Prints On Prints

Top: old, from Gap (similar) / Pants: Marshalls (similar) / Flats: DSW (same)

Belt: old / Jewelry: Premier Designs

Mixing prints is such a fun trend, yet a tricky one to pull off. The trick? Keep the colors in the two prints the same, and mix a larger print with a smaller print. Here, I have large black polka dots paired with a more detailed print, which fetters black and cobalt blue. I brought back more dots with my black flats, which have subtle polka dots in the fabric. And voila! Three prints in one outfit without looking overwhelming. A bonus, is a look like this is perfect for an office environment. I'm taking a mental note for my next class presentation in Studio 2... 

If you follow me on Instagram, then you saw how I switched up this look for Chapter on Sunday night!

--Caroline

Linking Up With: Walking In Memphis in High Heels and The Fashion Canvas for the Trend Spin Linkup! 

Lately I'm Loving...

1. JOGGING. I've been trying to do a power walk/jog around my apartment complex and surrounding area either in the morning to make myself get going on days I don't have class, or at night before dinner to relax and sleep after having coffee. I'm loving it, and I want to keep this up! No schedule, just when I can. (photo credit). 2. THIS QUOTE. Just perfect. (photo credit). 3. BRALETTES. This is the perfect lounging/sleeping bra! The lace band underneath gives pretty decent support, and it's so soft... I already have two! 

4. LEOPARD DRESSES. So cute! Shop it here. 5. THIS WEDDING. I would love a picture like this, especially with Kyle being a firefighter! (And no, we aren't engaged, but I know he's the one :) ). 6. PREMIER DESIGNS JEWELRY. I am just loving my company right now! I had a wonderful talk recently with my Premier Mom, and I'm setting some awesome goals for myself... I just feel like the time is finally right for me to shine! (The picture is a throwback to meeting our founder Andy Horner at National Rally in 2012!) 

7. SQUAT LIKE... This tank makes me laugh, and it's so true! lol! Found on Etsy. 8. EATING RIGHT. Not that I was eating really bad before, but I'm trying to really keep up with my clean eating cleanse that I did with my roommates. I am feeling less bloated, more "fresh" (if that makes any sort of sense), and I have more energy. Eating more fresh foods has been the key, and more fruits that I was eating before. I've also been avoiding gluten better that I have in the past, as well as rice and wheat. (photo credit).

Happy Monday!

--Caroline

Five Fridays Favorites

Being sick really takes it out of you, and I've still got a lingering cough so I'll keep today's post simple and to the point. Here's what been going on in my life lately!

1. I treated myself to a spa day (with the help of an unused Christmas gift card from my sweet boyfriend!) which included a 1.5 hour long massage and getting my hair cut! As mentioned in this post, I was ready to do something different, and I am loving my new hair! It's so fun, so me, and so much easier to take care of! 

2. On Sunday, my first day of being really sick, I got a sweet & unexpected surprise from Kyle. He popped in on his way to his grandparents house, so that he could check in on his sick girlfriend and feed her some soup. :)

3. I pulled out my first item from "purgatory"! I went in my closet with an outfit in mind and was very confused when I couldn't find my white top with black polka dots. At first I was so confused, trying to think of if I maybe left it in Daytona the last time I was there or if I had a load in the washer, and then I remembered my purgatory! (Read this post if you are confused at what I'm talking about! lol)

4. This outfit was a cute & comfy success... check out my hair curled!

5. I spent some quality time with my bestie Caroline (we call ourselves C-Squared) which was long overdue! We saw Captain America 2... So good!

Have a great weekend, y'all! I hope you've got something fun going on! I've got a ton of homework to get done before Sunday, which is my sorority's sisterhood retreat to Seaside, FL. Beach dayyyyy!!!

--Caroline

Tahitian Dreams

Nautical is trending right now in fashion, but in my opinion it's always in style. The classic patterns, the look of crisp white against navy, blue, and reds... always a good go-to look!

I have this dream of one day being a "rich and shameless designer" and being able to splurge on my mom and I to go on a spa weekend to Tahiti. Or Fiji. Heck, why not both! So when I was thinking about the nautical trend the other day, I started thinking about spring break, and about my eventual trip to Tahiti. If I could get on a plane right now to go there, I would, and this is what I would pack...

Bikini Top / Bikini Bottom / Scarf / Dress / Pants / Wedges / Bag / Blouse

But alas, not today. Instead I'm just stuck in Tallahassee cramming for midterms and trying to finish the endless projects due before Spring Break. Boo!

Have a great Wednesday!

--Caroline

Linking Up With: Three For Thursday Linkup

Just For Kicks

I was taking a break from homework over the weekend, and while perusing Pinterest I came across these awesome gold polka dot sneakers from Kate Spade for Keds. Super cute! I'm not really a sneakers girl, but after looking at some more cute options from Keds... I might have to become one! These are my favorite ones, each with a subtle pattern to add just enough interest. 

Tan Polka Dot / Chambray Stripes / Gold Polka Dot

Which is your favorite? Are you a sneakers wearer? How do you style them?

--Caroline

Insta-Outfits for the Week

I've had a couple cute outfits this week, and if you follow me on Instagram you might have already seen them but I thought I'd share them with you today! The first one was my Monday outfit, which features the awesome printed pants I talked about in this post. I love these pants! They are so easy, so comfy, and so stylish! Once I'm past my "No Shopping In February" Challenge I might have to keep my eye out for a second pair. Pants like these will be a great winter to spring transition, and something you could even wear into the summer.

The next outfit was my Wednesday outfit. It was a rainy and gross day yesterday here in Tallahassee, and this combo was just enough to make it a little bit better. My leopard rain boots paired well with the polka dots (the patterns are way different sizes) and I loved the Premier jewelry I selected to wear with it. 

Personally, I always feel like I put way more effort in on Monday and Wednesday, partially because of the nature of my classes those days (inside all day as opposed to Tuesday & Thursday when I'm in the furniture design studio and trekking it all around campus). Do you have days you naturally put in more effort?

Linking Up with Everyday Fashion and Finance and Perfectly Coutured today for their Three-fer Thursday Linkup! Check out their awesome blogs!

--Caroline