As the weather slowing changes, the sun comes out to warm our bodies, and the birds migrate back North, we know that  spring is in the air. Although spring has officially started last week it doesn’t always feel that way. I am still wearing my puffer coat and oversized sweaters. I am yearning for the days to come where I can wear pretty dresses. Easter is usually when I start wearing spring-like dresses with floral prints or bright colors. It’s a day of rebirth, the end of the cold season and the beginning of life for nature to grow back. Easter is one of my favorite holidays; cute bunny and baby chicks decor, pastel outfits, church, Easter egg hunts, and the best holiday candy ever. And I will fight you on the candy part! Best holiday candy all year; mini Cadbury eggs and Reese’s peanut butter cups… what more can a girl ask for?

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jumpsuit // gingham shoes // handbag c/o // pearl clip // sunglasses

A great way to transition into spring is by wearing jumpsuits. It is easy to throw on and you can dress casually or elevate the outfit with heels. Rebecca Taylor, one of my favorite brands, has a line of scalloped attire. From shorts to blazers to tanks to this jumpsuit, the scallops bring a minimalist detail. The design element runs all the way down the hemline and across the overlay of the top. It’s a nautical style if you ask me.  With the subtle look of this jumpsuit, you can play around with how to style it. I choose to match my (gingham) shoes with my handbag for a pop of color. You can play around it with more by throwing a sweater over it, creating the illusion of separates, or by wearing a blazer (patterned or colored) for when it gets chillier. If that seems too much, change up your accessories; wear statement earrings or a headband.This scalloped jumpsuit is one that you can wear over and over again.

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blouse // skirt // nude heels // circle bag // sunglasses

There are two types of detailing in clothes that I covet: florals and ruffles. So when you put the two items together, well it’s like fashion heaven for me. As I get older (insert sobbing emoji) I am drawn towards clothing items that can stand the test of time, yet still show my personality. Items that are not fast fashion, but classic with a twist. This floral ruffle top is a great example of an item that I can wear years to come. It’s subtle yet makes a statement. It’s versatile in that I can pair it with different colored bottoms, even jeans, or keep it simple with an off-white skirt.

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bathrobe // book

Yesterday was a true testament to how addicted we are to our phones. When both Instagram and Facebook went down, people took to Twitter to express their dismay and to admit the habitual action of opening the apps even after learning they were down. At first I was a frustrated, I had yet to post and knew I needed to publish new content. This only lasted, surprisingly, a few minutes until I relished in the realization that I was free from the social media burden. I didn’t have to worry about how many likes I was getting or if someone was commenting on my post and making sure I respond within minutes. I didn’t mind-numbingly check peoples social accounts to see what they are up to or if they posted. I didn’t have to read peoples political or cultural rants.  Normally I would freak out until the beloved social platforms were fixed, but yesterday was different. Yesterday I felt relieved. So what did I do instead of scrolling through people’s vacay and baby pics? I read, took a walk around the city, and I actually took the time to do my work instead of getting distracted by Insta Stories. Sure if this was the weekend I would probably have done more but a gal still needs to work. Money does not grow on trees apparently. Ugh, sigh. Anyway, since I have a concrete website, having Instagram down did not hurt my business. You can’t put all your eggs in one basket. So while people were freaking out about content, I was working on blog posts.

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