Braving the Elements

Spring may not officially be here but the weather has certainly turned.  Each day brings a new surprise.  It's sunny and warm! It's rainy! It's freezing cold and rainy!  That was the case when I stepped outside for this week's outfit pic.  It ain't fabulous but it's real and that's life. Braving the elements as rain drips down my back. The tiny photographer was jumping around to miss being hit by the big drops of rain. This outfit felt so spring-like and I couldn't wait to be outside without socks or boots! I totally had to shop my closet for lighter clothes.  Since the basement flooded I can't get to the storage space with my spring and summer stuff that I packed up to move. So what! Who cares? SHOP THE LOOK Mint Jeans (old) (similar) (similar)/Forever 21 Black … [Read more...]

Pink Infusion

One of my favorite parts of blogging is reading other people's blogs. Seeing what you are creating and sharing inspires, entertains and excites me. I was feeling really cranky about winter and the state of my closet when I began reading Rachelle's blog, Pink Sole, and her LPD post.  So simple, so bright and just the dose of color I needed to give my day a better outlook on life.  Who cares that we didn't have school AGAIN today?! Swipe on some bright pink lipstick and get on with your day, even if it is filled with winter's slush. … [Read more...]

Marching to Spring

It's March! Can I get an Amen?! That's twenty days left until spring! Surely warmer days are just around the corner. They have to be because I'm so over everything in my closet. Does anyone else get this particular itch that feels almost physical each March? As a teenager I would get particularly moody this time of year and want to toss everything in my closet out and never see it again.  So dramatic! Now, I just want to pack away the boots and sweaters and wear my flats and sandals. No more layers, just bright shades of greens, yellows, pinks and vibrant blues. Mixing black and white look fresh and toes can show off their polish once again. Here are a few of the items on my must-have/want list for spring. … [Read more...]