I normally have a pretty simple and basic style. I rarely branch out or try anything trendy, but this season I couldn't resist. I recently ordered a pair of velvet leggings and I am so happy I did. I was almost certain after I hit "place order" that I would most likely send them back … Continue reading Velvet Leggings For The Holidays
I rarely wear color tending to always stick to neutrals or earth tones. That is probably why I love fall clothes most because it is easier and more acceptable to stick to earth tones and muted colors. However, this year, color has been a much more regular part of my fall wardrobe. The one color … Continue reading Favorite Color of Fall
The temperature has started to drop and the past few days have brought on scattered showers meaning it is officially time to break out the Hunter Boots again. While I wear these boots nearly year round, they are a regular from late September to early May when we get a lot of rain, snow and … Continue reading 3 Ways to Style Hunter Boots
It's no secret that fall has been on my mind since mid-July. I hate to admit that and I feel guilty that I started to look forward to fall so soon rather than just enjoy what is left of summer. Now with September finally here I am both excited for cooler temps, but also anxious to … Continue reading The Year Round Dress
My favorite part of summer is in August when the yellow wildflowers start to pop up along the road and throughout fields. I know they are technically "weeds" but I think they are beautiful. (It's all about perspective, right?)During a bike ride around the lake Andrew and I saw a huge field covered in endless … Continue reading Picking Wildflowers
My wardrobe is pretty simple, filled with a lot of basics and staples. While I do occasionally opt for a statement blouse or fun dress I like to stick with simple pieces. For me, having a closet full of staples makes it so much easier to get ready in the mornings as almost anything will go … Continue reading 5 Closet Staples You Need
I hate to admit it but I already have fall on my mind. It is the beginning of my favorite time of year which is pretty much Labor Day to Valentine's Day. I love the weather, the cozy clothes that accompany the cold and all of the holidays and festivities that take place.I know it … Continue reading Slowing Down: Summer Sweater
When it started to warm up early this spring I told myself one thing I really wanted to get for this summer was a white skirt. Well months went by and I hadn't yet found one yet and then began my "summer without shopping" challenge and I was still without a white skirt, so I … Continue reading White Skirts & Wildflowers
Andrew and I set out to take photos Sunday morning and we got off to a later start than I had hoped. By the time we got out to the lake it was already super hot and humid. The lighting was bad, my hair was starting to get frizzy and curly from the humidity and … Continue reading Nautical Stripes (and a lesson on perfectionism)
If you open up my closet you will find that the majority of it is blue and white with a very small percentage of colored pieces. I told myself I would start branching out and that lasted for a while. Then as I packed my bags for Chicago I realized that every single item I … Continue reading Summer Red
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