California Poppies + Stripes

 Restyling ideas

• warmer: switch to a brightly colored sleeveless top & gold sandals

• cooler: add red tights, an orange belt & swap the wedges for boots

Yay the sun is shining! The color of the sunlight = my shoes/vest = poppies! I picked up this long vest at least a year ago and have had serious trubs styling it. Lately I've become enamored of vests again, so I was stoked to dig out the old yellow gem to spruce up a graphic black and white striped outfit. Threw on some sorta-striped wedges and some funny new glasses to greet the day. Had a lunch date with Eric, and my best friend returned to town that night. We went to Chili's for some celebratory catching up and queso. Orange and yellow seemed to be the color of the day! Also, I'm starting to notice more of the beauty around town. It's hard to not see at least one tree everywhere you look.

Worn:
cheap sunnies
top \\ Crossroads
skirt \\ Pretty Mama
F21 vest \\ Crossroads
Michael Kors wedges \\ Crossroads
necklace \\ Forever 21

Mustard Seed and Flatform

I'd been eying these shoes at Crossroads for a few weeks, yet wasn't totally sure. But I kept thinking about them and then one day, there they were in the half-off section waiting for me. They add a modern element to a vintage-y, lady-like outfit. This gingham shirt has been getting a lot of wear lately, and I love how the fabric adds interest to the outfit while tying in the black shoes. I'm sorry I'm lagging on tutorials, I need to make one for this pleated jersey skirt asap! It's perfect for spring/summer.

Restyling Ideas:
- ditch the cardigan and replace the gingham button-down with a sheer, lacy black top
- add textured tights and a slouchy beanie for nighttime adventures
- add a third color with a belt or scarf (I'm thinking watermelon pink!)

I'm so excited for our dinner + movie date tonight! Eric's back is finally almost mended, so he can handle sitting upright for a few hours in a theater seat and a restaurant booth. After a few months of physical stagnation, I'm so happy that he is feeling much better! Sushi and X-Men, here we come!!

 ring \\ H+M, $6
vintage basket bag
skirt \\ self made, $4
cardigan \\ H+M, $19
Gap shirt \\ Crossroads, $8
Rampage flatforms \\ Crossroads, $5

Happy Weekend!!

xo