Spring Wardrobe Favorites

Hey everyone!  I hope that your week is going well! For some reason this week has been dragging for me.  But hey, it's Thursday and we're almost done ;)

I have been doing my best to not buy new clothes and really learn to work with what I have.  I have been on a crazy cleaning out spree lately and I realized that after pulling out over half of the things in my closet, I didn't miss any of it.  Meaning I wasn't even wearing half of what was in my closet!  This irks me on a personal level just because I like to have a use for everything.  Literally all of it.  If it does't serve a purpose I don't like to keep it.  For some reason I have been overlooking my closet for years but I am finally whipping it into shape.

I came to realize that I have a few things in my closet that I keep wearing over and over again.  And then over again.  My "former" closet was made up of mostly cheap, less than great quality clothing.  I have been a shameless Forever 21 shopper for a long while now but when I was cleaning those clothes were the first to go.  The ones that I stuck with were generally the ones that I invested in (just a little bit).  And honestly, it was probably more like I stalked J. Crew for weeks waiting until it went on sale but hey, quality is quality.

Anyway, I'm a little longwinded today but in short… I've picked out a few of my most worn items, those ones that never actually make it into the closet, ya know those sorts.  These babies have stood the test of time and will continue to be on heavy rotation in my closet.

What do you think?  What is one of your favorite clothing items?

Is it Spring Yet?

This weekend felt like spring for the first time.  It was absolutely glorious and got me thinking towards beach and camping trips, sitting outside in the afternoons, and cute, leg-barring skirts.  Although, really, these poor white things need some color first.  Which reminds me of a story...

While tubing in San Marcos one summer day, I walked up to the tube renting booth, handed over my money, and boarded the bus to go to the start of the chutes.  When we got to our destination I got off and went to grab my tube from our driver.  Before he handed it over he looked me up and down and with an enviable Texas accent he said, "Woowee honey, I reckon you got yourself a case of the white leg."  Embarrassing.  And creepy.  And why I spent a few summers being self conscious about my paleness.  Thank you mister, you're a gem, really.

But anyway.  Im pale and proud now and flaunting my legs in this wonderful 70 degree weather... until it gets cold again - tomorrow.  Why must the Texas weather be so wishy-washy?

Silk Button Down  /  Sunglasses  /  Satchel  /  Mini Skirt  /  Sandals  /  Necklace  /  Watch

A Few Things on a Tuesday

It's Tuesday morning everybody, and that means we made it through Monday (and I'm not sad to see it leave).  Judge me if you must but I like to indulge in some early morning shopping and today, as I was drinking some tea I perused J. Crew only to discover that they are having one of their 30% off clearance sales.  I'm trying to cut down on my shopping but that doesn't mean that I didn't window shop some.  Anyway, here's my favorite picks for this loveliest of Tuesday mornings.

Stripe Cashmere Sweatshirt  |  Silk Chiffon Tank  |  Tortoise Shell iPhone Case  |  Biennial Satchel  |  Sequin Polka Dot Shirt  |  Turquoise Toothpick Cords  |  iPad Case

What I Wish I Was Wearing

Here is a little taste of what I wish I were wearing, if I weren't cozied up in my sweats.  I know, I know, poor me.  We've been hit with a surprise cold front and it'd take something big, like food, to get me to leave the house right now.

Sweater - J. Crew, Necklace - Anthropologie (sold out), Plaid Shirt - Woolrich, Boots - Frye, Jeans - J. Crew, Bag - Madewell

So here's to hoping its not so cold where you guys are!  I'll just be here, riding this out.  And dreaming of winter outfits for days when it isn't so wintery.