Friday's Fancies: April Showers

As I type this, not only is it not "April showering" - it is a beautifully sunny day out here in the Boston suburbs.

I am always thankful for sunny days, but especially today. Also, as I type this post, I am in the last few hours of my tenure at my current job. I had been on the job search since last October looking for the right fit for a new position, and I am excited to start a new chapter in my career (amidst closing on my first home - no biggie!). And while I am feeling really good about where my life is headed right now, today is a bittersweet day for me as I am saying goodbye to the people I have become so close with over the last 2.5 years.

So here's some rainy day inspiration to balance out this joyful, sunny day:

Burberry trench / J.Crew stripe sun shift / Kate Spade metallic bag / MICHAEL Michael Kors watch / Stud earrings / MICHAEL Michael Kors bracelet / J.Crew necklace / Whistles twist rings / Hunter clear bubble umbrella / Kate Spade scarf / J.Mclaughlin leather belt / Hunter Rain Boots

Linking up with {long distance loving}, per usual. 

I hope you all have a lovely (rain-free) weekend!

Friday's Fancies: Polka Dotted

I had actually been ignoring the polka dot trend (unintentionally) since the fall when I purchased at least 4 items (all from J.Crew) that sported this fun pattern in a variety of different colorways.

For me, spring has always been about stripes (not that I don't wear them year round) but I can't get this dainty jacquard polka dotted peplum from Club Monaco's newest bunch of arrivals out of my head. It's so adorable and sunny that it was begging to be paired with a fun summer short (can't take away my stripes!

Club Monaco Jane Peplum Top / J.Crew high waisted sailor shorts / Kate Spade ankle tie wedge / MICHAEL Michael Kors leather satchel / Kate Spade bracelet / Michael Kors watch / J by Jasper Conran knot earrings / BaubleBar Necklace / Jules Smith gold plate bracelet / Deborah Lippmann nail lacquer / Celine Audrey Sunnies

Can you tell I'm willing the temp to push 60 degrees today? (come on, Boston, you can do it!).