A Chipper, Cheery Love... Jelly Shoes?

Have I confessed my love of jelly yet? Not actually jelly (which I'm completely opposed to, btw), but jelly shoes and such? It doesn't even have to be an actual jelly shoe. Even if it's just slightly translucent or just plain bright, I love jelly shoes. So for today's IMOS post, I have a "jelly shoe" (yes, that's a technical term).

{Juicy Couture}

It's not a jelly shoe, but it comes pretty close. Like, when-I-first-saw-them-I-thought-they-were-jelly-shoes close. Maybe it's the color... Maybe I'm delusional (it's been pretty warm until, like, today, when it was 40˚. I miss spring!)... but I need a little pick-me-up-spring-is-almost-here outfit. 

A bright shoe requires an equally bright top. Thank you, AE for $10 tank tops. 

{American Eagle}

Actually, I couldn't find it on the website. I saw this picture and knew what I was going for, but I couldn't find this exact tank for sale. I know it's from AE though. :(  This is the tank I wanted to use, but it won't work, so... an alternative. 

Eh, looks cheap (it is), and I'm not loving the color with the inspiration shoes. 

Better, but it's a solid color. I NEED A PATTERN. Deep breaths... deep breaths...

We're getting there. I'm loving the colors and stripes. I wish it was a tank top, but hey, you win some, you lose some.

Interesting. I like it. It's not exactly the angle I was going for, but I like it. The colors are vibrant and spring-y. Intriguing.

Well, I have no choice. I'm changing the shoes (*collective gasp*). Plot change! 

Ooooh! Aaaaah! They're the exact same shoes... but in a different color palette! 

Now for shorts... it was going to be jeans bright shade of watermelon, cobalt, or any color that requires sunglasses, but we'll see how it turns out!

Wow. I love it! With the shoes... not the shirt. It's okay with the shirt/shorts combo... but I'm not sold. It may be extremely casual, but it still needs a little surprise! Who knew flip flops and a t-shirt took so much thought?

Pink? 

I never thought I'd say this, but I think turquoise, tribal-printed short shorts are definitely freezin' my popsicle! Don't get me wrong, I've always loved these shorts, but I never thought my original jelly shoes would somehow get mixed in with them! I'm pleasantly surprised.

Wow. This post has definitely taken a path of it's own! Of course, I wouldn't wrap up a post without my full approval. I approve. And love. Some of these IMOS outfits I would wear. Some (*yesterdaycoughcoughyesterday*) are more like an enjoy-from-the-sidelines looks. This is totes my casual look: A little bright (maybe neon), comfort (jelly shoes!), a surprise twist (THE shorts), and of course, I'm forgetting something... 

ACCESSORIES!

Hello, my loves!

Worn with irony... 

And bicycle earrings... because I can :)

Much better! Maybe throw in a few more necklaces, and big bow in your hair, and a pitcher of lemonade... ahhhh summer... :)

*apologies for the very hard-to-follow post! I'm a little rusty!

**double apologies for the very AE-heavy post. What can I say? I'm captivated by color!

Getting Crazy

Good Morning, Birdies! I don't usually (ever) do two posts a day, unless it's something important. Well, this isn't exactly important, but I've been thinking about the technical side of my blog lately. It's a bit- well, boring. So recently, I've decided to change it up! I want my blog to be as pretty/Birdy-ish as possible. So today, my theme is the IMOS outfit I posted earlier today. It may stay that way for a week or a month or a day, but I want to find a great look that I can keep! Also, there's a blog called In the Fun Lane. I'm obsessed with the colors, birds, and chevrons! That's probably as close as you can get to perfect Birdy-ness. But, for now, I can't do it because a professional did hers, and I am waaaaaaaaaay far from being a pro at anything technical. So I'll try my best, but I need feedback! If you love it, tell me! If you think there's room for improvement, tell me! But not "Birdy, I hate the new look." More like "Hey Birdy! I love your blog! I really liked that time when                ." Or, "OMG Birdy, I love this new design! It's sooooooo perfect! I love it because               ."

Thanks so much! Love you all!

P.S. What color palette should I use? suggestions? Colors to avoid at all costs? I need to start somewhere! Also, did you guys like the fish? Should I invite them back? I wish I could do a cool pattern- I'm definitely lacking in the pattern department.

Shoes Aplenty

I love shoes. Surprised? Ya, me neither. As a result of my shoe obsession, I declare February National Shoe Month. How's that sound? Wait, I have a better name: International Month of Shoes. Peeeeeeerfect! So for a little taste of IMOS, I have a some very happy, cheery, springy, and colorful shoes.

{Sperry Topsider}

How cute are these? I love me some happy shoes, and BANG! Via the internet, I give you..... happy shoes.

I'm not the crazy-preppy type, but a very preppy outfit well... popped into my head. Thank you, shoes, for your serious inspiration and making me want to go to boarding school.

Since I can't just wear shoes, today's pre-IMOS outfit is all about major prep.

I'm thinking white ruffles.

{Hollister}

And.... for the the final act.... a pretty pink polo for the preppiest princess on the planet.

{Ralph Lauren}

And if Ralph Lauren isn't your thing *coughcough*, I'm thinking button downs. Honestly, any color imaginable (not literally. Burgundy is not spring green's bff) would work. Yellow? Check! Magenta? Check! Blue? Check! But, I'm feeling pretty preppy today... so I'm falling back on an old friend... pink.

{Hollister}

Truthfully, I'm 13. I am not wearing a Ralph Lauren polo before I have to. Hollister may be a less... preppy (I'm getting tired of that word)... but the shirt fits the bill... tuck it in, add a belt...

{Anthropologie}

... And, viola! Turquoise fabulousness (lovin' the yellow one too)! The bow was the icing on the cake. Delish! 

Wow. I went from a quick little post about some awesome shoes to an entire outfit with multiple shirt options, a belt with a bow, and a white lacy, ruffly mini skirt! 

So my one pair of shoes a day morphs into an entire outfit. Typical :)