Heat Wave

I recently returned from a trip to DC, where spring was in full force. For a couple of blissful days, I was able to put away the sweaters and coats and actually show some leg. Back here in Detroit, we're still (not so) patiently waiting for bare leg-worthy temps.

Even though the weather was hot and I could have easily gotten away with just wearing shorts and a tee, this look feels more pulled together with a third piece (not sure what the third piece rule is? Check out my previous post here). This olive vest was the perfect way to add an extra layer without adding extra heat.

Now I'm just waiting for Detroit to turn up the heat. Come on, Detroit. Our legs are waiting.

top: detroit is the new black

shorts: borrowed from my sister

vest: old

shoes: banana republic

bag: clare v. 

On Wednesdays We Wear Pink

Part of the reason I love going back home to Virginia is because my wardrobe triples in size. Between my mom and my sister (who was too preggers to fit into most of her clothes), I get to play dress up in two additional closets. And since I regularly help both of them shop, they obviously have some pretty great pieces in their wardrobes.

Like this hot pink coat.

You may remember this coat from last year - which has been so popular, over a year later and it's still being repinned on Pinterest multiple times a day. To say I love this coat is an understatement. There is just something so joyful about a ridiculously bright coat in the depths of the winter.

And since Detroit is way colder than Virginia and in desperate need of a little brightness, I'm hoping my sister will give in and just give me the coat. After all, I did pick it out.

coat: thrifted j.crew and borrowed from my sister (similar)

sweater: borrowed from my mom

pants: thrifted (similar)

boots: saks off fifth

belt: asos (similar)

bag: tj maxx (similar)

scarf: nordstrom (similar)

watch: shinola

Hometown Tourist

I've lived in Detroit for the last ten years, but I spent the first two-thirds of my life in a suburb of DC (Reston, VA represent!). Growing up so close to the city, I was always asked if I spent my weekends going to museums and touring all the amenities DC has to offer. But unless it was for a school project or a friend came into town to visit, I rarely took advantage of living so close to the city. I guess the fact that DC was always readily available meant it was never a priority.

But as an adult, one of my favorite things to do when I go back is to explore all the spots I didn't fully appreciate while I was living there. All the places I felt dragged to as a kid - the museums, the monuments, even the mall - I'm now able to enjoy in a way I never could as a kid.

Maybe that comes with growing up. Or maybe absence really does make the heart grow fonder. Either way, I'm excited to keep exploring.

dress: borrowed from my mom (similar)

coat: thrifted (similar)

belt: loft (similar)

boots: j.crew (similar)

bag: clare v. via willys detroit

watch: shinola

scarf: nordstrom (similar)

New Year

Sorry for the lack of posting, but I've been spending time in Virginia for the holidays. My sister is 9 months pregnant (yay!) so I'm camped out here until my little nephew decides to make an appearance. Like his aunt, he's fashionably late.

While we wait for the little guy to arrive, I'm enjoying my time playing games, wasting zero time on hair and makeup, and basking in random 70 degree days.

Happy 2016 everyone!

sweater: zara (similar)

tank: target

denim: similar

boots: j.crew (similar)

bag: clare v. via willys detroit

necklace: stella and dot