April 1, 2012

A Hint of Spring


Yes, I wore a crop top in -7°C weather. My mental processes must be baffling. That being said, the sun was shining it's brightest so how could I resist? (Also resulting in a majority of squinty-eyed photos). Instead of going with an overall bright look this morning I decided to infuse a basic/neutral outfit with small hints of Spring colour (pastel yellow satchel; a peachy orange lip). Heather grey & pastel yellow have always been one of my favourite colour combinations, especially for Spring transition looks. 

This look is also chock full of super affordable pieces; the only exception being my Michael Kors ballet flats. H&M satchel & bangle, Joe Fresh printed skirt, & an old F21 crop top with lace cap sleeves (although I no longer shop at F21 for ethical reasons, I must admit I do love this little basic top; particularly for casual summer days... which today is sadly not), & vintage locket necklace. My hair was a tad messy, in pretty much the same wavy state as when I woke up, with a quick spritz of hair spray (I call it my "I'm pretending it's summer & I'm going to the beach & I don't care" hair ;)

It's hard to believe today is April 1st. I wish Mother Nature would say "Just kidding!" & make it Spring/Summer already. That being said there is something about the first of the month that always makes me feel so optimistic & refreshed. I'm about 2 week's ahead of my scheduled "To Do List", off to Nova Scotia in 3 weeks time, & looking forward to other lovely things coming my way (Prada sunnies, JC wedges, & some upcoming travels being among them). Life is pretty good :)

Hope you are all off to a wonderful beginning of April as well! 
As always, thank you so much for reading <3 





I was wearing:
Pastel Yellow Satchel - H&M
Heather grey crop top - F21 (old)
B&W pencil skirt - Joe Fresh (old)
Ballet flats - Michael Kors
Bangle - H&M
 Necklace - Vintage

53 comments:

  1. Great satchel and skirt!

    http://lartoffashion.blogspot.com

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  2. Glad to hear things are going well sweetie!!! I love this look and i adore your hair like that :)

    Take care,Daniella xox

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  3. Love the bag! Following you now. :) Hope you'll come check my blog out as well.

    http://sergeantfox.blogspot.com/

    xx

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  4. Beautiful pics:) LOVE your blog!
    Check out my new fashion blog
    http://fashionablefavorites.blogspot.com/
    Let's follow each other!!

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  5. How are you always so cute?! Love love that skirt and the bright bag! xo

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  6. love your bracelet and the bag! xx

    http://matildiary.blogspot.com

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  7. i love your bag!!!

    ashleytreece.blogspot.com

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  8. As everyone else said, love that bag!

    Also, this scenery is epic- looks like something you would see on a postcard!

    http://alittlebeautylux.blogspot.com

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  9. wow, the place is breathtaking... your bag is lovely!

    It’s a GIRL Thing

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  10. Love the place, it's so breathtaking! And you look absolutely stunning, your skirt is so nice and that satchel is awesome.

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  11. Oh my word, I am loving everything about this post!!
    Amazing closeup of amazing accessories? Check.
    Amazing overall outfit? Check.
    Stunning photography of scenery? Check.
    Haha, I'd steal that neon yellow satchel from you if I could! :b

    Trendy Teal

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  12. Loving your neon bag - and what gorgeous pics!

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  13. Your neon bag is the perfect complement to this outfit. Loving the crop top, too!

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  14. Oh my goodness! I love this outfit! That crop top is super nice! And I swear your hair defies the laws of everything, it is GORGEOUS. As is that last picture! May I ask as to why you don't shop at F21 anymore?

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  15. Hahah "I'm pretending it's summer & I'm going to the beach & I don't care" hair :) Sounds like one of my new favorite quotes :) And you look pretty, as always :) Hope you'll enjoy the warm Spring soon... Here, in Slovenia we have almost Summer weather already :) Life is really good tanana :) xx

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  16. I love that bag, I like the white one as well but I think yellow is nicer :)
    Thanks for the comment on my blog
    <3 xxx

    http://thefashionpalace.blogspot.co.uk/

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  17. Lovely outfit, especially your bag i would love to own. I must say that the pictures are beautiful, i would love to see that place in real life! :)

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  18. Oh my gosh, girl, I would've been freezing if I wore that when it was so cold out! You're so brave! I love that yellow satchel, very cute!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

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  19. Great outfit and the backgrund too darling! You are so pretty!:)
    Simona
    www.simimaus.blogspot.com

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  20. Beautiful outfit, I love the skirt the print is amazing.
    Stunning scenery !

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  21. Super cute look! Love your skirt and pop of color with your bag! I'm your newest follower! I would love it if you would follow me too!

    xx
    Giovanna
    www.oliveandanarrow.com

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  22. i think you look lovely, regardless the weather. i love the pop of yellow with that amazing bag!

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  23. Ooh such a lovely bag :)
    I want one to wear for school!

    http://i-queenb.blogspot.com/

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  24. I love your bracelet!

    xoxo Sootjeelina <3

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  25. You look so beautiful, cute outfit + sunlight + bright yellow bag = i love ! ^^ Nice photos, the view is amazing.. Makes me want to go to our summer cottage and sit on the pier all day ^^

    Thank you for the comment Shawna! Have a lovely day,

    Satu
    - Indie by Heart

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  26. Such beautiful backdrops in your pictures! x

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  27. wow, the photos are wonderful! and I like this skirt and how you worked the neon in your outfit with the bag!

    xxx Anita

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  28. great bag and amazing photos!!
    xo
    MosaMuse

    MosaMuse.blogspot.com

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  29. gorgeous, gorgeous photos! love where you are at and your outfit! i am always so insecure about cropped tops but you look amazing in it! love the pop of neon!

    http://airilim.blogspot.com

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  30. I love this look!! I don't normally see people pull off crop tops but you look so cute and make it look awesome. I'd wear everything here! I love your satchel. I saw a neon yellow one at Target for $30, which was a great price, but I let the color intimidate me. :/
    Thanks for your lovely and thoughtful comments. I always love reading yours. :)

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  31. cute outfit! these pictures are soo gorgeous! love the backdrop!

    www.sugarfilledcloset.com

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  32. Hi - love this outfit! The crop top is adorable and looks great on you (I could never pull it off... :-) Love the skirt and bag too. Everthing is a winner for me! The background scenery is amazing as well!

    Happy Spring~

    Danielle xo

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  33. These photos are so amazing. I wish we had Joe Fresh in California! Love your bag, and the pale yellow with gray is so refreshing, I adore it!

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  34. thanks alot for your comment!
    awesome outfit! and beautiful scenery :)
    -Bea



    http://fantasy-meets-reality.blogspot.de/

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  35. I absolutely love your bag.. the color is marvellous :)

    - victoria
    www.Vickkitas.blogspot.com

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  36. I love your bag !

    Beautiful landscape

    xx

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  37. OMG, You look gorgeous! :)
    Love ur bag and skirt.
    Take care xoxo

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  38. I love love love love love your bag - such a fun color!! Xox <3 hautepinkpretty.com

    PS Don't forget to enter my easy *GIVEAWAY* for a $30 e-gift card!

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  39. Thanks <3 I love this satchel, so cute!
    x

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  40. Oh the view is so beautiful! <3 Love the bag :3 I'm following now!

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  41. you still look great in your hair, i wish I had hair like that...waiting until it grows longer !

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  42. Cute skirt, and I love love love your bag! <3

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  43. You look so cute :D I love your smile!

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  44. This is such a lovely outfit ! The yellow bag is so gorgeous as well <3

    Love from the NaNa girls xoxo

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  45. Oh my goodness, it sounds so cold!

    I love the yellow bag, what a fun pop of color :)

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  46. loving your outfit ! the pastel yellow is lovely

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  47. Hello! :)

    First let me say thank you for your comment on my blog and for following! :D That MJ necklace is one of my favourites, he he.

    Secondly, that satchel and that landscape : picture perfect, wow! Congrats for that.

    Following you back now!!

    Isabel x

    "I" is for Isabel

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  48. cool girl!!!!! love the mix of prints and bright yellow :D

    http://thegoldenpaillettes.blogspot.com/

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  49. what a great blog!!
    Love this look!

    follow eachother?
    www.linlicious-style.nl

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  50. Absolutely loving outfit!
    Your hair is amazing<3
    xx

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