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Spring Style Look Book

Disclaimer: This post is done in collaboration with Firmoo.com. I have worked with them before and I adore their products. I received a coupon code for a free pair of frames but I purchased the lens as well as the addition two pair of glasses featured in this look book with my own money. As someone who wears glasses regularly, I want comfortable and stylish glasses but I don’t want to pay a fortune so Firmoo is the answer. As you know, transparency is my highest priority and I would never support and write about a brand that I was not 100% in love with. Now that that is out of the way, on to the fun stuff!

Spring Style Look Book 2016

Spring is here finally and warm weather is upon us! Thank the Lord! It is getting warmer but there is still some cooler temps. You know where is cool in the morning, hot in the afternoon, and then cool again so layers are a must around my area so I tried to incorporate that into a lot of these looks.

Work Look:

Edgy Work Look For Spring

Outfit Details:

Pantsuit – Cato Fashions

Heels – Poshmark

Blazer – Forever 21 (similar)

Necklace – Cato Fashions

Clutch – Bongo Clutch from Kmart

Sunglasses – Firmoo

 

Date Night:

Edgy Date Night Look for Spring 2016

Outfit details:

Jacket – Bongo Moto Jacket from Kmart

Tank: Mossimo Swing Fit Tank from Target

Skinny Jeans – Old Navy Rockstar Jeggings

Shoes – Poshmark

Handbag – Aliexpress

Glasses – Firmoo

Casual Weekend Looks:

Casual Weekend Look for Lipstick Lovers

Lipstick Lovers Unite

Outfit Details:

Top: Lipstick Addict Top from Jane.com

Jeans: Old Navy Rockstar Skinny Jeans

Shoes: JustFab Carmella Sneakers

Glasses: Firmoo

Necklace: Made just for me by FFJ Creations! I am so in love it says “Live Boldly”

Lipstick & Compact: Sephora Disney Minnie Mouse Collection

Spring Weekend Look 2016

Outfit Details:

Top: Marshalls (similar)

Shorts: Old Navy Boyfriend Shorts

Sandals: Boss Sandals by Blowfish

Necklace: FJJCreations

Casual Weekend Outfit for Spring 2016

Outfit Details:

Top: Old Navy Layered Tank

Short: Old Navy Boyfriend Shorts

Sandals: Viorica Sandals by JustFab

I have to say that I am in love with all of these outfits! They are all so comfortable and most importantly I feel like they are all very ME. I finally feel like I’m coming into my own and figuring out my own style. My husband just shook his head at the “Black Is My Happy Color” tank but its so true! I love the color black and that doesn’t mean I’m a creepo. Black lovers unite! The most important thing I learned by putting together these outfits is that accessories make all the difference in the world! You can take a super comfy and basic outfit but add a few accessories and BAM! You’ve got the perfect outfit! Jeans and t-shirts are my style default but I’m learning to use that foundation and take it up a notch. For example, the last outfit: those studded sandals are everything. I could easily throw on flip flops and be completely beach ready but by adding the studded sandals and some spiky bracelets, it gives it a much different vibe. I am totally digging all of the shoes in these outfits. The white sneakers from JustFab* with the silver sequins on the heels are life!

I am also learning I can use my glasses to add spunk to my outfits as well (both regular eyeglasses and sunglasses). Normally I wear contacts the majority of the time but since discovering Firmoo*, I’ve been able to find stylish glasses that add spunk to my outfits and because their glasses are ridiculously affordable, I can own more than one pair so I can mix and match with my outfits.

So here are my quick spring shopping tips:

1- If you are shopping online, always, ALWAYS use Ebates*. You are crazy if you don’t. You get cash back just from shopping online and there is now a browser plugin so you can earn cash without even thinking about it. Hello?! Who doesn’t want free money? Almost all of my favorite stores use Ebates and since being a spoonie means a lot of online shopping, I figure I might as well earn some cash back while I’m at it.

2- Basic pieces are important to every wardrobe but its important to find certain pieces that really speak t you. Whether you stick to basic clothing items and focus on unique accessories such as shoes and jewelry, that’s awesome but its important to really feel like you and feel confident and spunky when you get dressed. Affordable ways to find these unique pieces include shopping stores like Marshalls or Ross where you can find higher end pieces at a lower price, hitting up thrift stores, or shopping sites like Poshmark. I adore Poshmark. You can find a lot of NWT items but there are a lot of second hand listings as well so it is a great place to find some great deals on second hand items (I sell on there as well! You can find my closet here!)

There are a few of my favorite looks for spring and a few quick shopping tips! What are yours? What are your must have items for spring?

Disclaimer: Again, this post was a collaboration with Firmoo.com and while I received one pair of frames free to facilitate a review, I purchased all other glasses on my own (as others that are not featured in this post) and all opinions are 100% my own. Thanks to the generosity of Firmoo, they have provided a discount code “ANEWKIND2” which will cover a complete pair of eyeglasses from this selection of glasses for the first 10 users and is valid through April 20, 2016! Shipping and handling are extra and you must be a first time customer but that is amazing and thank you so, so much Firmoo! As another side note, any link marked with an * throughout this post indicates an affiliate link. All about transparency here y’all. 

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Daydreaming Of Spring Fashion

I am so incredibly over winter. I long for warm weather, a light breeze, and the sun on my skin. Cold temperatures not only affect my fibromyalgia (I like being able to move upon waking thank you very much) but it definitely affects my moods. I won’t go as far as self-diagnosed SAD (season affective disorder) but shorter daylight hours and being trapped indoors definitely brings me down. Since the time has changed this past weekend which has allowed us to enjoy the extra daylight outside, I definitely feel more relaxed and have more of a pep in my step. Sunshine is a beautiful thing!

In addition to making over my mood, I am beyond ready for spring to make over my wardrobe! Be gone sweaters and heavy jackets and hello t-shirts and airy dresses!

Today I am sharing a couple looks that have been created in my recent spring fashion dreams:

 

Edgy In Spring

I’m not sure what it is but I love stripes for warm weather. I know you can wear them all year round if you wish but I just dig it for spring and summer! I adore these pants but I’m not sure I have the confidence to pull them off. I already have the Skillet “Sick Of It” tank in my wardrobe because a) I absolutely love the song and b) it goes along with this year’s Blogging for Endometriosis Awareness theme! Should I try the stripes?

 

 

SIMPLY SPRING

There is nothing that I love more in the warm months than adding crisp white pieces to my wardrobe. Its classic glam that can take you in any direction you want to go. I love adding a great statement necklace for spring as they can often be too hot and heavy for summer. Add a pop of color and you are good to go!

 

Sweet & Simple

You always need to have casual and comfortable staples in your closet and I just love this mermaid graphic t-shirt to celebrate warmer temperatures! Throw it on with some comfy jeans and sneakers and you are set for any springtime adventure!

 

Easter Vintage Glam

If someone could please deliver this outfit to my closet for Easter, I would be greatly appreciative! I love a beautiful vintage vibe and this mint dress has me drooling! It feels glamorous and feminine yet there is still the element of spunk and sass.

 

Are you as excited for spring as I am? What changes are you ready to make to your wardrobe as the warmer weather sets in?

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Friday Words of Faith: Spring

I think one of my favorite things about Spring is how it symbolizes a new beginning – a new birth. Trees get fresh green leaves. Flowers make their way out of the ground filling the earth with color and fragrance. Warm sunshine on your face awakens something within you. Easter is the perfect illustration of this awakening. Because of what took place on the cross, we are able to experience a new beginning in Christ. Of course this is something we should be mindful of every day but to see it displayed throughout creation this time of year makes it that much more personal.

butterfly in spring

Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature ; the old things passed away ; behold, new things have come.

2 Corinthians 5:17