Things that caught my eye this week #5//Plus: Links a la Mode

I love all of the colors this adorable Fox Parse dress comes in, but I'm especially digging this one which is cleverly named "The Sunnyside Up Dress"

Tela has the best clothes for some pretty great prices, I wish I hadn't gone on a buying freeze because I'm kicking myself for not getting this bicycle print dress

I don't know what it is about them, but these animal pillows by Laura Frisk belong on my bed right now

Once I start working again in a couple of weeks, I've decided that this is the perfect simple, no-fuss tote I've been looking for to use for class. The lining is polka dots, you say? This will definitely be mine soon

About that buying freeze... I'd love to say it's because I finally realized that I have far too many clothes than I'll ever need and I'm being responsible, but it's mostly because I decided to spend my money on something else. Today I made the giant leap towards joining the 21st century and bought an iPhone. I was actually able to get the phone for free (thank you to whoever returned their iPhone 4 to Best Buy three days after they bought it with zero defects), but that monthly bill is not going to be pretty. However, I am allowing myself to buy a stylish case since I saved so much money on the phone. I know I could buy one for dirt cheap off of Amazon, but everyone knows I love supporting little designers on Etsy so I've narrowed to down to these two. I can't decide between this awesome geometric design or the understated colorblock case

Lastly, I'm going to make this post even longer by talking about IFB's Links a la Mode. Every week, bloggers can submit their best links to IFB and the following week, IFB chooses to highlight a select few. I submitted my post about my personal blogging rules on a whim and, to my surprise, it actually got chosen! It's wonderful to be included among these stellar blogs and posts, I hope you check out all of the others as well:

1. A Minor Obsession: How to wear brocade
2. Anthony & Elle: DIY glitter shoes
3. Bespoke Baroque: How one item can begin to change your life
4. Best Of Bklyn: 5 things to do in 5 minutes to look 5 times better
5. Chic Black Chick: How to wear the Fall trends
6. Classic Glam Blog: DIY Nautical Knot Rope Necklace
7. Crisis in Denim: Retail Therapy
8. Elegant Idiosyncrasy: A close-up look at styling a shoot
9. The Fashionistyle: Celebrating 66 years of the bikini
10. Fashion-opolis: The Art of Sale Shopping
11. Favor the Brave: Embracing simplicity
12. Girl in Betsey: Summer pieces and how to wear them in the Fall
13. Life.Style.Flash: A few honest thoughts on blogging
14. Madly Chic: An Interview with Project Runway contestant Joshua Christensen
15. Pish Posh Perfect: 10 Essentials for the Beach
16. Room 334: Some personal rules for blogging
17. Soffs Blog: The Swinging Sixties
18. South x Style: Five cheap ways to upgrade your look
19. Style Chain: The Formula to the Perfect Arm Party
20. The Style Confessions: How to shop successfully for clothes