may wish list!

After assessing my closet and what I need to replace/replenish/upgrade for this spring and summer this is is the list I've compiled for my Memorial Day shopping trip.

1. Boyfriend shorts and bright colored shorts - I have a few pairs of shorts that are still wearable, but I'm really digging the new longer inseam trend.  Honestly, my hiney does too.
2. Denim Vest.  This is definitely on the "extras" column of my list.  It's not a necessity, but paired with a great tee and cute colored shorts or jeans this could take an outfit from boring to BAM!
3. Versitle flat sandal.  I have a couple pairs already with backs on them, but a slip on that's not your typical "flip flop" to me is ideal and a little more mature looking.
4.  Bright colored cardi's.  I'm lame and own 3 cardigans; white, burgundy, and black - how boring is that?
5. A couple bold maxi's.  A great "I don't know what to wear" go to for spring and summer!
6. A bold colored crossbody.  Been searching for one for a while.  For me, it's important to not have to empty the contents of my wallet when switching to a weekend bag.  So, size matters.
7.  I adore my Toms this time of year, so it's natural to want a second pair.  This time a little more girly and decorative.



Shop my May shopping picks:

my weekend style

My weekend style is best described as "comfy chic".  I just throw on clothes and hope it turns out ok.  Now that I've been planning my outfits a few days in advance it saves me from my "what to wear" freakout that seems to annoy every one in my life, including me! 

On the weekends I try to keep it simple with usually a tee and jeans, maybe some cute and comfortable shoes, little to no make-up (unless I have a date of course).  Like many of you, I'm running errands, grocery shopping, maybe meeting a friend or sister for lunch, etc.   

What is your weekend style?

Details:

Denim Jacket - Old Navy

Shirt - Old Navy old, similar

Jeans - Old Navy

Shoes - Target

stop and smell the lilacs

I don't usually post on Sunday.  This is because it's a day when I try to "shut off" the electronics and be with my family or people I care about.  Being a little disconnected is good for me.  With the blog and all of the social media pressure there is to promote, etc... it's nice to take a step back every once and a while.  Thursday evening I took a solo walk up to Highland Park.  If you're in the area then you know it's the Lilac Festival opening weekend and the flowers are in full bloom.  It was so relaxing to walk around with my phone tucked away on silent listening to the birds chirp and snapping pics of these gorgeous and fragrant flowers! 

So, stop reading my blog right now and go enjoy some time with your Mom, or your kids (if you're a mom!).  Disconnect, just for today! 

**All photographs were taken by me at Highland Park, Rochester NY** 

Weekend Workout & Workout Wear

I'm working out inside today.  Unfortunately the weather isn't cooperating this weekend - which is a bummer since it's been so gorgeous out lately!

Here's an HIIT circuit to get you moving on this (hopefully not for you too!) gloomy Saturday morning.

Warm up with a light jog in place for 1 min then jumping jacks for 1 min.  Repeat! :)

Circuit 1:
1 min High Knees
30 sec Push Ups
1 min Plank
30 sec Burpees

Circuit 2:
1 min Walking Lunges
30 sec Mt. Climbers
1 min Squats
30 sec Russian Twists

Circuit 3:
1 min Side Plank Crunches (30 seconds each side)
30 sec Lunge Jumps
1 min Upside-down Bear Crawl
30 sec Bicycles

Repeat each circuit.

Shop this weeks workout picks:

out of town wedding - 3 days of outfits!

Next weekend I'll be traveling for a friend's wedding.  I'm so excited and anxious; some of the anxiety came from my "what to wear" dilemma!
First, I'm an over packer - like, big time.  I will pack a week in advance and continue to compile articles of clothing until I have a carry on size suitcase full of clothes for 2-3 days.  Not necessary - but, I'm sure I'm not the only one.
My weekend plans include: dinner and drinks Friday evening post arrival.  Wedding Saturday, and then likely brunch before I hit the road again.

Travel day one I will seek comfort, but I also want to be presentable when I arrive so I don't have to fuss too much before dinner.  
I styled a chambray top with white skinnies, simple accessories and comfortable shoes.   I threw in there the "wedding day" shoes to dress up this look for dinner and drinks later in the evening.  A simple flat would also do.

My spring wedding look features this adorable eyelet dress!  I had a lot of trouble finding something to purchase (or not purchase) for this one.  I perused through my closet and have nothing but LBD's which I didn't feel was appropriate for a May wedding.  What's a girl to do? I went to the mall of course.  If you follow me on Instagram you know that I scored that frock for $9 on sale.  Anyways, I styled (or will style) it with simple accessories in the same tone family with comfortable but dressy shoes.  A simple clutch to carry my essentials.
It's important when finding a dress to wear that you keep in mind 2 things:
1. The Bride has picked out her own colors for a reason, you don't want to look like the bridal party.  Be sure you don't match!
2. Don't upstage the Bride.

On Sunday I will likely be seeking comfort and a Bloody Mary!  A casual top and comfortable jeans that can be dressed up or down is the way to go for me.  

Have any spring weddings coming up - what would you wear?

spring-time color

I'm a t-shirt and jeans gal at heart.  Sure, I love getting dressed up now-a-days but this is truly where I'm most comfortable.  I'm loving that baseball tee's are in style right now because I live in this thing!  

Let's talk about my hair for a minute - there have only been a small amount of posts with crazy wild Julia Roberts in My Best Friend's Wedding style hair over here.  But, I'll tell ya something - this is my natural hair.  I typically spend countless hours straightening and then curling with the iron.  Seems counter intuitive right - since I have naturally curly hair?  Well, we all want what we can't have.  I'm thankful I have options.  I can easily straighten or have it curly/wavy/crazy as seen above.  

How is your hair?  

Details:

Shirt - Old Navy old, similar

Scarf - Old Navy

Jeans - Gap

Flats - SoleSociety

Tote - Michael Kors via Marshalls, similar