What Makes You Happy

Wear What Makes You Happy. 

I recently read this line while I was browsing lots of blogs for inspiration, I can't remember where I saw it, but it is a statement that I truly believe in. Sometimes other people may not like what you wear, or you may not feel comfortable in a certain trend, so what matters most is to wear what makes you happy. For me that can mean a lot of things depending on the day. Sometimes a fun dress or a favorite sweater make me happy, and sometimes its simply wearing bright colors or comfortable clothes that keep me smiling.

At my job I stand on my feet all day, so usually by the end of the day my feet are so tired and sore that I just want to curl up on the couch and not get up again until tomorrow. While my job demands that I dress stylishly and I really like to wear cute shoes like flats, sandals, or booties, those often are not comfortable all day long. Sneakers are a lot more casual, but they really make my feet a lot happier come 6:00, and these bright beauties also make me smile at the cheery yellow print. I love any white shirt, so my favorite white tee and a long necklace are the perfect choice to match with my bright footwear and a great pair of jeans.

So when I want to be comfortable all day at work, I am going to sacrifice dressy outfits and skirts, forget what other people think, and just wear what makes me happy.

What makes you happy?

Sneakers: Gola via ModCloth. Tee: Bobi. Jeans: Hudson. Bag: TJ Maxx. Necklaces: Dogeared and Target (similar). Earrings: Kate Spade. 

xoxo, C.C.

First Sight of Sun

In the spring, at the first sight of a little sunshine and a thermometer above freezing, many people immediately start wearing flip flops and shorts. I saw it today: even though the temperature was somewhere around 45-50 degrees people were walking around bare-legged and in sandals. Crazy! As for me, mixing fun bright spring-y pieces with winter classics that I want to get one last use out of makes more sense. A bright watermelon pink top with light grey corduroy pants felt both weather appropriate (warm pants and breezy long sleeve top) and season appropriate (bright colors but still covered up). Adding some bright blue accessories, shimmery lipstick, and multi-colored floral flats makes the look as cheery as I feel about the approach of spring!

Top: Old Navy (purchased on sale for 11.49), similar here, here. Cord pants: American Eagle (old). Shoes: J. Crew with Liberty of London (I got these on sale for $28!), similar here, here. Clutch: TJ Maxx. Necklace: J. Crew Factory. Belt: H&M. Earrings: JoJo Loves You.

-C.C.