breezy target. by orange

i heart Target. who doesn't? especially when you can find a fun shirt, accessory or purse for a fantastic price! well one of my most recent trips to target brought home a few goodies. which i of course displayed at work this week. here's what i love about some of the finds:

- sunglasses: already lost my NYC sunglasses :(. these provide me some solice.
- shirt: fun coral color (works for the pale peeps) and a nice breezy, light feeling to it

target sunglasses (couldn't find exact ones...but close)

target merona tunic

lucky jeans

michael kors silver flats

ann taylor rhinestone necklace (i was surprised too!  ann taylor!  who knew?)

what do you love most about target?

when i grow up, i wanna be a rockstar. by violet.

thanks to the ever adorable Emily of cupcakesandcashmere, my penchant for a sugary-sweet love story became that much more ridiculous. before you laugh, i dare you to check out this blog.

apparently, josh and naomi are put on this earth to inspire us all with their style, their romance, their creativity and their stories on rockstar diaries. they take road trips, they use a Polaroid camera, they’re total foodies, they use DC and NYC as their playground, she has unbelievable style, he is awesomely talented and together, they make THE cutest couple in the blog world.

rockstar diaries hosts a brilliant feature called “here’s to happiness” (to which i want to contribute!). they collect lists from their friends of the 10 things that make them terribly happy. it is so simple, sweet and a breath of fresh air. i am obsessed with their lists! please visit them and soon enough, you will be just as smitten as i am. promise.

sidenote: orange violet will be submitting our own “here’s to happiness lists” and would love for you to share yours!

** all pictures courtesy of naomi and josh & their brilliant friends. see more here.

nyc love. by orange

i'm back from a whirlwind week!

for the last week i was all over the map - running 13.1 miles in Eugene OR, back in Seattle for some marathon packing, then off to nyc to sightsee, shop, walk the city, see a broadway show, hang out in brooklyn, shop some more and have some B list celebrity sightings...

here are my top ten moments of the city:

1) drooling in the chanel store...oh how i am in lust with that brand

2) taking a rickshaw/bike tour of central park

3) finding the perfect nyc dress at Zara and a bright yellow coat at Kenneth Cole (see picture of jacket in black)

4) street food! (mainly the ballpark-like pretzels)

5) going out on the lower east side: lots and lots and lots of bars open til 4am...all close by to yummy pizza joints (beats drunk mcdonalds food any night!)

6) seeing the skyline at night from the top of the rock...accompanied by 500+ 12 year olds

7) seeing kate bosworth while shopping at top shop

8) witnessing a 70 year old man walking the streets in all neon, all spandex. glorious sight to see

9) watching the billy elliot cast (mostly under the age of 13) dancing like maniacs!

10) being offered a nutella and banana snack to toast to a very expensive 5 year olds birthday party at the Juicy Couture store off 5th (Kelly's daughter from Real Housewives of NYC)

and a few surprises:

1) top shop is more expensive in the US then in London - what the hell?!

2) i heard the cabs are crazy in nyc and i have a pretty strong stomach - but even sober, they made me car sick! all the punching the gas, punching the breaks - oh vey!

3) a new favorite word to use: fresh. ie: "you are so fresh!" - meaning you are acting sassy.

4) how nice everyone was in the city. i was expecting rudeness all the time, but it was not so!

nyc fashion! by orange

So with NYC right around the corner I've been wondering - what in the world am I going to pack?! There are a couple factors to consider:

1) the days will probably be slightly warm, 60-70 degrees, however then it cools down at night - layering?

2) as I've n

ever been to NYC before we'll be running around al ot - comfy shoes a must, however must still be stylish

3) i have heard that NYC can be a bit more dressy than Seattle, what a surprise...(kidding). - bring dresses to go out at night?

4) NYC is the fashion capital of the US - i've gotta get my inner fashionista out.

5) with running around so much - need to bring a purse that is convenient to carry/haul over my shoulder

6) I'm there for 7 days, 6 nights, a decent chunk of time - need to pack efficiently!

So here are some of my thoughts...

perfect blazer for layering up - it's wool, from jcrew and is a very bright yellow spring color.

necklaces are always a fun and easy way to spruce up an outfit - maybe I'll bring some of my more funky jewelry to add some juice to a casual all day walking outfit.

from the Erickson Beamon collection for Target

also from my favorite - Target - the Maybelle ballet skimmer. extremely comfy (which I was suprised by) but still cute.

i love me some splendid tops. they are always so soft and keep their shape! i have a few, kind of similar to this striped top, except long sleeve. i think they will be another good shirt to bring for layering. and mine are in bright colors - pink, orange and purple. yes, once i find a basic shirt i love - i buy a few.

who knows? i may have a run in with sexy back justin as he is spending a lot of time in NYC these days...i don't want to be caught without my william rast jeans! i have a pair that i shortened (as i'm not a 5'10 model) so they'll be perfect with flats.

i don't own this exact bag, but one very similar by hobo international. a yellow - spring (or fall) bag that has a long strap so it can fit right over your shoulder for optimum "both hands free for shopping" :)

nyc - here i come!