Signs of spring

Things are finally starting to look and feel like spring. The sunny days are peppered with rainy ones, but this week has felt like a huge turning point in the weather. No longer are we trending below average!

While I can be a bit a wimp when it comes to taking photos in the rain, it was barely misting, and the center of New Canaan, CT is too pretty to not take photos in, rain or shine.

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Striped Shirt LL.Bean thrifted
Distressed Jeans Old Navy similar
Trench Coat London Fog thrifted similar
Black Flats "Gessica" Easy Spirit
Red Willis Bag Vintage Coach via ebay similar$
Taner Bar Mini Studs Sophie Harper via Rocksbox (one month free with lydiaxoxo)
Necklace Gorjana via Rocksbox (one month free with lydiaxoxo)
Brianna Bracelet Perry Street via Rocksbox (one month free with lydiaxoxo)
Gold Bracelet The Cavernous Jewelry Box similar
Anchor Bracelet Knotical Knovelites
Gold Ring Thrifted similar
Nail Color "Haute as Hello" Essie

The glare

When it comes to eyewear, I'm in it for the look.

I realize there are actual benefits to a good pair of sunglasses, like protecting your eyes from harmful UV rays and in the case of these Hobie Polarized lenses, reducing the glare off reflective surfaces such as water and making it easier to see when you are say, perhaps out kayaking.

Now, these are not my kayaks. However I'm hoping I can borrow one, and when that happens I will have sunglasses that will help me see better, and look really cute too.

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Striped Dress Gap similar

Sandals Enzo Angiolini Karezza

Striped Clutch Hilside Bags

Hoop Earrings Amazon

Starfish Cuff St. Thomas via TJ Maxx similar
Bracelets The Cavernous Jewelry Box

Midi Ring Urban Outfitters

Sunglasses c/o Hobie Harper

Nail Color OPI Mod-ern Girl

Traveling light - Crossbody Bag Giveaway!

It's good to travel light in the summer, so whenever possible I try to downsize my bag. A cute little crossbody like this one by Danielle Nicole that Linger Rose kindly send over is just big enough for a small wallet, lipgloss and phone.

The bright, punchy cobalt is sure to go with a lot of my looks, especially considering my penchant for nautically theme ensembles.

Plus, Linger Rose is kindly offering the Chelsea Crossbody in Cognac for one Chic on the Cheap reader! Scroll down to the Rafflecopter widget to enter!

 

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Striped Top Old Navy

Red Pencil Skirt Express

Sandals Enzo Angiolini Karezza

Bag Danielle Nicole c/o Linger Rose

Straw Fedora Gap similar

Anchor Earrings Furbish Studio
Knot Necklace Thrifted similar

Chain Bracelet c/o Ily Couture

Watch c/o Caravelle by Bulova via Lucky Fabb

Bracelets The Cavernous Jewelry Box

Midi Ring Urban Outfitters

Crystal Bar Ring Upper Metal Class

Sunglasses Ray-Ban Boyfriend c/o SmartBuyGlasses

Dog Chloe

Pearl Leash Fabuleash

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Mint moment

Sometimes I get a little matchy-matchy. Sometimes it becomes clear to me that I become obsessed with a color and then buy everything I possibly can in that shade. Sometimes it gets a little ridiculous.
I still need a mint handbag.

     

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Striped Top Liz Clayborne thrifted similar

Mint Pencil Skirt JCP similar

Sandals Frye similar

Earrings TJMaxx similar

Necklace Taken for Granite similar

Starburst Cuff J.Crew thrifted

Signature Spade Ring Kate Spade similar

Sunglasses Ray-Ban Meteor c/o TJMaxx

The leather pencil skirt

I thrifted this leather pencil skirt months ago; for the quality, it was an absolute steal. Soft, supple leather, no visible signs of wear, and remarkably comfortable to wear and sit in for hours at work.

Yet, this is only the second time I've worn it, and I'm pretty sure my leather skirt wearing days are dwindling as the humidity level steadily rises. I'll just have to resolve to wear it more this fall, however I'm loving it mixed with the lighter neutrals and brights, it feels perfectly 'spring'.

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Striped Sequin Top The Limited similar

Leather Pencil Skirt Lord and Taylor Thrifted similar

Denim Jacket Gap

Pumps BCBGeneration via TJMaxx similar

Color Block Clutch Gap similar

Earrings Aldo
Crystal Spike Bracelet c/o t+j via LuckyFabb
Spike Bracelet Ebay similar

Ring The Cavernous Jewelry Box similar
Crystal Bar Ring Upper Metal Class

Mirrored Aviator Sunglasses TJMaxx similar

All about the stripes

I have this theory that in order to do casual wear in a cute way, you must wear stripes. They have a magical power to make boyfriend denim and a grandpa cardigan look youthful and fun.

Yes, heels and a pile of accessories help too, but the stripes are still carrying the look as far as I'm concerned.

In other news, my bronze band from Upper Metal Class got lost while I was grocery shopping the other week, so this is the last post it will ever be seen in.

I'm really not one of those people who loses/misplaces things, and the fact that it was kind of expensive and I barely had it for two weeks makes me particularly peeved. At the very least, I hope someone found it and is giving it a good home.

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Striped Top Old Navy
Grey Cardigan Express

Boyfriend Jeans Old Navy

Cherry Pumps Oh...Deer

Marielle Satchel c/o Nicole Lee

Chain Necklace Home d'jour consignment similar
Necklace c/o Jami via LuckyFabb

Midi Ring Urban Outfitters

Bronze Ring Upper Metal Class

Watch c/o Caravelle by Bulova via Lucky Fabb

Bracelets The Cavernous Jewelry Box

Sunglasses Ray-Ban Meteor c/o TJMaxx

iPhone Case Kate Spade

Birthday time

What time is it? Birthday time. I plan on spending my day shopping, getting a manni-peddi, drinking my free Starbucks latte, going out to dinner with my family, and eating a huge piece of chocolate cake.

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Striped Top Old Navy similar

Navy Blazer Gap similar

White Jeans TJMaxx similar

Silver Flats Cindy Says similar

Bag Coach Thrifted

Anchor Belt ASOS
Anchor Earrings Made by Me similar
Chain Bracelet c/o Ily Couture

Watch c/o Caravelle by Bulova via Lucky Fabb

Blue Ring c/o TJMaxx similar

Sunglasses Ray-Ban Meteor c/o TJMaxx

Nail Color Essie No Place Like Chrome

Haircut

I'm not really one for haircuts. It's generally all I can do to get it cut twice a year.
This time I decided to go to the Paul Mitchell school and let a student cut my hair.
Even though the process took a lot longer, since the instructor needs to check the students work, answer questions and demonstrate techniques, I actually enjoyed the experience. And I had my hair cut by a guy for the first time ever, so I cajoled him into taking an instagram photo with me. Haha.
Best $6 haircut ever.

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Floral Button Down H&M similar

Striped Sequin Shirt The Limited similar

Skinny Jeans Kohls

Boots Madden Girl similar

Turquoise Satchel Charm and Luck similar, similar

Twisted Glamor Bracelet c/o Swarovski Elements

Signature Spade Ring Kate Spade similar

Watch c/o Caravelle by Bulova via Lucky Fabb

Blue Earrings JoJo Loves You

Statement Necklace LydellNYC
Nail Color Sally Hansen Nail Strips Kitty Kitty

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