OOTD: Basics with a twist

Transitioning: Before the Big Move

I cling to routine. I love a good schedule- don't even get me started on itineraries ! So it is no surprise that as I am about to move across the country (from Northern Virginia to Los Angeles, California) I am completely terrified. I look forward to documenting the move through this blog. Until then here are some photographs of life so far this east-coast winter.

A floral scarf and tough boots are an unexpected match and help to liven up a dreary winter day 

An instagram shot of the valentines day flowers I was lucky to receive 

 I have been slowly but surely growing my bangs out. I also dyed my hair back to a more "natural" hue of blonde. I will always love that platinum shade but my hair could not handle peroxide. 

I am not a huge Starbucks girl, I actually prefer my coffee weak ( Trust me, I know this makes me a bad person) but nothing can beat a hot drink on a snow day. 

 A delicious new Gluton-free Red Velvet cupcake from my two best friends at Cupcakes Actually in Leesburg. 

While preparing for the move I have been visiting with close friends to say farewells. This snapshot is from brunch at Tarrent's Cafe in Richmond last weekend. Crabs Benedict….enough said. 

A perfect quote from an inspiring man. 

Wish me luck. 

Neon & Lace: A flashback

I am completely pining for summer weather to return. As a result I found a few old snapshots of an #ootd post I never posted last summer. Ironic that I did not post this outfit because the neon sweater and those white lace shorts were my total go-to essentials last summer. Trends so quickly change ( now I could totally trade out that neon sweater for a powder pink coat ! - and the lace shorts for leather) 

What are summer trends would you trade up for this winter ?