It may surprise you to know that I haven't done a lot of shopping since coming to London. So, since I've only had access to more of a smaller wardrobe, I've been getting creative with the same pieces. I'd thought I'd show you my go-to outfits for the spring, and I hope they give you some inspiration if you feel like you're in a fashion rut. In addition, I'll give you my #1 tip for never feeling like you have nothing to wear! (Also, I'm gonna go ahead and address the horrible setup of this lookbook: I'm too scared to take pictures alone outside, and I don't have a photographer SO this is what we're stuck with for now. I'll do one this summer that's better - I promise!) One of my favorite ways to make an outfit a little more quirky is to incorporate some fun socks. I'm pretty sure these are from Target but I can't find a link to give you! I like the pop of color that the turtleneck gives the first outfit, and having a cropped jean jacket instead of a baggier one makes it a little more classy. If you have a jean jacket preference, let me know! For the second outfit, the mock neck striped tank adds a little more visual interest than a regular top would. I can't wait to swap the jeans for high rise shorts. This turtleneck has become one of my favorite pieces. I literally wear it all the time. I really like wearing this satin tank over it to add another texture to the look, and of course, wearing funky socks ups the fun factor! If you're somewhere that's finally getting warm, you can switch the turtleneck for a tee shirt. I haven't been able to wear this one yet since it's still too chilly for short sleeves, but I'm definitely gonna wear it when the weather gets warmer. Super simple, also kind of patriotic. #Murica. These two are more girly options. Midi skirts are super popular right now, and pairing it with a tee shirt tones it down. I actually wore this to church last week, and even though it is more of a statement than I normally wear, the fact that I wore it and didn't care what other people thought made me feel so powerful.
I LOVE the color and the cold shoulder details of the sweater in the second outfit! You can definitely swap the skirt for jeans and throw a jacket on top if you want. I've been really into cooler colors since figuring out I'm cool toned, so I would add my green utility jacket. So...as promised, here's my favorite way to make sure going in my closet always feels like shopping. On my Pinterest, I made a section under my Fashion board called I Actually Own This, and when I know I love a certain piece of clothing, I just look up "black turtleneck outfits" or "midi skirt outfits" and save them to the board! So many different options come up and I've gotten so much inspiration. From there, I can see if there's a particularly trendy combination with pieces I already have, or it gives me inspiration for what to buy in the future! I hope you liked this! Tag me in your spring ootd posts, I wanna see them all. :)
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Flowers are blooming, the air is fresh, and today was so sunny in London that I was sweating!? Heat? In London? Spring is here!! And that means it is one of my favorite times of year: spring cleaning.
Yes, the secret (which is actually pretty obvious) is out. I love to clean. When I was little, I used to really love the movie sequences where characters cleaned their rooms, and one of my favorite topics within American history is still just learning about the daily chores from any given time period. All this to say, you better believe that when I move into my own place, it is going to be a sparkling clean MASTERPIECE. So, today I'm going to be sharing some spring cleaning ideas that are hopefully a little less mainstream so that you too can take part in the joy that is spring cleaning. #1: Your Closet Okay, so this one's pretty popular, so let's just get it out of the way. I read somewhere that the past few months have been the best time to go thrift shopping because of how many people have gotten rid of clothes following Marie Kondo's Netflix show. You know the steps: get everything out, assess whether or not you actually like/wear/feel good in each piece, then decide if you're going to keep it, toss it, or donate/sell it. I know it's easier said then done, but you can do it. I believe in you. #2: Your Desk This one gets me every time. My desk is always SO MESSY and it drives me absolutely insane. A good rule of thumb is to make sure what's in your desk can't have a place anywhere else, so that you know all the contents are work related. Throw away those old papers, put your beauty supplies in your vanity, and relish in your spick and span work space. #3: Your Computer There are so many parts to cleaning out your laptop and they are all very satisfying. Delete old files, unsubscribe from emails you don't care about, un-bookmark links you've already opened, clean out your YouTube playlists and subscription list. If you're feeling fancy, you can make your screensaver something springy! Here are my new ones: one and two. #4: Your Phone This one is closely tied with #3, but every spring I always go through my notes, my contacts, my photos, and even who I'm following across various social medias so that I can feel like I've got a fresh start. Go crazy and change your phone background too. Mine is this really beautiful Ravenclaw collage from She The Spy (she also has the other houses!). I'll admit, I'm on my phone enough that after I've cleaned it out, I really feel the change. #5: Your Bags Going through your backpacks and purses after what feels like an lifelong hibernation can be an interesting experience. Crumpled pieces of paper, old beauty products, and even crumbs await you. Approach it like you did your closet and just take everything out. Then, go through each item to see if it actually needs to go back in the bag. Your back and shoulders will thank you for it! #6: Your Decorations Now for the really fun part! I'm a huge fan of seasonal decorations, so I always get excited when it's time for a new season. For me, that means I switch out magazines I'm displaying, photos I've framed, I change my sheets, and I replace my winter trinkets (ie: the super cute stuff I got from the Target dollar section). This will make your room feel more breezy and fresh, and that is a great way to start of the spring season. Did I miss any of your favorite spring cleaning hacks? Let me know below what your #1 cleaning tip is! |
AuthorI am a September baby, which may be the root of my love for fall. I love dark chocolate, popcorn, and I do actually like brussel sprouts. I'm the kind of person that listens to a Christmas song in September. (But only one. I don't want to ruin the ~magic~). Archives
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