Concrete Catwalk // Cherry Chiffon

You know you can always count on me for a pair of crazy pants, and when I saw these striped vintage beauties at one of my favorite vintage stores in Kansas City, I just knew they had to be mine.

Paired with another vintage find on my feet, a bold cherry-colored tank on top and a little handbag that I pretend is like a version of this glittery clutch, and I was ready to meet up with a few fellow bloggers for an event at the rooftop bar of the Peninsula Hotel.  Nothing like outdoor drinks with dear friends!

Keep reading for the rest of the look, and I'll see you back here tomorrow with news about an exciting collaboration that involves you and me and our beloved iPhones! (Can't wait!)

See Make Shop // Gold Fringe

You may think of Las Vegas when you hear about the trend 'gold fringe,' but I think of sassy squiggles that shine in the sun.  

Fringe Dress

Heart Pinata

Dangly Earrings

Party Garland

Norma Kamali tank // Milly clutch // Michael Kors cuff

No holding still when you wear it, 

and the perfect excuse for a twirl!

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Let's Dish // Time to Bloom

Image from my Instagram feed

The tiny Spring blossoms have all turned into completely unfurled leaves and full-blown blooms in our neighborhood this week, and it has had me thinking a lot about growth and change and personal progress.

Getting excited about life's blessings and anticipating it's challenges can both be important parts of life, but sometimes it feels overwhelming to continually be trying to figure out the next big thing or move or trip or project.  Recently, it has seemed like looking ahead and constantly planning for what's yet to come can mean missing out on the blessings we could be experiencing right now.

In an effort to embrace this season of life without stressing about where we might be five years, five months or even five weeks from now, I'm trying to remind myself to bloom right where I've been planted.  Digging in to our community here in Hoboken, spending more time getting to know our neighbors, and sharing the local gems we love with others are all ways that I'm looking forward to "blooming" this Summer, and I'm hoping that you'll be OK with me sharing some of those little bouquets with you here every now and again. :)

How about you, my little peonies... Can any of you relate to these feelings at all?   

Sometimes we have little control over where we're sown, but the beauty that we create above our roots is predominantly in our own hands, no?

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Concrete Catwalk // Corset Sweater-set

Ok, so it's not really an official sweater "set," but I felt like balancing out the skin-baring bustier top with a preppier cardigan, and the whole thing just seemed to work out OK in the end.

Keep reading for the rest of the look, and stay tuned for a doubled-up post day tomorrow!

Concrete Catwalk // Spring Strolling

For us, Spring weekends mean strolling the neighborhood, brunching at a sidewalk cafe, and picking up flowers from our favorite market.  We did all of the above as a way to 'recover' from a busy last couple of weeks, and the fresh air and quality time with my Sweet G were just what I needed to get back into the swing of things.

Not wanting to sacrifice all productivity, we also started switching our closets over from Winter to Spring, and I love discovering those pieces that I had forgotten about since the last time I saw them a few months ago.  Floral shorts are a warm-weather go-to of mine (loving this pair lately), and I knew that layering them with my bright new white denim jacket from Old Navy and some rose gold sandals would be the perfect transitional look.

I finished off the outfit with a straw fedora and an oversized handbag from Koret NY, who was the fabulous sponsor of our Style Session at Pepperologie on Saturday.  This tote is perfect for holding the weekend essentials, but just as great to hold your laptop and a spare set of shoes to use as a wear-to-work bag. (Available in the Fall!)

Keep reading for the rest of the look, and tell me what your favorite Spring-weekend activities are in the comments!