LOFT Spring 2015 Look Book

This week I've been focusing on brands that I love. LOFT is yet another one. In the last few years I've found so many great pieces from LOFT. It's my go-to for comfortable pieces for work that look professional, yet feel comfy like weekend clothes.

Recently I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek at the entire Spring 2015 lookbook and boy, was I impressed.

Enjoy the eye candy that follows and let's hope for consistent spring temps!

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Joe Fresh Spring Favorites

There are very few brands I can consistently count on over the years, But Joe Fresh is always one of them. Every summer I head over to NYC for my favorite yoga festival, but equally as important as it is to get my yoga on, is having time to shop some of the brands that I can't quite get here in Chicago. Sure, Joe Fresh is sold at JC Penny stores in Chicago, but they are in the suburbs and just about as hard to get it as it is the airport, so why not just visit while in NYC. There, I get the full experience of the whole store. I always find it to be so clean and orderly, not to mention prices are super affordable. The pieces are classic and the quality is hard to beat.

Needless to say, every season they put out a line that begs for an online order in between trips to New York. Even though summer is close, I just couldn't wait for my annual trip and ordered this denim pencil skirt, this striped flare dress and a floral silk blouse. Their silk blouses are my absolute favorite. I must own at least 6 of them in a rainbow of colors by now! They also have some pretty adorable shoes as well as Hunter-esque rain boots. It was hard to pass up these slip-ons and these bow flats for work.

Joe fresh strikes a perfect balance in meeting all my wardrobe needs. They help me find the most perfect pieces for both my professional and weekend looks. Take a look and I'm sure you'll agree! And don't forget to sign up for their newsletter and get 20% off you purchase!

Here are my favorite pieces for both me and my hubs from the Joe Fresh spring line.

Forever 21 Floral Maxi

When wearing a dress with 2 major slits to teach, it was mandatory to class it up by throwing a blazer on it. It totally made it look professional. Sans blazer, this is the perfect summer dress. And how do you argue with a price tag less than $17! Quite the Summer steal if I do say so myself.

Dress // Report Booties // Marc Jacobs Wishbone Necklace // J. Crew Belt // La Mer Custom Made Watch // Loft Sunglasses (so comfy, no head squeezing like some sunglasses!) //  Uniqlo Blazer // Nars "Yu" on lips

Gap Fit and Flare Dress

If this look doesn't scream teacher I don't know what does! A fit and flare dress in such a pretty shade of cobalt paired with a J. Crew plaid button down makes this spring dress wearable while it's still pretty chilly out. Tights don't hurt the situation either even though I wish they weren't necessary still.

Dress: Gap // Shirt and necklace (look alike on super sale): J. Crew // Tights: DKNY // Heels: Forever 21 (cute option here) // Lips: YSL

15 Pieces

I'm just going to come right out and say it. This 15 pieces series of mine is a bad idea. No, not for you to read, but for me to compile. You see I want to buy EVERYTHING!

Topping this springy set for me is the rose tinted silver rimmed Ray Ban aviators. And who doesn't love a midi skirt? I'm so itching to wear one that I picked up in months past but cant bear to pair it with anything but bare legs.

Happy shopping everyone!

15 Pieces: Spring Shoes

I know its still to cold to even think about my bare toes being exposed but I'm DONE looking at winter shoes. I've been spending alot of time scoping out some cute spring shoes and I'm more than ready to start wearing these cute styles from this weeks edition of 15 pieces!

ModCloth Spring Styling

If you've never heard of ModCloth before, it's basically a shopping site that solves all your dress shopping needs for pretty much any event! From everyday dresses to wedding guest looks, this site covers it all not to mention it's huge selection of accessories. Even as a girl who rarely carries a purse (mostly just only my big ol' work bag) I always manage to fall in love with one of theirs even when I'm not in the market for one!

When ModCloth asked me to style this dress you see below I had no problem at all finding cute accessories to go with it on their site. I'm a sucker for a cute umbrella especially when it pairs so well with these clear retro sunnies.  I also love how the flower pattern on the bag plays off the detail on the heels and belt. This look makes me very excited for Spring even if there still is snow on the ground. How about you?

dress / sunglasses / belt / heels / umbrella / bag / bracelet

Here are more feminine dresses to love from ModCloth!

Eyelet Peplum

I picked up this top in Vegas when my husband was on one of his rare but delightful shopping benders at H&M. 

This top was tossed on his purchase pile without much notice. I like to call that "he bought me a present" even though I know that's not the case.

These wedges have also been with me since that days when we used to call that lovely department store on State Street "Marshall Fields!" Talk about an oldie but goodie!

If you haven't tried on these Diva skinny ankle pants from Old Navy, please do yourself a favor and give 'em a whirl! I've seen them look and fit differently on 3 separate people, but one thing that everyone agrees on is the comfort of this stretchy material. I found mine in the clearance section, but they are still online as well.

Pants: Old Navy (on sale here for $25)

Top and scarf (on bag): H&M

Bracelet: Express

Wedges: Franco Sarto (cira 2006 I believe!)

Bag: Target

Collars: Not Crabby This Monday

It's true. I'm not crabby at all this particular Monday. 

You see, I'm not waking up at my usual 5:30AM because it's Spring Break! I have a week off work! So while that means I'm sleeping in and enjoying the daylight, you at work are feeling... well... crabby. I guess this sweater is for all of you!

Happy Monday to all, working or not today!

Chambray: J. Crew Factory

Crab Sweater: Forever 21 (buy here for $23!)

Jeans: H&M

Red Flats: Old Navy

Bracelet & Necklace: Forever 21

Purse: Target

Lips: Nars - Heatwave