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New Year, New Coat

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Pastel Winter CoatsDo you think I’m having a love affair with pastel coats?

Don’t answer that.

It is a briskkk January 13 and we are headed into the yuckiest and grayest few months of the year in New England! And after 9 winters here, I’ve learned that the keys to survival are Bean Boots, Baileys, and a couple of coats you really love. If you’re going to spend on two things this winter, make it good footwear +warm, happy outerwear. I snagged this Wool Melton Toggle Coat on supah-dupah sale post-Christmas, and while the hydrangea blue is getting low in stock, I’ve rounded up some additional pastel winter coats at the bottom of this post!

J.Crew Melton Wool Toggle Coat j Crew Toggle Coat Blue Toggle Coat pastel coats 2015 Kate Spade Camera Bag j crew coats sale

J.Crew Hydrangea Blue Melton Toggle Coat [similar] | H&M Jeans | Target Tortoise Sunglasses | Italian Leather Gloves [similar] | Kate Spade Camera Crossbody [similar 1; 2] J.Crew Metallic Gold Flats [similar]

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Add Some Color to Your Coat

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Let’s face it Northerners: The groundhog saw his shadow, and then some. Winter doesn’t seem to be headed out the door anytime soon, so we might as well keep dressing for it. Now love me some classic black, navy, and camel, but I’m getting seriously sick of these dark colors every day. I’ve been on the hunt for some cheery-hued jackets and coats to make this endless season a little more bearable!

Colorful Coats for Spring

one | two | three | four
five | six | seven | eight
nine | ten | eleven | twelve

Do you usually switch out your coats after the holidays, or suck it up until you can ditch outerwear all together?

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Pink Lemonade Pastels

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Been daydreaming a lot lately… of pastel shades and and flowy skirts, candy-colored necklaces and sandals, and sips of icey pink lemonade on the porch during a spring evening… 🙂

Pink Lemonade Pastel

[ Flight Cabin Sweater, ModCloth, $35 ]
[ Colima Maxi Skirt, Anthropologie, $118 ]
[ Salmon Pink Bubble Necklace, hime diy via Etsy, $14 ]
[ Leather Flat Sandals, ASOS, $37 ]
[ Charlotte Street Fabric Theresa, Kate Spade, $238 ]

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Pink Lemonade

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I’m a little in love with today’s Friday’s Francies theme: favorite summer refreshments. It doesn’t look much like summer on this icky rainy day, but that doesn’t keep me from craving popsicles, refrigerator pies, watermelon, and my favorite summer treat: pink lemonade!

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Tulle Skirt Dress, Dress Up via Topshop, $140 [yellow]
Lemon Ruby Sunglasses, Models Own via ASOS, $13 [pink]
Sun Mosaic Bib, BaubleBar, $38
Classic Medium Bangle, J.Crew, $22
Kimchi Blue Canvas Skimmer, Urban Outfitters, $19 (sale!)
Fruits Tiny Slice Studs, Marc by Marc Jacobs, $39 (sale!)

Now I think I’ll go help myself to one of my favorite pink lemonade cupcakes… happy weekend all! xo

Baby Doll

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Lace dress, H&M [similar 1; 2] // Pretty Shiny Sparkly Necklace, Spike the Punch  // Bracelets, Alex & Ani; bfrend // Button ring, vintage Chanel // Shoes, Lower East Side + DIYed
[similar 1; 2; 3]

Apparently all I wear on the blog these days are white dresses. I’ve gotten so much use out of this one (also seen here), but my favorite thing to dress it up with is delicate pink accessories– like this adorable Spike the Punch necklace designed with Pretty Shiny Sparkly!

Time

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Dress, American Apparel [similar 1;2]
Pearls, vintage
Mint purse, H&M [similar]
Bracelets, DIYed
Flats, Lacoste [similar] 

I wore this dress exactly one year ago on my graduation day. It’s amazing to think about how much has changed over the past year. And how much is exactly the same. Time + life are funny little things, ya know?

Pastel Fancies

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Have I discussed pastels too much already? My apologies. I really just can’t get enough!

Best Lace Forward Top, ModCloth, $28
MOTO Jamie Jeans, Topshop, $80 
Illusion Infusion Clutch, ModCloth, $25 
Sunshine Stroll Bow Flats, Ruche, $29 
Huntington Sunglasses, Jack Wills, $98.50 
Cooper Leather Strap Watch, Kate Spade, $195 
Leather Bow Clip, American Apparel, $16 
Essie Nail Polishes in Play Date / Turquoise & Caicos / Lapiz of Luxury, $8

And I sure did use those Jack Wills sunglasses in last week’s Friday’s Fancies too– aren’t they adorable? Are you growing tired of pastels or are you, like me, hoping they’re here to stay?

Happy weekend! xx

Candy Coated

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So guess who simply missed the fact that yesterday was the first day of spring?

This girl.

But I’m making up for it today by highlighting my favorite spring trend: pastels! Shocker huh? I simply cannot get enough of ’em. Though in an effort to not buy an entirely new spring wardrobe, I’m trying to give into only mostly accessories this season.

1. Sweetheart Sunglasses, Urban Outfitters // 2. iPhone Case, Stella & Dot // 3. Color Block Bucket Bag, ASOS // 4. ‘To Buy or Not to Buy’ Nail Polish, Essie // 5. Color Block Bow Belt, ASOS // 6. Portable Patisserie Ring, ModCloth // 7. A Little Owl Told Me Earrings, ModCloth // 8. Metro Watch, Kate Space // 9. Pink Leather Heart Purse, Topshop // 10. Triple Wrap Bracelet, Lalucca // 11. Platform Sandal, Zara // 12. Court Show with Metal Toe Cap, Zara // 13. Castro Mint Sunglasses by A.J. Morgan, Ruche

Are you sporting pastels this spring, or has it become too trendy for you?

Pastel Pumps & Patents

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May or may not be discussing my love for pastels more and more on the blog this week. Might want to get used to it 🙂

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post script: While we’re on the topic of shoes, TOMS ballet flats premiere tomorrow! Line up ladies!

Pink Green Pastel

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I’ve been seeing a ton of ideas lately on pastels for winter. I think it’s the perfect transition trend– prepping for spring while staying true to snowy winter hues. Today’s OOTD inspiration comes from one of my fashion blogging icons, Atlantic-Pacific. Pastels, according to clothes, nails, and macarons…

Macaron romper, Urban Outfitters
Mint sweater, Aerie
Pink skinnies, Forever 21
Locket, CatBird
Watch, Guess
Left bracelet, Bfrend
Right bracelet, DIYed
Bird ring, The Quarterdeck
Nude pumps, Steve Madden