Cherry Blossom Festival

After two chilly days, we’re back to warm!  It’s starting to feel like spring is actually here.  I even put my shovel away for the season last night.

Unfortunately, it was another bad winter so the cherry trees aren’t exactly cooperating, but the Cherry Blossom Festival will go on!  Events have been going on since the end of March, but this weekend is Sakura Sunday, the centerpiece event of the festival.  The weather’s supposed to be beautiful, so go and enjoy, even if the trees aren’t cooperating yet.

And heck, since they’re not, here are some blossoms for you!

The Thora by Badgley Mischka is so delicate: the light pink color, the many-petalled flower at the peep-toe, the sweetly curved three-inch heel.  Also available in nude and two very pretty shades of blue; your choice for $195 from Nordstrom.

This flat by Bibi Lu is radiant in orchid satin, and its round toe is topped with a frayed-edge flower.  This color would be too perfect under a pair of jeans, and are nice and low so you can walk around Fairmount Park this weekend without trouble.  Yours for $49 from Yoox.

The Solar Garden Thong by Melissa is such a fun little jelly sandal!  Bright pink, two beautifully-sculpted flowers up the front… oh, and it smells like tutti-frutti bubblegum.  Yes it does. J  Find them at Last Call for $48.

This pair of suede pumps by Charlotte Olympia is just so beautifully classy, isn’t it?  Each pointed toe is topped with a sheer pink blossom and a spray of green leaves.  Ugh, I can’t stand it—they’re too beautiful!  Yours for $845 from Shoescribe.

Well, those make me feel a little better.  And with the warm weather this week, the cherry blossoms are sure to appear… right?

Sales this weekend:

Bakers: Sandals and wedges 2 for $99

Lord & Taylor: 20% off regular and sale with code BIG

Macy’s: 25% off one pair, 30% off two or more pairs