Have you ever walked into a retail store that instantly made you feel happy?  Well, that's the immediate feeling that Kate Spade evoked in me on yesterday.  It was the perfect setting for mingling and networking with the awesome Birmingham Bloggers.

I've been trying to inject more color into my wardrobe, because I can happily reach for black or white on a daily basis.  And the spring collection here is beaming with inspiration.  What is more colorful than that beautiful shift dress with a coordinating clutch and sunnies!

Here are some of my favorites, especially this great tote bag -- perfect for the beach or pool.

The black and white pump with the contrast red heel?  Yes!

I had to show some black and white love with this perfect knit sundress.

Colorful Idiom bracelets always give life to any ensemble.

And a great whimsical wicker sunglasses clutch is an awesome conversation piece.

Last Thursday, I attended a Birmingham Blogger event at Talbot's, hosted by the fabulous Jeniese Hosey of  The Jenesaisquoi.

We were invited to preview the summer collections at Talbot's and they are cute!

My favorite was all of the beachwear, that I wouldn't need a beach for!  The caftans are fabulous and would be daywear for me!

This is what I wore: top: Vogue 2540 and pants: Vogue 9032.  I do love a great black and white ensemble!

While I was there, they had a drawing and I was the winner of this great head-to-toe look!  How amazing is that!

I'm a sucker for separates and these pieces and accessories will be rotating throughout my wardrobe all summer.

Especially this awesome bib statement necklace.

I had a choice on the bag and the shoes.  I went with the wicker clutch because I love a white bag for summer and this one can be worn with the chain strap or used as a clutch. 

And a great pair of flat white sandals are a must have.