5.19.2014








       










When I'm feeling a little confused about what to wear, I like to check Pinterest. I'm sure all of you do too! But another thing I like to do is go back to old blog posts. I think last Spring was probably my favorite season fashion-wise. I was planning my wedding and getting ready to be my best friend's maid of honor. One of my bridesmaids gave birth for the first time...to twin boys! We had just moved into this condo after living with roommates and it felt so validating to have our own little space in the world. I think I was just beginning to come into my own, and my style reflected the utter joy, excitement, and happiness I was feeling at that time. Because I still have all of these pieces in my closet, I'm going to wear them again. Perhaps as they are pictured here but maybe not. I don't want to get repetitive for you guys and have you thinking, "hey haven't I seen that exact look before?" The trials and tribulations of a blogger.

P.S. - I love my short hair, but looking at these photos makes me miss my longer locks. How easy it is to forget what a pain in the ass it was to maintain and keep looking shiny and healthy. I think I'll keep my hair short until my 30th birthday on September 12th. Then I'll grow it out just to keep things interesting!

5.15.2014





Wearing: Express crop top
Vince Camuto pumps, similar (obsessed) (these too)
Kate Spade necklace, similar

Nails are the same as in my last post



Here's another happy purchase from Topshop. I'm telling you ladies, that place was brimming with flirty skirts in all sorts of different lengths and colors. I think I probably tried on at least a dozen! Crop tops were in every corner as well, but those didn't look as enticing. As much as I love the look on others, I can't bring myself to ever show my midriff again, unless I'm at the beach. I wore them quite a bit in high school, you know, before modesty set in and before my six pack disappeared along with my teenage angst. I do think this is a more comfortable way to wear one, a loose fitting t-shirt version paired with a high waist skirt. It's definitely a crop top, but because I'm not actually showing any skin, it gives the illusion of a regular length top. The lace material also keeps it softer and more feminine. Just a simple trick for any of you that are also afraid of the trend ;)
Linking up with Tara today!

5.13.2014






Wearing: Express top
Juicy Couture bag, old
Target sunnies




It seems I've fallen head over heels in love with the midi skirt. This infatuation surprises me the most because I never imagined that this neither-here-nor-there length would suit my petite frame. I'm still not entirely convinced that it's the most flattering silhouette on me, but like a broken record, this powder blue Topshop beauty will remain on repeat all Spring and Summer long. I think I have Laura to blame! She's been rocking the midi skirt in various colors on her blog, and I can't help but envy each one. Her style is pretty much perfect.

I hope you all had a beautiful Mother's Day!