Strawberry Fields Forever and a Link-Up

Did you know that strawberries are my all-time favorite food?  I'll eat them in any way, shape or form: plain, with a little bit of powdered sugar, on a salad, or strawberry shortcake.  But my absolute favorite way to eat them is in strawberry pie.  In fact, my mom makes a strawberry pie for my birthday every year instead of cake.  Not only do I love to eat strawberries, but I adore them on my clothes as well.  So when I saw this fruity little number from Anthropologie, I knew it had to be mine!

I love the colors of the print so much that I wanted to highlight them.  I think that my cobalt skirt and mustard cardigan really made the print POP!  What do you think?

Izzo photobomb...

In other exciting news, I've finally received all of the elements of my very generous birthday present from my parents: a fancy camera, a tripod and a remote!  I love how crisp and clear my photos have been using this new camera.  I'm still struggling to learn how to use the tripod and remote, though.  For you ladies who take your own blogging photos, do you have any tips for me?  I'm looking for help with a full-proof set-up (it takes me forever), the best poses and any ideas for taking detail shots.  Merci beaucoup in advance!

What I'm Wearing:

Top: Anthro (similar, similar)

Cardigan: Target (similar)

Skirt: J.Crew Factory (exact in different colors)

Watch: c/o Jord

Shoes: Land's End (exact)

Now it's time to link-up!

Hosted by ~

Carrie/A Lovely Little Wardrobe : Bloglovin/Facebook/Instagram

Whitney/Whitney à La Mode : Bloglovin/Instagram

Casey/A Little Bit of Cheer : Bloglovin/Facebook/Instagram

Each week we choose a favorite...check out Carrie and Casey's blogs to see if it's you! Here was my favorite this week:

Emily from To Be Gracious and Golden won me over with her pattern mixing this week!  I love the whimsical elephant-print scarf paired with the striped tee- perfection!  Did I mention her gorgeous curly hair?

Now let's get linking! We like to keep things simple around here. Just link up your favorite posts--fashion, beauty, food, DIY, anything goes! Follow your hosts on social media, have fun and be inspired! Thanks for linking up!

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Blogging Besties: Ombre

I don't know about you, but perusing my favorite style blogs over a cup of coffee is one of my favorite ways to relax!  I find myself inspired by all of the creative looks that are put together by these beautiful ladies.  However, every once in awhile, one of my blogging friends nails it and I know that I have to try to recreate her look.  Alex did just that last week with her unique ombre-inspired outfit!

I've already found a couple of ombre combinations in my closet but I decided to try a blue-hued look this week!

Ok, so I know that my top maybe verges on green instead of blue, but I do think my mint necklace and cobalt skirt worked together to create the ombre effect.

Blooper compliments of my handsome photographer.

I wore this ensemble for a very special date!  A blogging blind date, that is.  You guys, I met the incredibly sweet Ada (pronounced ahhhdahhh-- I was saying it wrong in my head this whole time!) of Elegance and Mommyhood while she was vacationing with her family in my hometown.  I have to say that she is just as sweet in person as she is online and her daughter Vivian is quite the cutie!  I can't wait for an upcoming shopping trip together!

We braved a windy day at Silver Beach!

And finally, here are your options to pass-on for next week: blue hues, mint, cobalt, a peplum, a (J.Crew) mini skirt, stripes or sling backs! 

What I'm Wearing:

Top: Anthro (similar, similar)

Skirt: J.Crew Factory (exact in different colors)

Necklace: Etsy (similar, similar)

Flats: Land's End (exact)

Previous Editions of Blogging Besties

Featured On:

Whitney à la mode

Undergraduate Style

What did you pass-on from Alex's look last week?

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Blogging Besties: Hot Pink and Cobalt

We've once again made it to Friday!  This one in particular feels pretty darn special because it's the last Friday of the school year.  Time to pop the champagne and enjoy my first hot summer evening (one of the few perks of being a teacher)!

Last week Alex shared quite the glamorous little ensemble with us!

Isn't she gorgeous!?  In the past week I didn't have a reason to get quite as jazzed up as Alex so I chose to pass along her color scheme: hot pink and cobalt!

It feels a bit serendipitous to be posting such a perfect warm-weather work outfit on the last Friday of the school year!  If I had to work during the summer, I imagine I would wear lots of outfits like this: a comfy skirt with a light-weight, flowy top...and some cute flats, of course!

Speaking of this top, Rachelle raves so much about the Portofino tops from Express that I decided I had to try them for myself.  You guys, they are great!  Super comfy and minimal button gaping (a problem I have with most button down shirts).  Plus they come in so many cute colors and prints.  Obviously I had to pick up this one as well!

And without further ado, here are your choices for next week: hot pink + cobalt + button down + comfy skirt + belt + (patterned) flats!

What I'm Wearing:

Top: Express (exact)

Skirt: J.Crew Factory (super similar)

Flats: Land's End (exact)

Previous Editions of Blogging Besties

Featured On:

Whitney à la mode

Undergraduate Style

What did you pass on from Alex's look last week?

An InLinkz Link-up