The Sweltering Sweater: April 2015

2015

Back Bow

12:05 PM

Do you ever wish that there was an article of clothing that would mix a basic essential that will be in style for a long time with some unusual details that make it unique? Well here it is! I love that this dress incorporates the classic elegance of a LBD but has a touch of individuality with the low back and white bow. To add a few more pops of originality, I paired it with these front to back earrings (see link below) and bright pink pumps!

If you like my fun front to back earrings, you can find them here!

1950s

Glitz and Glam Doll

10:01 PM

It's not very often that I get to dress up and do something crazy with my look. Luckily, I have friends who humor me and a city with an abundance of fun and unusual places to go.

Glam Doll Donuts, in Uptown Minneapolis (right down the street from The Bad Waitress, seen here), is a retro lovers dream! On a perfect day like April 25th, which is "not too hot and not too cold," a day where "all you need is a light jacket," it only made sense to break out our best spring outfits.
To go along with the vintage theme of Glam Doll, I wore a 1950's jacket/skirt combo that once belonged to my grandmother, I love that old glamour is coming back into style!

So yummy :)

If you are around the Minneapolis area, or would like to learn more about Glam Doll Donuts, you can check them out here!

coffee

Lovely Lavender

8:20 PM

It's no secret that coffee is the staple of life. Think about it, what did people do before they realized that completely organic, homegrown urban coffee shops were the place to go? It's sad, really.
If you're looking for a prime spot to munch, sip coffee and catch up with your friends, look no further than The Bad Waitress. (Don't worry, the name threw me off at first as well) Located in Uptown Minneapolis, it has quickly become my favorite hangout spot. It's got coffee, good music, coffee, yummy food and did I mention COFFEE?!?!
For this look, I paired my new LOFT top and scarf together with these Old Navy Pixie Ankle Pants. I love the color of the top, lavender is a trending color for spring! I also included these Forever 21 midi rings to spice it up.

Isn't Al cute :)

beautiful

Sass and Stripes

9:32 PM

Keeping with the formal theme I've been doing lately, this striped dress, nude heels (last seen here) and blazer (which can also be seen here) were a perfect addition. They keep it classy for a business meeting or for a spring wedding. I also love the way that it comes in at the waist and creates an hourglass shape.

2015

Flowers and Footwear

1:11 PM

Many of my posts consist of outfits that can be worn for everyday wear or casual events (ootd outfits if you will), but for today's outfit I went with professional inspired attire that looks good in the office and outside of work. While the pencil skirt gives it a polished look, the fun floral necklace and the the adorable ankle boots give the look a laid-back and girly vibe.

Happy Monday lovebugs!

accessories

Ruffles and Relucent Shoes

8:58 AM

Looking at this outfit, you may think that it is pretty blah. To define it in Lauren Conrad terms, it's pretty "matchy matchy." Other than the cute ruffles on the back of the cardigan, this outfit doesn't have any eye-catching details. While at Target a few weeks ago, I found these shoes and knew they would add the springy pop of color that I needed.

In other news, shout out to Jerry for helping me and Angi with these most recent posts.

Christ

Mercy Mercy

1:24 PM

"Gracious fury written in my Savior's scars, mercy mercy now engraved upon my heart." - Mercy Mercy, Hillsong United
Forever thankful for my savior and his love. Happy Easter 2015!

2015

Boyfriend Jeans and Blazers

9:37 PM

Since the weather here in Minnesota is constantly changing, it can be difficult to choose an appropriate outfit these days. I find that I am either really cold or really warm, no middle ground.

For that reason, I chose an outfit that can include all layers in order to stay warm and have removable layers to stay cool. The floral top and jeans are casual while the tan blazer and nude heels dress up the outfit. I usually opt for a tight fitting pair (skinny jeans are a personal favorite of mine), but these boyfriend jeans from Old Navy allow movement while still keeping a straight up and down shape that elongates the legs.