Winter Color Inspiration: Marie Claire 2013 Cover

heels: Jessica Simpson Calie - Lipstick Red; dress: ModCloth's Sincerly Mint Dress; braclets: Oversized Watch Chain Bracelet & Platner Bangle Set in Mint; clutch: Linea Pelle - Alex Quilted Clutch; belt: Pointed Chevron Stretch Belt

Recently, I was at Walgreens buying tape & wrapping paper. I saw this Marie Claire January 2013 cover with Lea Michele on it & I couldn't stop staring at it. I loved the colors.

I loved them so much that I made this mini color inspiration board & virtually shopped for pieces that would make up an outfit with these unique color combos. What do you think? Would you wear apple red, mint green, gold, taupe & black together?

Orange You Glad It's Not A Black Outfit

dress (urban outfitters, a splurge version here, comfy version here), top (anthro), belt (anthro, cute one here), earrings (anthro), shoes (dolce vita, a fun pair I wouldn't say no to  here)

The majority of my life is spent in NYC, working, where black is the easiest go-to when it comes to getting dressed but I like color (obviously).

I've had this trapeze shirt dress for a while now.  I have it in red too. It's super versatile. It has pockets. It's the right amount of structured plus relaxed. It that blue color I obsess over on a daily basis. I love it.

I usually belt it but lately I have been into light layers.  This bright blue & orange are two of my favorite colors so it was only fitting that I pair them together.

Since I live in Hoboken (a whopping 3 miles from the big apple) I have to walk a bit for my commute so comfy & walkable shoes are a must.  These sandals straddle cuteness & comfort perfectly.

What are you wearing to work these days?

A Cobalt Blue Wish List

1. Trench; 2. Dress; 3. Blouse; 4. Shorts; 5. Cork Platforms; 6. Necklace; 7. Wedge Bootie; 8. Candle; 9. Nail Polish

Easter is Sunday but I'm day dreaming about these fabulous duds and accessories. I should want to dress like an easter egg and embrace the pastels that are everywhere this season - but I don't wanna.   I want to wear blue - bright, yummy cobalt blue! I've already started to make my wish list.

What's on your color wish list?

Grilled Baby Spring Veggies

Sometimes I buy things solely on the packaging - I'll always be a graphic designer and shopaholic at heart -  it's just natural (for me). I've come to the conclusion that mother nature is the best packaging designer I know.  Take these baby zucchinis for instance.  They pack a vibrant green punch in the cutest compact mini packaging! I had to have them as soon as I saw them.  In the same supermarket sweep I found these mini heirloom tomatoes.  Color. Cuteness. Sweetness. Done. Done. And. Done.  They all came home with me.

The best thing about these fresh spring veggies is they are in season and super tastey on their own.  I skewered them and grilled them naked (as in no salt, no pepper, no oil).  These are great served on their own or tossed with some greens.  They're so tender you don't even need a knife.

tip: When grilling veggies on skewers put like veggies on the same skewers as they have the same cooking time that way you're not over or under cooking any of them.