Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Unseasonably warm.

I went on a run. Outside. On January 31st in Decatur, Illinois. What is this? I checked the weather for today - the high is 64 degrees!If you know how the Midwest is, you know that this is not anywhere near normal. I mean, I'm not complaining, it just blows my mind. The Illinois winter this year has been really strange. It didn't snow when I was still here in December and when I came back early January, I was expecting to see mounds and mounds of snow and be freezing my butt off. Quite the contrary! I was able to go outside with just a pea coat and a scarf. Usually I'm wearing layer upon layer in the winter! It seems like winter has been strange everywhere, though, judging from the 2 weeks of sunshine I experienced when I went home to Oregon in December. Yeah, you read that right - sunshine. A.k.a. no rain for 2 weeks. What? In Oregon? In Winter? Yes.

Global warming aside, this balmier weather has been greatly appreciated. I'm not really a hot-weather girl and I actually enjoy the cold and snow (thumbs up for boot weather!), but these breezy days and mild temperatures have been a treat. And I love love love cold weather fall and winter fashion, but I'm starting to get excited for warmer days and fun, spring clothes. I'm currently obsessing over swingy, pleated skirs, and I always love a pretty floral no matter what time of year. And though the holidays are over, I think sequins are necessary year-round :) My wardrobe is mostly made up of neutrals, so I'm going to try and incorporate more color with my neutrals this Spring, especially the bright variety! I just bought a pleated, knee-length, hot pink skirt from The Limited that I will post about later :) But for now, here is a little inspiration for Spring! Bring on the shorter hemlines, bare legs, open-toed heeled sandals, and pretty colors!
Spring Fling


Alice Olivia nylon shirt, £340
Marc by Marc Jacobs tie shirt, $230
J Crew cotton t shirt, £30
H M sequin tank top, £13
Alice Olivia long skirt, $396
7 For All Mankind pleated shorts, £155
H M knee length skirt, £15
H M short skirt, £13
J.Crew j crew shoes, $275
J.Crew suede shoes, $198
H&M leather sandals, £15
J Crew leather handbag, £270
J Crew animal jewelry, $98
J.Crew plastic sunglasses, $128
M·A·C Quite Cute Nail Lacquer, $14



Alice Olivia nylon shirt, £340
Marc by Marc Jacobs tie shirt, $230
J Crew cotton t shirt, £30
H M sequin tank top, £13
Alice Olivia long skirt, $396
7 For All Mankind pleated shorts, £155
H M knee length skirt, £15
H M short skirt, £13
J.Crew j crew shoes, $275
J.Crew suede shoes, $198
H&M leather sandals, £15
J Crew leather handbag, £270
J Crew animal jewelry, $98
J.Crew plastic sunglasses, $128
M·A·C Quite Cute Nail Lacquer, $14

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