My Friday's Fancies - Spring Fever Inspiration

I am linking up today with {av} at {long distance loving} for My Friday's Fancies.  This week's theme is Spring Fever.

Who cares that the silly old groundhog saw his shadow and that we {supposedly} have 6 more weeks of Winter.  If you live in Texas {Austin to be exact} you know that it has felt much like early Spring here, heck maybe even early Summer.  We had sunny skies and 85 degree temps on Tuesday.  I am so ready for everything associated with Spring; bluebonnets, the Easter Bunny, longer days, green grass, tanner legs and most of all the clothes!

I found a few pictures that inspired me to put together a warmer, no sweaters allowed, outfit that I hope "tickles your fancy".

Dress:TopShop | Shoes:ModCloth (SOLD OUT) | Clutch:Forever21 | Earrings:Lila Rice | Bangles:  missselfridge.com | Ring:American Rag | Nail Poilsh:Essie Lapiz of Luxury | Hat: Debenhams 
Necklace:(Similar) | Sunglasses:(Similar)

A vintage, boho look is one of my favorites because it looks effortless and "real".  The beauty behind it is that you can easily create this look for pennies on the dollar by thrifting or inheriting items from your Mother and Grandmothers' wardrobe.  I have been lucky enough to get handed down some pieces that look just as amazing today as they did when my Granny wore them in her hay day! 

*Side note: I lusted over these wedges from Mod Cloth and was waiting for them to go on sale. Just my luck, they are sold out!!  BAH!!! That' what I get.  At least I can stare at them and imagine them on my not-so-pretty feet!

What fancies you most about Springtime?

Only 2 more days until the winner is announced for my Stila Giveway!  Enter now!!!  It's fab, people!

Cheers to the groundhog not knowing his shadow from is {@#!}....bring on SPRING!!!

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Straight to Happy Hour

I think I seriously have too much orange in my wardrobe.  I promise {I will try} to not post anymore outfits in this color.  I tell you, it's in my blood....from my high school days...if you have been reading my posts...Jacket Pride Never Dies!   Or maybe it's because I live in Austin, Texas and this town bleeds orange...does anyone want to say 'Hook Em'?

Whatever the reason, these days, I seem to be wearing this color in every shade possible. I just can't get enough of it.  I will worn you, you are about to see me in a plethora of mint {see my last post}.  This is another color that is raiding my closet.  I need some new colors, people!

Anywho, I wore this last week to work, but the tribal print skirt can definitely fit into your weekend wear.  These prints are popping up everywhere.  I must admit, I am not a big fan of the whole native/tribal/new west trend, but I like it in {small} doses...especially in skirts.  Wait until you see what I got in the mail today...next week...promise.  Hint: it's another skirt!

So, here is an easy, conservative, yet fun and trendy workday outfit.

Take a full blouse shirt and tuck it into your pants or skirt.  Add a belt if you want a strong transition between your top and bottoms.

Gold link necklaces or bracelets are an easy way to add 'extras' to your outfit.

Peep-toe heels are a must...in both brown and black.  They go with anything and everything!

Belts are a simple and quick 'go-to' to help separate your look. Don't forget the bracelets and ring!

There you have it!  A modern and classic look that can go from day to night!

Top:Francescas (similar) | Skirt:Francescas (similar) | Belt:From Another Top (similar) | Shoes:Payless | Necklace:Thrifted @ Plato's Closet (similar) | Other Jewelry:Gifted 

Cheers to going straight to happy hour AND not going home to change!

The Stila cosmetics giveaway ends in two more days!  Don't miss your chance to enter!  It's easy-peasy!!

Bold Blazer and Best Friends

About four months ago some of my best friends from high school and I planned a weekend at the coast.  It seemed like our much needed reunion would never get here.  Finally, last weekend all our plans and countless back-and-forth emails became reality.   I haven't seen some of these pretty ladies in years, so of course we were acting like giddy school girls heading to the prom.   We had enough not-so-healthy food and cocktails to last us a month...perfect way start to kick off the weekend...not to mention we could see the ocean from our seaside cottage.

Sounds like the perfect weekend, right?  Well, coincidentally the company I work for had a state wide convention in the same city, on the same weekend.  How does that happen?  So, guess what?  Yes, you are correct, I had to make an appearance for a few hours while my lady friends sipped on mimosas and munched on {fattening} breakfast casseroles.  Not fair!!  Actually, it wasn't too bad, I got to hear some amazing speakers and actually learned a thing or too.  A few hours later I was back in the saddle with my girls.  Surf's up!

Before I changed into my beach bum clothes, I had my sweet friend Jenny snap a few pictures of me in my company convention attire. 

I paired my dark skinny jeans with a bold blazer and mint colored accessories. This look is timeless and classic.  Every girl needs a solid color blazer in their wardrobe.

Orange and mint seem to be filling up my closet lately.

It was so perfect outside that I decided to stop and smell the flowers!  
{I know, these flowers don't have a scent, just thought it sounded good}

Bird's Eye View - Actually, there were seagulls flying around!

Standing in front of our quaint little sea side getaway

Blazer:Forever 21 (similar) | Jeans:Express | Creme Top: Thrifted | Boots:MIA (similar) | Necklace:Francescas | 

Earrings and Ring:Charlotte Russe | Sunglasses:Target

I felt obliged to post a "then and now" picture of us girls.  I think we look better now than we did back then {I won't mention the year of 'then'}!  I love those girls more now than I did before!

Don't forget to get your entries in for my Stila Cosmetics Giveaway.  The winner will be announced February 5th. 

Cheers to life long friends and a bold blazer!