Social

Juggling social media can sometimes be hard... I feel like I'm always trying to keep up with it and sometimes it gets to be too much. However, I said earlier in the year I was going to work on it and I think I've done alright! I try to share what's interesting to me, the things that catch my eye or might catch yours and try to make sure TBB is on your radar. So to start off the week I thought I'd give y'all the opportunity to follow TBB along. I promise you're going to want to keep in touch with TBB in the month's to come because exciting (and new) things are coming!

Also, sorry for the hiatus last week! I just wanted/ desperately needed some time off.

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Pack Up

I wish I was off to the beach to lay out right now, but it's just too cold! I can't lay out and relax when I'm covered in goose bumps! It's a sunny day though so I think I'll go for a run soon. But when I am at the beach these are the things you can find in my tote. Also my phone and headphones, but that's an obvious... I usually wear black bikinis so I like to have bright accessories to counteract all the black. Hope everyone is enjoying their week! 

Shop What's In My Tote: 1 Rebecca Minkoff Tote 2 Ray Ban Wayfarers 3 Turkish Towel 4 Shiseido Sun Protection 5 Dior Lip Balm 6 St. Tropez Tanning Lotion (my favorite, I swear by it!) 7 J. Crew Panama Hat 8 J. Crew Pom Pom Tunic 9 K. Jacques Sandal 10 The Goldfinch

 

Spring Time Baubles

Some of you probably thought that I would be taking this week off, but here I am! Today is supposed to be pretty sunny so I'll hopefully be spending today at the beach. (note: apply more sunscreen this time) However, with spring now underway I thought I'd make up a list of my favorite spring baubles! Neon is sure to be big this spring, but really, when is it not? Have a wonderful Monday everyone!

1 Dannijo Bloom Earrings 2 Heather Hawkins Turquoise Necklace 3 Lulu Frost Empress Earrings 4 Lulu Lightray Bracelet 5 Baublebar Firecracker Earrings 6 Heather Hawkins Bone Tusk Necklace 7 Ashley Pittman Bamba Bangles 8 Lulu Frost Tuileries Necklace 9 Elizabeth Cole Turquoise Earrings 10 Elizabeth Cole Dangling Pear Necklace    

Later

Happy Spring Break to me! I'm finally off to the beach and I couldn't be more excited. I actually have some great links to share with all of you this week so cheers to the weekend and enjoy the links! 

• J. Crew Sale: Take 25% off your purchase with the code HEYSPRING via J.Crew
• Take 20% off all regular items with code JOIEFRIENDS via Joie   
• Tory Burch is having a private sale! via Tory Burch 
• This might be the perfect summer maxi dress. via Shopbop
• Instagram Cliches via Who What Wear
• Taylor Tomasi Hill's (gorgeous) new hobby via TTH Blooms
• Dying over these diamonds via Amanda Weiner's Instagram 
• A New Runner Workout via Popsugar
• Wanting to go to Mauritius thanks to Kat via Kat Tanita's Instagram 

Happy Spring!

Happy Spring to ya!! Today's the first day of spring and it's off to a great start - all of my Thursday classes got cancelled! I'm so happy that spring is finally here because I've been feeling so blue lately... but the best kind of blue because I've been dreaming of all of these blue pieces.

• La Marque Perforated Leather Skirt... Basically all of my favorite things summed up into one incredible piece. 
• Rebecca Taylor Poppy Tank: Gorgeous floral pattern and I love the use of pastel colors. 
• Giles & Brother Necklace: While I think the price is a little high for this piece, I adore it!
• Tory Burch Baja Dress: A little prep never hurt nobody, right? I usually am not a fan of "preppy" pieces, but this dress is just too cute to pass up!
• J. Crew Embroidered Peasant Top: $69.99 plus take an extra 25% off and free shipping. GO 
• Loeffler Randall Rider Bag: The cobalt blue color on this bag is absolutely stunning!
• Tibi Raffia Patchwork Crop Top: Usually not a fan of crop tops, but I'll make an exception for this top!
• Loeffler Randall Mara Espadrille: Loeffler Randall can do no wrong. 
• Lovers + Friends Adore Short: Start of spring means the start of short season. Oh boy... my bank account is going to be hurting very soon. 
• Rebecca Taylor Lace Top: Simply stunning. So many ways I would wear this... 

Bright Stripes

If there's one thing I hope all of you know about me, it's that I'm a stripe addict. Yes, it's true... there aren't any help groups for it, but it's a true problem. I also have a short addiction as well (more on that later). Since there aren't any help groups I'm left admiring stripes, owning way too many striped tees, a striped Tibi dress that I'll never part with and lusting over LemLem's Spring/Summer collection. I mean how amazing are all of those pieces? While it's so hard to chose a favorite/I hate to do so... I think the Samara shirt is mine! 

Not to mention any piece of LemLem would be perfect to bring on a spring or summer vacation. In my case spring break which starts Friday. After a terrible test test yesterday (that's why there wasn't a post) there's nothing I need more than a week spent at my family's beach home. Cheers to a wonderful Wednesday everyone! 

Packing Time

First off, happy St. Patrick's Day! Spring Break starts at 2 o'clock on Friday for me and I couldn't be more excited. This week long break is much needed and I'm so happy I get to spend it at the beach. While I haven't started packing quite yet, this is what I will be bringing with me (if not exact items, very similar). I hate to pick favorites, but I love that Clover Canyon top, it's so colorful and cheery! Do you have any favorites?

Shop The Packing List:
1 Melissa Odabash Bikini 2 Ancient Greek Sandals 3 Clover Canyon Griffith Park Tank 4 7 For All Mankind Roll Up Shorts 5 Oliver Peoples Paris Sunglasses 6 J.Crew Summer Straw Hat 7 Love Quotes Shiva V Neck Coverup 8 Dannijo Lizabeth Earrings 9 Equipment Lucida Dress 10 Gypsy 05 Top, Frame Denim Jeans

Hot Aqua

That color combo is phenomenal, don't ya think?! Hot pink and that blue...swoon. This week I don't have too many links to share with all of you, but the ones I do have are great! Happy Friday and enjoy your weekend! 

• Hot pink shorts via J Brand 
• Sassy red bikini via Zimmerman 
• 73 Questions with Sarah Jessica Parker via Vogue 
• New breakfast idea via What's Gaby Cooking
• How To Dress Like A French Girl via Refinery 29 
• Kitchen Perfection via Style Me Pretty 
• Dreaming of Morocco thanks to Samantha from Could I Have That via CIHT Instagram  
• When Emily Schuman agreed with me that I should take a trip out to LA just to do her cookies and cupcakes tour. Oh and now I can go to visit my friend Amelia who just got her first job out there!! via Twitter 

image via Elle 

Lastly, a little note... I am not perfect so I must apologize if there is ever a typo or misspelling on here. 

Spring Time Neutrals

I knew I wanted to focus on neutrals this week after seeing this. All of my picks came together rather quickly since I knew what I wanted to feature and hopefully you love them as much as I do! Happy Thursday and enjoy this weeks round of CC!

• This bag. How amazing? Merritt talked about the fringe trend earlier this week on her blog and when I saw this bag I knew I had to feature it. via Calypso St. Barth
• Two tone cashmere perfection. This Duffy sweater looks perfect for honestly year round. via Net A Porter 
• Nice tortoise shell sunglasses from Kate Spade. via Shopbop
• Suede. A Line. Dress. First off y'all know how much I love leather and suede, if you don't know, now you do, and secondly a line dresses are my favorite. They work for my body type so this dress is definitely calling my name. via Eves Apple 
• After hearing Bradley rave about Frame Denim jeans I really want to try a pair and why not start with this white pair?! via Net A Porter 
• This clutch really pulls everything together and I love the black and white stripe down the middle. via Clare Vivier 
• I've always been a fan of tie dye so I was of course drawn to this scarf. It also comes in blue which I love! via Calypso St. Barth 
• Elizabeth Cole can do no wrong. These stunners immediately caught my eye! via Elizabeth Cole
• Just ordered this top and I can't wait for it to come it! Kind of an updated basic, right? I'll be pairing it with jean shorts and maybe some white jeans. Oh and it also comes in black, which is equally as cute! via Madewell 
• Last, but certainly not least are these incredible Aquazzura wedges. Yes, wedges. via Shopbop 

Not Over The Net

In tennis terms, "not over the net" is a very bad thing, but when referring to the new sporty mesh trend it's much appreciated. If you haven't already noticed mesh/net detailing is cropping up everywhere. From Milly to Chloe, all the designers seem to be debuting a collection that features a mesh piece or two! I have to admit I was a little skeptical of the trend at first, but I now am a complete fan! So... is this a trend you will be passing on or hopping on? Also, how incredible is that last image?! It's a complete Milly ensemble that Blair from Atlantic - Pacific recently wore. 

images via elle, song of style, atlantic - pacific 

Shoe of Spring

Sorry there wasn't a blog post yesterday, daylight savings got the best of me! But I'm back and have some of the seasons hottest shoes to share with all of you! If you haven't already noticed, gladiator sandals are having quite the moment right now. I have no complaints for I've always been a fan of the gladiator sandal. Above I featured some of my favorites and I'd love to know your favorite, chat about it in the comments! 

Shop:

Stuart Weitzman Gladiator -- Stuart Weitzman Caesar -- Schutz Erlina -- Loeffler Randall Maude Buckle Gladiator 

Gray Skies

I feel like I talk (complain) about the weather every Friday, but it's just so icky! Yesterday was a high of 46 and rainy. Not exactly my cup of tea... However, this weekend is supposed to be nice, fingers crossed, and I'm super excited about it. But I'm not here to talk about the weather so here's this weeks Friday Favorites!

• Is it normal that I want to go to LA to try it's best chocolate chip cookies and cupcakes? Thanks to Emily's list I think it is. via Cupcakes & Cashmere
• Molly's trip to Paris has given me major wanderlust. Oh how I can't wait to visit Paris again... hopefully this summer since I'll be in London for a bit! via A Piece of Toast 
• THE perfect party dress. via Tibi
• Pasta is always the answer and I want to try this recipe asap. via Scaling Back  
• Two new Pinterest boards for all of you to peruse through via Pinterest
• Carrie Underwood's leg workout {YES PLEASE} via Glamour 

image via Lovely Pepa 

Basics

Basics are key and I'm in need of some so this week's round of "currently craving" is all about the basics! From jean shorts to striped tops, I've found the best of the best. Also, how great is Vita Fede? I seriously want a bracelet, perhaps a mini titan? 

• J.Crew Merino Sweater: Such a good gray!
• Tibi Silk Halter Tank: Great basic tank/wear with anything and easy to layer
• Krewe du Optic Charles Sunnies: Great new line out of NOLA!
• Tibi Raffia Organza Dress, after seeing Liz look adorable in this dress I can't stop dreaming about it! 
• Gucci Soho Disco Leather Bag: Oooh la la, a gal can dream, right?
• La Marque Blue Leather Vest: This color!! (insert heart eyed emoji) 
• Rebecca Taylor Tweed Mini: I have tweed shorts and jacket, so maybe a pair of skirt is next?
• Current/Elliot Bicycle Shorts: perfect for spring break and the coming summer months 
• Vita Fede Mini Titan Stone Bracelet: After seeing this picture, I've got some major jealousy going on and want a piece from vita fede asap. 

Take Two

Shopbop sale again?! It's almost too good to be true! They added lots of new markdowns -- see my favorite picks below: Can you guess my favorite from the list? 

TBB loves: 

• Ugh, when doesn't Tibi kill it? Tibi Sleeveless Dress is a great sale find. 
• Gorgeous Alice + Olivia Striped Skirt has me on another stripe kick.... but really when do I not love stripes?
• Equipment Floral Top is perfect for spring 
• Sorry, I can't kick my snakeskin obsession... These Diane von Furstenburg python shorts are too good. 
• Rachel Bilson wore this dress and I think I need it hanging in my closet too. 
• I've been looking for some flare jeans and I think I've found the perfect pair. Paige Denim Flare Jeans 
• Love Sam Floral Dress 

Motivation

A little over a month ago I ordered my first pair of Lululemon pants and for those of you who don't know, Lulu's motto is "sweat once a day and/or #thesweatlife." When I opened up my package a little slip of paper with their motto fell out and it made me think about how I rarely exercised. The next day I went to the rec (my university's gym) and did some cardio for 30 minutes. Since then I've gone every single day, for longer periods of time, pushed my self harder and tried new things. A little over two weeks ago I decided that I was going to run. I am not a runner, have never been a runner, and have honestly never seen myself as a runner, so this was a big deal for me. When I hopped on the treadmill I set it to 5.something and started to run... I only lasted 7 minutes. It was rough and made me feel so out of shape. So each day since I've been running and pushing myself to further distances. Yesterday was a pretty big day. I started on the treadmill and ran a 10 minute mile (kinda slow and easy, nothing too crazy) then walked for .5 mile and I wanted more, I wanted to run more. (craziness). So I put the speed on 6.0 and ran. I covered the time and distance tracker with a towel and just ran until I wanted to stop. Turns out I ran for twenty minutes and a little over two miles. That may seem easy to some, but for me it was a big deal and I felt as if I needed to share it. Happy Tuesday! image via lululemon
also... I have a midterm tomorrow so a.) wish me luck (!!) b) don't be surprised if there isn't a post tomorrow, school comes first! c) check out lululemon's new arrivals here 

Best Dressed at The Oscars

As you all know, last night was the Oscar awards and while I tried to stay up for the entire event, I crashed just 30 minutes before the end. To say the least I had to catch up on all the winners this morning. However, I did get to see Jared Leto and Lupita Nyong'o's speeches and they were both incredible. As for the fashion of the night, there were some incredible dresses. Cate Blanchett and Lupita Nyong'o both stole the show in my opinion. The detail on Cate's dress was just incredible and that perfect pastel blue Prada dress on Lupita was simply gorgeous. Other favorites include, Charlize Theron (!!!!), Emma Watson (her makeup was phenomenal), and Amy Adams who styled herself instead of having a stylist. Oh! and I can't forget Kate Hudson because she looked absolutely radiant in that silver Atelier Versace gown and Jennifer Lawrence in that fire red Dior!   

all images via E!