{all about the necklace}

What I'm wearing:Necklace from J.Crew,
blouse by Staring at Stars from Urban Outfitters,
jeans by American Eagle,
bracelet from my mom,
& watch by Michael Kors

It truly is all about the necklace in this situation. No matter what I'm wearing, this amazing J.Crew necklace always steals the show.  To balance out the bold colors and bejeweled elements in the necklace, I like to pair it with a basic blouse or dress. A friend of mine got this necklace as a gift and I adored it on her. I never thought I'd find it, but this winter I was strolling through J.Crew and I saw it front and center. Then, to my surprise, it was on sale (just as I saw shopping for a statement necklace)!

{a sunny visit}

What I'm Wearing:
Chambray shirt from Gap,
skirt by Full Tilt,
t-shirt from Target, boots by Boemos,
watch by Michael Kors

What John is Wearing:
Shirt from Urban Outfitters,
chino pants from Banana Republic,
boots by Penguin from Marshalls,
watch by DKNY

Colorado is crazy in that one day you can be trudging through sleet and the next it's 72 and beautiful outside! John and I were able to spend the afternoon relaxing on a blanket in a park after an amazing day of skiing yesterday.  What a wonderful glimpse into summertime!

I wanted to embrace the summery weather, but also wanted to balance my outfit with a few warmer elements. Layering a chambray shirt over a basic white t-shirt mixed with a loose black skirt was the perfect combination for spending the afternoon outside. John was prepared for the warm weather as well with his short sleeve button-down and light and comfortable chinos. The day was all around perfect and it was such a blessing to be able to spend it with him!

{exploring the mile high city}

What I'm wearing:
Sweater by ,
jeans from American Eagle,
flats by Steve Madden,
watch by Michael Kors,
necklace from my childhood,
sunglasses from boutique in New York

I might be wearing gray, but in no way was my evening gray! Some friends of mine live downtown in Denver and after years of living in Colorado, I finally went out adventuring in the mile high city. The evening took us to Tommy Thai's for dinner, Mezcal for margaritas, Mile High Distillery for dancing, and Voodoo Doughnuts for... DOUGHNUTS! Not my usual Friday night, but I loved it! At Voodoo Doughnuts, they have a crazy selection of doughnuts that are worth a 20 minute wait. As you can see below, I got a Maple glazed with bavarian cream, a raspberry jelly, a Oreo and peanut butter drizzled,  and of course, the Voodoo Doll with raspberry filling and a pretzel stabbed into it. What an fun night of exploring a few of Denver's neighborhoods with great friends!
As for my look, I decided to add some pop to my gray top by applying a dark red lip stick. With a loose top, I usually like to keep things basic on the bottom, like skinny jeans or a basic black skirt. Comfy and warm minus the flats (bad idea when it started snowing...live and learn I guess!)

{mixed colors}

What I'm wearing:
Sweater from Gap,
dress by Kimchi Blue from Urban Outfitters,
boots by Boemos from Marshalls,
socks by Fox River,
bag by Coach,
bracelet from Gem,
& earrings from my sister

{looking on the bright side}

What I'm wearing:
Dress by Lush from Nordstrom,
sweater by Indigenous,
belt from Anthropologie,
scarf from Marshalls,
boots by Boemos from Marshalls

On this strange foggy day, I thought a bright outfit would lift my spirits. I bought this dress for a summer wedding, but when paired with a neutral sweater, a scarf, and some warm tights it is great for a snowy February day! It is always fun discovering the versatility in dresses that you've owned for years.

{orange & blue}

What I'm Wearing:
Sweater from BP,
skirt from Target,
boots by Boemos from Marshalls,
tights from Forever 21,
necklace from Francesca's Closet,
& watch by Michael Kors

With the cold night and limited hours of sunlight after work, I have been slacking on my posts this winter. But, in honor of the amazing Denver Broncos, I have been sporting orange and blue everyday this week (which I thought was worth documenting). Through the years, all of my teams have either been orange and blue or black and gold, so supporting the Broncos is very easy with my wardrobe.  Today was one of my "more professional" spirited outfits (the others include vintage broncos logos and big hair bows). I love this clunky necklace. The huge beaded flowers do make a statement while the color adds a neutral element to the piece that makes it easy to wear with anything! 

On the note of my recent hiatus: Recently while reflecting on my second anniversary of blogging, I decided for the rest of the school year to try to post at least once a week. When I first started in January of 2012, I took photos almost everyday with the help of gracious friends and a little bit more energy. I still love having my blog and I'm hoping to get back into posting more often! Maybe it'll even be my new year's resolution. Hopefully it sticks!

{thankful for the land and the lake}

What I'm wearing:
Sweater by Indigenous,
flannel (thrifted),
jeans from Forever 21,
boots by Steve Madden,
wool socks from REI

Simple, cozy, and fully of joy: Threes ways that I would describe my Thanksgiving. I know its late to post this and now we are coming up on Christmas, but I figured better late than never, right? Spending my Thanksgiving break up in the wondrous forests of Michigan along side the breath-taking lake is my idea of the perfect weekend. I'm so thankful that my parents have instilled a love for Michigan in my heart and for the time I had to spend with my family. Our home is by far my favorite place in the world! Whenever we are there, its flannels, comfy sweaters, and boots everyday. I feel like this outfit basically summed up my trip.

Wilson, the dapper snowman that John and I
made deep in the woods. Yes, he is wearing a skinny tie! 

The beach

Strolling down the beach