Gold Rushed: nordstrom

Spring is fast approaching and I couldn't be happier. I love living on the East Coast and having four seasons but it's those last weeks in winter when I always find myself in a rut. I always look at the beginning of a season as a fresh start and I'm always inquiring about new things I can try and get myself into.

In our Social Media class, we've just begun reading "The Search." John Battelle discusses the phenomenon that is Google and it's extraordinary ability to give us the answers to what we're looking for. No matter who the searcher is or what you're typing in the search field, Google has had a profound impact on our society and has enabled us to acquire new information with just one click. Battelle says "The search all starts with you: your query, your intent-- the desire to get an answer, find a site, or learn something new."

So what have I been googling for the past week? Spring fashion! It's fun to mix it up once in a while and put pieces together but I always find myself wearing my favorite clothing staples which mostly consist of black. And no, contrary to what so many people think (trust me, I get asked every other day), black does not mean you are goth or depressed! I know the color black is usually worn for sad occasions but I believe you can wear all black no matter what they occasion! It's chic, easy and let's face it, slimming! And, it can be a lot of fun playing around with different textures. It's also perfect for transitioning from daytime attire to night. Look at how fabulously elegant Victoria Beckham looks in all black.

Photo taken from Zimbio.com

Though I'll continue to wear all black, I do want to add more color into my wardrobe for Spring and Summer. I find inspirations all over the net especially on blogs I mentioned here but I've also discovered that some of my favorite stores and retail websites have started blogs! These blogs aren't hugely advertised and I probably wouldn't have found them if it weren't for my online shopping hobby. I stumbled upon the Kate Spade blog after following their Twitter page. Their latest post features an office display that reads "The Year of Color," with a caption "Live colorfully!" Ha! Rent The Runway also has a cool blog that includes photos of their new pieces as well as their staff's favorite places and things. It's interesting to see what other fashion lovers are into! Here are a few things I'll be adding to my closet this Spring.

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