Fashion for Spring!

Springtime is just around the corner...time to be thinking about transitioning from heavy winter coats and boots to light-weight jackets, perfect "holy" jeans, flats, booties, or my all time fav...converse! Pennsylvania's Punxsutawney Phil, the USA's most famous furry meteorologist, emerged from his burrow to proclaim to the crowd that he did not see his shadow. Hallelujah! I am so ready for springtime and my wardrobe is too!!

Here are few necessities that I think every gal or guy...depending on your style, should have!

1. Light-weight jacket - olive, olive, olive! Olive this jacket...it's so functional. Did you see what I did there? This jacket is going to be my favorite this season! I love the color, the style, the pockets and even though I am not normally a "hood" type of girl, it works here!  I found this steal on none other than Groopdealz, so it was a bargain, but it's still great quality! It looks super cute with jeans, flats, booties, or even converse.  I scored a bone-colored jacket at Gap a few weeks on the sale rack...perfect for Spring too!

2. Leopard Flats...enough said! These are by Calvin Klein and they are super comfy and can be worn with so many different outfits! Pair them with jeans and a casual shirt or even with a cute spring dress or skirt.  Don't get all matchy-matchy either...leopard, when worn at a minimum can be look cute with so many different patterns or bright solids.  Make them the statement piece of your wardrobe.

3. Jeans...we all want the perfect pair! And let me tell you, when I find them, they aren't let out of my site! A good pair of jeans can last years and I am that person that washes and dries them too...my friends think I am crazy! But I can easily have a pair of jeans for at least 5 years if not longer.  Don't be afraid to spend a little money on jeans either, I truly think with jeans, you get what you pay for!  Right now, skinnies are it for me! Look great with almost every shoe, are flattering, and the holier the better! Make sure and have a good light and dark pair. I love Hudson's, they are like butta! A few other fav's are Miss Me's, Paige, and True Religion...look on the sale racks for awesome deals too! I recently bought a pair of BKE's (I will be honest, I do not shop at the Buckle) but, after sporting them for the morning Fox 4 Spring Fashion's segment, they are great! 

Hudson, True Religion, BKE

4. Booties, I am obsessed! Flat or with a small heal, everyone needs a couple of pairs...at least!

5. Converse...enough said. 

Happy Spring Shopping!

xoxo

Shona

Winter Blues

Royal blue is one of my favorite colors and this year I was on a mission to find the perfect winter jacket. I had that vision of what I wanted...you all know what I am talking about.  When I shop, I usually know exactly what I want and can walk into a store, look around and within about 5 minutes know if that perfect piece is there!

I haven't bought a new winter jacket, a nice one, for a years...and I am not even joking.  And with swimsuit season right around the corner, I knew now would be the perfect time to. One word, sales! I hit up Macy's first because they usually have a great selection of different designers, colors, styles, etc.  It took me about 15 minutes to find the style I wanted and of course I went straight to the Michael Kors section because well, let's be real, he's my fav!  Not to mention, the quality is there and I know I would be able to have this piece for years.  I went back and forth on color for about 10 seconds, then I saw the blue, with gold hardware, and done.  I think I almost fainted! 

I had a little help from my Mom to find the right size, but she did it! Let's just say the extra-small I tried on first and not to mention had a hold of like people do things on Black Friday...nobody is getting their hands on this, was a tad too small in the shoulders.  So you can imagine me, looking around frantically for a small...but she saved the day, they had one! Whew! Half off the original price and did you know that Macys always has coupons online, so another $20 off, just by googling, I love to google!  

This jacket is perfection! Royal blue, wool, gold hardware, belt...I am drooling right now and I already own it. Whether you are a North Face kind of girl or a Michael Kors kind of girl or both, now is the time to buy!  It's goes perfectly with the MK watch too :) Told you, he is my favorite! 

Happy Shopping!

Xoxo, 

Shona

The Perfect Work Space

I have been without a desk for about 8 months...so studying or doing anything online meant the couch, coffee table, the bed, or even the kitchen counter...I kid you not! I decided with the New Year, I needed a new work space!  Nothing over-the-top fancy, just a place that is inviting, pretty, contains gold, holds my laptop, and a few other essentials!  I have always wanted a space that exudes who I am and my personality, goals, dreams, and my life.  So I created it. I had almost everything I needed, minus the desk, and in one day...it was all put together!

Here are my list of must-haves!

1. Pens, pencils, sharpies of all colors and highlighters are a must...and make sure you store them in a pretty holder too!

2. A good candle...this new Bella by Illume in Island Moonlight is a soy candle, super affordable and smells delicious.  Target, of course.

3. A coaster...whether it's for a coffee or something a little stronger, we do not wants rings on that new desk. Glam Gals KC had these cute cork coasters in their grab bags at their last event...score!

4. Scratch paper...now I don't mean an ugly pad laying around...something colorful or to your taste is what I like to see.  Better yet, make it personalized.

5. A mechanical pencil...lucky for me I just received one as a gift, inside joke...but it lays neatly on a book of postcards (also a gift) just in case I make a mistake, I can erase it.  Let's be real, it was the perfect gift so of course I want it where I can see it at all times.

6. Personalized prints...for the wall behind the desk.  My two favorites are hung eye level so I can see them while pondering what to write and to remind me of two things. One - Adventure Awaits, and I can't wait to see where it takes me. Two - a Gold Foil Print of the State of Kansas made by Jennifer at The Farm House in Excelsior Springs, MO.  Kansas will always be home no matter where I end up. Postcards by Hammerpress, a local KC company and a canvas print of a beach photo I took while in Gulf Shores...someday I will live at the beach. #goals

7. Stationary or Note cards...mine of course are adorned with anchors.  I love to send people hand written notes, it's so personal and let's be real, with technology these days, it's beginning to become a thing of the past.  I keep a small notepad to jot ideas down in and it's perfectly fine sitting out because let's be real, it's gold and black and perfect.  Oh ya, don't forget the laptop for everything else... :) This desk also has a neat little hideaway for the laptop/phone cord and came with the adapter which contains a USB as well. Ya, you guessed it, Target.

It's all about arrangement for me too. Everything has to have a place and it has to be organized.  Use your style to create a space that you love! I know my style isn't for everyone, but it can give you an idea to get started! Before I forget, that chair...made in Italy...at first I wanted to paint it, but I left the original dark green color, it works! 

Xoxo,
Shona