Little Details

A cozy scented candle and the addicting Design Sponge coffee table book.
I've been away for a while now, but the past two months have presented a lot of changes and a break from blogging is what I needed to keep my head above water. A four-year chapter of my life came to an end and I moved out completely on my own to my first apartment independent of roommates. I absolutely love everything about the new pad; the neighborhood, the antique cabinets, and the fact that I can decorate it however I want. While it's still a work in progress (when it's done, I promise I'll give you the grand tour), here are a few of my favorite details that have made my little place feel like home and have truly helped me adapt to all of these big life changes.
Mason jar drinking glasses that also serve as fruit cups.
Lenox swans that once belonged to my Nana, now hold my favorite rings.
Fresh cut flowers that accent table and counter tops.
This little bronze piggy bank stores all my quarters for trips to the laundromat.
Girly throw pillows that accent my purple couch perfectly.

Pastel Pink

| Blazer: H+M | Pants: Anthropologie | Bag: Michael Kors Hamilton |
| Shirt: Forever21 | Shoes: Jessica Simpson | Ring: Betsy Johnson | Necklace: JewelMint |

Hello there! I've taken a bit of an unintended blogging hiatus but after four days, I'm back! I went to Long Island this weekend for the holiday and didn't return to Boston until 3 AM, Monday morning. Then I was up for work just 4 hours later. Needless to say, I've been playing a little catch up.

I'm really loving pastel anything right now and, as always, H+M is my go-to shop for inexpensive, quality blazers; you can imagine my excitement when I found this adorable light pink jacket... on sale, no less. Other than that I've just been really busy at work and prepping for the big move to the new apartment! Lots of exciting things going on right now and this spring weather makes it all the better.

Audrey's Shirt

| Shirt: Forever21 | Pants: Forever21 | Belt: H+M |
| Watch: Michael Kors | Shoes: Michael Kors | Bag: Old Navy |

I wore this outfit to go out with some friends this past Saturday and in retrospect it was probably a bit too fancy for the occasion. Either way, I absolutely love this shirt; even though it's from Forever21 I've had it since my freshman year of college (almost 5 years ago) and it has managed to withstand the test of time (and lets be real, when does that ever happen with Forever21 purchases?). Not much else to say, I kind of had a bad day yesterday so I'm just trying to hold my head up high and hope that today is much better. Just one day from the weekend (how on earth did that happen?)!

Apartment Inspo: The Living Room

As I mentioned last week, I signed the lease for an adorable studio apartment for May, and I can't stop thinking about all the ways I'm going to decorate it. For the living room, I want to create a glamourous space but juxtapose it with rustic elements as to prevent it from looking overly feminine and juvenile. After feeling inspired by this Elle Decor image, I took to Polyvore, and found some gorgeous pieces I'd love to have in my new pad.

Refreshed

| Shirt: Urban Outfitters | Pants: Forever21 | Necklace: JewelMint | Belt: H+M |
| Watch: Michael Kors | Shoes: Jessica Simpson | Bag: Michael Kors Hamilton |

Hello there and happy Monday! I had a fantastic weekend -- one of my good friends was in town and it was wonderful catching up with her on Friday and going out together Saturday night. Sunday was spent with the girls from my book club, as Alex hosted a fantastic brunch! I wore this outfit for the occasion deliberately pairing tailored pants with this poofy-shouldered top, for a clean and classic finish. The rest of my Sunday was spent running errands, catching up on some of my favorite shows and even preparing a cheese platter for Corey's work party (we're pretending he made it himself though). Other weekend highlights? The season premiere of River Monsters (surprising, but I really enjoy that show), discovering Ben & Jerry's Milk & Cookies ice cream, and making a tasty vegetarian taco salad.