and when all else fails…

jacket: JCP | shirt: F21 | jeans: Paige Denim via TJMaxx | shoes: JCP

Sorry it has been so quiet round here for the past week or so! We have been busy, busy, busy working on some major improvements to the site, and they are not coming along as quickly as hoped. But, hellooooo, do they ever? No way! Not a chance on your sweet life.

So, California! We are headed out in 9 days for that great state, which means we have been eating Cafe Rio constantly, our apartment is in shambles, and my outfit seems to be on repeat. Because picking out something to wear is way down on my list right about now — skirt + solid tee is about as fancy as its getting over here. Comfy? Yes! Exciting? Eh, not so much.

Thanks for being patient with me though, really. I think you’re gonna like what’s coming for you on this here blog.

and sometimes the only thing to bring you back up again is the highest pair of heels in your closet. because then at least you know you’ll stand up straighter, your legs will look longer, and you will have a tight tush. and call me vain, but those three things tend to make me feel better pretty fast.

blazer: Anthropologie (old) | v-neck: Gap (old) | pants: Gap Outlet | heels: Calvin Klein | necklace: F21

their way:

Via The Sartorialist

my way:

sunglasses: Target | denim jacket: Gap | shirt: Gap (similar) | pants: Lands End (similar) | shoes: SM | bag: Fossil

The entire time I wore this outfit I felt like I was defying destiny. White on white may be one of my favorite trends for spring, but it puts a major damper on the whole eating, drinking, sneezing, breathing kinds of things. Unless you like the thought of stains, then you go right on ahead and drink that cranberry juice.

If this look is a little daunting for you, try adding a belt in a fun or neutral color to break up the all-over white look. I wanted to stay as true as possible to the trend, so I opted for a brown leather belt that matched my other accessories. Feel free to comment with a link to how you styled your own monochromatic white outfit. I would love to see some other takes on the trend!

For an article on how Sydney from The Daybook wears the all-white trend go here.

Congratulations Miss Cassandra Cap on your win of the Pink Ombre Pom Pom Garland! I’m sure it will make  a darling addition to your next party or little girl’s room! Email me at meghan@thisgirlblog.com by Wednesday morning to claim your prize!

jacket: Eddie Bauer | shirt: F21 (recent) | jeans: JCrew Outlet | shoes: Loft

Happy Saturday! I just woke up from a glorious 14 hours of sleep. I’ve been battling a cold for a few days and boy, did it tucker me out! We took these pictures before I crashed last night, when I still had big plans for a hot date night with the hubs (hence the heels). Which can I just say, are so ridiculously comfortable I feel like I could walk around a mall in them and not want to cut off my feet at the end of it. Crazy talk, I know.

Don’t forget to enter Monday’s giveaway here. It ends in less than 48 hours!