Outfit: Bows, Bell-Sleeves, & Bougainvilleas

top // skirt (last seen here, similar style) // bag // wedges

Is there anything better than a sea of bright pink bougainvilleas? Nope, I didn't think so. Tampa has been in full bloom for the past couple weeks, and I have been making the most of it, because spring doesn't last long in Florida. Blink, and you might miss it!

I thought this half-mile-long row of beautiful blooms would make the perfect background for a feminine outfit featuring bell-sleeves and bow wedges. I am loving both of these trends for spring. I have long coveted these Kate Spade bow wedges. But, I could never decide on a color. Then Kate Spade released this denim version, which solved my dilemma, because denim matches everything!

I also can't get enough of this bell-sleeve top. It is so sweet and romantic. It is also very versatile and will definitely be part of this summer's travel wardrobe.

I got back from Boston late last night. It was a great trip, made better by all of your amazing recommendations on Instagram. I promise to share more on my Bostonian adventures tomorrow.

Happy Monday!

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Outfit: Plaid with a Bow

jacket (old, similar) // skirt (old, similar here and here) // clutch // sunnies // socks // shoes

What a difference a couple weeks make. We took these photos my last Sunday in Florence. It was such a fun last day in my beloved city. Anna and I strolled our favorite streets, gorged ourselves on pasta, and had cocktails at the roof-top bar of the Westin Excelsior at sunset as this crazy fog rolled into the city. It was the best way to say farewell.

Coming home has been a bit more difficult than I thought it would be. I was so excited to come home and enjoy everyone and everything that I had missed, but I didn't really think about how much I would miss Florence, the archive, and my friends there, not to mention just how different my day-to-day life would be. Honestly, I feel a little overwhelmed and lost. Jet lag hit me hard and I have struggled to get into a good rhythm. In fact, I actually slept on the couch my first week back because it felt so weird to be home (strange I know). But each day gets better as my sleep pattern normalizes and I fall back into old routines.

On a somewhat related note, being home means I can break out the Lilly Pulitzer. And today is the big Lilly sale! I am sure the site will crash and the virtual line will be long. I like to skip the online madness and head to my local signature store. They match the online prices, you get to actually try things on, and everything goes home with you. I highly recommend it! I have my eye on this tunic dress, this tunic, and these shorts. Hopefully some of them will be included in the sale.

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