Magnolia

It is not happenstance that I come across so many flowering trees this time of year. Over my years of blogging I've spent time each spring keeping a watchful eye of the blooms, hopefully adding a new location to my mental list of places to visit. Timing is important too, and I'll find myself taking the long way home from work most days to check on the progress of the trees.

This beautiful magnolia can be found in the center of Madison, CT, and I've only managed to catch it in bloom once before.

       

The Rundown
Ruffle Sleeve Blouse Ann Taylor similar
Satin Pants Ann Taylor similar
Nude Pumps "Natalie" Naturalizer
Suede Accordion Bag Banana Republic similar
Castillo Gold Dipped Lace Earrings c/o Uncommon Goods
Bracelet The Cavernous Jewelry Box similar
Thin Gold Ring Etsy via Ellyn Blue Jewelry
Chevron Ring Etsy via Silver Canyon Jewelry
Nail Color "Fishnet Stockings" Essie

 

Linking up with Classy Yet Trendy's Trendy Wednesday
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Thursday Fashion Files

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Elegance & Mommyhood's Thursday Moda

Ruffles and Flares

Clearly I'd forgotten just how comfortable these flared jeans are, as this is the first time I've worn them since possibly last April. That sounds bad. But all those fall and winter days I could have been wearing them I was caught in the monotony of cycling through the same four pairs of skinny jeans. There's a lot of my closet which went unworn over the last two seasons. It's about time to get reacquainted with the rest of my wardrobe that isn't "really old grey sweater" and "really old white sweater", which I've essentially been living in all winter, and these past couple weeks of "spring".

Not that the chill is gone from the air, but when the sun is shining, and the wind isn't blowing, it almost feels like spring. I was hoping to do an outfit post with this fun blouse before it was totally sold out, but considering it was discounted to $15, it's no surprise the stock quickly dwindled. I was on the fence when it came to the zhushed up sleeve trend, trying on tops and thinking "but I don't want to be a pirate", however since they have inundated the stores I suppose it was inevitable that I'd eventually come across one I liked, that doesn't make me feel like a pirate ;)

         

The Rundown
Ruffle Sleeve Blouse Ann Taylor
Flared Denim Gap similar
Booties "Calixta" Cole Haan similar
Round Rattan Bag Etsy
Silk Floral Scarf Ann Taylor
Gold Ball Studs Kohl's
Bracelet The Cavernous Jewelry Box similar
Thin Gold Ring Etsy via Ellyn Blue Jewelry
Chevron Ring Etsy via Silver Canyon Jewelry
Sunglasses "Meteor" Ray-Ban c/o TJMaxx
Nail Color "Couture Curator" Essie

Linking up with Pink Sole's How I Spring

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Oh To Be A Muse's Lookbook Linkup
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By Lauren M's Mix it Monday