spring 2015

{H&M Dress, c/o Schutz ‘Kija’ Fringe Sandals, Vintage Fringe Purse via Angel Street Thrift Shop, Forever 21 Sunglasses, Vita Fede Bracelet}

The temps reached almost 80 degrees today, so I decided to fête the occasion by wearing a bright orange dress and bold fringe accessories. I’ve had this purse for a few years, so I was stoked to dust it off and pair it with my new fringe sandals.

Speaking of these sandals… aren’t they just so much fun?! And the best part is that they’re super comfortable.

Hahahaha! I kid! Sorry to play with your emotions like that, but these sandals definitely aren’t high on my comfort meter. Don’t get me wrong, they’re totally doable if you’re used to wearing high heels. They’re perfect for when you want to get dressed up for a date or a night out with the girls, but I definitely wouldn’t recommend any major strolling in these. All the same, I plan on getting plenty of wear out of these over the coming months (and will keep a pair of backup flats in my bag, just in case). Ahhh… the things I do for fashion.

So I’d like to know: do you often choose style over comfort when it comes to shoes, or do you favor practicality in your footwear?

P.S. I think it’s pretty clear which team I’m on, lol!  

{Forever 21 Jacket, J. Crew Dress & Ankle Boots (extra 30% off with code THEBEST), Chloe Handbag, Thrifted Miu Miu Belt, Dolce & Gabbana Sunglasses, Vita Fede Bracelet}

I’m just gonna come right out, and say it…

Life. Is. Good.

I just got back from the most wonderful vacation in Hawaii, and not even the jetlag nor 18-hour plane delay followed by a complete flight cancellation (United SUCKS, by the way) can put a damper on my spirits! The weather has finally warmed up, I signed up a new client at my day job that’s going to be TONS of fun to work with, aaaannnnd…

I’m wearing head-to-toe blush pink in today’s outfit!

Any day I can wear all pink is a good day in my book, and the rest is just icing on the cake!

What puts you in a good mood lately?

{Zara Coat, H&M Scarf, Banana Republic Dress, c/o Wolford Merino Tights (first seen here), Vintage Hat via Beacon’s Closet, Forever 21 Earrings, Cole Haan Ankle Boots}

Spring has sprung, and while I’d love to be prancing around in flowy dresses and bare legs, the truth of the matter is that it’s downright COLD in my neck of the woods. In fact, we’ve had snow flurries every morning for the past few days! I’ve learned my lesson over the years with packing away my winter clothes too early, and it looks like I’ll still be holding on to my jackets, scarves and tights for a little while longer.

Speaking of tights…

This pair from Wolford has lasted me the entire winter season (they made their first debut in this post back in November) and are still going strong after bi-weekly wearings. I’ve worn Wolford tights for years, and they remain hands down my favorite brand. I admit to having a bit of sticker shock when I bought my first pair on a friend’s recommendation. But my concerns were promptly put to rest as soon as I slid them on. The material is so luxe, and trust me when I say that these tights DO. NOT. RUN. I’m not even kidding. I snagged a pair on chair once and got a small hole. But since it was on the upper thigh area where no one would see, I just sewed it up, and they were as good as new. I’ve never been able to do that with my other tights. When I think about how much money I’ve spent on  other brands that only last through one or two wearings (and maybe three, if I’m lucky), the splurge on Wolford tights actually seems like a pretty sound investment since they typically last for a year or more. And I did I mention that they make you feel sexy?

If you’ve never ventured into Wolford territory, I recommend starting out with a Mat 80 or Velvet de Luxe in classic black for the perfect black tight.