Rethink

I've worn this shirt many times, but I had never considered the fact that it had a full zip on the back and therefore, could be turned around and become a jacket/cardigan! This opens up so many more layering opportunities, especially for summer since it's lightweight and bright. 

Recreate my look:

Target blouse worn backwards, Finders Keepers crop tank (similar), vintage belt (similar here, here, and here), Francesca's midi skirt (similar), Bacio 6 sandals (similar), purse via Crossroads (similar), Stella & Dot Lakra cuff and wrap bracelet (both on sale), Tokyo Bay watch, Francesca's earrings (similar)

Nothing Like The Lion King

If you live in or around Chicago and haven't seen "The Book of Mormon," please, please, please do so. It's incredibly heart warming and not at all anti-religion. Don't believe me? Read this review.

Recreate my look:
Worthington skirt, top via Crossroads (similar here and here and here), Target belt and shoes (similar),
J.Crew tote (similar here and here), Old Navy cuffs (similar), Stella & Dot earrings, OPI Samoan Sand

Crisp

Nothin' more crisp, clean, and fresh than bright white. Here's to summer!

Recreate my look:
Worthington blazer, Rachel by Rachel Roy blouse, NY & Co jeans (similar), Bacio 61 sandals (similar), Max Mara purse via Crossroads (similar), Francesca's scarf, silver cuff

What to Wear this Weekend

Jack by BB Dakota fur vest (similar), American Apparel "Chicago" sweatshirt, Old Navy plaid shirt (similar), Gap jeans, Clarks boots (similar here and here), purse via Crossroads (similar), Stella & Dot necklace (similar, if wrapped twice), Tory Burch sunglasses

South by Southwest

I picked up this cardigan on major sale at Zara a couple weeks ago and immediately thought of how perfect it will be to wear for a music festival, street fest, flea/antique market...essentially, any outdoor warm weather activity. If I was going to South by Southwest in Austin this month, you better believe I'd be wearing this with a graphic tee, jean shorts, and gladiator sandals. But for now, I'll pair it with some cold weather earth tones and dream of sunshine!

Zara cardigan (similar), Gap henley and leather jacket (similar), LOFT cords (similar), Franco Sarto booties (similar), Stella & Dot Leona pendant, Gap snood (similar hereand here), leather quilted purse via Crossroads (similar), Tory Burch sunnies

Something Blue

While I told myself (and my fiance) that I was going to buy these famous blue wedding shoes for our nuptials, I decided on a dress that didn't quite go with 'em. Even though I was going to budget monthly to afford the high price, I'm happy to have some extra bucks to spend on other accessories. But, since that need for something blue was still there, I went with these bow pumps at 1/20th of the cost!

H&M blazer, Target blouse & belt, Zara pants, Audrey Brook bow pumps, purse via Crossroads

Furry, But Friendly

Despite the fact that I despise anything that sheds, I cannot get enough of anything faux fur. I'd imagine that this is how my mother felt upon welcoming home a yellow lab after years of Maltese pups. You love 'em so much that you don't mind cleaning up the hair. Therefore, I'll just put a lint roller in my purse and call it a day. 

Kohl's blouse, XXI skirt, Steve Madden tights, MRKT shoes, NY & Co fur stole and cape, JC Penney belt, Charming Charlie and Stella & Dot bracelets, Marinette monogrammed necklace

Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather

While I've seen many Disney movies and read many Brother's Grimm tales, "Sleeping Beauty" is certainly my favorite. It's funny, beautiful, and a bit scary - Maleficent still gives me nightmares! My favorite scene is in the cottage with the three Good Fairies (Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather) when they're cleaning and preparing for Princess Aurora's surprise birthday. They gave it their all to not use magic, but with an unbaked cake and a horrendous dress, they definitely needed it! If only they had remembered to close the chimney, or handle their differences without an argument of blue and pink fireworks...

XXI jeans and sweater, Francesca's scarf, purse via Crossroads, Steve Madden boots, Tokyo Bay watch, Foster Grant sunnies