Spring Has Sprung

This weekend felt like spring here in the SLC. The sun was shining, the birds were singing, and all of the snow in my yard finally melted. And so of course, inspired by sunshine (and gloriously longer days), I decided it was high time to pull my florals out of their winter storage and put them back into rotation for the spring season…

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Floral Button Down:  Old Navy (old) similar, similar, similar | Skirt:  Forever21 similar | Belt:  Express | Chain Necklace:  Macy’s similar| Sunnies:  Target (old) | Charm Bracelet:  Juicy Couture | Watch:  Michael Kors | Bag:  Kate Spade Grove Court Maise | Boots:  Aldo (old) similar

I love this time of year.  It’s always ripe with anticipation and the promise of warmer weather just around the corner.  And while I’m sure we’ll still have another snow storm or two here along the Wasatch front, I fully plan to take advantage of this perfect spring weather while it lasts.

Happy Monday!

xx

Emerald City

A while back, I wrote this post about emerald, Pantone’s color of the year. And given its current popularity, coupled with the opening of Oz The Great and Powerful tonight, what can I say? Emerald is on my mind…

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Striped Top:  JCrew (old) similarsimilarsimilar | Peplum Ponte Tee:  BarIII (sold out) crushing on this style | Skinnies:  INC | Monogram Necklace:  Keti Sorely Designs | Emerald Earrings:  INC (old) same earrings different color | Bracelets:  Stella and Dot, Juicy Couture | Watch:  Michael Kors | Bag:  Olivia+Joy (sold out), similar | Pumps: Aldo (on sale-and really comfortable!!)

Another trend I can’t seem get off my mind? Peplum!  So fun and flirty and so many ways to wear it.  Currently, I am loving it layered over button downs.

Happy weekend, dolls!!

xx

Monotone

Sometimes throwing together a monochromatic look is a welcome change from the usual. Plus, pairing two like colors is an easy concoction to create and a great way to change-up your look without investing in anything new…

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Blazer:  H&M (old) similar, similar | Silk Tunic:  H&M (old) similar | Skinny Pants:  INC | Sunnies:  Marc Jacobs  | Necklace:  JCrew, INC | Bracelets:  Anne Klein, Stella and Dot, Juicy Couture | Watch:  Michael Kors | Bag:  Michael Kors Hamilton | Shoes:  Steve Madden (old) similar

I don’t know about you, but I am so happy it’s the middle of the week already.  I am practically counting down the days until the weekend-the end is in sight!

Thanks for reading!

xx

Mint To Be

Like everyone else this season, I think it’s pretty safe to say that I am obsessed with the color mint. It is such a beautiful, refreshing hue and goes with such a multitude of things. But right now I am especially loving it back to neutrals…

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 Jacket:  Guess (old), similar, similar | Mint Gingham Top:  JCrew (old), similar | Skinnies:  7 For All Mankind | Monogram Necklace: Kraftshop via Etsy |  Earrings:  Givenchy | Sunnies:  Jessica Simpson via TJMaxx | Silver Watch:  Michael Kors |  Nude Wedges:  Aldo (on sale!!)

I think a neutral leather (or faux if your prefer) jacket is a must have item in any closet.  Especially this time of year when we start to gravitate towards brighter colors and pastels.  It’s a great basic and the perfect alternative for your go-to black jacket!

Thanks for reading!

xx

I Heart SF

I spent the better half of last week attending meetings in San Francisco. It is my favorite city in the country, so it was a welcome get away. Plus, I have to admit that it was pretty fantastic to escape the snow and cold for a few days and enjoy a little milder weather…

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Silk Blouse:  JCrew (use code MOREPLEASE for 25% off!) | Jacket:  H&M (old), similar | Skinnies:  American Eagle Super Skinny | Heart Necklace:  Tiffany | Long Necklace:  My Personal Charm Collection | Silver Bracelets:  Stella and Dot, Tiffany | Silver Watch:  Michael Kors | Earrings:  Givenchy | Bag:  Kate Spade | Boots:  Aldo (old) similar, really wanting this pair

Hope you all had a lovely weekend.  Thank you so much for reading!

xx