Head to Toe Chic: Spring Essentials

Welcome to Niki at Glossy Blonde and link-up, "Head to Toe Chic!" This months topic is "Spring Essentials." We can't wait to see your posts! 

When Spring finally decided to make an appearance I was so excited to switch out my sweaters and boots for spring blouses and wedges!  These are the things I think are essential when it comes to Spring:

1. Great prints: I found this blouse at the Gap outlet and love it!  Here's another blouse I'm currently crushing on.
2. Bright colors: I love my Coach bag I got last summer and I was so excited to get it back out!  Coach came out with the same bag in some great new colors this Spring too!
3. Sandals and Wedges: I was so excited to get these out again! I love getting to put my socks away and have an excuse to get a pedicure too.  The wedges I'm wearing here are from last summer.  I'm on the hunt from some new ones and am loving these right now.
4. White jeans: I've had these for a few years, but honestly they're bigger than I remember..which I guess isn't a bad problem to have, except now I don't think I should wear them anymore.  I thought about checking out these but then decided to alter my white jeans into ankle pants instead and give these to Goodwill.
5. Nourished hair: I don't know about you, but I feel like my hair has taken a beating this winter.  It has been feeling so dry, maybe it's just me getting older.  I recently found this deep conditioner at Target.  I really like TRESemme' products and was very impressed with the results and the price was great too.  

So, what about you, what are your Spring essentials!  Link up below!

Also, I'm being featured by Carmen at  Compact Closet today, go check it out!

Chevron Love

I am so loving being able to wear skirts again with bare legs and NOT freeze to death.  I'm also still loving this top from Bradamant.  I really couldn't wait to wait it again, and this time I decided to pair it with my purple skirt.  I really love how it came together.  I know I'll get such great use out of this top for a long time! 

Also, I hope you'll link up this Thursday for Niki at Glossy Blonde and I for our Head to Toe Link up featuring your Spring Essentials.  The button is on my sidebar to grab. : )

Denim or Utility?

A few weeks ago I saw this pin and loved the idea of it.  I decided to try to create my own spin, but once I had it together I thought it was cute, but just wasn't sure.  So, I did what any blogger could do, I took pictures with my utility jacket, then swapped it out for my denim jacket and decided to take a look at the pictures to decide which one to wear.  The result: I actually like both!  I wore the utility jacket version last Thursay and plan to wear the denim jacket version soon. I'm also so loving my new shoes from Payless of all places.  They are amazing and were only $8!

Copy Cat

Pretty much none of the credit for today's outfit can come from me, you can thank this pin for the inspiration.  I really loved the ease of it and switched out the sandals for booties to fit our weather here.  I also am excited to wear my new utility jacket, I seriously love this! I have the vest version and was so excited to find it came in a jacket!  This will be the perfect piece for me to pull from all spring!

Also, I hope you'll link up this Thursday for Niki at Glossy Blonde and I for our Head to Toe Link up featuring your Spring Essentials.  The button is on my sidebar to grab. : )

Style Swap Link up: Week Seven

This week I'm Style Swapping with Andi at Just Another Smith.  I loved this chic look last week and was excited to create my spin on it.  I didn't have a plain gray shirt, so I decided to try it with my graphic tee from Express.  I also ended up altering these jeans to make them ankle pants.  Last summer I cuffed them and I just didn't like the look this year.  I'm excited about how they turned out here!  

Also, as fun as this link up has been, Jenn and I have decided this will be the last week of the link up. I'm still going to be doing my monthly link up with Niki at Glossy Blonde so I'd love for you to join us next Thursday the 27th to link up a post featuring your fashion and beauty Spring Essentials. You can grab the button from my sidebar. :)

Have you entered my giveaway yet?

Sperrys at the Zoo

If you follow me on Instagram you already know I scored these brand new Sperry's at Plato's Closet for $23.  Because of the price when you buy them at department stores I had never even tried any on before.  You. Guys.  They feel like you're wearing slippers.  I wore them for the first time when Grant and I went to the zoo over spring break. It was still pretty cool that day so these layers were perfect. I found this utility jacket at JC Penney recently for $12 and I am crazy about it.  Grant and I had a great time and it was so good to get outside!

Have you entered my giveaway yet?

Also, my next Head to Toe Chic link up with Niki at Glossy Blonde will be next Thursday the 27th. Look below for details!

Black and White

I'll tell you what ladies, this  skirt is one of my favorite purchases!  I love everything about it and it washed great and I didn't even have to iron it. Score!  Today I decided to pair it with a black lace top and simple cardigan.  The whole idea of black and white usually makes me think of a waiter, but I really love how it came together here.  What color combinations are you crazy about right now?

Have you entered my giveaway yet?

How To: Stack Bracelets

This week for my How-to series I'll be covering how to stack bracelets.  Last year everyone was "throwing an arm party," but I don't hear that term much anymore, that doesn't change the fact that I love to wear multiple bracelets at once.  Today I'll share with you some ways to stack your bracelets.

• Mix your metals. My favorite bracelets to wear are the Moxie, Gilded Arrow, Renegade, and the Chimera (which is retired). Adding in the Moxie is great to add some color and the different textures of the bracelets make this an interesting combo and my go-to for sure.
• Make a statement with your bracelets.  Pick one of two gold or silver bracelets you love, then add a bold color that coordinates with your outfit to add to the combo.  I love the Triple Wrap and Peacock.  I wear a lot of those colors, so having them as statement pieces makes sense.  Look at the colors you like to wear most, then think about adding one or two bold bracelets of your own.
• I also like to wear my silver Renegade and Urbane with my new watch too.  If the metals match, wearing bracelets on the same wrist as your watch can be really great.
• Lastly, make sure to coordinate your bracelets with your necklace.  If you're wearing a gold necklace, it goes without saying that you should wear gold bracelets and vise-versa. 
• If you're wearing a really bold necklace, keep your bracelets more basic and try not to wear both a bold statement necklace and a bold statement bracelet.
• I know I've shown you all Stella and Dot pieces, I know they are more expensive, but I've had all over mine for nearly a year and they all look the same as the day I got them.  When you spend more on pieces they can tend to last longer.  Think about a few nicer pieces to invest in, no need to get them all at once!

Have you entered my giveaway yet?

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I need some help from you all?  What how-to posts would you like to see next?  I want the ideas to come from what you ladies need and I want them to be applicable to you.  Hit me with your ideas!

Think Spring With MDC Artistic Designs

Today I'm excited to be sharing MDC Artistic Designs with you.  This wonderful shop features beautiful one of a kind jewelry at affordable prices.

Marlene Chiasson is the Jewelry Designer and Owner of MDC Artistic Designs. She is originally from Canada and now lives in Virginia with her husband and son where they share a love for hiking, biking, traveling, and enjoying their neighborhood in the lovely historic downtown.  Her business goal is to make creative, one-of-a-kind, and modern accessories to inspire women to have confidence and discover their own unique style. 

Beauty and quality does not have to be sacrificed when it comes to affordable jewelry.  Marlene works with a handful of suppliers known for the quality that she is looking for when creating jewelry.  She makes one-of-a-kind jewelry that she doesn't reproduce after selling an item.  

Marlene also keeps her jewelry affordable for all women without sacrificing  quality materials that will be long lasting.  The earring filling is all gold filled or sterling silver material and the earring posts are all sterling silver.  She also uses natural, luxe AA or AAA gemstones whenever possible.  Otherwise, she uses glass beads and gemstones to make wonderful earrings at an affordable price.

I don't know about you, but I'm seriously craving spring! I thought it would be fun to create some great spring looks featuring the beautiful jewelry from MDC Artistic Designs.

The first pair of earrings I love were the By the Sea earrings.  I love the teal and coral combo and I think it just screams spring! I paired it with this great chevron dress and bold coral necklace.  I want to wear this to Sunday brunch, like yesterday!

Dress / Denim Jacket / Sandals / Buy the Sea Earrings / Ring / Necklace

Style Swap Link up: Week Six

 Welcome to week six of Jenn and my Style Swap link up!  It's been so fun to see what you all are coming up with each week!  Last week I had Inge and Haley both show their takes on my looks, thanks girls! This week I chose to style swap with Danielle.  I loved her fur vest with polka dots and decided to create my spin on it.  This week I'm packing away all my winter clothes, including this vest, so I wanted to get in one more wear.  I'm so ready for sandals and short sleeves, but I still have some many clothes I hate to pack away.  Tell me I'm not alone?

I can't wait to see what you girl's came up with day, link up details are down below.

Also, have you entered my awesome giveaway yet? Today is the last day to enter!

Lastly, my blogging friend, Susan at Charming Lucy started a new link up today too. So after you link up with me, head over and link up with her too. : )