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my spring basics

 

The rain has finally let up, here in dreary Seattle-land. The sun has been making an appearance which makes me very happy and dreaming of a real Spring…I so badly want to put away my dark winter layers and start dressing in happy Spring things. Here are some of my Spring basics, some I have in my closet already, some I am planning on adding… I love hearing what other people consider staples in their own closet, so what are your Spring staples?

1|  I have been wearing the same pair of aviators for about 3 years now. I love them. They are my go-to Spring/Summer essential. (especially when I don’t have time to do my makeup in the morning before running out the door, shhh don’t tell!)

2 |  I am going to add these sandals to my closet this Spring. They are a great feminine update to the gladiator. They are a great way to soften up a pair of rolled boyfriend denim or with a pair of patterned shorts (not that it ever gets that hot in Seattle, but a girl can dream!)

3|  I am on the fence about linen. I normally think it’s a horrible fabric because all you have to do is look at it and it wrinkles in a very unattractive way…so these exact pants are probably not in my future. But I do love the basic style of them. They are a modified high waist, I love the crop at the bottom and the tie at the top. So I will keep my eye out for something similar in a different fabric…

4|  I am still all about the statement necklace. It’s an easy way to change up an outfit. I know, I know…I keep hearing it’s all about the statement bangles for Spring. Sorry, I can’t do it! I need my wrists (I am on the computer all day long and those darn bangles just get in the way!) I love sea-foam color of this necklace. I think it would be great to wear dressed up or down for everyday. I love a great statement necklace…

5|  My normal scent is Michael Kors, but for Spring my soon to be sister in law turned me on to this Jo Malone scent and I am obsessed. It’s so light, citrusy (seriously so yummy!) I actually  feel lighter when I wear it. Here is a hint, go ask for a sample of it at the Nordy’s Jo Malone counter…my little sample only lasted a month I was so obsessed but it is a great way to try the scent out!

6|  This clutch is such a lovely peachy/coral color. I love. Practical for everyday? You bet! In fact carrying around a clutch (in my non-scientific opinion) has been better on my back and forced me to carry less plus I look so much more chic in the process. I really do think carrying around a colorful, lighter bag is the easiest, quickest way to update your look for Spring. (Especially if the weather is still crummy and doesn’t allow for sandals and sunnies!)

 

Image 1 via Nordstrom, Image 2 via Mod Cloth, Image 3 via Urban Outfitters, Image 4 via Oliphant, Image 5 via Jo Malone,  Image 6 via Clare Vivier

he put a ring on it

 

This weekend my little brother got engaged! I couldn’t be more excited. We (my entire family) love his fiance so much, she is so sweet, adorable, kind and she loves my brother  and Jesus so much. It was such a perfect evening. They went out on a lovely little date, he asked her to marry him by reading some journal entries to her  from a journal that he had been keeping for his future wife (yeah, so sweet huh?!). She was totally shocked and surprised. (I love that!) Then after their romantic dinner, my brother brought her back to our place to surprise her with a little party where all of their closest friends and some family were gathered. Again, she was so shocked and happy. It was so much fun to celebrate with them! I feel so blessed to have such an incredible brothers who I love so much and I feel like I have totally won the sister (in law, but they are just sisters to me!) jackpot as I have two sister-in-laws who are also two of my best friends. (The last photo is of us, from left to right my sister-in-law Tiff, my new sister-in-law to be Kendra & me) I love that! Such a happy weekend for my family.

 

Top photo from left to right my brother Charlie, my newly engaged brother Robb, his fiance Kendra and our friend Ryan

4-H Prize Ribbons

Right now I am obsessed with prize ribbons. I wish in the end I would have used them as boutonnieres at our wedding (I made something else instead look for posts on our wedding coming in May, our 1 year anniversary!). Prize ribbons are so sweet and vintage. I love the idea of using them on everything from gift wrapping to sweet little name tags for wedding party members. So many uses. I especially died when I ran across the invitation ribbon. What a splendid idea, I love!! I am currently searching up for some vintage ones to make a little ribbon bunting out of. I have been making them myself lately as well, they are adorable. Look for them in my new and improved, redone Etsy store, which is coming soon!

Images 1 & 2 from Ruffled, 3 & 4 from Style Me Pretty, 5 & 6 from This Is Glamorous