PIOTD: I "Heart" You

Can you believe Valentine's Day is only a little over a week away? January seemed to go by so fast for me, which I'm really happy about. I really want it to be spring already! I'm sick of the unusually-cold temps and grey skies--Colorado is usually better than this in February!
Even though I'm single, I still like the whole idea of Valentine's Day. In fact, I like it better as a single! There's no pressure to buy the perfect present, but it's a great day to think about the other people you love in your life--friends, siblings, parents, even pets.
So that brings me to my photo inspiration of the day! A couple of weekends ago, I was running some errands with a friend of mine, and we were at SuperTarget (one of my favorite places to get groceries, not to mention a great place to score deals on clothes!). I spotted this pink heart-shaped bowl with sparkles inside and I just had.to.have.it. I love anything pink, and it's the perfect piece to brighten up any bowl of cereal! It's great for Valentine's Day, of course, or any other time.

And...it's the perfect inspiration for all things Valentine-y...all wearable things, that is! Like the AEO Suede Ballet Flat ($34.50, in red). This flat comes in 5 other colors, and it's the perfect cute comfort shoe. Another great AE find is the White Corset Tube Dress ($39.50). Pair this with a crimson or rose cardigan for a pretty V-Day look.

For a more laid-back vibe, try A&F's Audrey cardi ($48, in pink stripe). The Elissa skirt ($58) has you covered in the 'flirty' department.

If you prefer hoodies, Hollister has plenty that are cute and comfy. Try the El Morro ($39.50, Epic Only, in pink) with a pair of dark-wash skinnies or white slouchy jeans. If you live somewhere warmer, shorts are a definite option--like the Avalon Place shorts ($34.50, in pink). These have a gorgeous floral print that dresses them up.

This V-Day, don't settle for anything less than the prettiest, floweriest...pinkest!

 

PIOTD: Sleds & Snow

Happy New Year, everyone! Hope your NYE went well--mine was very fun and eventful until I fell asleep at 2 am (I blame it on being out all afternoon).
Today I got the chance to go sledding after it snowed on Thursday night. It was a great way to spend New Years Day and the cold air and sunshine were quite refreshing. The best part was, I didn't have to drive anywhere to find a decent sledding hill--I have one right in my own backyard! We live on 5 acres of land covered in pine trees, and the back part of our property has some nice hills. The snow wasn't very deep or packed, but it was still fun.

My PIOTD relates to the snow and sledding. I took a picture of my bright orange sled on top of the hill and it inspired me to do a post about brightly-colored outerwear.

Check out American Eagle, Hollister and Abercrombie & Fitch for some great deals on all outerwear and winter accessories. Most of their winter stuff is on sale now to make room for spring arrivals so buy now while you still can and stay warm the rest of this winter and beyond!

 



Photo Inspiration of the Day: Ornamental Techni(color)culture

I've been inspired by some of the blogs I follow and I've decided to start doing a photo inspiration of the day. I'll take a picture of something I encounter during the day and tie it into some outfits I've been looking at.

Today's PIOTD is some brightly-colored ornaments on the small Christmas tree I have in my bedroom. I know Christmas is over, but I like to keep my tree up til a week or so after New Year's because it just brightens up my whole day.

With the end of the year comes the arrival of spring wear. It probably won't be warm enough to wear most of these things for a few months, but it's still nice to shop ahead before all this stuff disappears.

All of this stuff is in stores now so you can look forward to any spring break plans while still enjoying those presents and leftovers!