Birds of a feather

Maybe it's the approaching end of summer that is making me yearn for all things spring-esque. Or maybe I'm getting excited about my flight to Martha's Vineyard next weekend. Or maybe I'm just feeling weighted down. There's no way of knowing what stirs up these fleeting crazes!

Over the weekend, I did quite a bit of shopping with two of my girlfriends in Louisville. When it was all said and done, I had purchased 4 pieces of jewelry at 2 different stores - all with birds or feathers on them! Without even meaning to!

Whatever it is that's got my heart all aflutter for all things feathery, it loves these affordable ways to express itself:

Dress up

I'm in love with slipping on a casual summer dress in the morning and looking effortlessly cute and chic all day long. Not only do dresses look feminine and flirty, they are an easily pulled-together outfit. AND they allow air to circulate. I'm just sayin'...

I have had my eye on some darling embroidered dresses, hoping to snag some up before summer is over:

I only wish I could have them all! Argh, how to pick just one!?