this week's clicks.

get your week off to a colorful start...
WATCH.

• One of my friends who works in Silicon Valley shared this link on Facebook - apparently, his company is OBSESSED with this phenomenon right now, and from a sociological standpoint, it's quite interesting. As someone on the cusp of being either a Gen X-er or a Millenial (born in 1985 to Boomer parents), I have to say I don't hate these songs!

SWOON.

• A Palm Springs wedding with the best tropical vibes.
• Rita Chan's interior designs are so simple and calming.
• An elegant fall vineyard shoot from Ruffled.
• Perfect fall vibes in this Style Me Pretty farm wedding.

SMILE.

• Desktops: Sarah Hearts, Smashing, Mel Armstrong.
• Wish list alert: Fitbit's new line. Rose gold, please.
• One high school's colorful tradition has gone viral.
• In case you need another reason to support Hillary...

FLASHBACK.

• 2015: Windowpane print wardrobe picks, my fall TV roundup, 5 fave things about fall.
• 2014: a rainy game day outfit, blurbed the fall shows I was looking forward to, completed the Geek Girl tag, and participated in a Sunday Social all about fall.
• 2013: lilac and rose wardrobe picks for fall, inspiration for a neutral pastel wedding, a roundup of ballerina bun hairstyles, and my personal manifesto.  
• 2012: my bridal portraits and our wedding's prelude.

My Treat Yourself Wish List

I've shared the geeky and wellness-oriented parts of my Christmas wishlist, so today it's finally time to share the items I'd ask for in order to totally spoil myself. The area underneath our Christmas tree is looking ridiculously full right now, and it's been hard to resist the urge to shake and squeeze those bags and boxes!

1. Spasilk pillowcase from Amazon  2. 31 Bits "Ivy Spritz" bracelet  3. "Education is Freedom" First Book tee from Sevenly  4. Marc Broussard's Magnolias & Mistletoe CD  5. Kate Spade hardshell cell phone case from Samsung

What is the most luxurious gift you've ever received?

Style: Tropical Dreams

Here's the thing about our trip to Williamsburg:  prior to arriving in town, I basically considered it Fourth Grade Field Trip Land and wasn't very excited about going on vacation there.  Instead, my mind was on palm trees and pineapples.  I was fantasizing about a getaway in the Bahamas or the Caribbean, and my Polyvore inspiration sets were getting saturated with sea green, gold, and ocean blue...

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1. JC Penney linen tee  2. Lime Ricki tankini top  3. Old Navy lounge shorts  
4. ASOS phone case (similar)  5. Lime Ricki board shorts  6. ASOS sneakers (similar)  
7.  Essie "Ruffles and Feathers" nail polish  8. Forever21 headphones
9. Deborah Lippmann "Shake Your Money Maker" nail polish

I put together an outfit inspired by this tropical color scheme to wear to my cousin's birthday party at one of our favorite Japanese restaurants.  Mr. Q actually picked out the green top for me on our last trip to Target! 

Merona popover top from Target | Lia Sophia Raise the Bar necklace

Lia Sophia Delta bracelet | Rosetti purse | LOFT jeans | BareTraps sandals

Little did I know that Williamsburg would be able to offer both palm trees (at our resort's beautifully landscaped pool) and pineapples (they're a traditional Colonial symbol of wealth and hospitality).  Not just that, but the town had much more to offer than churning butter and visiting the blacksmith.  I'll share some trip recaps with all the fun things we ended up doing later this week!

Linking Up:

Casual Friday at Two Thirty-Five Designs

Manic Monday at More Pieces of Me and The Daily Express

Passion 4 Fashion at Rachel the Hat

Style Sessions at Style Elixir

Stylish Tuesday at Life's a Party, Dress For It
Budget Babes with Not Fancy Just Life and Elegance and Mommyhood

Good Morning, Sunshine! Lemon Wardrobe, Decor & What I Smell Like...

Everything's coming up lemons this spring - the fruit itself and its sunny color are everywhere, from fashion to home decor.  No wonder - research about the color yellow suggests that it can really change people's thought and mood patterns.

Stylists cite yellow as an inviting color and studies have found that people feel happier and more open around this sunshiny shade - that makes it the perfect choice for many occasions, from an interview to brunch with your best girlfriend.  Interior designers and home decor color consultants recommend yellow to stimulate conversation, warmth, and connection and claim that saturated yellow can even help improve focus, which makes it a great wall color for foyers and living rooms and a good accent color for offices and classrooms.

Color therapists believe that looking at yellow can help ease some cases of depression.  Adding a little sunkissed yellow to your wardrobe or space is a great way to ensure a happy start to your day!  

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1. Levi's sleeveless blouse  2. Kate Spade lemon wedge earrings  
3. J. Crew cotton lace dress  4. Vanzetti scarf from Zalando  5. Target soy candle
6. Xhiliration geometric wristlet from Target  7. Burt's Bee's cuticle cream from Target  
8. Kate Spade skirt  9. Rifle Paper Co. phone case from Walk in Love  
10. Pier1 microwaveable mug  11. Keds for Kate Spade sneakers

Those Kate Spade earrings are totally getting added to my birthday wish list.  Can I also come up with a reason to need the Keds sneakers?  They are quite possibly the cutest sneakers in world.

My personal favorite way to add a little lemon to my life is with my absolute favorite perfume for spring and summer - and the simplest scent I own.  A Bath and Body Works salesgirl sold me on C.O. Bigelow's Lemon Eau de Parfum years ago by telling me that in aromatherapy, lemon is linked to happiness and confidence.  Well, who doesn't need a little more happy?  The scent is crisp and a little bit sweet, and I get "you smell good!" complements every time I wear it.

Linking Up With:
Style Sessions at Style Elixir
Casual Friday at Two Thirty-Five Designs

Disclaimer:  I was not compensated for this post in any way, I just love all of the products and ideas featured!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and I always like to add a little pop of red to my outfit.  Here are some of my favorite poppy and cherry red picks for the 14th, with a little bling thrown in for good measure!

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1. Old Navy striped crewneck sweater (Similar: 1, 2, 3)
2. Dailylook leather polka dot iPhone case 3. Bath and Body Works Forever Red Eau de Parfum
4. Jeffrey Campbell heart flats from ModCloth  5. Merona cardigan from Target
7. Aeropostale love bracelets  8.ModCloth Refine Mint dress
9. Dior nail lacquer in "Rouge" from Sephora  10. Merona handbag from Target

Linking Up With:
Style Sessions at Style Elixir
Wednesday Style Connection at Unpredictable and Chic
What I'm Loving Fridays at Simply Lulu Style

Fall Color: Caramel and Carafe

I love fall neutrals, and this season's pieces are saturated with rich shades of brown and tan.  Pantone calls this fall's chocolate brown "Carafe," calling up images of coffee beans and comfort.  Pair it with caramel shades for a head-to-toe neutral look, and you can't lose.

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1. LOFT sweater  2. Fresh soap from Sephora  3. Clinique nails in "Indie Rock" from Neiman Marcus
 4. O.P.I. nails in "Warm Me Up" from HSN  5. Drop earrings from Max & Chloe
6. J. Crew wool pencil skirt  7. J. Crew leopard print iPhone case
8. Old Navy v-neck and crew neck sweaters  9.  Mossimo cardigan from Target  10. Ruche trench
11. Old Navy studded ballet flats  12. Vera Bradley wristlet 13. J. Crew leopard print ballet flats
14. GAP infinity cowl scarf  15.  Old Navy faux-leather moto coat  16. Ann Taylor leather gloves

winter color: poppy and linen

Today's board is inspired by this spring's Pantone color report and two colors that unexpectedly look awesome together:  poppy and linen.  I included several "mall" items in case you're still on the hunt for a Valentine's Day outfit!

1. GAP v-neck sweater  2. J. Crew schoolboy blazer  3. Modcloth tunic  

4. LOFT floral print scarf  5. J. Crew mini hobo purse  6. GAP leather tablet case  

7. J. Crew iPhone 5 case  8.  Michael Antonio cap-toe ballet flats from ModCloth 

9.  Vince Camuto peep-toe wedges from ModCloth 10. J. Crew Factory skinny jeans

Read on for makeup ideas, celebrity and runway inspiration, and cute party dresses!