Clean and Clutter Free

Happy Monday! Hope you all had a lovely weekend!

 On Saturday, I finally got around to cleaning out my bedroom at school.  I had done a major clean sweep at home, but now it was time to tackle the inevitable.  Bottom line: I have too much stuff. Thank goodness I had at least cleaned out and organized my closet at the end of March.

My desk was crammed, and I had so many old worksheets and notebooks that I NEVER, I repeat never look through.  Trust me, throwing them away was such a great feeling.  What did I do if I was slightly undecided about a piece? Took a picture of it on my handy dandy iPhone and then proceeded to throw it out. I also threw out every pen, marker, and/or highlighter that wasn't working and filed receipts and bills. Then I took it to another level.  I deleted old emails, old texts, old iPhone pictures that had been uploaded to my computer and just sitting taking up space on my phone.

I was able to be so much more productive Saturday night and yesterday morning because I wasn't distracted by so much clutter - even via technology.

Besides cleaning, I applied for more jobs and helped run a dance rehearsal all day yesterday.  Would you believe that I haven't graduated college yet? Who am I?

Anyways, have you gotten around to your spring cleaning? I promise it's worth it!

{images via one, two}

Friday's Fancies::Date Night

Just in case you missed my post over at Studio Swoon awhile back, I thought I would share what I put together with you today for Friday's Fancies since it goes right along with the Date Night theme.  Whether you're going out on a first date, an anniversary date, or just a fun night out with the ladies, this is my go-to ensemble.

Sleeveless Lace Insert Blouse | Platform Sandal | Tricolor Clutch | Skinny Jeans | Bracelet

Blouse:  Sleeveless, short sleeve, or long sleeve, you can't go wrong with a beautiful blouse.  Tuck it in and pair it with a cute belt or wear it long.

Skinny jeans: black, coral, green, I really don't care the color.  Find a pair and color YOU feel comfortable in.  This clearly won't be the same for all of us lovely ladies.  While I am loving the colored denim trend, I personally stick to black and add color with other pieces in my outfit.  Again, that's me.  If you love the color, wear it and pair it with black or nude pumps. Or do some color blocking of your own with the jeans + heels.

Accessories: the heels, clutch, and jewelry are your way to show some more of your personality.  This is where I like to bring color into my outfits and some statement jewelry.

Make it fun! You should leave the house feeling great and confident! Don't try to make a trend fit you if it doesn't feel right. I've said this before, and I'll say it again: floral pants just aren't happening for me, and I'm 110% okay with that. Don't feel great in bold heels? Then don't wear them! I still adore my black and neutral heels wholeheartedly.  Add some color through your blouse instead!

Cheers to each and every one of you, and enjoy your date nights!

Thrifty Thursday

Do you know what makes me happier than free chocolate? Finding shoes you love at an amazing price.  Remember these wedges I told you about last week? Yours truly went back to Macy's since they're having their Friends and Family sale, and I am now the proud owner of them for $44.

Moving on.  I had wanted these leopard beauties for quite some time and almost bought them last week at full price.  That would have been what I like to call amateur hour.  Good thing I didn't because I found them at DSW for $36 [insert me on the other side of the computer screen with a huge grin on my face].

And last but certainly not least, I started to have major buyer's remorse over the Michael Kors wedges.  I did at least get them on sale, but I still couldn't justify $150 when they didn't fit just right. My pinky toe was a tad more than squished you could say.  So instead I found another pair at DSW that should be shipped to me tomorrow.  The color is slightly different, but it has the same general look as the MK wedge.  We shall see how it is in person.

I am trying to be smarter about my spending so I can save up to invest in a new camera.  While we're on that subject, which do you prefer, Nikon or Canon? Ready, set, discuss! And then head to Macy's and DSW!

Wishful Wednesday

Today's wish list features several practical pieces and some unnecessary yet beautiful pieces.  But that's what a wish list is for after all right? I can put whatever I want on it, after all, it is my wish list.

1. Domino 2. Design Sponge at Home 3. Loren Hope Samba Necklace

 4. Loeffler Randall Francie Polka Dot Sandals 5. Chloe Marcie Round Crossbody Bag

I am definitely still in need of more coffee table books.  They are hard to justify at the moment since I will be packing everything up in just over a month and attempting to make my entire apartment fit into my room at home.  Laughable.

You know what's not laughable? The gorgeousness that is the Loren Hope Samba Necklace. 

On to unrealistic purchases at the moment: Holy perfect sandals and crossbody bag.  I have been on the hunt for more beautiful and classic sandals for the summer and a perfect crossbody bag for quite some time now.  Ding, ding, ding, we have some winners.  However, yours truly isn't willing to spend quite this much on these pieces as of now.  Instead, they'll just occupy my dreams.

Fun fact: the Loeffler Randall Sandals are eligible for the Saks Friends and Family sale-enter code FRIENDS for 20% off! And then do a silent fist pump and don't tell me you got them because I'll be jealous. Deal?

Deal.

Birthday Weekend Snapshots

Thank you all for the birthday love this weekend via texts, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! It was an amazing birthday weekend.  I didn't do anything too crazy, but it was great to spend some quality time with my family, Boyfriend B's family, and my fabulous roomie!  

 {heaven}

 {indulging}

 {details}

 {Kate Spade goodies from my sister}

I also got up to meet up with the fabulous Laura just for a little yesterday.  My good 'ole Spanish class buddy was in town from Virginia for a wedding, and it was a blast catching up! She gave me the gorgeous earrings in the last picture.  I'm in love.

Then I did a little restyling with my latest Spike the Punch pieces from Boyfriend B and the Kate Spade quote.

How were your weekends?

Friday's Fancies::Picnic Time

We're headed on a picnic this lovely Friday for Friday's Fancies.  Oh how I wish it were picnic weather around here.  Instead it's been pretty gloomy and rainy. This is the perfect post to brighten up my week.  I'm pretty sure any combination of J.Crew and Loren Hope would result in pure perfection. Add in Loeffler Randall, and I'm in swoon city.

J.Crew Shift Dress | Loren Hope Samba Necklace {slightly obsessed} | Loeffler Randall Sandals

J.Crew Farmer's Market Tote | Zara Die-Cast Pleated Shopper

Which bag would you prefer for a picnic in the park? The traditional Farmer's Market tote or the more modern Shopper? 

I'm headed home for the weekend so my sister and I can celebrate our birthday together!  It's on Sunday, but since we both have to get back to school we'll do most of the celebrating on Saturday.  As a huge fan of birthdays, often others' more than mine, I am very much so looking forward to the weekend.   Do you have anything fun planned this weekend?

As always linking up with {long distance loving}

Swooning over Shopbop

I will neither confirm nor deny any purchases of the below items, but I will tell you that I love them all dearly.  I may have found the ultimate contenders for the perfect chambray shirt and the perfect wedge. I know, that is a very bold statement, but one I am willing to make at this time.

KORS Michael Kors Vivian Wedges Espadrilles | Rory Beca Dol Print Tie Front Blouse 

Penfield Boyfriend Chambray | Tory Burch Sunglasses

Liz lead me to these beautiful wedges.  Remember when I was talking about still searching for a better wedge only yesterday?  Perfect timing for the Shopbop sale.  It's like they know that I'm a sucker for a sale and can justify anything when my birthday is this weekend and graduation is in a month (that counts too, right?)  

Hypothetically speaking, what do you think, and did you grab anything from the sale?

Do you have any chambray and wedge contenders that I need to know about? Talk to me.