Spring in Your Step

 It only took me 17 years and 360 days to figure out that sleep is good. I'm fully taking advantage of being a second semester senior and, when I'm lucky, this means getting SO much sleep! It really gives me a more positive outlook on the day when I'm well-rested.

I started this outfit by just throwing together a few of my favorite pieces. It was a challenge to find a new top to wear with this skirt--its become quite a wardrobe staple. The coral Zara cardigan added some (of my favorite) color. And these boots, well, I just love 'em.

One more day until a fun, busy weekend!

{cardigan-zara; top-F21; skirt-Daffy's; tights-Hue; boots-Franco Sarto}

Easter Bunny

Hey guys! I hope all of you had a wonderful Easter. In a Chicago weather miracle, it was actually quite sunny and warm. We had brunch with some family friends and just relaxed for the rest of the day. Of course I love dressing up for any holiday, but Easter is that one day a year when you can dress girly and adorable without looking too young.

I bought this dress about four years ago and recently hemmed it about 6 inches. It was an awkward right-below-the-knee length before and I'm happy with how it turned out. I think I blended in quite nicely with these two five-year-old twins at my church. Like my "Easter purse"?

{dress-Burlington Coat Factory; cardigan-Zara; sandals-Loft; purse-gift; headband-F21}

Old Friend

Hey guys! This dress does not get the proper attention in the blogosphere. I've worn this tank/dress combo tons of times in the summer because it's so easy. I feel like I've been filtering my outfits (and being lazy...) so the same nicer pieces always show up in posts when I actually wear a wider variety of pieces. I also found this list of all the clothes I own (call me OCD, but it's handy!) and it inspired me to try to wear everything in my closet. If I haven't worn a piece by the end of 2011, it's going in the Goodwill pile. Speaking of Goodwill, I've been more interested in thrifting lately and, after this insanely busy month of school is over, I've decided to go on a thrifting adventure. I actually haven't bought new clothes since about October, which is really rare for me. I'm becoming more aware of how expensive constant shopping is and I would rather have a few unique pieces than a bunch of clothes that look the same.

{dress-Old Navy; tank-Old Navy; shoes-Spain; earrings-Target}