Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Springtime blues

I love springtime.

That's one of the perks of living in Arizona--we get this gorgeous, long spring. It starts in February and goes through May. After that, things get crazy hot and I'm back to wishing I lived in a milder climate, but springtime in the desert is great while it lasts.

Dress: Old Navy. Shoes: Target

That's one major perk of working literally in the middle of a desert garden: I get to see all these gorgeous flowers in bloom right now! I try to get out of my office for at least fifteen minutes a day to wander around the garden and see what's in bloom. Yesterday I even ran into a giant crane that was just hanging out in the middle of the garden near a tiny watering hole!

So since I'm really in the spring mood, I felt like this seersucker sundress was the perfect outfit for a sunny Tuesday in the garden.

Sweater: Old Navy

I got the dress last spring, and I just love how versatile it is. I dressed it up for an outdoor spring wedding with wedges, red lipstick, and big curls. But my favorite way to wear it is with a loose open-weave sweater and flats, just like this!


Oh, and this necklace! I wish I could remember where it came from--possibly Forever 21? I like that it's cute and chunky, but it isn't too over-the-top. Perfect for a simple outfit like this. And you know I have to pair some bold lips with a springy outfit like this!

Penelope isn't allowed outdoors, but when I'm outside she just wines at the backdoor. So I thought I'd carry her outside to enjoy the sunny weather. She was clearly not a fan!