The Fives of Friday: Week Five

Weather cooperating or not: next week Thursday marks the official date 

of the beginning of Spring (March 20)!!!

So for this weeks Friday blog post I decided to bring you 

five Spring trends that I am loving!! 

o n e:  Florals

This is one of my favorite trends right now, I love it!! 

It is full of color and so many styling options! 

Peter Pilotto for Target has tons of great designs in his collections 

and a lot are on sale right now (great deals!!)

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t w o: "Fantastic Fringe"
This was one style I did not think I would like
but I am finding myself gravitating towards it more and more!
I have had my eye on this tassel/fringe necklace for awhile now (Purple Peridot) and
I especially love the fringe on this kimono from Flourish Boutique!

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t h r e e: Sporty
I love that this look is cute yet super comfy! Just my style!!

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f o u r: "Going Gingham"
I have throughly enjoyed layering my gingham shirt this winter
but I am also excited to pair it with some shorts/capris and a cute pair of
sandals on cool spring/summer nights!!

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f i v e: Embellishments
I love the pops of sparkle and bling with this trend!
The best part is that some these pieces are so perfect
on their own... you don't even need a necklace!

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(All trend ideas from Elle)

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Thanks for stopping by!! Have a GREAT weekend!!

Winterize your favorite skirt!

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Happy Friday eve!! In my Five on Friday post I mentioned that I had received some skirts via mail and was excited to style them. As promised here are a few ideas on how you can "winterize" your skirts!

With your favorite blazer and graphic tee

graphic tee: J. Crew // blazer: H & M // necklace: old // skirt: Old Navy  // tights: Target // 
ankle booties: Kohl's {similar here}

With your favorite sweater

[Left] sweater: Forever 21 // chambray: Kohl's // skirt: Old Navy  //tights: Target //ankle booties: Kohl's {similar here}

 //necklace:Our World Boutique

[Right] sweater: Target  // necklace: VeryJane

Add in some pattern(s)! I love me some stripes and lace!

[Left] top: Flourish Boutique (tops 30% through Sunday, use code TOPS30 at checkout) // skirt: Flourish Boutique (no longer available but check them out!) // bubble necklace: Our World Boutique

[Right] top: Ruby Bloom //  flower necklace: Our World Boutique  // watch: local boutique // bracelets: Old Navy

All you need are some nice warm tights and a cute pair of ankle booties and the possibilities are really endless!! 
Have you "winterized" a maxi dress?? If so, what is your favorite way to do so?

Thanks for stopping by!!

Special thanks goes to Ms. Emily Read Mansfield from Floral Aorta and Yasi from Hello, Gorgeous for the picture taking tips! I have seen improvement already, Thank You!!

Valentine's Day Date Night Inspiration

Happy Hump Day!!

In honor of Valentine's Day Friday I have five outfit ideas for a Date Night! Whether you and your significant other are getting fancy and headed out for a special dinner or just a burger and a beer; I hope I have some ideas here for you!

one-- A cute top or blouse with a statement necklace, black leggings/pants and some ankle booties!

Shirt: Lauren Conrad for Kohl's (Similar here)

black pants/leggings: Simply Vera for Kohl's (Similar here)

Booties: Forever 21 (Similar here or here)

Necklace and Bracelet (sparkle): grab-bag from Jane (boutique: Neon Cactus)

Bangles: Exact-- old (Similar here)

two-- A dress with a blazer and some tights!

 Blazer: Forever 21 (Similar here)

Dress: Target (Similar here or here)

Tights: Target (Exact here)

Booties: Sears (Similar here)

Necklace: Our World Boutique (Exact here)

Bracelet: Lauren Conrad for Kohl's

three-- A blazer, cute top/blouse, dressy slacks and ankle booties! Don't forget a statement necklace!

 Blazer: H&M (Exact here)

Lace shirt: Express (Similar here)

Black pant/leggings: Simply Vera for Kohl's (Similar here)

Booties: Macy's (Exact here)

Necklace: VeryJane

Watch: Fossil at Macy's

Bracelet: Lauren Conrad for Kohl's (Exact here)

four-- Blouse/dressier top, scarf, jeans and boots. Pops of jewelry here and there to finish the look!

 Shirt: Express (Similar here)

Pants: Old Navy Rockstar Jeans (similar here)

Scarf: Charming Charlie's

Boots: Payless

Earrings: World Market (Exact here)

Bracelet (sparkle): grab-bag VeryJane (boutique: Neon Cactus)

Heart Bangle and multi-bracelet: Lauren Conrad for Kohl's

five-- A cardigan with a statement necklace, jeans, booties with just a little heel

Cardigan: Target (cute options here or here)
Jeans: Banana Republic Factory Outlet Store

Booties: Nordstrom Rack

Necklace: Our World Boutique (Exact here)

Watch: local boutique (Newb's)

Heart bangle: Lauren Conrad for Kohl's (Similar here)

Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy the rest of your week!!

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas For Him

When it comes to Valentine's Day I feel like the guys kind of get left out. Sure, it is easy to buy your wife or girlfriend some flowers and a card if you're on a last minute ditch effort to get something, but what do we get our boyfriends and husbands? I have put together some ideas for you ladies! A few of them are "home made" gift ideas because I love that you can personalize it to fit your guy!

one: A "Big Hunk" or "Tall, Dark and Delicious" candy bar from World Market

Find these candy bar ideas and a store location near you here

Pair your candy up with a coffe/tea mug:

Find these and other great ones on etsy: Lenny Mud

two: Put together a basket or "bouquet" of your guy's favorite things. Whether it be his favorite candy, some beef jerky sticks, lotto tickets, pistachios and/or peanuts, gum, possibly a favorite liquour! Just have fun with it!
Man "Bouquet":

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three: Get your guy a phone charger that he can charge his phone anywhere with! Also perfect for when the power goes out and you need to charge your phone! (Works with iPhone and most USB connections)

Found here on Amazon or here. Also can be found at your local cell-phone retailer.

four: Bake him a favorite dessert and pair it with a bottle of wine!

Find this recipe here

five: Keep him warm this winter with this "trapper hat" from Target! Pair it with some cute gloves!

Link to hat here


Do you find it hard to come up with ideas for the man in your life?

Thanks for checking out the blog and for stopping by today!