Top: Old, but similar here! Shorts: A.Golde (see below!)
Friends!
Happy Tuesday. How is your week going so far? (I hope yesterday’s post helped your Monday go a little smoother. đ) To say I’m thrilled to be publishing my first “spring” related clothing post of the season…would be a vast understatement. Helloooo March!!
First, a couple fun weekly updates from my end:
I’m going back to San Francisco this week!
I was supposed to be going for the Beautycounter conference but they canceled it due to Coronavirus, deeming it to be too risky to have that many people coming in from all over the country and being in the same place. đđđ
I’m SO sad I won’t get to see my Beautycounter friends, and I couldn’t get a refund on my plane ticket, but the silver lining is that I was able to get my hotel refunded, and my best friend lives thereââso I’m going to keep my plane ticket to go stay with her for a couple of days! I leave on Thursday, and realistically I never get as much work done while traveling as I think I’m going toââso it’s another three-day workweek sprint for me until I leave! Wish me luck.
I got my first Dazzle Dry manicure/pedicure!
Have you heard of Dazzle Dry? It’s a new kind of polish that supposedly lasts as long as a no-chip, but without ruining your nails or containing toxic ingredients! I went to Plush Nail Salon in West Town (it took some digging to find a salon that offers it!) and they were lovely. I will report back on how well it stays on! (Thanks to Anna for turning me on to it! She raves about it!)
I have my second French lesson this afternoon. đ¤
If you missed it, I finally signed up for French lessons and had my first lesson last week! I found my tutor through Takelessons.com and she is so great! I have my second lesson this afternoon! I’ve always wanted to learn French and I’m so happy that I finally decided to take the plunge! (Languages were always my favorite subject in school!) It’s so nice to have a fun extra-curricular that challenges me in new ways, and has NOTHING to do with my job!
It feels like SPRING here in Chicago!
Seriously, I feel like we’ve had it TOO goodââlike, it means that Chicago definitely has one more snowpocalypse up her sleeve. There’s no way she’s letting us off that easy.
But in the meantime…lets talk SPRING CLOTHES!
Shopbop Spring Sale
Shopbop Spring Sale
Shopbop is having their big Spring sale right now, and they are one of my favorite places to shop for spring clothes. (I don’t know why I shop at Shopbop so much more during warmer seasons, but I do! They always have such a great selection of dresses, cover-ups, sandals, etc! Plus, they’re owned by Amazon, so you get Amazon Prime shipping! Here are the deets on the sale:
Shopbop sale details
Shopbop sale details
Up to 25% off full-price styles with code SPRING
15% off orders of $200+
20% off orders of $500+
25% off orders of $800+
Note: Remember, because it’s a Buy More, Save More sale, the discount won’t be taken until you enter the applicable code *in your cart* and you must spend at least $200 to get the discount! (Tip: You can always go in with friends and put the order on one person’s card to hit the threshold, and settle the rest via Venmo!)
Favorite Spring picks
Favorite Spring picks
Best of spring clothing:
(Many are part of the Shopbop sale!)
I LOVE love love this Reformation dressââI always get requests for versatile wedding guest dresses and this one is a beauty you can pull out for multiple dress codes and types of weddings!
How FUN is this dress for a vacation? I love the color, print, and fit details. It’ll look just as cute with sneakers for a day of exploring a new city, or with heels for a night out or even for something like a shower or rehearsal dinner.
THE. BEST. DAMN. JEAN. SHORTS. Period. An investment, but they’ll be your only pair you’ll want to wear for years and yearsâthey are high waisted and *aren’t tight on your thighs!**
I wanted them more of a “relaxed” fit so I went with my normal size! I reviewed them in this post and styled them in lots of posts like this one and this one!
I love this feminine blouse for so many occasionsââperfect for work, but also just as cute with jean shorts, sneakers, wedgesââanything, really!
I love a great maxi dress, especially for vacation because they can be dressed up, dressed down, and you never have to worry about the wind blowing your dress up. đ
It’s no secret I’m a huge fan of Levi’s wedgie jeans (aside from Everlane, Levi’s are my other most worn brand!) My wedgie straight jeans are my favorite of all Levi’s! Every pair fits a little differently (mine is really old so this isn’t the exact same style as I have) but based on the review on the site, it seems like they run TTS!
I love a good little yellow dressââsomething about it just shouts “SPRING” from the rooftops! I love the dainty pattern of this one, and again, it’s great with sneakers but also with wedges, heels, etc. This is the kind of dress I always pack for a trip (especially a wedding) because no matter what kind of occasion I know I’ll wear it one way or the other!
Something about lemon print just really gives me all the heart eye emojis. đI have this style of dress in a different print, and it is SO incredibly flatteringââit will also look so cute with black booties now, and with heels, wedges, or sneakers later!
I really would like more sweater tanks in my life, because they’re the perfect go-between to wear in transitional weather, and they’re also so cute paired with jean shorts for a beach vacation when the weather can be on the cooler side! Perfect to throw over a bathing suit as well!
I’m not sure what’s taken me so long to jump on the bandwagon with this cult favorite Free People tunic, but now I think I’ll finally pull the trigger thanks to this gorgeous new blue color! (For the record, everyone I know that owns one RAVES and raves about it!)
Another great spring sweaterââideal for layering over tanks, swimsuits, and this will look so cute with white jeans!
If you’ve been looking for a super flattering bodysuit, I CANNOT say enough great things about this one! My friend Lauren loves it too (so it’s petite-approved!) Something about the square neckline is just SO flattering. I styled it tons of ways over in this post! You’ll wear it now (because it’s great for layering) and later!
If you’re looking for a great pair of non-see through, stretchy, soft white skinny jeans, these fan-favorite Madewell skinnies are part of the sale! I’ve owned these for years now and they are voted #1 best jean by YOU guys in my GG reader roundup: Favorite Jeans by Body Type! They run TTS in my experience! (I wear size 25!)
Best of spring shoes + accessories:
(Many are part of the Shopbop sale!)
For those who have been contemplating purchasing my beloved Tretorns, now is the chance to get them at a discount! If you are looking for a classic, never-goes-out-of-style sneaker with a TON of cushionââthese are your shoes! I own quite a few favorite sneakers, but these are the *cushiest* for sure.
And on that note, I think I may have to invest in these Tretorn espadrille sneakers for spring and summer. I am a SUCKER for an espadrille, and these are the perfect warm weather twist on classic white sneaks.
The Sam Edelman Loafer has been a long-adored staple in my closet. They come in tons of colors, but this neutral hue caught my eye, because it’s perfect for spring! You’ll wear them everywhere, and no break-in time required!
They’re back, they’re back! One of my go-to pairs of sandals during the warmer monthsââI love these and highly recommend them! I will definitely be snagging a couple more colors as part of the sale!
I feel like you guys are always looking for good ballet flat reccos, and I LOVE the look of this pairââwith the elongated/square toe, the shape is so chic! (They don’t have reviews on Shopbop but I googled reviews on other sites and they say they’re super comfy right out of the box, but that sizing can be all over the place, so maybe take advantage of free Shopbop returns and order 2 sizes and keep what doesn’t fit!)
I LOVE Madewell’s bags and this is a great sale to score a deal on one! I especially love this crossbodyâit will go with everything and add the perfect amount of pattern to any outfit! Great for an everyday purse and perfect for travel, too!
I love super simple dainty gold jewelry, and I know you guys do too! These triple “Huggies” earrings are the perfect everyday pair, but a little bit different, you know?
