minty fresh (spring '12 color obsession)

unless you've been living under a rock, you probably have heard that pastels are hot for spring '12.  yay!  pastels!  i'm much more of a pastel girl than a neon girl.  don't get me wrong, i love a little neon on my nails, but i don't think i could pull of a pair of neon yellow or green skinnies!  one of my favorite pastel colors for the spring season - mint green.  honestly, i'm not sure why its call mint as the actual leaf of the mint plant is not this color.  i suppose mint toothpaste is this color.  but really, who wants to wear something that is toothpaste green?  so i've rounded up a few of my favorite mint colored spring '12 pieces:

1. paige denim verdugo ultra skinny in mint, 2. asos pyramid metal tip clutch, 3. zara pleated trousers , 4. splendid striped jersey t-shirt, 5. topshop drop back sleeveless shirt, 6. essie nail polish in mint candy apple, 7. 7 for all mankind minty pump

if you follow me on instagram (@stylextraordinaire, if you don't you should!) you may have seen that i already bought those paige jeans (love!!).  what are your thoughts on the pastel color trend?  will you be wearing any minty green this coming spring?

wild horses + giving thanks!

hope everyone had a good thanksgiving (if you celebrate)!  my mom, sister and i drove down to san diego for thanksgiving dinner with the family.  my mom made the pumpkin pies, and i made the most amazing and delicious dessert - chocolate caramel salted tart. 

madewell sweater, asos dress, frye boots (old), hansel from basel socks (old), jw hulme bag, essie polish in carry on, revlon lipstick in certain red

and here are the desserts:

the food was all ridiculously good, we had a traditional turkey and a chipotle turkey!  there was an amazing kale and onion side dish as well as the usual mashed potatoes, cranberries, stuffing and gravy.  of course, the desserts were my favorite part of the meal!  

in the spirit of thanksgiving, i'd just like to say THANK YOU to all my followers/readers!  i can't believe that anyone other than my mother is actually interested in anything i post.  you guys are all so awesome, and i love your kind comments!

did anyone brave the crowds for black friday?  i did not, the whole thing kinda scares me (being trampled to death or pepper sprayed?  no thanks!).  i'll be doing all my shopping online.  now, its time to get started on some holiday DIYs!