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March at a Glance

March 3, 2015

Skirt The Rules // White Ranunculus

Can you believe it’s March already?  The year is flying by way too fast and we’re only a few months in!  I feel like March is such an underrated month, but I’m ready to kick it into high gear.  I’m finally shaking off that hibernation-mode feeling and making it a goal to hit the gym in the morning, bike to and from work and grab drinks with friends more often.  I’m officially back and re-charged.  To kick of the new month, I thought I’d share a few things that are on my radar right now.

Currently reading:  The Divergent series, because I’m a sucker for a YA novel. I picked up the first book over a year ago and couldn’t get into it, but loved watching the movie.  Now I’m taking another stab at it before the second installation hits theaters and I can’t put it down.  Plus, I love reading the book before the movie comes out to see how my imagination compares to the real deal.

Ready to: Ditch the puffer coat and the blanket scarves for anything lighter.  I’m at the point where I want to burn every piece of winter clothing I own.  East coast friends, I’m sure you can relate.  West coast friends, I hate/envy you right now.

Need to buy: Every flowy maxi dress I can get my hands on — in preparation of spring, of course.  I’m obsessed with this floral print number.  Isn’t she gorgeous?

Can’t wait for: Daylight savings time to be over next Sunday so that we can get our longer days back.

On my to-do list: 1) Tackle spring cleaning.  2) Focus on decorating the apartment (after living here for 2.5 years).  3) Celebrate the fiancé’s birthday. 4) Wrap up any outstanding wedding to-do’s.  5) Head back to Arizona for a bridal shower hosted by the best friends I could ever ask for.

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Weekend Notes: 01.31.15

January 31, 2015

Skirt The Rules // Leopard Office Lamps

I feel like the timing of this week was off.  My office closed down early on Monday and didn’t re-open until Wednesday because of Winter Storm Juno.  The blizzard turned out to be a bust, but that didn’t stop me from enjoying a snow day.  As for this weekend, I plan on sleeping in, catching with a few friends and trying out a new surfboard-based fitness class (should be interesting).  So without further ado, here’s what’s on my radar this weekend:

Do trends still exist?  I thought this was a pretty interesting read on how social media has affected the longevity of trends.

The prettiest little bow blouse I ever did see.

So sad to see another brand bite the dust later this year, especially with pieces like this dress or this bag that are so on point.

Helpful tips on how to grow your blog following.

And because we all have to start from somewhere, here is a look into the first posts of some of my favorite bloggers.  And my very first nearly four years ago.

Next on the must have list: destroyed denim.

Gap’s sale is on sale so you can go ahead take an extra 50% off this puffer coat and this floral bomber.

My girl Naty gave her blog a makeover and it’s perfection!

You can never go wrong with florals and stripes.

Black and white perfection.

And in case you missed it, this week I talked about winter florals, spring colors and why I’m sick of wearing puffer coats already.

Take an extra 50% off of sale items at Ann Taylor.  Because you know you need this fringe skirt.

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Weekend Notes: 01.24.15

January 24, 2015

Have Less, Do Less Be More

Hands down, Saturday is my favorite day of the week.  It’s the one day of the week that I feel like the world is my oyster and the opportunities are endless. Despite the fact that it’s supposed to snow a sort of rain-slush mix today, I’m planning to get out of bed early to hit the gym and catch up on wedding planning, then grab brunch with a few favorites in the afternoon.  To get your day started, I’ve rounded up a little link love this week:

Let’s start off with this essay about 15 ways to avoid blogger burnout.  As someone who’s juggling a full-time job, blogging on nights and weekends and wedding planning in between, I don’t think I’ve read an article that has resonated so deeply before.  Even if you don’t blog, it’s still great insight into leading a happier, more well-balanced life.  Everybody wins!

A pop of red cured the winter blues earlier on the blog this week.  That’s why I need this sweatshirt and this flippy skirt in my life.

First C.Wonder, now Piperlime is shutting down by the end of April.  Times are rough, man.

It’s still only January, but florals are starting to bloom … in purses, pumps and pretty little skirts.

Because of this gadget, the fiancé and I have really stepped up our cooking game at home.  So far, we’ve made butternut squash and creamy tomato soup, but would love to hear your favorite recipes!

I scored this maxi dress and this lace cut-out number at the Rent the Runway sample sale this weekend.  If you’re in town, it’s worth the visit!

Abercrombie & Fitch was my first retail job in college, so it was interesting to read this article about the rise and fall of the brand.  Remember when we all wore ripped jeans, flip flops and popped collars?  No?  Me neither …

Not that I need any more leopard shoes, but damn.

Dying over how adorable Courtney looks in her Paris-meets-Brooklyn look.

This trench cape will be mine.

Our travel guide books for our honeymoon just came in, so you better believe we’re majorly wanderlusting this weekend.  Have you ever been to Greece or Italy?  We’d love your recommendations!

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