Polka Dots and Statement Necklaces

(Blouse – J. Crew, Jacket – Urban Outfitters, Pants – Anthropologie, Shoes – Steve Madden, Necklace – J. Crew)

These photos are from last week when husby and I went out for a special dinner to celebrate my retirement. Yup, retirement.

I retired to (among other things) spend more time focusing on this blog. I’ve already started a couple super fun projects and DIY’s that I’m really excited to share with you guys!

Happy Monday!

Beautiful Sweet

One of my favorite cakes I’ve seen in a while. I love the color palette. Gorgeousness from Etsy shop PotterandButler. Dessert anyone?

Mixing Leopards

(Pants, shoes, Dress worn as shirt, & Clutch – J. Crew, Aqua ring – H&M, Assorted bracelets – Urban Outfitters, Gifted, Watch – Marc By Marc Jacobs)

I didn’t realize until I started this post, but I’m pretty much wearing head-to-toe J. Crew here (except for a couple of accessories.)

I have long been a huge fan of Anthropologie, but lately I’ve been leaning more towards the simple separates from J. Crew that can be mixed and matched in a ton of different ways. I realize that not everyone would think leopard is a “simple” separate – but I do.

The leopard top is the dress I wore here, tucked in.  I just love pieces that are like little chameleons and can be worn in a bunch of different ways.