Spring Magic

It's no secret I love spring, the two main reasons being; one: my birthday, and two: blossoms. 

 

I still haven't made it to D.C. to see the cherry blossoms there, but even here in Connecticut we've got our beautiful spots; Wooster Square in New Haven has yet to disappoint. The blossoms always come and go in a flash, and this year their peak weekend was doomed to get rained out, so I hustled to get there before the inclement weather arrived. So did everyone else, and the park was packed at golden hour.

Spot was visiting, so he came along too, though he was far more interested in sniffing than taking photos. I swapped out his retractable leash for a jeweled one - don't tell his mom!

Few things are quite as magical as pink flowers and the glow of the setting sun. Even if it only happens but once a year.

The Rundown
Sage Green Sweater Banana Republic
White Wide Leg Jeans Banana Republic
Sandals Seychelles via TJMaxx
Vintage Japanese Picnic Bag eBay
Link Earrings with Pearl Drop South Moon Under
Bold Cherry Blossom Necklace c/o Rellery
Sunglasses "State Street" Ray-Ban
Dog Spot

Shop Small: Odeon Boutique

Since 1984 Owner Lyn Sabatasso has run Odeon Boutique in the artistic Westville Neighborhood of New Haven. When she first opened she only carried pieces imported directly from Europe, and while that has changed, she still makes sure her customers have a unique selection of brands to shop. Odeon is the only boutique in the area which carries Liverpool denim (which I'm styling here, and they are fabulous), Sergio Tomani footwear, and Joy Susan vegan leather bags.

 

Odeon is a perfectly curated shop, if you are shopping for an entire look, the experience is effortless - as I found, putting together outfit after outfit. From a great fitting pair of jeans to the accessories to pull everything together, Lyn's talent and years of experience buying for Odeon shine through in the cohesion of the boutique. 

 

After trying on half a dozen pairs of Liverpool jeans, they might be my new favorite brand. I loved the fit, which for someone with curves, can often be a challenge, plus I was delighted to find this flared, patchwork pair was just the right length for my 5'-1" frame! (I'm sure they were meant to be cropped, but I'll take it!) 

Odeon also happens to be neighbors with Soho Hair Group and Day Spa, which is run by Lyn's husband, so you can plan your next day of mani/pedis and shopping accordingly!

     
The Rundown
Floral Puff Sleeve Blouse Lush c/o Odeon
Fringe Hem Jeans Liverpool c/o Odeon
Booties Kenneth Cole Reaction
Caned Bucket Bag Tommy Bahama via TJMaxx
Gold Hoop Earrings Vintage via Shopgoodwill.com
Gold Knot Bracelet J.Crew
Thin Gold Ring Etsy


Odeon Boutique - 918 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06515
Wednesday-Saturday 12:00-5:00 P.M.

Cold Snap

Some days in mid March are tolerable, they give the illusion that warmer weather is on the way, just around the corner. Other days the cold slaps me hard in the face, and taking more than one photo without my coat or scarf on is just not going to happen. If only the weather could change with my mindset, instead of having to force myself to change its whims.

The Rundown
Leopard Print Blouse "Tariana" Joie similar
Corduroy Pants Banana Republic
Herringbone Coat Loft
Brown Croc Bootie "Ragon" Marc Fisher similar
Vintage Leather Bag Charles Jourdan Paris c/o Marijane Boutique similar
Cashmere Scarf H&M similar
Lioness Pendant c/o AUrate New York
Deco Fan Pearl Ring c/o AUrate New York
Sunglasses Ray-Ban via TJMaxx

Blankest Year

It's hard to believe it's been an entire year since this pandemic started, and even more unsettling is the fact that the normal we left a year ago still feels so far out of reach.

 

I'll freely admit that I've had many years which felt stagnant, with life seeming to not move in any direction, but this last year was worse, because things went backwards. Every good habit I'd built up - going to the gym twice a week, eating less sugar, getting more regular dog walk clients, spending more time on the blog and engaging in person with other bloggers -- everything just went in reverse, and now a year later, getting back even a silver of what I had feels so impossibly hard. 

 

A year later and I still feel like all I can do is just get through the days.

 

The Rundown
Camel Sweater Dress Banana Republic
Zebra Coat Tahari via Nordstrom Rack
Black Croc Boots Aquatalia
Bag Kate Spade
Belt Anthropologie
Pearl Necklace S.V. Decker

Velvet Bomber

I've been notably quite in this space, mostly for a lack of anything to say, and I'm still trying to get through posting photos taken back in November.  

 

Life has gotten smaller this last year, in every possible way, and rather than trying to fight it by staying virtually connected to friends, family, workout buddies, and fellow bloggers, I've let myself become even more distant and disconnected. 

 

Even if the world does regain some normalcy this year, I fear the bad habits I've created over these last 11 months will not easily be undone.

 

The Rundown
Velvet Bomber Jacket Vince via Coco's
Floral Wrap Bodysuit Banana Republic
Curvy Mid-Rise Skinny Jean Banana Republic
Brown Croc Bootie "Ragon" Marc Fisher similar
Green Mini Trunk Bag c/o Italic
Paperclip Chain Necklace Serefina via TJMaxx
Earrings S.V. Decker
Blue Topaz Stacking Ring Hirajule via TJMaxx
Thin Gold Ring Etsy
Gold Croissant Ring Etsy
San Marco Twist Ring Golden Cleff via TJMaxx
Signet Ring Sashi
Sunglasses "Meteor" Ray-Ban c/o TJMaxx