Spring Around Town

It's fun to stop and slow down a bit and take note of the signs of this beautiful season. Weather its flowers in full bloom, gorgeous weather, or making the transition from hot to iced Starbucks the signs of spring are everywhere. It really is one of the best seasons. And everything always looks a little better through instagram.

Itching To Get Out

The weather has been playing a lot of games lately- semi warm one day, completely sunny, not too nice the next, 70 the following day. However, with every hint of warm weather my spring fever is getting worse and worse. Im just itching to get outside and spend a day in the sun, perhaps laying by the water on the Westside Highway. 

I think April is pretty notorious for a lack of motivation as we are all beginning to get into summer mode and thoughts of relaxing, tanning, and vacation fill our heads. Its the vain of my existence at the moment. Those 3 French papers I have to write? Nah, I'll just look out the window instead and prepare to talk a little stroll downtown. 

I dont think there is a better way to get out and enjoy spring than in bold colors with pants cuffed up and riding a bike:

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Major Spring Fever

This weather has seriously given me a case of spring fever. Today its sunny, slightly breezy, and 75 outside. Trees are already in bloom. It really doesnt get much better. If only I had all the free time in the world to go outside and enjoy it.

Instead, Im prepping for an interview this afternoon.

Anyone else have a major case of spring fever?

5 Random Monday Thoughts

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I think I may only have 1 thought instead of 5 on this Monday and that is the WEATHER! Sun and 68....amazing.

• Spring break is officially over :(. I will update about my trip to the west coast soon!
• I cant stop looking at my weather widget because its going to be 78 on Thursday...yes 78 :D
• Does anyone else get severely unmotivated when the weather gets nice?? Its so bad.
• Has anyone watched GBC on ABC?...so funny!
• Apartment hunting has commenced. Can you say stressful?!

Being Preppy in Spring 2011

Now that its officially March (cant believe it!) breaking out the spring clothes is getting ever closer. Spring is one of the best times to be preppy and its transitions into the ultimate time to be preppy...summer :)

Here's some spring dressing that I love:

Of course I have to start out with Ralph Lauren. His spring collection is a little more rustic this year which i dont know how crazy i am about it, but there are a few pieces i love. In early spring, lightweight cashmere v-necks are perfect

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Still for those cool months, start using a cardigan as your outerwear

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Once spring is in full swing, break out those nantucket reds

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Start throwing in some light pastel colors in your shirts. I like this light purple with a conductor stripe from Vineyard Vines

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Boat shoes are a "trend" for this spring, so us prepsters should be set as far as that goes. But im dying to get my hands on these Ferregamo ones....every shoe he makes is amazing. One of my favorites

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and putting it altogether.....

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a little for the women.....

of course all of you are going to be digging out your favorite Lilly. I like the "optical confusion" print from the 2011 spring collection

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Put on some great wedges (and even though you wear them all year round, officially break out your revas if you havent done so already)

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and make sure you have something coral this spring if you want to be "trendy"....why not make it an accessory?

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what are your favorite part about dressing for spring