Outfitted: Rainy Days

I personally believe there is nothing better than a rainy day spent inside laying around the apartment. Just give me a good book/movie, a comfy sweater, a cup of tea and I'm set for the entire day. And that was pretty much my Sunday, which felt great as I haven't had a purely lazy day in a long time and it just made it better that it was raining because it really made me not want to do anything :)

I (obviously) did get around to taking a few shots of my outfit during the brief moment I did leave the house. This is standard rainy day gear for me - cropped pants, flats, and a casual top. Can you believe that I've lived in Chicago for almost 3 years, Charleston for 6 years and I have never invested in a pair of rain boots. It's not that I don't like them, I just never felt the need for them. Which is weird seeing as Charleston gets tons of rain all year long and Chicago's winter is no walk in the park. When I see girls walking around in them I always think, 'I should get rain boots this year', but eventually I forget that thought and end up buying items that are much more practical like 5-inch heeled booties :)

But maybe this year will be the year! I'll keep everyone posted ;) Hope you all had a great weekend, it's going to be a busy busy week but then it'll be Europe time! And with that I'll leave you with this little gem to start your week off right :)

HAPPY MONDAY!

'Till Next Time...

::Fro to Toes::

Fro: Wash n' Go, Turban Pin Up / Glasses: Prada / Top: Zara (similar) / Pants: Rag & Bone (similar) / Flats: Tory Burch / Bag: Random / Accessories: Michael Kors Watch, Random ring & bracelet

Outfitted: Brights on Brights on Brights

::Outfit:: Dress - Rachel Rachel Roy / Chambray - Zara / Crochet Oxfords - Wanted / Bag - Random store / Accessories - Michael Michael Kors watch & rings, random bangles, sunnies via Crossroads

Hi everyone! Did you miss me? Haha ;) I'm almost in the clear with school, Saturday is officially the last day and I have one more project to finish up then it is totally summer party mode!

In addition to that, DCT and I finally found an apartment which we're super excited about, it's in a new neighborhood, it'll literally take me two minutes to walk to work, and it's close to great friends :) I'm super pumped! We even get to move in early, which is great as we get to bypass all the June 1st move-in madness, but that also means we have to get our stuff together ASAP, which should be fun seeing as we both have a lot of stuff (me probably more so than DCT...). 

But on to other things, such as this outfit! If you've been following my blog for some time now you'll know I'm not one to shy away from colors. I welcome and embrace them, the bolder and brighter the better.  This was one of the first hot and sunny days we've had in Chicago and I thought why not match the day with some hot and bright colors. I love how the neon pink of the dress pairs with the neon yellow of the belt. I've found that this belt, though a statement on it's own, really brings out the color of any item it's paired with (see it worn here as well), who knew a neon yellow belt could be so versatile ;)

I hope y'all enjoy the rest of your week, I'm going to try and get another post up, but I can't promise anything, finals + moving = craziness. But once everything calms down I have tons of post ideas just waiting to make an appearance on here :)

Thanks so much for reading!

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Rock This!: Garden Party Pants

Happy Friday everyone! Can y'all guess what Spring trend I am all about this year? If you thought printed pants, specifically floral printed pants, then you'd be right! I've been all about the floral pant trend and I'm constantly stalking the internet for a fresh pair of pants. I'm pretty sure by the end of the summer I'll have a collection of them, they're all I want and all I need! Haha! Therefore, as I'm sure you guessed, for this edition of Rock This! I'm bringing you my five favorite floral printed pants right now and showing you how you can style these pretty trousers for both the day and night!

Shop the Garden Party: 1. Zara Printed Trouser 2. H&M Floral Trouser 3. J.Crew Cafe Capri in Fresco Floral 4. Alice + Olivia Wide leg Pant 5. Dolce & Gabbana Floral Print Cotton Capri

I love how versatile these pants actually are, floral pants are no longer considered only for sweet, little grandmas or kids under the age of 5. You can wear them just as any other pant, dress them up, dress them down, mix prints, keep it classic, the possibilities are really endless! And now that your vision is full of roses + tulips + daisies (oh my!), here are some examples on how you can style these printed frocks.

Get the Look: J.Crew Cafe Capri in Fresco Floral / T By Alexander Wang Silk Cotton Pullover / Aldo Fravel Pump / Dolce & Gabbana Tote Bag / Rebecca Minkoff Chelsea Sunnies

This is the perfect casual chic outfit! A slouchy sweater, with ladylike trousers, and a pair of killer pumps ( in a poppy color of course) is great for a casual work day or lunch meeting.

Get the look: Zara Printed Trousers / Mango Motorcycle Leather Jacket / Guess Mipolia Pump / Rebecca Minkoff Studded Affair

I love this for a night out with friends, floral pants aren't the first thing you think of to wear when going out, but that's what I love about this look, its so unexpected! All eyes will be on you for your effortless combination of sass and class ;)

Do any of you own floral pants/ plan to purchase a pair? If so how do you/will you style them? Let me know in the comments! :)

Hope everyone has a fabulous weekend as well, any exciting plans?

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Outfitted: Chambray + A Ballerina Skirt

Hi everyone! Happy Wednesday, the week is half way over! Haha! I bought this skirt last year from H&M, which surprises a lot of people as they always think its from American Apparel, its kind of a modern take on a ballerina skirt and I absolutely love the movement it has! So much so that I can't help but to flick and twirl it as I walk. I need more skirts like this in my closet, I just adore the feminine touch it adds to an outfit.

Also, have you all noticed my obsession with chambray tops? I'm pretty sure I've incorporated them one way or another in several previous outfit posts. They're just so versatile! I'm constantly on the lookout for them at work or during shopping excursions. They've became the new version of a denim jacket for me and (as seen in many of my outfit photos) are the perfect item for layering. Just throw it over another top and cinch at the waist, layer it under a crop top, or wear it as is! In my eyes, you really can't go wrong with chambray :)

How do you all wear chambray? I'd love to get more style ideas! Let me know in the comments :) Thanks for reading!

'Till Next Time...


::Outfit::
Chambray: Zara
Striped Tank: H&M
Ballerina Skirt: H&M (similar <3 the color!)
Loafers: Bass by Rachel Antonoff via Crossroads

Addicted 2 Shoes: Seeing (Mint) Green

Hi everyone! Happy Friday! So who isn't in love with the color of the moment - mint green? As I mentioned in a previous post, we're seeing it in stores everywhere from pants to dresses, to bags and.....shoes! I've rounded up some footwear that are of minty perfection and that you should definitely consider adding to your shoe collection this spring.

Shop the Shoes (starting clockwise from the left): Vince Camuto Nadine Wedge / ASOS Mitchell Leather Flat / Faster By Mark Fast Aldo Rise Cregger / Yves Saint Laurent Shield Loafer Pump / Aldo Shurkus / Stuart Weitzman Whiskerlo / ZARA Sandal with Ankle Strap


I'm definitely considering the loafers from ASOS, they're just too perfect for those casual summer days.  Hopefully they'll still be available (better yet, on sale!) by the time Easter rolls around and Lent is offcially over (only a month to go! :P). If I do get my hands on those beauties, I'd pair them with an outfit similar to this...

I love how casual this outfit is and how the loafers add just a touch of playful chicness.

So, what say you readers? Will you be snatching up your own pair of minty goodness? Or are you opting to sit out from the mint green bandwagon? You know I love hearing your thoughts!

Enjoy the weekend!

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