Blushing Again

Here we are again... This bush coat is hands down my favorite piece right now and you can probably guess why: its blush, and its transitional.  The weather these past couple of weeks has been so temperamental, it goes from 70 degrees and sunny to 50 degrees and windy.  This jacket is perfect over a tee and skinnies with a scarf but can also be flawless over a simple dress (they need to make more colors).  It also dose not hurt that it is under $40!  

  Jacket- Forever 21 | flats- Gap (so old) | necklace- BaubleBar | tote- Old Navy (I also love the cream) 

You'll probably see this jacket again, 

Kay

Casual Pattern Play

It is cold.  Really cold. But the cold won't put a damper on my day, epically my day off.  I stick to layering when the temps are in the teens and below: long sleeve shirt, sweater, jacket, blanket scarf.  It also helps that I am usually inside, or in the car.  There is something amazing about stripes and their ability to mix and match with everything... yes everything.  I can put stripes with another pattern and fall in love (stripes and plaid is one of my favorites for winter).   Also, these shoes... AMEN to my boyfriend.  They are the perfect, casual couture is how I see them!  The universal olive color mixed with the slight wedge makes me feel like an urban badass... I'm not that urban, and I'm not much of a badass so it's a bit of a stretch but they make me feel good so i'm going to rock them as much as possible.  

This bag... I'm trying to be a good girl and not splurge on any items for a month (lets see how that goes). But, the bucket bag is back in full force and I am filling the void with this Old Navy one until I pull the plug on a more expensive one.  Its just a matter of time before I pull the trigger and give my entire paycheck for something to carry all of my other things.  

Oh, and someone needs to tell mother nature to relax with all this snowfall... 

- Kay

revamp (verb): to renovate, redo, or revise

I see this blog as a small symbol of my life.  When times were good, I was consistent & when times were bad, I simply gave up.  Lately I have been doing a lot of thinking, rethinking, and even more thinking.  I have come to the conclusion that the amount of focus that I have put on my life is not enough.  I focus more time on thinking about ways to improve my life than actually acting upon ways to improve it.  I can blame my current challenge on anything I want: work, relationships, a lack of time; what it really comes down to is myself, I am the cause of the unhappiness and lack of satisfaction. 

Yes, that took a while for me to accept but it is 100% true.  There is not a single person that can improve my life but myself.  This revamp is not just for my blog… its for my life.  A revamped, renovated, revised life.  I am taking control and I am not going to stand in my own way.

Heres to revamping.  

Spring Hues

{shirt, jacket (old), zara jeans (old), bag, shoes, necklace, sunglasses}

 I am thinking it is safe to put the heavy coat away, but you never know, this is New England.

I don't know if I am happier about blogging again or if I am happier about the weather change?  Needless to say I am euphoric about breaking out lighter layers and having constant feeling in my toes.  This outfit is basic, but that is what I love about spring.  A light button up and colored jeans is timeless.  The color of this top… gorgeous. 

Since starting my new job I can no longer wear denim, yes I cried a little (take a look at past posts, 90% denim).  But, it's okay because it pushes me to explore other options.  Spring shopping has been in full effect and although I should be saving I have been looking at some more classic style shirts and pants to accommodate my new dress code.  

not so smooth transition

Fall should be here but clearly the weather here in Boston has been confused.  With a high of 89 degrees today, it was not a day for a fall inspired outfit.   I tried my best, but with the sun beaming down it was even too warm for my hair!  This I paired a quarter sleeve jersey knit dress with a denim vest and some Minnetonka sandals for a touch of fall (similar).  I then added a light blue floral necklace that i absolutley adore, my usual watch, and a gold link bracelet.

While I await the cooler weather I have plenty of time to shop for new fall pieces.  

What can you not live without this fall? 

Thanks for reading, 

falling for floral

Finally, an actual outfit!  I have finally got the time courage and boyfriend's cooperation to take some pictures.  For my first post I think the pictures came out pretty well.  I had a lot of fun and it was exciting that my boytoy was enjoying it as well.  As fall comes I thought it would be fun for some transition outfits, so this is one!  These light ripped jeans (that I love) remind me of summer.  Pairing them with a silk floral pattern blouse adds a fall touch to the outfit.

shirt from Madewell: similar | similar 

jeans from No Rest for Bridget (online store opening soon); plastic by gly: similar | similar

flats from Target (old) similar | similar 

I was all smiles today during my mini-shoot and look forward to many, many more.  

Thanks for reading!