1 bikini, 6 brilliant ways!

It had never occurred to me until today that a simple bikini could be worn different ways.  I mean, it's a bikini, there's not much fabric.  But, leave it to Pinterest to strike again!

P.S. If you need me, I'll be wrapped up in bikini strings trying to copy the looks below. ;)

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blossom time!

Life has been super busy lately (as always, amirite?!) and I just got back from a long all-day work conference.  So instead of attempting to write anything coherent, let me just share a picture that hubs and I took for a Pinterest project that I'm working on.  (I can't wait to share it with y'all this Summer!)  

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And of course I'm going to share what I've been wearing, lately! :)

F21 top, NY&CO pants (in navy), shoes via DSW, bag bought in Florence, Italy

F21 top, NY&CO pants (in navy), shoes via DSW, bag bought in Florence, Italy

F21 Boxy Polka Dot Shirt (in cream/black), LOFT Doubleface Shift Skirt (in buttercup), Jessica Simpson pumps, F21 pearl necklace 

F21 Boxy Polka Dot Shirt (in cream/black), LOFT Doubleface Shift Skirt (in buttercup), Jessica Simpson pumps, F21 pearl necklace

Express top, F21 skirt and belt, Target Mossimo Pearce Pumps (in camel), necklace designed and made by my Mom

Express top, F21 skirt and belt, Target Mossimo Pearce Pumps (in camel), necklace designed and made by my Mom

F21 striped dress, Lauren Conrad for Kohl's jacket, Target Mossimo Ona flats,  Renegade bracelet c/o Erika Lehman for Stella & Dot  

F21 striped dress, Lauren Conrad for Kohl's jacket, Target Mossimo Ona flats,  Renegade bracelet c/o Erika Lehman for Stella & Dot

F21 sweater/pencil skirt/necklace, Prabal Gurung for Target Pointy-Toe Pump (in black)  

F21 sweater/pencil skirt/necklace, Prabal Gurung for Target Pointy-Toe Pump (in black) 

Express button-up, Zara pencil skirt, F21 belt & necklace, bracelet designed and made by my mom (!), Target Mossimo Vivian Pointy Heel Leopard Pumps 

Express button-up, Zara pencil skirt, F21 belt & necklace, bracelet designed and made by my mom (!), Target Mossimo Vivian Pointy Heel Leopard Pumps 

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all you lovely Mama's!

Especially my Own. 

Any special plans, today, Mamas?  Did anyone get/give an amazing Mother's Day gift today?

:)

fashionmeleon.

Sometimes I have a hard time defining my style.  Does this happen to any of you?  I just love so many different looks that I can't stick to one.  

Like on Monday, I felt a little edgy.  But, today was all about the Audrey Hepburn girly feel.

But, really, at the end of the day isn't that what fashion is all about?!  Being able to completely change your look from one day to the next. ;)

Blouse via TJMAXX, Target ankle pants (in fuchsia), heels via Kohl's, necklace via JCP

Blouse via TJMAXX, Target ankle pants (in fuchsia), heels via Kohl's, necklace via JCP

Express top, F21 skirt and necklace, flats via Bamboo

Express top, F21 skirt and necklace, flats via Bamboo

feelin' springy!

This week was absolutely beautiful.  Almost every day, the sun was out and birds were singing cute little Springy bird songs.  And I'll be the first one to admit that the weather totally affects my mood, and in turn, my outfits.  

Hence, all the Springy looks below! :)

F21 blouse (in peach), Joe Fresh Denim Jegging via JCP (in white), heels via Kohl's, F21 necklace

F21 blouse (in peach), Joe Fresh Denim Jegging via JCP (in white), heels via Kohl's, F21 necklace

GAP top, LOFT skirt, wedges via Kohl's, F21 necklace, F21 Geo Cutout Cuff

GAP top, LOFT skirt, wedges via Kohl's, F21 necklace, F21 Geo Cutout Cuff

Express button-up (in pink), F21 skirt & belt, heels via Kohl's, necklace and orange bracelet via JCP, Renegade bracelet c/o Erika Lehman for Stella & Dot 

Express button-up (in pink), F21 skirt & belt, heels via Kohl's, necklace and orange bracelet via JCP, Renegade bracelet c/o Erika Lehman for Stella & Dot 

work-athon!

So...
here are a ton of work looks that I wanted to share.  Could this post get any more eloquent? ;)
  
Happy almost Hump Day!

Old Navy Women's Roll-Cuff Blouse (in fuchsia), LOFT shift skirt (in khaki), necklace and cuff via JCP, Target Mossimo Pearce Pumps (in camel)  

Old Navy Women's Roll-Cuff Blouse (in fuchsia), LOFT shift skirt (in khaki), necklace and cuff via JCP, Target Mossimo Pearce Pumps (in camel)

Blouse via Forever21 (in mint), LOFT Candy Dot Shift Skirt, Renegade bracelet c/o Erika Lehman for Stella & Dot, Target Mossimo Pearce Pumps (in camel)  

F21 Jumbo Polka Dot Shirt (in taupe/black), The Limited Exact Stretch Skinny Pant, Lauren Conrad Open-Front Ponte Blazer via Kohl's (in red), Etienne Aigner Chip riding boots (in Banana Bread), F21 pearl necklace

F21 Jumbo Polka Dot Shirt (in taupe/black), The Limited Exact Stretch Skinny Pant, Lauren Conrad Open-Front Ponte Blazer via Kohl's (in red), Etienne Aigner Chip riding boots (in Banana Bread), F21 pearl necklace

The Limited top (in mustard), MNG by Mango blazer via JCP (in black), The Limited Exact Stretch Skinny Pant,  Renegade bracelet c/o Erika Lehman for Stella & Dot 

The Limited top (in mustard), MNG by Mango blazer via JCP (in black), The Limited Exact Stretch Skinny Pant,  Renegade bracelet c/o Erika Lehman for Stella & Dot

Blouse via TJMaxx, ankle pants via Target (in royal blue), Prabal Gurung for Target Pointy-toe Pumps (in Nolita Print), F21 Geo Cutout Cuff , Apt. 9 Gold Tone Square Hoop Earrings via Kohl's  

Blouse via TJMaxx, ankle pants via Target (in royal blue), Prabal Gurung for Target Pointy-toe Pumps (in Nolita Print), F21 Geo Cutout Cuff, Apt. 9 Gold Tone Square Hoop Earrings via Kohl's  

H&M button up (in grey), LOFT Doubleface Shift Skirt (in buttercup), Target Mossimo Pearce Pumps (in camel), bubble necklace via eBay

H&M button up (in grey), LOFT Doubleface Shift Skirt (in buttercup), Target Mossimo Pearce Pumps (in camel), bubble necklace via eBay

LOFT outlet striped sweater, Joe Fresh Denim Jegging via JCP (in white), scarf c/o The Posh'mina (in midnight), Jessica Simpson pumps (in black), Tissot watch

Candie's tweed jacket via Kohl's, LOFT pencil skirt, Nine West mary janes, F21 pearl necklace

heavy baggage.

We all have baggage.  But, how well do you really know your bags?!

Check out the infographic below (thanks, Pinterest!) for some fabulous tips about your favorite bags!

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