Bright and Feminine

It's been a cold, dreary winter here in Boston.  I have really bad spring fever already.  I can't wait to break out the warmer weather clothes.  I've really been loving the belt trend, but it can be hard to pull off for us apples of the world.  I found this obi style belt at Garnet Hill, and decided to pair it with a bright cardigan and soft, feminine skirt:

Sorry for the mess...my hubby shot this pic right as I was out the door for work.  I guess we didn't notice his shoes right there in the frame. 

This skirt is awesome.  It's one of the few full skirts I can pull off.  The material is a light, soft silk, so I think that's key.  It has a little volume, but not too much.  I can't do too much volume in the skirt area, because I carry ALL my weight in the torso.

Aren't these back seam polka dot tights from J. Crew the cutest?!?!  This outift was definitely a pick-me up as I've been doing phase 1 of Atkins all week.  Boy, is it tough.  I really love carbs.  My life is pretty sad without chocolate, bread, and pasta.  And I've been trying not to bake anything, which is a passion of mine.  On a good note, though: I'm only doing it for another day before I take a break, and I'm already down 3 lbs!!!  That's what's keeping me going.  It's really the only way I've ever been able to lose weight...so thank you, Dr. Atkins, but next time find a way to put chocolate in there, please.

Skirt: theory

Belt: Eileen Fisher

Cardigan: Express

Tights: J. Crew

Shoes: Cole Haan

xoxo,

Lynne