Hello, Yellow

The Citron PS1 Leather Pouch from Proenza Schouler, $1225, proenzaschouler.com

The Essex Scout Bag from Kate Spade, $197, katespade.com

Old Navy's Mini-Messenger Bag, $15.50, oldnavy.ca

I just picked up this mini-messenger bag from Old Navy and I cannot wait to try it out.  A virtual stand-in for Kate Spade's Essex Scout bag and Proenza Schouler's Neon PS1 Pouch, the Old Navy version has a practical over-the-shoulder strap and is the perfect size to hold all of my essentials.  Though I'm having a lot of fun exploring the softer side of the colour wheel for spring, neon always looks great as an accent.  I imagine it with white and grey, or with shades of tan & black, or even against pink.  Not feeling the neon?  The bag also comes in black or white at oldnavy.ca.  Two words:  Must. Have.

Tangerine Tango

After a brief (very brief) respite from shopping between Christmas and New Year's, my wandering eyes have landed on this orange crush-worthy blouse.  I spotted it at the Old Navy Spring 2012 preview last year and found it online today, and now it's absolutely official:  TOTAL must-have.  The tied-up hem, the drapey rayon fabric and the very of-the-moment colour (more on that tomorrow) will make this shirt a go-to in my wardrobe.  I'll pair it with khaki, brown, navy and white pants, or even as a cute little cover-up once pool season rolls around.  I'll add in bright pink costume jewels some days or classic gold on others and then I'll head to my nearest bar (likely the liquor cabinet in my house) for a good shot of Cointreau (the best way to get your Vitamin C in my totally uneducated opinion) Cheers to 2012!  Hope it's treating you perfectly so far! xo

The Tie-Hem Drape Blouse ($32.94) is available now at Old Navy stores nationwide or online here