Spring arrived! At least for 2 days..

Illinois is really toying with my emotions right now.....

Last week the cold finally settled in, and it was bitter, true to Illinois form. I didn't really want it because I was enjoying the more mild weather we were having, but I thought, hey, if it's going to come I might as well accept it. So I did....

Until Monday and Tuesday, when the highs were in the 60s and it was deliciously warm enough out to only wear a fleece and not have to bundle up with 3 layers, a scarf, and gloves. Oh my goodness it was wonderful! I forgot what it felt like to just feel comfortable when you walk outside, not chilled to the bone. I mean, global warming aside 'cause that kinda sucks, I was really hoping that the weather would just stay around the 50s and that would be that. I like snow, but we still haven't had a real snow yet, and I'm kind of over it now.

Especially since our first huge spring floorset came out this week. I love love love it. So many colors, cute tops, and soft shirts. I just want to be able to wear it without freezing my butt off! And I was fine yesterday when I put on this outfit in the morning and left for work, but when I got off work, it was a different story. Try a 30-degree drop in temperature to 26 degrees from the time I drove to work to the time I left, not to mention a windchill that actually made it feel like 14. Why don't the weather people just stop beating around the bush and trying to make us feel better about the whole thing by just saying, "hey, let's be real, it's 14 degrees outside, we're not going to make you think it's warmer just to be nice.... it's f****** cold. You might hate your life today"

The good thing was that I stopped at Target on my way home to pick up some hair stuff but also stumbled upon all of the clearance. Don't worry, I was good and didn't buy all of the shoes, but I did buy some fuzzy boots that were on sale for $11.98, ones that I have been wanting for awhile for days such as yesterday and today, when the snow is covering the ground finally and going to work with bare ankles really sucks. You bet your little butt I put those on as soon as I got back in my car. My feet loved me for it. Glory hallelujia.

So, now that the snow is finally ont he ground, I'm trying to be positive and think, "I really wanted snow and here it is, and it makes everything so pretty!" but I'm sort of still daydreaming about those balmy days we had and swingy skirts, wedge sandals, and flowy tops... *sigh* I guess I just have to be patient, but I'm not happy about it, and I will show my disdain for this weather tease by wearing all of the new spring things that I bought this week. Take that, Mother Nature.

[The Limited navy slim leg pants, chambray shirt, striped shirt, bracelet, necklace, and earrings // Steve Madden flats // Revlon "Fuchsia Fusion" lipstick]

[Oh hey, shower curtain]