Purple, Print...no not together

Morning all! Another work week grind, don't you just love it? Despite my 4:30am wake up, to hit the gym at 5, to make the train at 7, to get to work at 8:45, to work until 6ish, get home around 7:30pm; I'm pretty energetic. What is making me happy this morning?

• New leopard print canvas tote bag from the GAP ($10 on sale at the outlets)
• New sandals (minor wedge heel...nothin' serious people--my feet got torn up last week because of my *enter twitter hashtag* #supercuteshoes) from BASS Outfitters...also on sale :)
• Finally got a pedi this weekend and love the color--Essie Lilacism 

What's making you happy this morning? Or today? 

Tell me, tell me, tell me <3

I Know it's Sunny but...

For some reason I woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. I have been trying to keep my thoughts on graduating to the bare minimum (acknowledging that I must apply for jobs, buy my cap and gown, move out of my beautiful beach house that I share with my three best friends) but I just can't keep anything inside any longer. Despite the beautiful weather that I woke up to, after a weekend filled with wind and rain, I just can't put a smile on my face. In the past I have let my emotions dictate my entire day, not anymore! I am determined to make myself happy and here's how:

1. Buy fresh flowers: I love Gerber daisies!
2. Phone a friend/loved one: even a little 5 minute chat can make me smile
3. Nail polish: nothing like a bright, cheery red to improve my mood
4. Clean, dance, sing: spring cleaning while blasting GLEE

Any recent grads have any advice on how to cope?

What makes you smile on an off day?

Red Nails and a Smile on My Face

So I just went to Health Services and I...just have a cold (whew! I was getting worried). Spring break in the Bahamas, I am ready for you!! Today is a freezing-cold day and yet again I would love to thank Rhode Island for having bipolar weather tendencies, can it be sunshiny and warm instead of cold and rainy? This is my attempt at layering...I have been so inspired by the bloggers at Atlantic-Pacific and See Jane, am I getting better at this unappreciated art form?

Sweater: GAP, Button-down: Chambray from BASS Outfitters, Leggings: The Girls, Boots: BASS Outfitters, Watch: Michael Kors, Barrett: Century 21, Nail polish: OPI InStyle Red

Stay warm!

Poppy Red & Camel

I have been dreaming in this color palate recently...there is something so springy and fresh about poppy red! However, I love that when you mix basic and neutral camel colors in the mix, poppy red goes from WHAM-BLAM-IN-YOUR-FACE to a color of understated elegance, and adds just the right amount of POW to an outfit! After looking at Tory Burch's take on the red trend (on her blog, click here), I am certain I will be buying something (or a few things) that are prettily-poppy this season! What color combination are you loving?

Tory Burch: in a poppy red dress & camel heels, Dress: Gucci sleeveless belted dress, Shoes: Zigi--the Mikalia Wedge, Nail polish: Essie "One of a Kind"