Spring has sprung!

Finally! Spring is here. The weather is slowly warming up and I am happy to say that I am in shorts today! Spring is definitely my favorite season. A cool breeze, blooming flowers and a glass of sweet tea is an absolutely perfect day. Blogging outside is another plus!

Apart from the great weather, and generally more upbeat days, brighter clothes are right up my alley. Dust off those hot pink shorts that have been tucked away in your closet and drag out those lime green flats. Spring is the perfect excuse to mix some bold colors and prints!

These are some of the items I'm lusting over from J.Crew, Madewell and Gap. Some solid staple pieces can really go a long way and I truly consider stripes to be a neutral. Spring is here to stay and I'm loving it.

Feelin springy,

Emily

Spring Forward

So today we set the clocks forward an hour. This really isn't a surprise, it does happen every year but still. I'm particularly at a loss because I already lost an hour yesterday moving from Central to Eastern time. Waking up this morning at 12:00 really threw me off. I felt like I lost an entire day! Tomorrow I'm definitely setting an alarm. However, despite feeling like I'm waking up two hours earlier I really can't wait to have longer days.

The days getting longer means we're getting closer to summer. And that, is something that I can't wait for. The sun setting at 6:00 just ain't my thing. Not only is it making me tired earlier but I feel like I'm eating dinner at midnight!

Due to this sudden change in time I've been searching all day for a new watch. For me I go in cycles of wearing watches. In high school I wore a different color plastic watch everyday. Don't judge me but they each had different smells - and this was precisely the reason I bought them. Otherwise, I've had a few colorful Swatch watches but I have never been consistent in wearing one. I'm currently looking for a more professional but still whimsical watch. I do think that a good watch is a necessary investment as I'm starting to look towards more work oriented experiences. I think it's that one accessory that's always can be professional but also show a little individuality.

Check out my digs below and maybe you'll see one on my wrist soon!


Still wide awake at 8,
Emily

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Ice Ice Baby

So as I'm typing this there is sleet coming down outside. The sidewalk is already covered and all I can think of is the fact that we have pin attire tomorrow.

So what does that mean?
Business attire, in the sleet. That's always a fun combination.

These are the days that I truly have nothing to wear. 


Dressing in the cold is an impossible task. There are four possibilities of winter dressing:

Option A. You look great. Red lips, houndsooth dress, tights and riding boots. Compliments all day but by the time you get back home your knees are bright red and shaking and your hair just might have frozen off.

Option B. You're so bundled up you look like the little boy from A Christmas Story in your floor length puffer coat. Eskimo can be trendy I guess…?

Option C. You throw on the lulu lemon fleece tights, tall uggs, your boyfriend's worn in sweatshirt, a patagonia and call it a day. You're sacrificing a little bit of heat for a lotta bit of style but you're out of the house on this snowy day so that's got to count for something right?!

Either way, it's a task.
I'm determined tomorrow to look like a million bucks. Okay maybe not a million bucks but lets at least good enough that I could instagram the outfit and possibly get a few likes.

Here's some of the inspiration I've been looking at for tomorrow.

Hope it can spark some ideas for your chilly days too!

I'm a sucker for bean boots and tights. Not only are they practical but they give a formal outfit a more whimsical 2nd grade going-to-school feel. And honestly, I'm all for that. 

That dress. Those shoes. I mean those legs. This girl's got it.

I'm not typically a fan of the Over-the-knee boots but with that coat it really takes the edge off. She's less Pretty Woman and more Serena Van der Woodson and I can really dig it.

This would be a stretch for me but I really am dying to try a beany. Hopefully soon I'll whip out the curling iron and give it a go. I'll keep you posted...

I think I just fell in love with these pants. Fitted to perfection and they look festively warm. Plus, this girl's got guts.

I think this is what I'm going for. The mixture of textures with an overall cozy feel. I could go through a whole day of classes in that sweater, not to mention that skirt. Oh, and I'm definitely thinkin bean boots. 

Stay warm!

~ Always, Emily