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Now that I've experienced a 45 degree March day I'm not only feeling a little brighter but I'm seriously craving spring style.  As if we weren't already, right?   I'm loving all the bold and soft colors around; really, anything goes here and to me that's what is most exciting.  

Is it warming up for you too? 

What spring styles are you craving most?

Here's a week at AT40BF - 

mixed up a poncho and introduced my new spring handbag

layered a plaid blanket scarf over my favorite striped blazer

teamed up with a blogger friend to show you two ways to style open toe booties this spring

the first in my spring trend series I round up my favorite floral blazers around the internets

In March I encourage you to get out and go for a run with my beginner 5K program

Have a beautiful and inspirational weekend friends!

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I've been going through style phases quite quickly.  I'm really craving simplicity this week, likely because it's just easy and you don't have to think about it.   I'm loving the simple yet totally fierce looks above.  Dying for a bold color pleated skirt/dress as pictured in #2!! 

I read an article on StyleCaster this week all about habits of super stylish people and it was incredibly thought provoking.  As style bloggers we  hunt down and try the newest trends, seek inspiration and try to curate the epitome of cool casual style; often times you can easily get wrapped up in keeping up with the Jones' and buying designer items.  The article focuses on how the most stylish of us all obtain those same fads, styles and trends for a less than designer brand and cost.   Even the ever creative Leandra has written about how it's not about the labels.   Who's to say that we are only someone if we're wearing someone specific?   Blogging is, after all, supposed to be real people who are relatable.  

I have explained before my Type - A anal way of setting out clothes for the week; but to be honest, some of my best looks come from throwing something on in the heat of the moment on the weekends.  

Alright I'll stop babbling on a Saturday!  Enjoy your weekend pets

Here's a week at AT40BF... 

Obsessed with my new J.Crew Tee

Wishing for Spring

Toughin' out a few more weeks of winter with a moto

I will continue my plaid obsession through spring

Talking about setting attainable goals

  

I joined the Totally Awesome Blog Hop - you should too!

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We made it through another wintry week and are into a weekend.  Luckily the temps are going to get into the high 40's by the end of this coming week and I'm just counting down.   These are three of my favorited looks I pinned this week... 

1. You may have seen on Instagram I picked up a cute black moto at target early this week.  I can't wait to double up on denim and toss on that moto with my leopard pumps as Helena did. 

2. Kelsey nailed a wintry girly look!  I adore how she paired a bejeweled navy sweater with a girly pleated skirt.  Giving me inspiration for more ways to wear my tulle number... 

3. Samantha of Could I have that? totally nailed the quintessential winter look with an oversized sweater, leather leggings and ankle boots.   Loving it and I'm jealous that she walked all over NY in those booties; adorable, but ouch! 

A week at AT40BF...  

Remixed my Camo Jacket

Shared the first in my Blogger Apartment series as I redecorate my new space.  

Loving this striped dress layered look

Still styling my fur vests in different ways this winter

Sharing a hot HIIT workout and working through seasonal depression

Hope you have a happy weekend friends! 

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Cool girl chic; or, do I want to be blonde? Either way, these are my favorite pins from this week.   

Oh Blair how I long for your wardrobe!  Chucks are definitely on my spring list this year thanks to a lot of other totally awesome blogger ladies rocking them to no end.

Simple uniform with a pop of red lip.  Yes, please.  Perfect for a Sunday brunch, ahem, hungover?  I cannot wait for al fresco seating to come back in season...  please Mother Nature?  

FUR! I'm still obsessed and Krystin does it justice with a turtleneck, wide legs and fab hat.  

I gave my furs a break the past couple weeks but I assure you it's definitely not warming up any time soon and they will be back!

Here's a week at AT40BF - 

I'm still working on wearing all the pieces in my closet as displayed with this look. 

My red coat is become one of my favorite pieces. 

I recreated a favorite blogger's tweed and tulle look.

#NYFW is underway, here are a few looks I'd rock if I were there.

Giving a few tips on building your own workout. 

Happy Saturday, hope you have a great weekend!

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This week's edition of Weekend Inspiration I bring you three looks that I straight up want to copy from Pinterest/Blogs I love.  

The very best part of Pinterest is the introduction to new and exciting faces that you've never cyber met before.  You find them interesting in one snapshot and then become life long followers of their life through fashion, food, or whatever they blog about.

I just stumbled on Kat's blog this week when I pinned the first image in the above set.  Her style is so classy and gorgeous any girl would want to be her in her photos. 

Jess from Here & Now I've been following for a while now and I adore her sense of style and humor.   She always has unique and chic looks that I want to try and replicate! 

Cathy the Poor Little It Girl is another whom I found via pinterest but some time ago.  Her style is witty and classic.  I love how she paired the tweed, tee and tulle together in a look I'm sure to imitate! 

Here's a recap of the week at AT40BF:

See me Mix It up wearing my color blog sweater two ways

I went on a Date with DateVitation the ultimate Valentine's Gift 

I joined the Blogging Hat Brigade and purchased a wide brimmed fedora

This weather has got me creating a Spring Wish List a little early

Eating healthy can be a burden when you cut out your favorites.  I shared my #Paleo cereal recipe here. 

Happy Weekend!  Hopefully your having mild weather too!

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Image sources on my Style Inspiration Pinterest Board 

I'm officially in a style rut.  Layering on clothes upon clothes to keep warm and I'm thinking I may just go on freezing to death to be fashionable.  Oh the things we do to look good :)

I'm craving simple button downs distressed jeans and heels.  No more socks, scarfs!  Being that I'm trying not to shop (too much) I'm definitely looking to Pinterest to keep me inspired to continue to remix my current pieces!  

Are we all feeling this? 

Here's what you may have missed on AT40BF:

Monday I remixed my favorite plaid shirt.  I cannot stop wearing and re-wearing this shirt!

Did you shop the Gap sales?  Check out my favorites here!

Tuesday I tipped off some updates to your wardrobe staples

Wednesday  I tested the limits of winter style and wore my floral pants (gasp!)

Thursday I participated in a style personality contest with brilliant earth 

Friday I shared one of my favorite original recipes.

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all image sources can be found on my Style Inspiration Pinterest Board

I'm just loving how anything goes now-a-days.  Chunky knits with slim skirts, bold pointy toes, loose fitting separates.  I'm really excited about some of the outfits I have planned - hopefully they come out as good as they seem in my head.  Does that happen to you too?

Here's the week at AT40BF in a recap.. 

Monday I teamed up with Paul Fredrick for a menswear post.  Don't you just love a well dressed man?

Tuesday I confessed my never-ending love for faux fur and plaid.  

Wednesday I wore all the colors in a remixed look.

Thursday I was inspired by Carrie Bradshaw

Friday I shared a few of my tips for snacking throughout the day. 

Have any fun plans this weekend?!  

Don't forget to hit the sales!