As much as I wish I could be wearing sleeveless tops & airy spring dresses, the truth is that most days our weather still requires light layers (though we did have one nearly 70 degree day last week that felt downright heavenly!). For those of you who are in the same boat, I thought I would share two layered looks that are great examples of simple ways to dress up your favorite denim. One outfit has a decidedly sophisticated feel and the other is slightly more casual, while still looking ... View the Post
Weekly Top Finds
This week was a rough one for our family so I could not be happier that it's finally Friday! Next week is Spring Break for my kids & we have a busy, but fun schedule that we're all looking forward to. There are so many great sales happening this weekend & I've tried to highlight as many as I can that are offering free shipping with no minimum (view the full list here). I'm also sharing some great finds under $50 for you below. Hope everyone has a wonderful & relaxing ... View the Post
Modern Femininity
I've been getting lots of questions lately about what I've purchased since my shopping freeze ended. So I thought I would share a couple of those items with you today. What I've noticed about myself is that I shop with a much more discerning eye when I'm coming off a spending hiatus. In this case, I knew I was all set with wardrobe basics for spring, so I limited myself to looking for items with special details or interesting silhouettes that would be fun additions to my closet. This puff ... View the Post
Deals Under $25
Nothing beats the rush of finding something you've been eyeing on sale & snagging it before it's gone for good. I've learned the hard way to buy in advance for the spring & summer months (even though it's still in the 40's here most days) - because if you wait until the weather actually cooperates, all the best pieces will be out of stock. Thankfully, we haven't reached that point in the season yet & there are still plenty of amazing finds you can score for less. I'm highlighting ... View the Post
Two Pant Styles To Try This Spring
Let's be honest - skinny jeans will probably never go out of style and I, for one, won't be abandoning mine completely...but there's something that feels so fresh about a slightly different silhouette for spring. Less restrictive, more modern and yet still figure-flattering, these are the best options for any shape (in my opinion)! JCPenney recently provided me with a gift card to shop, so I thought it would be fun to share with you what I got (I was not paid to write this post, I just ... View the Post
Weekly Top Finds
Thank you all so much for the kind messages & encouraging emails you sent in response to this post where I talked about some of my personal fears. It made me realize how fortunate I am to have this community of women supporting me and cheering me on - and to those of you who shared some of your own stories with me, thank you for helping me feel less alone. I am truly grateful for every single one of you - getting the chance to interact with you (even through a computer screen!) is one of ... View the Post
Relaxed Basics + My Thoughts On Fear
I don't write a lot of deeply personal posts here, but something about preparing to travel to India is causing me to be more vulnerable & transparent. I can feel myself opening up in ways I never have before, so it's only natural that some of that will spill over into my blog content as well. This entire journey that will take place over the course of the next 4 months is going to be a transformative one for me - I can already see it happening. Last night, we had a planning meeting for ... View the Post
Spring Trend Report – Part 2
Today is the second installment of my Spring Trend Guide (see the first post here). I'm rounding off this series by focusing on the final three trends that I believe are the most wearable this season: crochet, utility styles & wood accessories. These are pulled straight from the runways but I think they translate seamlessly to "real life" and have a relaxed vibe that feels appropriate for the warm weather months & everyday wear. Here are my top picks from each category: 1) ... View the Post
The Great Shoe Sale
This post is sponsored by Macy's and ShopStyle. All opinions are 100% honest & completely my own. The older I get, the more value I find in just being comfortable. If you look back through old photos here on the blog, my style has become increasingly more relaxed as the years have gone by. I used to wear blazers & heels on a weekly basis and now my pointed pumps have been moved to the back of my closet because they rarely get used! There's nothing wrong with enduring a little ... View the Post
