Tweedhearts

This past week was rife with shopping opportunites as a girlfriend and I went on a little roadtrip to a tax-free state. While in Portland, I picked up a beautiful Kate Spade wristlet and I couldn't resist checking out her website when I got home. Tweed isn't seen much anymore, but I think this skirt is totally sweet:

Kylie skirt from Kate Spade

Last dance with Mary Jane

Heels are known for making legs look longer and the illusion is enhanced when they are nude. I love how the shiny patent leather dresses up these simple mary janes:

Premieer from Steve Madden

Scent for a woman

Someone I knew a long time ago once said that when giving a gift to a woman, it should either look good, smell good, feel good, or sparkle. And I daresay this diffuser looks good, smells good, and makes me feel darn good!

Japanese plum bloom reed diffuser from Voluspa

Tea on a lily pad

I spotted this in a shop today and couldn't resist. The stainless steel basket stores looseleaf tea and is securely sealed at the top with the green silicone lid. Dunk it in a mug of hot water and you'll end up with tea in a few minutes! And when you are ready to drink, pull out the infuser, flip it upside down, and invert the silicone into a little plate that catches excess water. Now that's a brilliant idea!

Basket infuser from Copco

Not just a breakfast food

Oatmeal is a lovely neutral shade and works for everything from walls to clothing. This top has flirty sleeves and works at the office or at a nice restaurant, so who wouldn't want one?

Ruffle sleeve cashmere sweater from Saks Fifth Avenue