All things cute, all things sassy, all things twee

I’ve been invited to not one, not two, but three weddings this summer and early fall. So now I have a great excuse to be on the lookout for cute dresses (and of course, matching shoes and hangbags) I can wear to casual weddings and outings too.

This adorable Bee Balm dress by Anthropologie caught my eye tonight because of the sweet buttery yellow with the lovely garden print. The design is simple, elegant and classy with its flattering boatneck and a-line skirt. The fresh apple-green self-tie belt makes it cute and sweet. I’d wear the dress with some chunky dangly earrings, a pair of apple green wedges or pink pointy-toed mules to spice it up a bit. The material is made of ramie (cool, comfortable and less wrinkling with a subtle lustre) and machine washable. One of the weddings I’m going to will be in a garden outdoors and this dress will be so very perfect!

It just happens to be on sale, too. How could I resist?

Created by Portland musician Rebecca Pearcy in 1996, Queen Bee makes the cutest accessories out of colorful vinyl and clever stitching. A few of my favorites are the Whale Wonder Wallet, Cupcake Wonder Wallet, and the Poppy Truckette, but their clutches, messenger bags and totes are super adorable too.

All Queen Bee items are all handmade with care and attention to quality in Portland, and it feels good to be supporting an independent shop. I guarantee your Queen Bee accessories will bring a smile to your face whenever you take them with you.

I am a HUGE fan of the polkadot print - seeing colorful dots just brings a smile to my face. I literally squealed when I got the latest issue of Lucky Magazine and saw this adorable little ensemble in a Target ad.

As everyone knows, Target has been doing great fashion collaborations with designers - Michael Graves, Isaac Mizrahi, Mossimo, Cythia Rowley, Luella Bartley, just to name a few. The latest “Go International” fashion line is by Tara Jarmon, a Canadian-born, Paris-based designer. These limited-edition pieces include flirty tops, sundresses, cute camisoles, capris, and other coordinating accessories - all very afforably priced too. Just when I didn’t think I could love Target any more than I already do!

The Tara Jarmon line launched on May 1st, so you should see it at your local Target by now. The collection will only be in stores for 90 days. So, better hurry before it’s gone.

For more info, go to target.com/go.

Get ready to be the life of the party in the Coaster Dress, brand new from Anthropologie’s summer line.

This is a perfect little summer dress, with its combination of eye-popping, colorful polka-dots, a smocked elastic waist, sexy halter ties and a full skirt. The dress is lined and has a side zip for a form-fitting silouette. Put on some strappy wedge sandals, dangly earrings and chunky bracelets, and have an apple martini or two!

While you’re at it, browse through the rest of Anthropologie’s new summer dresses - I am having a hard time choosing just one to write about because they’re all so very gorgeous. There is a dress for every occasion, from a dainty ruffled bodice to bright stripes and bold prints. One of my favorite places to shop and browse!

Spring is here, and there’s nothing more cheerful than blooming daisies! These ankle strap open toe wedges - Marc by Marc Jacobs are fresh and feminine, perfect for a warm sunny day. I love the bright yellow upper and the floral ornaments - the wedge is just the right height and not too overwhelming. A great way to show off those freshly manicured toes, too!

Spring is almost here, and there’s nothing more cheerful than dressing up an everyday dinner table with bright colors. Crate and Barrel’s Flowerworks table linen bring you a burst of spring with placemats embroidered in cute florals in a satin stitch on a solid green or pink background. The napkins are trimmed to match in tailored grosgrain pinstripes. Both are machine washable so it’s very hassle-free and great for everyday use.

Okay. It’s about time we made a post about Marc Jacobs shoes here at Twee. We just adore them! The sweet designs, the bright colors… some would say MJ shoes are nearly perfect except for a small drawback - the price. Not so, say the Twee girl, if you can find them on sale. These Velvet Ballet Flats start at $159.99. Soft velvet upper, with a rounded toe, with a cute little grosgrain ribbon bow in a contrasting color (it comes in three different colors, but we have a fondness for orange here). For your comfort, the shoes are lined with smooth, cushioned leather, with a flexible outsole and rubber traction pads. These adorable flats will add just the right amount of twee to any blah day.

Wow. I think I have just found THE perfect little brown dress. The Abigail dress from Delias.com has cap sleeves, sweet ruffles and pintucking detailed front with a tiered skirt in delicious shades of chocolate and mocha - what a darling little number this is!

I love how it reminds me of a country-style prairie dress with a modern twist. It can be worn with a pair of canvas skimmers or wedge sandals for a casual look, or for a evening out - a pair of pointy-toed heels and shimmery dangly earrings. Brown is the new black!

Who says wallets can’t be twee? I just got this multicolor, genuine leather trifold The Color of Money mini wallet by Fossil and I just adore it! It’s super cute (about 3.5″h x 4.25″w) and won’t take up too much room in your handbag, and I know every girl needs more room for cosmetics, mobile phone, keys, and other girly things without feeling like they’re carrying a diaper bag. This little wallet expands to a full size - it includes a billfold compartment, ID window, and credit card slides. It has a magnetic button closure and an exterior zip wall pocket to store spare change. The bright colors will totally cheer you up on a blah day, too.

I remember Keds being plain white canvas shoes with a little blue tab at the back of the heel - super comfortable, but a little lacking in style. Imagine my surprise when I was flipping through an issue of Star during a salon visit and saw Mischa Barton wearing these - Knack Floral Skimmers by Keds. Inspired by vintage Keds from the 1940’s and 1950’s and redesigned for today, these skimmers are super stylish and cute, not to mention the fact I can be as stylish as Mischa Barton. The hardest part would be deciding which color is your favorite. I wish I could get all three!