Blue Jeans, White Shirt

Today felt like the first hint of spring. It's funny since objectively 55 isn't warm, but after freezing winds it felt like summer. We kept it casual today, running some errands and eating brunch. We were surprised with a late lunch with Preston's dad and grandma. It was so nice to see them.

When in doubt on what to wear, I go for the Sunday Funday shirt. I paired it with some high-waisted skinny jeans. I have been a bit obsessed with the high waist trend, such a different look than the super low rise jeans of my high school days. Since it is still February, I wore ankle boots and a fuzzy sweater (both old finds from Nordstrom Rack). I'm forever carrying my Cuyana tote. In keeping it easy, I whipped my hair up in a high pony (despite Preston showing me the ponytail/intelligence chart-I doubt its validity.)

Are you ready for spring? I secretly wish there was one more good snow day left.

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Garden State

When we weren't hiking up a storm, we were breathing in the fresh air, watching the birds. Ah, that deck life. We would just sit out there for hours...even nap. After a makeup-less, sweaty, work-out clothes wearing camping experience, I decided to dress up a bit. I felt like I was in a secret garden.

 Bulbasaur!

The dress is from Target. They have so many cute maxi dress options. Gladiators are Vince Camuto Hevelli-I scored them from Marshall's for a huge discount, so I suggest checking out the discount stores first. Nails are Butter London Fruit Machine. Weirdly, it's one of the very few pink polishes I own.

Sunny days outside planting tomatoes. It makes me excited to one day have a garden of my own. Though, I admit I could put in some more effort into my concrete jungle of a backyard. My succulents are still alive! Whoop-whoop. I know, it's only been a month...

City, country, or suburbs?

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Pineapples, kale, avocado, oh my!

Happy Saturday! The weather has been perfect-warm & breezy. Preston & I took a leisurely walk to Red Hook to stop by Ikea (I should be typing this at my desk in my new chair; however, something fluffy has taken it over.) I went a little boho themed today in a long jersey dress, ankle boots, a wide brim hat.

I see this fruit mural while on the train on my way to work. I just love it, so I knew I would have to take some pictures. It's called the "Pineapple Mural", and it was done by the Gowanus Canal Conservancy. Gowanus is a super grungy warehouse neighborhood, sandwiched between the more row house aesthetic Park Slope & Carroll Gardens. It's infamous for the lovely, pleasant, totally not a Superfund site, canal. And now the Whole Foods with reasonably priced manuka honey.

Dress & Hat are from Forever 21. I discovered the hat through The Quintessentials Blog-she finds the best bargain pieces. The ankle boots are Vince Camuto from Nordstrom Rack. I love wearing ankle boots year round. I kept the accessories minimal with the Aurora necklace from Jewelmint and my Ray Bans. On my lips, is Wet n Wild Balm Stain in Coral of the Story. 

Eat your fruits and veggies.

& enjoy the weekend!

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OOTD | Shades of Gray

Am I not the most awkward 'Outfit of the Day' poser or what? Well, I am trying. It was a gorgeous day over the weekend. One of the first where I didn't have to wear a coat, boots, or thermal underwear...I decided to go with a monochromatic gray outfit. I am loving gray jeans at the moment and can't wait 'til it gets a bit warmer, so I can channel this inspiration outfit.

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Spring Showers

During our trip to Portland, Oregon, Preston & I went to the Japanese Garden in Washington Park. It was a cold and rainy day, but it was definitely worth being outside in the cold for. Here are some pictures from the garden and what I wore for the occasion.

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