A Dreamy New Season

We did it!  

We made it to Spring!

Break out the floral headpieces 

and frothy dresses.

And the blooms!  

The glorious blooms!

I just want to wear them all.

And browse Spring catalogues.

 And walk through parks with Marc Jacobs.

I want to frolic in fields, allergies be damned.

And it's time to start wishing I were blonde.

As I Continue to Dream About Beachwear...

Remember when I was dreaming of wearing Vintage-Inspired Maillots for my everyday clothes?


You should it was only a few days ago.


Well, I want to take that one step further -- and wear hats that match my swimwear.

APC first gave me the idea last summer with this:

I have become quite obsessed with this actually because I bought this two-piece but passed on the hat.  It seemed like a silly extravagance and a bit much.  I must have been in a bad place at the time because normally 'silly' and 'too much' describe most of my ensembles.  The hat has since sold out and I've turned into a bit of a maniac every few weeks checking to see if someone is selling it online.  Such a sad story.  I'm weeping as I recount it.


Moving on. . . 

I did buy a sewing pattern 

for a bathing suit and hat -- maybe I can find a madras plaid in a similar enough color to Look like it matches?


I know, I know, call me Ahab.  I need to stop before I drown in my own obsessive manner.


In the meantime I will just soothe myself with images of suits and matching hats:

Plus maybe this visualization will help the plaid sun hat find its way into my life.