Hotter Than the Sun

//American Eagle tank//Madewell shorts//Bensimon shoes//Nordstrom shades//

Wrinkles are the bane of my existence. When I was wearing these shorts I seriously considered not sitting down the whole day. But, what are you going to do when your power goes out for three and a half days so you have to drive 40 minutes away to find refuge for all your food at your aunt's house and either choose to walk in the 100 degree weather for 14 miles or suck it up, sit down and drive there? Well looking at the shape that my shorts ended up in, I think it's easy to tell which option I chose.

The only bonus was, at least my shorts kept me cool!

xoxo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNLhxlEU52c

Stop. It's Peplum Time.

//American Eagle top//Gap shorts//Rainbow flip-flops//Tiffany&Co necklace and bracelet//Nordstrom sunglasses//

I've decided to slowly work my way through this season's new trends, beginning with the peplum. For those of you who are not sure of what I'm talking about, I'll give you the rundown. A peplum gives a little extra umph to any outfit and is so "in" right now. It's a flirty, flouncy, and fun addition, but it also works well as a built in napkin if you spread it out, which came in handy on my picnic this past weekend. 

I was lounging in the grass with sunnies and my sun hat on, when the traveling circus showed up! Just kidding, it was just a trapeze school. But hey, they're pretty good!

xoxo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-98o_QOrJho

Polka Dot It

Prim and proper in my skirt.

Heritage chambray shirt, Garage skirt, vintage shoes and necklace, American Eagle watch, Naked Pizza wristband

The birds are chirping, flowers are blooming.....that means it's finally spring! After a reassessment of my wardrobe this weekend I have concluded the following:

• I wear jeans a lot (particularly one pair..)
• I have mostly blue tops (see above), even though I really don't like the color blue that much
• My dress count is average..
• ...and I only own two skirts!

I think that I have a pretty girly style overall, and I've never been one to shy away from dressing up. But somehow throughout the years, skirt wearing has never been a part of me. Well it's time for that to change! My spring-time resolution is to find and wear more skirts/dresses; it's easy to grab a cute shirt and pair of shorts and call it a day, but no more! I'm going to embrace my awkward sock tan and float around in flowy skirts until the summer fades away. Wish me luck!

xoxo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=az8UDe6UQGQ

An Ode to Perfection

American Eagle thermal, Gap jeans, Steve Madden desert boots, Fossil watch, vintage necklace.

I just got this necklace as a gift from my grandparents--its a really heavy gold chain from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I decided to juxtapose my brother's old thermal tee with the heavy jewelry to dress it up a bit. Also, I feel like I practically live in this jeans/shoes combo so I need to start switching it up a bit. 

Hopefully sometime this week I'll be able to set aside some time to do this great DIY collar from Honestly WTF. I love the cute girlish elegance it adds, and this one is so versatile since it's detachable. 

ASOS Peter Pan Collar Dress

Michelle Williams and Elle Fanning

Alexa Chung for Madewell

I've yet to profess my love for Madewell but here is an ode to my favorite store:

There once was a store named Madewell,
Whose clothes were as great as Adele,
Then Alexa was selected
To make clothes that were perfected
That made me feel even more swell.

So my hopes are that with this new accessory, Alexa Chung's awesome aura of chic effortlessness will run off on me. Fingers crossed!

xoxo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tg2ukfHn-I