The First Post

I've tossed around the idea of creating a blog for a while, but with countless half-filled diaries from my childhood, I feared starting yet another project I don't keep up with- that will NOT happen this time!  I just moved home with my parents after four incredible years at the University of Florida, so I figured now is as good a time as any.  Moving home has been quite the adjustment.  To begin with, I've never ACTUALLY lived in this house.  We moved when I was in college, and never got a chance to get myself settled.  My bedroom resembled a sterile hotel room before I got to put my touch on it (photos to come in a later post!).  I've traded my Monday nights at my favorite bar, The Dog for couch time watching The Bachelorette with a cup of green tea, all before my 10 PM bed time.   I'm starting law school in August at Florida State University.  I basically know NOBODY going there, but am excited for all the new friends I will (hopefully?) make!  For now, I'm spending my summer working mornings at a local law firm, and a few shifts at night waiting tables at Harry's (this whole funding my education thing is getting in the way of my pool time!).


I figured I'll fill my blog with the things that make me happy.  Tales from family trips, my four-legged best friend Joey, clothes, decorating, DIY projects, etc.  


Searching for inspiration for the FIRST POST- I just looked down at what I'm wearing: COLORED PANTS!  

I'll admit, I was the first to be a little apprehensive about this trend, but once I started, I dove right in (when it rains it pours?).  Currently, I'm wearing bright orange toothpick denim from J Crew.  I actually snagged this pair from the J Crew Outlet in Destin when I went to watch my brother's soccer tournament (I'm a big fan of attending his tournaments in cities with a good Outlet Mall).  My current color palate includes this wonderful orange pair, kelly green cropped denim from Loft, and a pair of bright fuchsia pants from Ann Taylor that I LOVE wearing to work (who says you have to wear black and white in a law firm?).   I decided that my next addition is a toss-up between royal blue and neon pink - any suggestions?  This summer I'm all about color- and I think the colorful pant trend is the perfect way to do it! 
Here of some of my favorite ways to ease yourself into this new trend:

For those just starting-

With a neutral colored button up, for just enough of a pop.  

Adding a little something more-

With nautical stripes for a playful approach. 

For the brave-

Pair your colored denim with a top of a contrasting color for a serious statement (oh, is this orange and blue? GoGators)!

Photos came from here, this fun blog, see jane, and Net-A-Porter.  

Favorites of the day 

Hula-Hooping Master-  I dare you to watch this without smiling