Flowers, flowers everywhere

Normally floral prints would not be my thing, remind me too much of the days of Laura Ashley. But these days I seem to be singing a different tune, and I find that I like them a lot when they are paired with accessories or other garments that make them a little less prissy. Floral with an edge.

Above images courtesy elle.com

Image courtesy Net-A-Porter

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Images courtesy Neiman Marcus

This last floral jacket you may remember from Jessica Alba's Teen Vogue cover or The City episode....apparently there is also a little counterfeit controversy as well that you can read about here. Anyway, I imagine this being really cute paired with just a white tank, jeans, and these boots (I'm so in love with these I'll probably have to buy them and not eat)!

Some of my "wants" for the Summer...

First let me start by asking, are jumpsuits still a bit controversial in ATL?  I don't own a long one yet, but I have a few rompers or "play suits".  I absolutely love the versatility of them....but I know a lot of people are hesitant to take the plunge.

This Wink jumpsuit is my absolute favorite.  I love the wide legs, deep v-neck, and the fact that its racer back.  It's also a great brushed satin material.  Downside is that it's way out of my price range... 

So I might have to settle for this Free People one....

at least until a sale!  One thing I do like about this one is the braided drawstring.  For some reason I've always loved braided detail, whether it be on a strap, belt, or really anywhere.

Next on my list are beach cover ups.  I've always loved a good tunic dress for the beach, but this year I'm leaning towards shorts + long top combos.  

So you'll have to use your imagination a little with this picture, but I'm thinking a denim shirt would be a really cute cover up.  My favorite option is this fitted chambray button down by Lauren Jeans Co., that I think I would order one size up to make it a little longer/roomier.  

The second option I've found is from J. Crew.  This one is a bit darker denim, and the website says its made to fit over sized.  Now that I see them together and read about the fits, I really can't decide which I like more...