Inspired By | Delicate Jewelry

WhatIWore: I think I’ve mentioned it earlier this season, but for spring, I’m really inspired to go a lot more simple with how I dress - including jewelry.  Most of the time I’m just wearing my wedding band and that’s it - but I like the idea of of a very delicate necklace or bracelet to add just a little something to an outfit. I don’t want to say the days of statement necklaces are over, but I might be wearing my signature pendents a little more often than the big, chunky bib styles. 

Links to Love | February 14

WhatIWore: I’m really excited about this weekend! Tonight we’re seeing Casablanca at the historic theatre downtown, maybe with a little dessert bite before or after. Plus House of Cards Season 2 is live on Netflix today, so we’ll probably binge watch a handful of those episodes tomorrow too. Hopefully I’ll also get some time to get into the kitchen and do some baking. Not sure what I’ll be making yet though! I hope you have a wonderful weekend with the ones you love.  Here are some links that caught my eye this week…

How much do you really know about Valentine’s Day?

Figure skating and some Beyonce? Yes, please! 

Fashion and food from bon appetit…I’m intrigued!

Obviously Raymond and Giz hold first place in my heart, but this crazy Instagram cat Lord Aries could be a close third! 

Stain removal 101.

A wonderful example of how to wear cream in the winter!

I don’t want to jinx it, but I have a inkling the cold is on it’s way out (It’s going to snow today, but be in the 50s next week!) J.Crew Factory is having a 40-60% off sale today! (I ordered this comfy striped dress and this maxi skirt)

Did you know that avocados stop those annoying fly away hairs?! More winter beauty tricks here!

Not confident in your writing ability? No worries, this app with turn your bland texts into Hemingway worthy prose!

I’m always amazed with people’s creativity and sense of humor. Look at what they did with Post-its!

Adam and I really like to go camping, but to be honest, someday it would be great to upgrade. But only if the RV looks like this (or we renovate a little vintage Airstream)

What I Wore | Think Pink!

WhatIWore:

When: February 12, 2014

What:
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Northern Lights’
Hat: Self Made (DIY here)
Scarf: NYC street vendor
Coat: Target (old)
Blouse: StyleMint
Pants: J.Crew
Gloves: Coach
Booties: Rag and Bone
Lipstick:  NARS ‘Schiap’

REMIXED (other ways I’ve worn)… Hat, Scarf, Shirt, Pants

Where: Studio

Why: Yesterday’s bright blue really got me in the mood to pack in more pops of color with my winter weather outfits! It’s still pretty cold (currently hovering around 10 degrees) but the sun is shining and I’ll take anything uplifting I can get! 

For today’s outfit, I pulled out an older scarf and coat and I love the pairing of bright fuchsia with a soft gray. This kind of outfit is a lot more sporty and although the reference might not be obvious, it’s sort of inspired by the US Olympic skiers and snowboarders. I’ve really enjoyed watching the Slope Style events and the girls are always so positive and excited and badass all at the same time. I don’t do winter sports at all (unless you count tobogganing at Pokagon State park when I was in middle school) but I still love the Olympic spirit! 

Have you been watching the Winter games? What’s your favorite sport to watch? 

Love is in the Air

WhatIWore: Valentine’s Day. Take it or leave it. Some of us savor a time of year to eat extra chocolates or write love notes, yet others feel like it’s been overly commercialized.  No matter which camp you fall into, I think it’s a great time of year to break away from the winter blues by doing little things YOU love for YOURSELF. (Photo Source)

Here are some things I’m planning on doing this week, just because I like them! 

• Add a freshly baked donut to my normal breakfast routine (just one morning!)
• Or maybe an almond croissant from the bakery across from my campus office?
• Skip a night in front of the TV and replace with a soak in the tub.
• Spend an hour or two finally using some of the fancy stationery I’ve bought in the past year to write love notes to my friends and family. 
• Bake a pie! My last one was in November! Maybe cherry chocolate?
• Eat breakfast for dinner (it’s my favorite meal of the day and I never get sick of it)
• Browse online for a new spring handbag. It might be too early to take the plunge, but looking never hurts!
• Work ahead to have time for an afternoon nap, preferably with a tiny Raymond by my side. 
• Buy a few house plants. They’re great at filtering your indoor air and I could use a little green in my life (plus Valentine’s flowers are ridiculously overpriced… hope that doesn’t extend to greenery too?)
• Most importantly, lots of quality time with my husband, who’s been away for the past week! I miss him like crazy and can’t wait for him to get home this afternoon! 

What will you do to treat yourself? Happy Valentine’s everyone!