Prettiness.

It started with these perforated-leather sandals ($36).

Saw them and fell over heels.  Then I raided my closet for other items in pretty pastel, and found myself eyeballing a few other lovelies to add to my wardrobe:

+Valentino sorbet dress ($3,790).  OMG.  The stuff of dreams.

+Aran knit sweaters (Chinti + Parker, $475).

+Cynthia Vincent sandals ($195) — love the unusual braided pattern at the cuff!

+Anya Hindmarch clutch ($300).

+Linen embroidered tee ($59).

+Floral-print silk shorts ($112).

+Valentino sandals ($975).

+Marble-effect earrings ($145).

+Kain sheath dress ($300).

+Kitten-heel gold sandals ($188).

+The sweetest nightie ($138).