Spring Awakening

Outfit:

Flocked Skater Dress - Apricot / Blazer - Forever 21 / Tortoise Shell Sunglasses - Forever 21 /

Green T-Strap Shoes - Jeffery Campbell (also seen here on House Of Jeffers) / Two-Tone Satchel  - Primark / Hand Me Down Stack Ring - Henri Bendel / Pyramid Cuff Bangle - BaubleBar.com

Finally, no coat weather! Well, for one day at least. There was a short breakthrough with the weather over the weekend that landed New Jersey in the high 70s. A perfect reason to wear this skater dress that I've been holding out on since I purchased it in October during my trip to England. I literally gasped when I found it at Apricot in Bathe. For me, it's very different in the cut and shape, but the velvet paisley pattern was too striking to pass up!

When the weather gets warmer, the last thing I want to do is stay in the house. I'll usually head up north with my chihuahua Harley to see my parents, or go to my husband's soccer games whenever I can. But, sometimes I wish that my British family lived closer to me. I'm so lucky that I have an amazing family. Since I'm an only child, I always dreamed of the day that I'd get married and acquire brother and sister in laws...  and become an aunt. Lucky for me, my in laws are wonderful people, and I have an adorable niece and cheeky little nephew, but it makes me miss them all the more during certain seasons when I always pictured us doing things together.

But, on the upside, I get to visit England because of their residence, and it makes anything that I wear from England all the more special to me.

Weekend Wears: Navajo Inspiration

Outfit:

Navajo Inspired Poncho Sweater- Gypsy Warrior / Dark Skinny Jeans - H&M / Leather Ankle Boots - Primark UK / Leather Satchel - Zara / Lightweight Scarf - H&M

Just when I thought I had switched over my wardrobe from winter to spring at the right time, I find myself freezing one minute, sweating the next.

Mother Nature, please stop letting me down. While I absolutely adore this poncho-esque, Navajo print inspired sweater that I purchased from Gypsy Warrior, I'd like to save my knits and woolens for next year. Loosen up, geeze.

I wasn't particularly in the mood this weekend to get uber dressed up being that I had a doctor's visit on Saturday, and my husband and I were headed down to south Jersey for a change of scenery. This sweater was perfect as it keeps me warm, and lets me break up my normal sweater routine. However, I think the one redeeming quality of this outfit was the scarf. I felt I needed some type of hipster accessory to make the outfit complete, and this lightweight scarf from H&M did the trick.

Can't wait for Wednesday's post - bare legs! 

Veni, Midi, Vici

You know those super old pair of shoes in your closet that you love, but you've worn them so much they look like you dumpster dived for em? That would be these granny shoes I'm wearing. They've got to be at least 7 years old... older than my marriage and some friendships I've had.

Regardless of the crack in the toe, and the gnawed heel, I ain't tossing these babies.

Besides, I can wear ankle boots for a little longer since it hasn't been that warm in New Jersey. And let's talk about pasty white gams while we're at it. I had yet to pair my shoes with this maroon midi skirt, so on a whim, I threw them on with the Prabul Gurung Nolita Print top I had, and found myself conjuring spells. 

Okay, that part is a lie... but they do have a Hocus Pocus vibe. And yes, that was an obscure movie reference for all of you born after 1990.

Outfit:

Prabal Gurung for Target Nolita Print Top / Midi Skirt - Forever 21 / Granny Ankle Boots - Bakers / Heart Bracelet - Forever 21 / ShopJami Etta ring (via LuckyFABB giftbag)

Three Ways To Wear Black And White Striped Pants

When black and white was finally considered a trend for Spring 2013, you could imagine how happy I was. Black is always a staple in my wardrobe since it's versatile and let's face it - it just looks bad ass.

With stripes being a weakness of mine, I've been on the search for a perfect pair. In my opinion, striped pants offer more options versus colored denim since they limit you to prints and some solids (black and white). But black and white striped pants let you experiment with everything!

Here, I've done the homework for you, and am offering 3 ways to style black and white striped pants for spring! These slim fit striped jeans are from Mango.com.

Whether you love a basic t-shirt jean combo, go the matchy matchy route, or take risks with bold prints, I think you'll find it easy to incorporate these pants into your closet!

Gather Round Top
saturday.com

Pebble Print Top
mango.com

Oversized Tee with Gold Pocket
sheinside.com

Tailored Blazer
$61 - riverisland.com

Mango Black and White Striped Pants
$54 - mango.com

Cap Toe Flats
piperlime.gap.com

Leather Stud Cross Body Bag
asos.com

Extemporaneous Peach Shoulder Bag
modcloth.com

Adia Kibur Necklace
shopbop.com

Stackable Bangles
accessorize.com

Margie Studded Pump
solesociety.com

Kaleidoscope Dream

I think I've pretty much got every color of the rainbow covered in this kaleidoscope print dress. Although my all-time favorite print is a striped anything, I made a commitment this spring to think beyond horizontals and verticals... So, when a print throws up on your dress, it can be a good thing. Totally having a kaleidoscope dream moment in this dress.

Outfit:

Kaleidoscope Print Dress - ShopSosie.com/ Urban Expressions Handbag (purchased at South Moon Under), Black Leggings - Target / Zip Back Ghillie Wedge - c/o Charlotte Russe / L.O.V.E. belt - Forever 21 / Heart Shaped Cuff - Urban Outfitters /  Blue Jean Dream Snowflake Cocktail Ring - c/o Sorrelli Jewelry

New Jersey is finally getting hit with some warm weather. Mother Nature was absolutely on the top of my S&*! List, but she's redeemed herself now that it's officially pedicure season. Lotion up, ladies.