Hello Yellow

 

 

 

Dress: J.Crew Factory (extra 30% off  online with the code SALE30) | Shoes: Urban Outfitters | Necklace: ETSY | Sunglasses: Charming Charlie | Clutch: DIY

It's no secret that I just love yellow.When I walk into a store, yellow is my go-to color that I gravitate toward. I'll have to do a post that shows all of the yellow things I've bought in the past two months. So. much. yellow. These yellow banana shorts are my favorite summer purchase so far. 

A while ago I saw this Lizzie Fortunato oversized banana clutch online and was inspired to make a similar clutch for myself as a summer project. I have extra materials left over from the DIY clutch above where I want to hand paint bananas onto some canvas fabric and then sew the painted fabric to some of my leftover yellow pleather material to make a dual side fold-over clutch. I don't even like the taste/texture of how bananas, but I have no problem with carrying around a clutch with fruit on it! Especially if it's yellow.

The reason I bought this yellow J.Crew dress was to match my little niece. We had bought her a yellow dress from Target for Easter and I told her I would find a similar one so she could match her auntie at church. A few weeks ago I received an email from J.Crew Factory saying the whole store was 50% off. I knew they don't do this often, and because I work every Friday/Saturday, I made it a point to go on Sunday after church. Once I walked in and saw the yellow dress I knew I had to try it on. An hour later, I was the proud owner of the perfect yellow dress with a classic silhouette that fit like a glove.

 Then last Sunday-on mothers day, my little niece and I decided it was time to both wear our yellow dresses to church. I decided to pair my dress with blue accessories, while she chose to go a more creative route and ended up eating a blue ring pop for dessert that matched perfectly with my blue accessories. Gotta love her little blue lips!

Easy Breezy Sunday

 

 

 

 

 

JCP Peplum Top | Thrifted Blazer from Goodwill | Gap Pants | Target Belt | Necklace- from a local boutique(Anchors and Acorns) | Francesca's Purse | BC Footwear Shoes

I couldn't believe what I felt when I woke up last Sunday. As I walked downstairs to let my dog out and swung open the sliding door, a cool cool breeze hit me in the face. Not the kind of breeze that comes from the warm wind blowing, but a REAL below 70 degree I might need a jacket, type of breeze. And every morning since then we've had cool crisp air. I am so thankful for this lovely spring weather even though it may only last for a week.

I've was planning on wearing my new peplum top from JCP with these polka dot trousers from Gap to church but ideally, to complete the look I wanted to layer my thrifted polka-dot blazer from Goodwill. I was so excited when I felt the chill breeze outside, because it meant I could finally wear this outfit the way I initially planned. Polka-dot on Polka dot style! I was praising God all day for giving us such pretty weather and being able to spend time with my friends and family.

Fancy Flamingo Poolside

 

 

 

 

 

 ASOS Shirt | LOFT Boyfriend Jeans | Francesca's Earrings | My Kitsch Hair Ties | Navy Shoes

Sometimes you just have to put on your best flamingo shirt for church and then lay poolside after. This water wasn't warm enough to swim in yet, but it did look enticing enough to dip my feet in. I have no idea where my flamingo obsession came from, but all of the sudden I want everything flamingo. It must be the Florida girl in me. Including this shirt from ASOS that I ordered online and the dainty pink flamingo earrings.

What I love about ASOS is that they have a live runway where you can view the style of the item on a model. I decided to go with the petite shirt in a US size 2 and it fits perfectly. The regular sized shirt on the model looked like an over-sized tunic it was so long. If you do decide to order the shirt, make sure not to select the maternity style like I almost did!

This pictures and the sparkling water are making me extra antsy for summer days spent living outside at the beach, eating watermelon and swimming.

Summer has Sprung

 

 

 

 

 

My favorite Electric Slide Hair Ties from My Kitsch

 

 LOFT Top | Gap Shorts | Francesca's Necklace (similar) | Old Navy Shoes | Target Purse | Charming Charlie Headband | My Kitsch Hair Ties c/o 

Summer has surely sprung here. I know what your thinking, "what happened to spring"? Well spring just never came. Winter hoped right on over into summer. I can't say I've ever truly experienced real "spring" weather. Lately though, all of the April showers have been giving us cooler weather (maybe this is a small small piece of spring weather!). The only downfall to summer arriving so quickly is that the ocean or pool water hasn't quite warmed up enough where I can enjoy it and not freeze to death. But I can see many beach days in my future, soaking up the Florida sun.

Gap's spring floral print is one of my favorites of the season. I had originally planned on purchasing the pants, but I just couldn't justify buying something that I would only be able to wear once or twice more before it gets way to hot(unless they go on sale that is!). That was until I saw the shorts. I loved them the second I tried them on at Gap, and at 40% off, I couldn't leave the store without them. The other piece I loved was this dress with the same floral pattern as the shorts and pants. It would be super cute styled with a chambray shirt underneath or a yellow gingham button down with the sleeves rolled up.

Birthday Suit

 

 

 

 Gap Top | Target Skirt(on sale) | Old Navy Necklace | Kohl's Shoes | Francesca's Purse

Last Tuesday was my 23rd birthday but I still don't feel any older. It never really hits me that I'm a year older until halfway through the year. When people ask how old I am, almost 90% of the time I shout out the wrong age because it's still not registered in my mind that I am any older. But once that half mark point hits, I'm good to go! After I graduated high school people would ask me where I went to school and without thinking I would quickly say the name of my high school-even though I was a full time college student.  I learned my lesson on that one. So embarrassing!

For my birthday I got the day off work, which was so nice. My mom and I went downtown to eat at a gluten free restaurant we just discovered. I got a delicious spinach salad and they have the best macaroons ever. Then we went to a local spa hidden behind Kilwin's to get pedicures. My feet were in desperate need of cute nail polish. I picked a bright pink to match my new skirt from Target that my mom got me for my birthday. The day was finished with a family dinner at Pizza Gallery and fro-yo for dessert.

Sunny Sun-daze

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dillards Dress | Old Navy Shirt (similar) | Francesca's Purse (similar) | Charming Charlie's Necklace (similar) | BC Footwear Boots 

Last Sunday is one of those days I will always remember. We spent the morning at church and then a few friends and I went to Panera for lunch. Panera is one of our favorite places to eat lunch. Everything is just so yummy. I get the Chicken Cobb salad with Avocado every time and the new unsweetened acai tea is delicious! Afterward, my sister had to visit a museum for a class project, so while she was inside being all artsy my friend and I laid outside in the grass enjoying the pretty springy weather(more summer-y in Florida terms).

Right behind the museum is a public library. The library has the prettiest view of the river and causeway, which is pictured above. I convinced everyone we needed to go to the park to take pictures(the park is right next to the library). It ended up being super fun because these guys were setting up giant speakers for an event and blasting music. We got to play around on the rocks while dancing like weirdos to songs like cupid shuffle all while taking goofy pictures. 

That is my idea of a perfect Sunday. Fun at the park with good friends. 

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Easter Sunday. He has risen!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forever 21 Romper | Dillard's Blazer | DIY Clutch | Urban Outfitters Heels | Old Navy Necklace(similar here and here) 

I woke up in such a good mood on Easter Sunday and I couldn't have been more thankful. It's not only the most important holiday to celebrate besides Jesus birthday, but it was also my only day off the whole week. You see, I recently started a new job at Go Fish, and have been working non-stop since the store opened less than two weeks ago. I love working there but a rest day with my family was much needed. 

We chose to attend the earlier church service(than usual), then headed to a local restaurant on the river. We ate at the same place last year and the view is spectacular. I loved overlooking the water while we ate. And can you believe no one else chose to sit on the outside deck? The weather was beautiful, the water was glistening and it was just so nice to sit outside with the sun beating down.  

This year there wasn't much time for Easter egg dying, so I decided to dress like one instead! The necklace was actually a gift my mom put in my Easter basket and my clutch was a DIY that I made by following this tutorial. 

Aside from all of the Easter craft hype and lunching, I know how grateful I am for this particular day. More than 2000 years ago, Jesus was crucified on the cross where he took away the sins of the world. Then just 3 days later, he rose from the grave. Jesus is alive and well today and I believe with my whole heart that he will be back one day to gather his people. I pray everyday that I can live my life in a way that reflects Jesus love. Tavi of Band of Brothers could not have said it more perfectly. He was send to this earth to proclaim good new and to give us hope.

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