first day of spring!

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Since it's the first day of Spring I decided that I would make a post about my must-haves for my favorite season!

Since it's getting to be beach bummin' weather here in Southern California, I wanted to start with perfect beach cover ups!

• long t-shirts are a staple, the less clothes at the beach, the better! but if you want to go to a store it's a little awkward only having a shirt on.
• a tank top and skirt are also a good combo because you can go to lunch or into a store and it's not as uncomfortable
• and my favorite, a cover up dress. so comfortable but also cute!!

I have too many sandals but I think they can pull together an entire spring outfit!

top:target//bottom:jcrew//side:steve madden

The most essential thing in any spring wardrobe are sundresses. The easiest way to look put together without having to try.

white and mint:topshop//floral:lipsy

happy spring!!

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spring colors

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i'm obsessed with nail polish. especially solid colors. i change my nail polish about once a week. and since spring is soon to be upon us (not soon enough though), i decided to do a post on spring nail polish colors! spring colors are some of my favorites. i love mints, bright pinks, and subtle purples.

here are some of the colors i've worn for spring:

(essie, mint candy apple)

(opi, green-wich village)

i'm a sucker for good nail polish brands. i want my nail polish to look nice and stay on for a long time. i would recommend OPI, China Glaze, or Essie. Spending that $8 is worth it!! if you want to go a cheaper route that's still a good polish, l'oreal is an good alternative. here are some of my favorite spring colors!

(sephora opi-i'm wired, sephora opi-metro chic, sephora opi-dear diary, opi-excuse moi!, china glaze-re-fresh mint)

pointers:

• if you still want to have a nice spring color, but it needs to be subtle and professional looking, try a light pink.
• if you want to add a little excitement to your nails try painting the ring finger a different color or add some polka dots! 
• if you're not so great at painting your own nails and want to try some new colors without buying the polish, try getting a color change at a nail salon! it's only around $7 and looks just as good as getting a full blown manicure (you just don't get those great hand massages...)
• remember to take care of your hands and nails! wash them, lotion them up, use cuticle cream! people often notice people with nice looking nails & hands

xx

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