Ready to go from the beach to the bar--so my kind of bag!

1. Theyskens' Theory denim dress,
2. Pame Designs leather bracelet,
3. Loft embellished clutch,
4. Belle by Sigerson Morrison sandals,

, , and are all going for the fringe. I'd go for it with this black suede clutch.

My twin sister has been sporting dainty line stud earrings for months now. I'm inclined to follow suit with these glinty rose gold ones.

As I danced like crazy with some great friends at an epic birthday bash on Saturday night, I felt in those minutes nothing but pure joy. And all that mattered was the next best song. I love those magical nights, when everything lines up: the company, the music, the setting, and of course, the festive outfit. I busted out a sexy that I last wore almost a year ago in Napa for an equally fun soiree. It's a dress that, I think, demands a whirl around on the dance floor, and I adore it for that reason. I'm always on the lookout for these dance-worthy dresses as they don't come along that often. And I think perhaps the more I have, the more boogie sessions in my future! Here's what I am currently coveting: this , this , this , this , this , this , and this .

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Laid-back denim mixed with flirty cut-outs. Both right up my alley.

You may recall that my husband dislocated his shoulder a few weeks ago while surfing and, unfortunately, he will need surgery. And I'll be helping him tie his shoelaces (among other things!) until his arm is healthy again. In the meantime, I'm thinking about putting the spotlight on my own shoulders, thanks to spring's new crop of shoulder-baring dresses and tops. The look is outright sexy, and I love that it can be executed via a festive cocktail dress or an everyday sweater (see last pic) and even in between. Some current off-the-shoulder stunners include this (pictured in the third image below), this versatile , this , this ruffled , this dramatic , this vintage , and this .

I've spent every night of the last week watching season one of Homeland and I am thoroughly hooked. I know, I know, I am egregiously late to the party, but fortunately I still have no idea what's going to happen to Brody, Carrie, and friends, (so no spoilers, please!). All I know is that I have many more nights of gripping plot twists ahead of me, and my viewing pleasure will be just as good as it was for those who've watched before me. Sometimes, I think, it doesn't hurt to be a little behind and to let other people do the quality control testing for you. For me, this is also the case with the shirtdress: a spring trend that's already all the rage, but one that I am late to sample. However, from what I see, I like! Clearly, a shirtdress is a breeze to wear, and I like the idea of enhancing it with feminine, elegant accessories (see Olivia Palermo in a past season BCBG dress in the last pic, below). Of course, I delved into a little market research and discovered a bevy of stellar options from , , , , , and (directly below).