The weather has been crazy-tempermental here in Mass but I guess that is March for you. It was 80 degrees a few weeks back then it dropped back down to the 30 to 50 ranges. I’m still excited to pull out my summer wardrobe of wedges and cute flirty dresses.

If you live below the Mason-Dixon line, Dillard’s has a lot of really adorable ones with equally nice price tags. The first coral dress in the picture below is from BCBG and looks great belted. The last one is from Cremieux and though you can’t tell from the picture is actually yellow and white seersucker. Anthropologie is a bit pricier but their dresses are always lovely. The red and white striped maxi dress in the middle is from there and at $148 is more moderate than some of their stuff.

I also like hitting up J.Crew, Gap, LOFT, and occasionally Urban Outfitters. Lilly Pulitzer and Madewell are a bit out of my price range but every season they come out with the most darling dresses as well.

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Which of these are your favorites? Where do you shop for dresses? Do you have a summer wardrobe? 

As we hit warmer weather and head into Spring, I find myself craving simpler routines. The humidity is already amping up in Boston and I don’t want to spend an hour (or heck, even a half-hour) doing hair and make-up. I found a few products that make my morning routine just a bit easier and thought I’d share with you all. Care to check them out?

Moroccan Oil Hydrating Styling Cream, $32.

At $32, Moroccan Oil Hydrating Styling Cream is a little pricey, but I’ve had my bottle for quite some time so it does really last. It makes your hair so soft and shiny. I like that it hydrates without weighing your hair down or making your bangs look greasy.

Supergoop! Save Face A.M. Moisturize SPF 35

I am fanatical about sunscreen, especially in the summer. This is super lightweight, and dries really quickly. The bottle is pretty big too, so it will last awhile. I also like that it is natural, doesn’t have a smell, and is made without dyes. You can find it at Sephora.

Supergoop! Sunscreen Swipes with Zinc, SPF 30 $5

Supergoop! is an annoying name but clearly my go-to brand for sun care. I’ll admit I am not as fastidious about using sunscreen on my body every day when I’m just going to be walking to and from work, but these babies are pretty wonderful. They are completely dry so you don’t feel greasy at all and while I would use two if I was at the beach in a swimsuit, I feel like one is sufficient for general day use. Plus $5 is cheaper than almost all drugstore sunscreens.

Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes, $18

There is nothing worse than makeup that runs on a hot summer’s day but who wants to use makeup that is as hard to put on as it is to remove? Make Up For Ever’s Aqua Eyes glides on smoothly but doesn’t budge, even as the rest of your face is pouring sweat.

Tarte Lipsurgence Natural Lipstain in Lust

I’ve written about Tarte’s Lipsurgence Lipstain in Lust before, but I think it is worth repeating. The product is absolute genius. The color is spot on – a hint of red but you can apply it without a mirror. It is all natural, which is always nice for something that is going on your mouth. The best part is the consistency, which is just like a balm. Perfect for summer days when you want that no-makeup look.

What are your Spring beauty must-haves? I’d love to know!

As the weather gets warmer and we bust out Spring clothes, it is time to put away all those cute Fall boots and slip into something a bit lighter. I’ve spoken before about Commuting Shoes and you all know that while I love a good pair of pumps, it doesn’t work as well with my lifestyle here in Boston. My average commute is a little over a mile each way so I need shoes that are functional. But in the summer I live in cute sundresses, so I don’t want to be one of those girls in skirts and tennis shoes. I’ve made it my mission to find cute, comfy flats and wedges. Want to see what I came up with?

The Naturalizer has quite a bit of cushion and the toe-box is pretty wide. The wedge looks higher in the photo than it is in real life, and the neutral tones mean they match everything. Bonus! They are only $70.

I ordered the Clark’s Demure Flare based on the rave reviews and the “Advanced Comfort  Technology” and let me tell you, they really are incredibly comfortable. They look super chic with jeans and great with skirts. These are a little pricier at $95 but still reasonable for something as basic as black flats.

I ordered the Indigo Sky Pocomo’s last summer and practically lived in them. Once again, the wedge makes the heel height bearable and the strappiness just screams summer. They run $110 on Piperlime.

You can’t go wrong with a flat sandal and I like that these are a little dressier than most. The full back means you won’t be gripping with your toes to keep them from staying on and the open front shows off your cute pedicure. $70 at Dillard’s.

What are your go-to summer shoes? Do you commute in different shoes than you work in or wear the same ones all day? I’d love to know your staples! 

So much of my closet (and my home for that matter) is black and grey. On the one hand it is nice because it’s chic, it is pulled together, everything matches, accessorizing is a breeze. But with Spring just around the corner I’m definitely in the mood for some pops of color. Be it the bright yellow daffodils I picked up for $1.49 ($1.49!) at Trader Joe’s to the pink polka dot post-it notes on my desk to (of course) the Spring pieces I’m seeing in the “new arrivals” sections of all my favorite store websites. The other trend I can’t wait to wear this summer? Bright white. Yes it stains and is somewhat impractical but there is something so ethereal about white clothing in the summertime. A few of my favorite pieces from around the web.

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Do you find yourself pulled towards any particular trends or patterns as the months move towards summer? Any pieces you are dying to add to your wardrobe? I’d love to know!

Truthfully I need to focus more on simplifying the existing pieces in my home rather than bringing in new things, but something about the coming Springtime makes me want to redecorate my apartment. Maybe it is all the lovely pieces I’ve been seeing around the web, so as we pretend traveled on Monday, let’s go pretend shopping, shall we?

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Where do you like to shop for home accents? I love Pottery Barn and Anthropologie, but I’ve been known to pick up lots of cute things at Home Goods and Target as well! Anything on your Spring Must-Have list? 

I know I’m not supposed to talk about it but whatever I’m going to anyways – the weather in Mass right now is insane. In a good way. It is nearing 50 degrees in February and the forecast says it is going to stay that way (Wednesday’s high is 56!) for the foreseeable future. I know I can’t quite pull out my Spring clothes just yet, but it definitely has me longing to put away my sweaters and pull on a pretty dress. My compromise? Sleeved dresses with tights and boots. With a coat it is plenty warm and the sleeves ensure I don’t look seasonally inappropriate (God forbid ). I picked up a lace dress from Francesca’s a few weeks back and thought I’d share how I made it February-appropriate. Unfortunately the website doesn’t have the dress listed anymore, but I found some other cute picks.

Just take any of these dresses, add some accessories:

And a sturdy pair of boots!

Done and Done. What do you to do winterize your Spring and Summer pieces? Are you sticking to sweaters or dying to get into floaty cotton like I am? I’d love to hear!