Fringe.

One of my favorite spring trends is fringe. I've seen it on dresses, skirts, boots, and bags. Fringe is certainly having a moment! I found this fringed bag at Target recently (on sale!) and knew it was the perfect way for me to incorporate the trend. Even better, the bag converts to a backpack! I kept my outfit simple as the weather hasn't been super warm yet. Chambray, black denim, and booties paired well with the ease of the fringe. And of course we have to talk about this hat! Another steal from Target! Love the soft brown and the height. Perfect for these chillier spring days and a perfect compliment to the fringe!

Top: Urban Outfitters (similar).  Denim: Gap.  Hat: Target.  Bag: Target.  Booties: Urban Outfitters (similar).  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban.  Ring: J. Crew Factory.  Watch: Michael Kors.

Aztec.

I'm a sucker for a pair of printed pants, but only if they fit right. A pattern can be very difficult to wear on the bottom half of your body, but this Aztec print is subtle and loose. I kept my vibe cool with a chambray shirt (collar popped, of course) and a pair of cap toe espadrilles. I also attempted a new hairstyle. I call it the faux hawk braid. Not easy to do with such short hair but I think it turned out pretty cool. My cross-body bag was the perfect bag to finish this look.

Shirt: Old Navy (similar).  Pants: Target.  Espadrilles: Target.  Bag: Old Navy.  Earrings: Jewelmint.  Watch: Michael Kors.

Spring Fever.

Like most everyone in the country right now, I am wishing for Spring! Today, there was a taste as the temperatures reached 65 degrees. I couldn't help but try out these new palazzo pants I got at Target last weekend.  All day my students were complimenting me on my skirt! Surprise! They're pants! I love the pattern and the flowiness of them. Plus the length is perfect for a pair of flat slip on sneakers. I kept the rest of my outfit simple so as to not distract from the busy pattern of the pants. A white tee and my denim jacket were the perfect fit. I'm pretty pleased with my first attempt at a Spring outfit. Now to plan a winter outfit for tomorrow since we are supposed to get a wintry mix in the afternoon. Gotta love Virginia weather!

Jacket: Gap.  Tee: Target (similar).  Pants: Target.  Sneakers: Target (similar).  Bag: Old Navy.  Watch: Michael Kors.

Dressing Room.

Confessions of a dressing room junkie. I love to shop ~ shocking, I know! I also love a dressing room. If it has good lighting. And a friend to take pics! So, this past weekend while away with the girls, I found myself in a dressing room with one of my besties. Perfect opportunity to try on some new spring items and take some outfit pics. I'm kind of in love with the outfit I chose for our day of shopping. Belted chic, I suppose. Kind of my nod to OP (but the less expensive version of course). Really, the best part of an outfit is how you feel in it. Well, and if you look good in a dressing room, right?

Happy Kicks to dressing room pics and shopping days with the girls!

Dress: W118 by Walter Baker (old, other W118 dresses here).  Vest: Target ( no longer available, similar cropped vest).  Fur: Vintage.  Belt: Target.  Denim: American Eagle.  Booties: Clarks (similar).  Watch: Michael Kors.

Keep It Casual.

I've spoken of my love for sneakers before, but I seriously can't get enough of them. I especially like pairing them with an outfit that I would normally wear with heels. It's my little way of keeping things casual for a long day at school. So today, it's a graphic sweatshirt, striped trousers, and a warm fur vest. Keep it casual for an easy look. 

Fur: Rachel Zoe (old, similar here and here).  Sweatshirt: Target (old, similar here and here).  Pants: Gap (similar).  Sneakers: New Balance x J. Crew.  Clutch: Louis Vuitton.  Bracelets: J. Crew. 

Rockin' Moccs.

For my birthday, I finally got the pair of moccasins I've been lusting over for months (thanks to the hubs)! They are the perfect mixture of comfort an style. I'm in love with the fringe and small metal details. I went simple with my outfit ~ black denim, stripes, and chambray tied around my waist. A little 90s nod to go with my fringe. My oversized tweed blazer was once again the perfect outer layer. Happy Kicks for some new rockin' Moccs!

Jacket: Old Navy.  Turtleneck: Old Navy (similar).  Chambray: Old Navy.  Denim: GAP.  Moccasins: Minnetonka.  Bag: Old Navy.  Watch: Michael Kors.

Bold & Bright.

I'm starting my week off in bold, bright colors. It was time to change up my usual blacks and grays. These bright colors have me looking forward to spring although I think we're a little way off from that. So because I went with two bold, complimentary colors, I kept my outfit color blocked. I wanted a seamless flow from the top to the bottom and adding other colors would have been distracting. I kept my accessories a neutral black and added a black and white tweed blazer as a final layer. 

Jacket: Old Navy (on sale).  Top: Old Navy (similar).  Denim: American Eagle (similar).  Flats: Old Navy.  Bag: Old Navy. Bracelet: Target.  Watch: Michael Kors.