Yesterday my sister-in-law, nephews and I went to the Suwanee Town Center to walk around and people watch. It is such a great social spot,  always full of families enjoying the weather and surrounding shops. While we were there, we enjoyed some frozen yogurt at Yogli Mogli. Not quite Red Mango, but still very good and reasonably priced with a  great variety of flavors and toppings. I’ve been going there at least once a week since it’s warmed up, and only need one more stamp for my frequent visitors card to be filled up. Yessss!

While I was at the Town Center, I got to thinking about the differences between the North and the South.One big difference is the people. In the South, people are much more friendly and they love to chat. One person that we walked by asked us how we were doing (for no reason, other than to be nice) and another lady and her husband, who were sitting near us, decided to chat us up as well. When I dropped my spoon on the ground on accident, this nice lady went in and got me a new spoon and some more napkins. I was pleasantly surprised; it’s amazing how those nice little gestures can really make your day. I’m not saying that we native northerners are bad, mean people, but we tend to stick to ourselves rather than going out of our way to be friendly with those who just happen to be around us. Just a cultural difference, really.

Maybe some of you don’t agree, and that’s okay; it’s just an observation!

Hope y’all had a great weekend!

I did some browsing on shoes.com today and was overwhelmed by all of the great wedges I found. Below are some of my favorites:

It’s no secret that I love anything nautical -

Diba “Dance With Me” Wedges

Turquoise is my favorite color!

Jessica Simpson “Jungle” Wedges

These are my favorite of the three -

Lilly Pulitzer “Picture Perfect” Espadrille

Be sure to check out shoes.com for yourself! They have a great range of prices and a huge selection. Also, if you are getting married, don’t forget to sign up for their Aisle Style Giveaway! You could win 5 pairs of women’s shoes, 5 pairs of men’s shoes, 1 pair of boy’s shoes and 1 pair of girl’s shoes. The contest ends April 30, so make sure to get over there this month!

One way to run with the bright color trend is to concentrate on one piece of your outfit to pop, and leave the rest more neutral or subtle. I would normally choose an accessory to add a pop of color, but I’m really liking the idea of a dress as the focal point. My go-to color is turquoise because it brings out my eyes :)

Check out these dresses for some inspiration:

{Photo credits (top to bottom): BCBG Ruched Draped Dress, Marc by Marc Jacobs Mimi CDC Dress, Robert Rodriguez Layered Silk Dress via Nordstrom}

For me, it’s the color navy, stripes, rope accents, sailor uniforms, anchors, boat necks and sailboats. I am typically drawn to nautical pieces partly because I find their simplicity flattering on most anyone, and partly because they conjure up an image of summer time on a sailboat, soaking up the sun, while sprays of water and a gentle breeze keep you just cool enough.

I never would have thought that I could find such great nautical pieces at a place like Zappos. They have really come a long way from just shoes!

Tommy Hilfiger Castaway One-Piece

(Wouldn’t this make a great post-pregnancy suit?!)Steve Madden Piped JacketMichael Kors MK16171 WedgesBig Buddha Sailor PurseBetsey Johnson In the Navy Hoop and Bow Earrings

{Photo Credits: Zappos}

It’s not that I intended to abandon my blog; things got a wee bit busy for me with the job I had, and my extra time went to friends and family. I had to prioritize. However, now that I am pregnant (with a precious little girl) I have lots of free time on my hands.

I plan on covering many of the same things I covered before – my passion for fashion has not changed, even though my body has! – but I plan to also cover things that are relevant to my life currently, like baby goodies :)

I hope I can find new readers and make new friends in the blog world, as well as rekindle some of the friendships I had made in the past. Here’s to Pretty Little Nonsense!

{Photo credits: Tracy Reese Charm Black Dress via SanityStyle.com}

Top: Valentino leather floral purse

Middle: Michael Kors serrated leather platform pumps

Bottom: Paul & Joe Sister merino wool cardigan with insert

{Photo credits: Net-a-Porter}

{Photo credits: tooklookbook}

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