Flower Girl Details

Top - TJ MAXX (brand is Paper Crane)

Skirt - Nordstrom BP (brand is Frenchi)

Ballet Flats - TOMS (these are from last year's line, but you can find some similar here)

Bag - Expressions NYC

Headband - Forever21 (something similar here)

I don't know about you, but I love most anything with flowers on it. I think it just makes me happy, so I love wearing floral print because it instantly brightens up my mood. 

I love pairing floral print with different patterns or textures, and lace happened to work perfectly today. The headband is nice too because, while it does have flowers on it as well, I don't feel as though it's over doing it, and flower headbands have been so on trend lately.

I know as Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly in "The Devil Wears Prada" would say, in her ever so sarcastic voice, "florals for Spring? Groundbreaking," but I think florals actually can be groundbreaking (and not just for Spring... obviously), especially if the pattern is unique. Florals also work for most anyone, which is hard to say about some patterns like leopard, snake, zebra, stripes, so on & so on...

What do you think: Are you a fan of floral print as well? What do you like pairing it with? Let me know in the comments! 

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Juillet Ensemble (Because Everything Sounds Better in French)

Top - Forever21

Skirt - Old Navy

Flats - TOMS

Bag - Merona

Watch - Fossil

Necklace - Forever21

How in the world is it the middle of July? Does anyone else feel like this is kind of crazy? 

Since it is the middle of the July, and because it has been pretty hot where I live, I have been taking full advantage of wearing thin tops that breathe easily as well as skirts and shorts. I can't wait until Fall, though, so I can pull out my sweaters and boots (I'm so picky when it comes to the weather... if you couldn't already tell from previous posts).

Anyway, I hope y'all had a great week! Look out for posts on how I organize my nail polish and my back-to-school wishlist later this week!  

Pale in All Filters

Shirt - Old Navy

Pants - Mossimo

Flats - TOMS

Bag - Merona 

Necklace - made by my super talented sister at yourmomdesigns

Okay. I know, I know. I'm as pale as the white shirt I'm wearing. I need to get out  in the sun so that people don't think I'm cast in the next Stephanie Meyer inspired movie.  

Anyway, today has been looong. I woke up super early to open up the coffee shop at my church and needed a simple outfit I could work in. Capri pants have become one of my favorite wardrobe staples for spring/summer, so of course I chose these because they're perfect when you're looking for a quick and effortless outfit that still looks put together.

What's your favorite wardrobe staple for spring/summer? Let me know in the comments below! 

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Mint to Be

Top - JC Penney

Cardigan - J. Crew (buy something similar here)

Skirt - Forever21(buy it here)

Shoes - TOMS (These are from last year, but check out their new line here)

Bag - Longchamp Le Pliage

Watch - Fossil
Necklace - I believe it's vintage, so I'm not exactly sure where it's from

Yesterday I had to go to an advising session at the college I am transferring to and decided I wanted to wear something that looked professional but casual at the same time (since it's not like it was an interview or anything), and this is what I came up with. I love pairing mint and white together, it just seems like one of the the most gorgeous color combinations.

Piece of advice, though, if you're planning on meeting with an adviser or someone else on a campus you don't know like the back of your hand and are directionally-impaired like I am. . . leave super early and have a good idea of where you need to be (meaning look at a map a thousand times) and don't be too proud to ask for help. Also, if you haven't yet, download google maps to your smart phone, if you have one, and keep track of where you're going because let's face it, without it I would not have found the building I needed to be at on time and I dislike hate being late.

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Spring Forward ~ Wishlist for Spring

It's that time of the year again when clothes start getting more colorful and it gets brighter outside, and everyone (I mostly mean myself) become much happier because Winter is almost behind us. So I thought I would create a list of some clothes/shoes/accessories I am wishing for in honor of Spring and all its goodness.

Clothes

ModCloth.com: $49.99

Modcloth.com: $87.99

ModCloth.com: $74.99

 

ModCloth.com: $42.99

Shabbyapple.com: $58.00 (Top)

Shoes 

Toms.com: $69

ToryBurch.com: $235

Nordstrom.com (Sam Edelman): $64.95

Vans.com: $55

Accessories

Nordstrom.com (Michael Kors): $198.00

Amazon.com: $13.99

Nordstrom.com (L. Erickson) : $24.00

What are some of the things on your Spring 2013 wishlist? Let me know in the comments below!

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P.S.! Don't forget to change your clocks an hour ahead tonight (I'm so going to be drinking tons of espresso tomorrow)!

All I Ever Wanted Was the World

Dress - Proenza Schouler for Target
Flats - TOMS
Bag - Longchamp Le Pliage in Deep Red

Hope y'all have had a beautiful week :)

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Birthday Goods!

TOM's Charcoal Natalia Ballet Flats - Get them here
H&M Blazer - Get it here
Mossimo Heels - Get them here
Lush - Ickle Baby Bot bath ballistic (Get it here) and Sunny Side bubble bar (Get it here)
Tarte's Lights, Camera, Splashes! Mascara - Get it here

Here's my video showing all the great stuff I was super blessed to receive. Thanks to everyone who wished me happy birthday last week, it meant a lot :)

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Out Around Town

Top - Charlotte Russe
Cardigan - H&M
Jeans - Cello
Shoes - TOMS Get them here

My sister was in town from Seattle, which of course meant that we went shopping. I always love walking around and going into music stores, thrift shops, and such. It's so much fun exploring new places. 

Hope y'all are having a great week so far! I'm so excited that the weekend starts tomorrow... I'm buried under homework and I need time to actually get to it all!