe the only shorts I’ll wear from here on out will be running shorts.

1. afternoon sunshine lace dress

This happy little yellow dress is so cute. And I love the lace. It would be perfect for Easter.

2. colored slim flare jeans

The other day I was talking to my friend Sophie and she mentioned that she was looking for a pair of colored jeans but with a flared leg. And I think I said something along the lines of “That doesn’t exist”.

But then curiosity got the better of me and I consulted the google. Lo and behold, such a thing does exist. You can also find a more expensive version by Elizabeth and James for $225.

3. busy week tunic

I really like this tunic. It’s different than other tunics with its cute button details and fun collar.

4. gold lauren sandals

I mentioned yesterday that I’m on the search for gold sandals. I know I want something really simple and so these are definitely a contender.

5. mediterranean sea necklace

Noonday has in their spring collection of jewelry and I saw this necklace and it was love at first sight. It’s so beautiful.

6. leather flip-flops

I looked for these in the store at Gap yesterday and they didn’t have them. But I love the way they look online. And they come in a bunch of different colors.

Of course I would like the gold.

7. crochet peasant blouse

Another Gap item. Dear Gap, Are you trying to woo me back after I’d sworn I was done with you forever?

8. mosaic cuff

Swoon. Love the colors in this.

9. rainbow bright top

This is just the cutest. Love the bright colors and think of all the variations of colored jeans you could wear with it.

10. one stop shopper tall tote

I thought this bag was a cute summer option. Love the hot pink detail on the bottom.

That’s it for this week. I’m about to head out for a night with the girls. Imagine how bad you’d need a night out with your friends after spending all day in a cave with a bunch of third graders.

And know that I need to go out even more than whatever you just imagined.

Y’all have a great Friday.

Well this has been a week.

It all started last week with my tooth pain. And then P went to the dermatologist and had a bunch of stuff cut off. And now Caroline has strep. For the second time in a month.

So now I’m not sure I’ll make it to Houston before Saturday. Which is fine because there’s nowhere I’d rather be than with my sick baby.

I also thought that I was going to write more about Spring trends today but realized that I don’t really like any of the other trends and they are all vague and use terms like “Preppy Casual” and “Safari Chic” and I just want to keep it simple and tell y’all that orange is really, really in this season.

And that’s why I’m leaving the trends with what I posted last week. Here are a few cute things I found earlier today before I picked Caroline up from school because she was sick and my whole day turned out differently than I’d planned.

1. pucker me dress

See? Orange. Or coral. Whatever.

I like this dress. It’s cute, seems to be a little longer than most of these tops that are masquerading as dresses these days, and the crochet sleeves give it a little something special.

2. colorful beaded necklace

I love this necklace. Bright and colorful. It would make even a white t-shirt feel pretty.

3. pick pocket dress

I don’t think this would look good on me because I can’t really do that high neckline without things looking awkward. But I love the yellow and gray and I’m sure it would be darling on somebody paired with some cute yellow sandals.

4. coral forever dress

Umm. Coral. Orange. Whatever? Do you sense a trend?

I love the lace on this. And the forgiving shape. I’m not sure about the length, but it could totally work with leggings or skinny jeans.

5. colored skinny jeans

If you decide to board the colored skinny jeans trend, then I am a fan of these from American Eagle Outfitters. They’re a good price, comfortable and fit well.

Sadly, they are out of a lot of sizes online but you might have luck finding your size in the stores.

6. minutiae dropwaist dress

This is a little fall-ish for this time of year. But I think it would look darling with skinny jeans or leggings and boots. And it’s on sale.

7. pintucked shirt dress

To borrow a phrase from Janet Jackson, Gap hasn’t done much for me lately. But I went in there the other day and tried on this shirt dress and, LO AND BEHOLD, it’s really cute.

I’d wear the white one with all turquoise accessories.

But I also love it in the royal blue color with all silver or gold.

That’s all I have today because I am off to medicate Caroline with antibiotics and to medicate myself with chocolate chip cookies.

And maybe a glass of wine.

Y’all have a good Friday.