Thoughts and Whatnots 4.1.16

Blush sweater love: one  |  two  |  three

Blog Love:

• I often get so wrapped up in thinking about all the things that have to get done, or the next fun thing planned that forget to be present. I absolutely loved Jenn's recent post on how to be more present and mindful. Such good advice - especially the part about putting down the cell phone. :)
• As a former Louisville native, I LOVE Nicole's new Derby Day series! I'm flipping over that cobalt dress..and hat...and fringe sandals!
• I've got serious envy for McKenna's aqua luggage and the fact that she's going to South Africa! I went almost 15 years ago and it was by far of the most amazing places I've ever been to. The Drakensberg Mountains and Durban were my two favorites places we visited during the trip.

On Teal and Polka Dots:

• On the blog: Sharing my March clothing budget!
• On Instagram: Working for the weekend...
• On Pinterest: Outfit goals. :)

Favorite Sales:

• 50% off spring favorites at Loft
• Super excited the cream kimono cardigan I featured in my how to dress for the summer months post is part of the sale! I went to Loft to try it on yesterday, and it's super cute in real-life (see it here). It's a thick-knit cotton - thicker than I was expecting, but in a good, cozy way - and it definitely runs large. The medium was a perfect fit and a normally wear a L or XL at Loft.
• After a few weeks a unseasonably warm weather, it's cooled off a bit here, and if I thought it was going to linger, I'd be so tempted to try this Lou & Gray terry moto jacket. Love the styling and soft blush color!
  
• This white and blue floral pencil skirt is so pretty and spring-like AND it has pockets!
• 40% off your purchase at GAP with code SPRINGFUN
• I've been kind of obsessed with white skinny jeans lately, and I really like the look of Gap's STRETCH 1969 true skinny ankle jeans. Have any of you tried them and liked them?
• Love this navy stripe shift dress. Perfect now with a cardi, in the summer with sandals and could easily transition into fall with a navy puffer and plaid scarf.
• I'm not a huge fan of sleeveless shirts, but this pretty pink embroidered tank would look so cute paired with a cardigan or a canvas jacket.
• 40% off at Eddie Bauer with code SUNSHINE
• My picks are this patterned, tasseled infinity scarf,
• this super soft looking chambray button-down and
• this cream, open-weave, diamond patterned sweater perfect for chilly spring nights.

Personal:

• What I'm reading: I just finished The Coincidence of Coconut Cake by Amy E. Reichert, which was a fun quick read, and I'm still reading The Lake House by Kate Morton. I'm the worst about reading two or three books at once...
• What I'm watching: Still plugging away at Outlander. It was slow to start, but really starting to pick up now. I'm really happy with the cast (don't you hate when you read a book and envision a character a certain way, then they look completely different in the movie?) and the filmography is absolutely lovely.
• What I'm crushing on: Fun clutches! I'm especially enamored with this teal embroidered clutch, this sleek white envelope clutch with black tassel, this funky geometric patterned tasseled clutch and this tribal patterned red, tan and white clutch.
• What I'm looking forward to: I decided to give Warby Parker a try and I can't wait for my five at-home-try-on pairs to arrive! I promise to do a review post in the very near future. :)
• Coming up on the blog: Linking up with Anne and Jenn for Currently this Wednesday.