Valentino Resort 2013

As part of my job, I sometimes spend time on Rodeo Drive, perusing the racks of Dolce & Gabbana, Tom Ford, Miu Miu, and Valentino. Every time I walk into Valentino, I am blown away by the amount of color that springs out from every dress. They really have a way of capturing the essence of happiness, excitement, and whimsy. Their 2013 resort collection is nothing short of amazing. I will hopefully one day be able to afford one of these beauties, but in the meantime I can admire and stay inspired.

Penguins and Polka Dots

Lately I've been obsessing over the influx of cute animal-themed sweaters, particularly this penguin sweater that I found at my local Forever21. It's the perfect combination of cute and comfortable. The best part about it is that I can wear it with just about anything! Over a peter-pan collar blouse and colored pants, slightly tucked into a pencil skirt, the options are endless.

Sweater from Forever21:  Penguin Sweater
Blouse from Forever21:  Polka Dot Blouse
Purple pants - The Stevie Ankle: Anthropologie (no longer available)
Gold flats: Yosi Samra
Lipstick: NARS - Funny Face