For some reason, Thursday is always a good day for me. I am always in a good mood for no reason and just happy to be wherever I am. So this morning when I was getting ready for work, I knew I wanted to dress up a little. Sometimes I am just not in the mood for heels, but today was definitely not one of those days, so I obviously had to take advantage! I felt inspired by my striped dress to go the nautical route. I paired the easy dress with a chunky chain statement necklace and a neon-accented straw handbag for a pop of fun. I opted for plain nude wedges, as I already had enough going on for one look.

I never really thought about putting nautical and neon together until I was getting dressed this morning. Isn’t it great to just go in your closet and stare at your clothes until you feel inspired? What a great way to start the day.

Dress: French Connection, similar here and here // Bag: Nila Anthony, similar clutch and tote // Necklace: To: Hello Beautiful // Earrings: To: Hello Beautiful // Shoes: BCBGeneration, similar here and here

Have you ever surprised yourself with your style?

I have dreamed of traveling for as long as I can remember, and Greece has always been on the top of my list (ever since I saw The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, at least). To this day, I love being on planes and even dealing with airport security since it means in just a few hours time I’ll be in a totally different place. In college, one of my majors was international affairs as I love learning about different cultures and ways of life. And the Greek culture is no exception. Their rich history and lovely landscape combine to create a dream destination.

One of my favorite things about traveling and new environments is the change in attire. I love dreaming about what I would wear in a tropical destination or to a big city. If I were to go to Greece and were on an unlimited budget (lezbehonest, if I’m going to Greece, I have cash to spend), this is what I would wear for a day to night adventure in the city.

Have you ever been to Greece? How would you describe your experience?

I think it is generally agreed upon that a home should be the occupant’s haven. We all need that place to just let go of all of our problems and relax. And what better place than our own home? The major influence in how you feel in your haven is the home decor. It needs to be a style that not only suits you, but one that is functional and stress-free. For the past few months, I have totally been nesting. I have discovered that my home decor style is a combination of a few; I like to call it minimal eclectic romance.

I am totally in love with my current apartment. The open concept is ideal and the exposed brick wall and duct work is a dream come true. But thanks to reality, it looks like I’ll have to move to a new, more affordable home. I guess the good side of this is that I’ll get to decorate from scratch! Here are some images that are currently inspiring me:

 

What is your home decor style? Where do you get your inspiration?

All images via 79 ideas.

To say the weather has been unpredictable lately would be an understatement. As my first “spring” in Atlanta breezes by, I realize I have never experienced a true spring season before. It is now May and the weather has barely reached 75 degrees. This strange weather leaves me a little confused as to what to wear. The morning starts out a little chilly, then it warms up throughout the day. I find that the best solution is layers and a combination of bright clothes that will keep you warm and neutrals that will keep you cool. Today I went with cool spring neutrals.

Sweater: H&M, similar here // Skirt: H&M, similar here // Bag: 2HelloBeautiful // Jewelry: 2HelloBeautiful // Shoes: BCBGeneration, similar here and here

What do you wear during transitional weather?

One of the first things I noticed about the fashion here in Atlanta is the fact that the women really take the phrase “bigger is better” to heart. I see lots of big hair, big statement necklaces (it’s like bubble and teardrop galore over here) and loud prints like paisley and bright florals. Now not all of the women dress like this of course, but it is a lot more prominent here than what I’m used to.

For me, less is more when it comes to fashion and accessorizing. I try to stay away from too many prints and bold jewelry. I prefer to mix dainty jewels, throw on a crossbody, grab my jacket and go. And I tend to stick to neutrals when it comes to my clothing. That way, I can switch it up and wear my clothing items several different ways. Then I use outerwear, scarves and shoes to add that pop of color, texture or print to my ensemble.

It seems like simple style has kind of been forgotten with access to so many affordable fashion items thanks to stores like H&M, Forever 21 and Zara, but I always appreciate understated elegance, and there are some bloggers out there who occasionally agree with me.

Here are a few photos to get you inspired:

 Image sources: 1/2/3/4