Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head

Tank: J. Crew; Pants: H&M; Shoes: ShoeDazzle

We're having our usual May drizzly weather and the rain and chilly wind is back, making wearing all those summer sandals pretty much an impossibility. So today it was a photoshoot inside the house with the twinkle-lights on and summery peonies by my bedside to cheer up a gloomy afternoon. I love quiet indoor photoshoots for the obvious reasons - there's no one watching you test out poses and faces but most of all, it's warm. Ben and I have been making warm dinners every night to keep the chilly weather at bay and snuggling up with tea and blankets. Sometimes it's nice to have a little spell of bad weather to give you some indoor time that doesn't fill you with guilt.

And now, let's talk about the important part of this post... these shoes from ShoeDazzle! I recently wrote about their great collection and broke down and bought this pair, the Lou, and they arrived today. Oh my gosh am I in love! This shoe choice was totally out of my comfort zone but I am thrilled - the retro chunky heel? The patterned bow? Perfection! I was also surprised at a) how cheap they were ($30 after my 25% new member discount), b) how well they fit, and c) how gorgeous they are in person (prettier than on the web). ShoeDazzle is having a memorial day discount sale going on as well as their regular new member discount, which means that clearance is an extra 30% off and regular priced shoes are an extra 20% off. Start looking now as their shoes often sell out quickly. The sale runs from tomorrow, May 23-May 27. I'll just be over here just rejoicing about these gorgeous kicks. Let me know if you end up getting anything! I'd love to see them on you.

P.S. Don't forget to enter the Ace Commune giveaway here!

This post is sponsored by ShoeDazzle but all of the (adoring) opinions in this post are my own. :)

ACE Commune Giveaway!

Top: H&M; Pants: The Limited; Bracelet: Ace Commune

I recently won this pretty tassel bracelet from Ace Commune and was thrilled when the company wanted to collaborate on a giveaway! Fumika, the founder, worked as a fashion designed in Tokyo before moving to New York to pursue her fashion career. She now lives in LA and designs gorgeous handmade items like the bracelet above. Some of my favorite pieces from Ace Commune's collection are below and they're absolutely affordable. If you're looking for something to turn a summer shorts and tee look into something a little more high-fashion, these would be awesome options. I think that Fumika has done an awesome job in making statement jewelry that makes a subtle, elegant statement instead of a gaudy one. Enter to win a bracelet from Fumika below (open to U.S. readers) and don't forget to check out her shop here.

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Big News (and giveaways!)

Dress worn as top: Gap; Skirt: Lilies boutique (similar save, similar spend); Flats: H&M

I'm on a spending freeze this month for a few reasons, the most important of which is getting my finances under control, my credit card paid off (the Hawaii tickets made a big old dent), and some savings stocked away, all because... drumroll please... 

I'm moving! 

I haven't talked about this on the blog much because it wasn't public information at work (and various people from work read my blog) and I've been hemming and hawing over the decision for the past, oh, year, but it's true, public, and I'm ready to share. If you don't already know, Ben was accepted to medical school (yay, Ben!), and will be attending in August this year. That means we'll need to pack everything up in a big old, clunky, terrible, unreliable U-Haul and move to the city of roses: Portland, Oregon. I'm going to be all alone while Ben doesn't eat, sleep, or talk in full sentences, so I am going to have to trust all the Portlandians out there to give me recommendations of places to find great deals on clothes, great places to eat (and drink), and spots where I can take my outfit photos all by my lonesome without fear of being kidnapped by the dream of the nineties. Hooray! I'm happy that I can finally share this giant life change with you all.

This boring spending freeze has, though, led to some awesome remixed closet items like this pleated skirt plus striped dress from the Gap look. I really love finding a workable new alternative to wearing something an old way. I've worn this skirt countless times and always seem to find something new to do with it. All hail the pink pleated skirt. 

Please stop by The Polished Monkey where I'm giving away ad space with some other awesome bloggers, and The Tiny Heart, Sharon's lovely blog where I'm also giving away some ad space in her monthly giveaway! Linking up with Style Sessions.