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My lovely and talented cousin Heather recently gave me the blue-colored wicker purse featured above. The compact size and small handles follow my latest inclination toward pint-sized purses - a refreshing change from my usual Mary Poppins-sized bag.

I've also been leaning toward all skirts and dresses with pleats, tiers and any other interesting details, the perfect dash of girly and preppy to my wardrobe.

For a finishing touch, pastel-colored nail polish has been my greatest delight. Like the trend in purses, nail color has gone in the opposite direction - from dark plums and blues to light lemons, tangerines, and - my personal favorite - robin's egg blue.