Weekend Blues

This weekend was filled with lots of laughter...and food; a.k.a. the perfect way to get better quicker (because I'm still sick)!

Saturday was adventure time; my parents and I went out to Brooklyn to check out a local flea market.  And let's just say that it didn't turn out as we thought.  When I think flea market I think crazy amazing vintage treasures and farmer's market type of a place. What we walked into was a modge podge of...well, junk.  But getting out of the house, going for a scenic drive and hanging out with my parents was still a blast!

I love this combo of: graphic tee+boyfriend tees+comfy cardi+metallic shoes=casual cool.  I was sooooo comfortable in this outfit, I might as well have been in my PJs!  It was so beautiful and sunny out, but there was a bit of a breeze, so jeans and a cardi was the perfect way to go.

This pineapple print backpack was something I bought last summer for a trip Richie and I took with friends down to Maryland.  I love this backpack; it cute and functional (and it fits so much stuff in it!).

On our way back we took the long way home and drove along the water and then stopped for a late lunch at a cute little clam shack right on a marina dock. 

I used to hate seafood; I wanted nothing to do with it, and couldn't even stand the smell of it.  But since last summer I've slowly started to enjoy eating it!  Especially baked clams (my fave seafood) and crab cakes...probably because they're covered in breadcrumbs and cheese.  Plus those onion rings?  Super tasty!

Any meal by the water makes the meal one hundred times better (especially when it's a beautiful day out, like it was on Saturday).  It the epitome of relaxation. One day I hope to live on the water (fingers crossed!).

Anchor rings and pearl bracelets are perfect for a seafood lunch.  This was actually a happy fashion coincidence (even though my dad asked me if I did this on purpose, despite the fact that we didn't even know we were going to this restaurant until like ten minutes before we sat down to eat, lol).

Sunday was BBQ day!  I decided to keep it comfy and casual since it was low-key. 

The weather lately has been so up in the air lately; sometimes its a little chilly, sometimes it's a little too warm.  A cute, light cardigan over this jumpsuit is the perfect solution.  It goes along with my sandals without being too match-matchy.

I could seriously sleep in this jumpsuit--it's that comfortable!  My favorite pieces to buy, are the ones that I can just throw on and go, but doesn't actually look like I  threw everything together.  Basically, I try to put together all my outfits around comfort, without having to give up looking fashionable. 

I'm obsessed with my heart sunnies that I found at a local vintage store.  They're so much fun and I love the white frames for summer (which will look great once I finally achieve my tan!)!

Tassels?  Yes please!  I'm obsessed.  They're definitely going to be an accessory that I'll be gravitating towards this summer. Tassels are super fun, and pack a punch when they dress up a plain outfit. 

My sister takes pretty much all of my pictures for my blog and Insta now, and for a while we've been trying to figure out the whole "jumping for joy" pose.  I think we're both finally starting to get the hang of these photo shoots; definitely much, much better than when we first started doing photos!  :)

And these Old Navy sandals, just like the jumpsuit is also super comfortable!  They're totally a cool summer shoe.  And I love the way my pedicure (Essie "Lapiz of Luxury")!

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I hope y'all had awesome weekends full of yummy food and lots of laugh!  :)

WIWW: Jumping for Joy

...for my new metallic oxfords from J. Crew Factory!  As soon as I spotted them amongst the other goodies in the clearance section (which is my fave part of any store!), I knew I needed these in my life. ASAP. I think the best finds are the ones that are totally unexpected; it's like finding buried treasure!

I love the idea of a black and white outfit (or all black or all white) and then BAM!  A pop of color ( or in this case, metallic).  It really helps show off a really cool aspect of the outfit.

This whole outfit was found in the clearance section. Old Navy always has great sales, so especially when I find a pair of pixie pants on the sales rack, I pick up a pair or two (they're ridiculously comfortable and you can wear them to work!).  This sheer top was found in the Kohl's sales racks a while back for only $10!  And of course course the metallic J. Crew oxfords that were originally $118, and this weekend I snagged them for $20!  The fact that this whole outfit was under $50 makes me feel oddly accomplished (lol).  Does anyone else feel that way when they snag a really good deal?

Even though this picture is blurry, I still kinda love it!  It's almost like one of those awkward model poses (think flamingo!)...plus, I will not apologize for my ponytail looking so fierce in all this, lol.

I plan on rocking these bad boys all summer long!

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What do you guys think of metallic shoes?

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Pink & Palms with a Touch of (Rose) Gold

I'm really starting to dig the mixing of patterns!  So far I've been dipping my toes in, either pairing similar patterns with similar colors or one bold pattern with one subtle pattern.  Regardless, my fashion risk-taking has come a very long way from when I first took an interest in fashion (which honestly wasn't until the end of high school).

My inspiration came from Blaire Eadie (Atlantic Pacific blog, here; don't forget to check out her Insta feed, here!), who has an AMAZING fashion sense.  Seriously, I don't think she's posted an outfit I didn't like!  If there was a way to do it, I'd copy and paste her wardrobe into my own (who do I need to talk to to get this technology happening???).

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I really liked playing with patterns and then adding a pop of metallic.  This summer is going to be full of experimenting with mixing patterns, and I can't wait!!

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What do you guys think about throwing metallic into pattern mixing?

Kisses

First of all, can I just say that I seemed to have forgotten how to twirl today!  My driveway doesn't seem to be twirly skirt friendly (I guess I'm going to have to find somewhere else to twirl) because my shoes kept getting stuck. 

Anywhooooo, I love midi skirts.  They're comfy and flattering (they hide whatever you're not trying to show off), and best of all, you can dress them up or down; just like a good pair of jeans!  Personally my favorite way to style a midi is with a cool graphic tee (extra points if it has sequins, like the one I wore today!).

(This is where my shoe got stuck on the driveway lol)

A long sleek pony is also on my midi styling list!  A nice sleek 'do always polishes up any look, in my opinion. 

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Don't you guys just love a good twirly skirt?  :)

P.S. I apologize for the short posts lately, but I have mono (insert sad face here) and I'm pretty much in bed whenever I'm not at work.  I promise to step up my game when I start feeling better, so bear with me! :*

Night to Day Skirt

I'm taking my black pencil skirt, that I usually wear out for drinks, and making it day casual.  Lately I've been trying to be frugal with my spending (which is super hard for me; my parents always say that money burns a whole in my pocket...oops lol), so my goal is to get a little more creative with my existing wardrobe and make some of my pieces more versatile. 

How funny is this outtake?!  Pure blogger girl swag (aka, didn't realize pics were still being taken and started walking off) right here, lol.

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What do you guys think about the casual night to day skirt?

Eyelet + Denim

I'm a huge fan of the girly-meets-edgy kind of look; I feel like it adds an element of cool girl chic (that's a thing, right?) to an outfit.

This eyelet dress (styled here, for Easter) looks expensive, but it's actually from Old Navy!  I first saw the dress on the The College Prepster a few months ago and fell in love with it.  Never have I owned a white dress, or really any piece of clothing, that was all white.  I kind of don't trust myself, given how klutzy I can be.  But I really loved this dress and wanted to expand my personal style.  And I'm really glad I did because this dress is going to be on repeat all spring and summer.

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Florals + Stripes

I'm kicking off the week by finally doing the floral and stripe combo, and can I just say, I'm hooked!  I've seen a few of my favorite bloggers, like Courtney over at Color Me Courtney (you definitely need to check her out!), have rocked this combo and I wanted to give it a try.  I'm still a little hesitant when it comes to mixing patterns, but something about stripes and florals together just makes me happy!  :)

Can you believe this Green Sakura Print Midi is only $16.90?!

What's even better is how comfortable this outfit is! The shirt is thrifted, and is a staple I wear all the time (especially on lazy days with a pair of jeans, because it's nice and worn in because of how many times I've worn it).  And you don't get more comfortable and chic at the same time as a good pair of Sperry boat shoes.

My style is definitely mixing old, new and thrifted.  And as a blogger on a budget, I have to say, when you find a piece that's just so exciting that you can't wait to wear it (like my heart-shaped sunnies I found at a local vintage shop), is really what makes blogging fun for me!  :)

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