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These are harness belts from ASOS. I love them. They are the perfect way to add a little edge to your most delicate, girly spring/summer dresses. I love the first two bc they aren't as bulky and remind me of the boning in corsets. What do you think? Would you wear a harness belt or is it too medieval for you?

{ my favorite spring beauty trends }

My favorite polish in middle school was anything pastel. What's old is new again. Pastel polish is a more fun version of neutral nails and make you look super tan. Perfect for spring.

Try it: 

Essie "Borrowed and Blue"

Butter London "Teddy Girl" 

Deborah Lippmann "Glitter in the Air" 

Revlon "Buttercup" 

 

When it comes to makeup this spring, I can't wait to wear bright lipstick and gloss! I have to admit I already am. Bright fuchsias, corals, and oranges are at the top of my kiss list! 

Try it: 

Yves Saint Laurent "Rouge Pur Couture - 7: Le Fuchsia"

Nars "Funny Face Lipstick"

Revlon "Kiss Me Coral"

Yves Saint Laurent "Rouge Pur Couture - 13: Le Orange"  

I often skip blush in the fall/winter in favor of my bronzer alone. I can't wait for spring to break out some bold blush for my cheeks. I love bright peaches and corals but I am really excited to try some hot pink! 

Try it: 

Nars "Desire"

Kevyn Aucoin "Liquifuschia"

Bobbi Brown "Pink Coral"

Stila "Coral"  

This is my favorite because I have naturally thick (and ridiculously curly) eyebrows. I've never liked the think overly-plucked look, especially on me. So put the tweezers down, pull out the brow pencils, and try this look out for spring! 

Try it: 

Benefit Instant Brow Pencil

Estee Lauder Automatic Brow Pencil Duo

Physicians Formula Brow Definer Automatic Brow Pencil

Last but not least, bronzed sun-kissed skin! When warm weather hits, my bronzer is my saving grace. If I could choose only one makeup item to use in a rush, it would be my bronzer with a little dabbed on my forehead, cheeks, and bridge of my nose. Done and done! 

Try it: 

Nars Multiple Bronzer Multi-Use Stick

Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess

LORAC Bronzer Bronzing Powder in "Glow"

What Spring makeup trends are you excited to try?

xo, 

Marche'

{ short. suit. }

Even though there are tons of trends I can't wait to try for Spring, my favorite thing to wear in warmer temps has to be a short suit. I love a good short suit. Fun and classic, a short suit is the perfect way to look pulled together while not looking too stuffy. Don't be afraid to try them in different fabrics and patterns. Zoe Saldana's silk patterned suit is just as gorgeous, yet still structured. Take a cue from Kate Bosworth and pair     shorts and a blazer from your closet that are the same tone even if not the same color for an effortless look. Here are some of my favorite short suits I have on my warm weather wishlist :) 

shorts // jacket



shorts // jacket 

shorts // jacket



shorts // jacket

xo, 

Marche' 

{ jcrew spring 2012 collection }

J.Crew's Spring 2012 Collection lookbook is here. Every year I get excited and every year I am never disappointed. I could look at these looks for hours. I can't pick which look is my favorite or which piece from the collection is my favorite. So that must mean I have to buy it all, right?

I guess I could narrow it down to a few favorites. I'm really loving: 

No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Citron

Tillary Bucket Bag in Moroccan Yellow

Toothpick Jean in Garment Dyed-Twill in Neon Persimmon 

Cafe Capri in Warm Jade

What are your favorite looks from the spring 2012 collection? 

xo, 

Marche' 

{ mulberry spring 2012 ad campaign }

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Some of my favorite images from Mulberry's Spring 2012 Ad Campaign. Pastels, candy, ice cream, and the water combine to make every girl in the world crave warmer weather. A girl can dream...

xo, 

Marche' 

{ valentino spring 2012 campaign }

I absolutely love these images from Valentino's Spring 2012 campaign. I have been slightly intrigued by milkmaid braids but I have a massive head and don't know if the braids will reach. But now, I really, really want toooooo. 

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xo, 

Marche' 

{ bohemian rhapsody }

Recently I stumbled upon BCBG Max Azria's Pre-Spring 2012 Collection. I'm truly in love. I've been thinking about how much I want long flowy maxi dresses for the spring and I couldn't have been more pleased when I saw just that in BCBG's collection. The color! The silhouettes! Literally every piece called my name and made me THAT much more excited about spring/summer. Take a look for yourself.

Reminds me of Chanel Iman! 

Now, I want to go on vacation :) 

xoxo, 

Marche'