Since Madison has finally reached the 75 degree mark today, I allowed myself to break out my summer clothes. While basking in the skimpier clothing section of my closet, I realized I had ten minutes before I had to be to work. So I threw together the first few things I saw and ran out the door. Even though it’s so windy outside that I watched a girl’s skirt fly up multiple times on my way to work, I still can’t help but to be uber excited to break out my summer clothes for the season! Today I’m wearing

-T by Alexander Wang Classic Tank

-Abercrombie&Fitch Destroyed BF shorts (Now normally I’d be embarrassed to write that I own these…but they look good, so I’ll be honest about where I got them)

-Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Murray sandals

-House of Harlow assortment

Why is everything British always better? Vogue.co.uk falls into the daily roster of sites I must read the second I wake up. For what-to-wear inspiration, I always check out the “Today I’m Wearing” feature. Each month the site follows a different stylish girl as she chronicles her sartorial choices. Today is the last day to check out April’s feature, girl we love to hate, Olivia Palermo.

Rest in peace beloved Madewell necklace. It died an honorable death this week, and after trying fruitlessly to revive the sad tangle of chains, I opted instead to take this opportunity to amp up my collection. I’ve never really been an accessories kind of girl until I began spending time with some eminently inclined friends. One expertly piles on bracelets a la Kate Lanphear and the other’s collection of colorful, eclectic bangles never scapes my jealous stare.

On the bracelet front, I”m partial to JEssica Kagan Cushman, (see my favorite here) but for those not akin to wearing their hobbies on their (literal) sleeve, rigs are an equally statement making route. Outrageously over sized, double knuckled or anything extravagant will do. House of Harlow corners the market on affordable costume pieces, but if you’re looking for something a bit more haute, Giles and Brother’s handcrafted charmers are nothing short of mini masterpieces.

The life of an insomniac is not an easy one. I rarely fall asleep without a pharmaceutical cocktail and even then, most nights I’m still wide awake staring a the ceiling come 3 a.m. Even though I have 300+ channels at my disposal, somehow I always end up at the same place, Three’s Company. The rosy hues, outlandish 70’s fonts and cheese factor are my version of warm milk and a bedtime story; a few episodes and I’m counting sheep in no time.

Last night however, something caught my eye and I sat up with rapt attention. “Oh my god,” I said aloud to no one. “I’m totally digging Chrissy’s style!” Her blend of playful rompers, teeny-tiny short shorts and striking mix of colors and textures spoke to me. One commercial break later and I was furiously taking notes, planning how I’ll be biting her style this summer. here are a few looks I decided on:

Think I’ll skip the side pony tails.

I’m a classic over-packer. “What? Four pairs of shoes for 24 hours in Chicago is unreasonable?!”

I always begin with sparse intentions, carefully planning outfits and accessories but end up throwing in half my closet at the last minute, “just in case.” Faced with the daunting task of packing for a 9 day excursion to Morocco is extremely challenging in itself, but I’m also limiting myself to one (!) piece of checked luggage, so this time I’m determined to tote along only the bare necessities.

My initial instincts to channel Ingrid Bergman in Casablanca were regrettable, but quickly discarded, because as much as I’d love to don fedoras, khaki trench coats and elegant two piece suits, these don’t exactly scream low maintenance, nor do they save room in my suitcase. Also considering Morocco is an Arab influenced nation means I’ve got to go a little more, ahem, conservative than I normally do, while still managing to be (and look like) myself.

Here’s what i’ve decided to bring:

• Charlotte Beach Pants and Jumpsuit
• Leggings in gray and black
• Alexander Wang and American Apparel tanks
• Burnout tees
• Cardigans in gray and black
• 2 swimsuits: Loeffler Randall and Ella Moss
• 2 or 3 jersey dresses
• a crazy DVF dress that’s probably only appropriate when worn in Africa
• A giant Cynthia Vincent tote so I have pleanty of room to bring back gifts for friends

Help! What am I forgetting?

What’s better than warm weather, great music and unbelievable deals? Nothing that we can think of!

Join Atticus as we toast Spring with an afternoon soiree this SAturday, April 17, 2010 at 12 p.m. Stock up at the first farmers’ market of the season, then stop by for refreshments and an extra-special performance from Brooklyn based musician, J.M. Airis.

If that’s not enough incentive, we’re also offering fantastic one-day only deals on our newst Spring merchandise!

The more you spend, the more you save:

Spend $125, Save $25

Spend $250, Save $50

Spend 500, Save $100

Spend $1000, Save $250

Music starts at 1 p.m. See you there!

Last night in my geology class (yeah, that’s right…don’t make fun of me) my group members switched our research project from volcanos to earthquakes. As everyone was discussing what we could do for the project, my contribution was, “I can wear my Hope for Haiti tee!”. It must have still been on my mind this morning while getting dressed because it was all I could think of to wear. Today I’m wearing

-To Haiti with Love tee

-Current/Elliott cropped skinnies

-LnA black Scoop Neck tee

-Black Hunter Wellies

What are you wearing?

I absolutely hate out of season warm weather. Not because of the sunshine, people finally going outside or the drum player serenading me outside of the store. I hate it because my instincts tell me not to dress in clothes that don’t involve five different layers, Uggs and jeans. However, I refuse to look the part of a junior high girl with my shorty shorts, flip flops, tank top and pasty white skin on the first day of April in Wisconsin. So, I compromised and didn’t wear full Uggs, real denim or long sleeves. Today I’m wearing:

-Current/Elliott Cropped Skinnies in Bluebell

-LnA Zipper Pocket Tee

-Splendid cardi-Ugg Dakotas

-An assortment of House of Harlow jewelry

What are you wearing?