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?

A Few Things for Spring + A Design Sale!

Happy Wednesday you guys!  I hope that this week is going well for you!

I talked a little bit about re-doing some of my wardrobe and I am working on just that.  I feel like I have turned a style corner because I am actually really excited about spring clothes this year.  I know, I was weird to ever NOT be excited but ya know, I am more of a fall kind of girl.

But really, how pretty are these things?

Pink Blazer, Fedora, Silk Shirt, Stripe Skirt, Sunglasses, Makeup Bag
Boyfriend Shorts, Cross body, Ankle Strap Flats

Something else I wanted to mention today… I am having a blog design sale!  I started my little blog designing business a while back and then kind of left it for awhile.  Now, I'm picking it back up!  

As a way to build up my portfolio again I am offering 50% off any package for the first 5 people and 30% off after that.  If you're interested check out my page here!

Have a wonderful day!

Maybe Winter, Maybe Spring?

I know that a lot of you are experiencing the polar vortex and/or have been living in the extreme conditions of Chiberia, but here in Texas, we're dealing with a different extreme. Now, no one get jealous or anything but it was 80 degrees yesterday ;)  But here's the crazy: it was snowing just a few days before that.  Go figure.

Aside from my sinuses being completely over (or under, rather) this changing weather, I just don't even know where we are, seasonally.  We're stuck somewhere between winter and spring, or fluctuating between the two, daily.  I know, poor me, spring has come early, blah blah.

You're right.

But still, I have to wake up extra early to catch the weather channel every morning… it's hard guys.

But besides all that whining I've been thinking about clothes and, like the weather, I'm also kind of split, ya know.  I'm not ready to get over winter quite yet but there are some pretty spring things popping up.

Ah, see, this post is actually tying together!

01. Cross-body Bag  /  02. Felt Hat  /  03. Silk Blouse  /  04. Sleeveless Top  /  05. Inside-out Bag  /  06. Nail polish  /  07. Lipstick  /  08. Brogues  /  09. Leather Shorts  /  10. Booties

And now I'd like to introduce you to the beautiful Ashley of Rainstorms and Love Notes.  You've probably read her blog before but in the rare case that you haven't, you are in for a treat!  And I actually mean that last bit quite literally because, well, her recipes look wonderful!  Also, you'll probably want to read her love story.  I'm pretty partial to a good love story and hers definitely delivers!  Now, get to know a bit more about Ashley...

Tell us a bit about you/your blog.
Rainstorms and Love Notes is a lifestyle blog where I share new recipes, write about life and love, and talk about my obsession with binge-watching TV shows and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

If you were a super hero, what powers would you have?
I've always wanted to be able to read people's minds!  Although, I may hear something that I'd rather not know…

What is one item on your bucket list?
I'm dying to go to the hotel Kakslauttanen in Finland to watch the Aurora Borealis from a glass igloo.

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She's wonderful guys, I'm telling' ya!  Now go stop by her blog and say hey!