I refrained from shopping a couple weeks after the holidays, but that didn't stop me from "window shopping" online. :) This Dropped Dots Dress was the one item I browsed repeatedly online and really wanted to purchase if it fit well. Once I got to try it on at Anthropologie a few days ago, I knew this dress was coming home with me! I like polka dot print in general, but I was particularly drawn to this dress for its simple yet elegant vintage-inspired design. Read more...

My fiancé surprised me with the ultimate birthday (and Christmas) present -- one of the most timeless purses of all time! He picked out this Chanel Classic Flap Bag in black lambskin with silver hardware. This purse is also known as the 2.55 bag, the number referring to February 1955 when Coco Chanel designed the initial version of this handbag. I know that this bag was a big purchase (and an even bigger surprise!), but it's definitely a classic purse that will always be in style. <3 Read more...