Hey babes! Its been a hot minute since I've posted on the blog - I've had SO much craziness going on! First of all, I was finally able to visit my bf after several months of not even being able to speak to one another. He was in Ranger School for the US Army, an incredibly intense program out in the deep woods of Georgia. We were only able to communicate through a few letters (it was actually rather romantic). Secondly, grad school midterms came at me like whoa... am I really a month into my second semester?! Its been a whirlwind May already, ya'll. 

Anyway, I'm really excited to share this presh spring look with ya'll today! I have been all over these Sam Edelman block heel sandals lately (they are freaking fab) and these high-waisted shorts are crazy comfy! I'm beyond psyched to now be a part of the RewardStyle program, so you can directly shop my posts!! You'll see the little "Shop the Post" section at the bottom where you can see what I've linked. 

Photography by Meggie Taylor

I'm currently working on my packing list for my Paris trip in June, and this leopard jacket is going to be one of my go-to's. Paris can be relatively chilly in the summers compared to blazing-hot Texas, so I know this jacket will come in handy. I'm currently working on a future post all about what to pack for a trip to Paris, or a trip to Europe in general!

 The tailored cut and eye-catching print of this jacket make it a great piece to have in one's wardrobe. I paired it with nude pumps and my favorite tulle skirt for a formal + feminine look, but I've even worn it with boyfriend jeans and slip on sneakers for a casual day look. 

Leopard coat // Tulle skirt // Nude pumps 

Photography by Meggie Taylor

I have a confession... I am kind of a brat about working out. Actually, I sort of hate it. I don't like forcing myself to go to the gym just to be embarrassed at how I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing, or make myself run for literally any length of time. I know it's not cool (nor healthy) to dislike exercise, but it's my reality. Now saying this, however, I always feel amazing about myself in the following hours and days after I do exercise. It's such a mood booster and (no duh) it's wonderful for you. So since I'm a brat about working out, I have to trick myself into doing it. I've laid out just a few of the tricks that I use to make myself break a sweat - and actually enjoy it! 

COOL WORKOUT GEAR

Don't you feel so sporty when you put on a pair of cute leggings or a new workout top? Me too! Using workout gear that I think is cute is probably the number one way I trick myself into working out. Once I put on my disco leggings, I'm launched into a "sporty-chic" mindset which makes me actually want to put my cute gear to work!

KILLER TUNES 

The right playlist can set a fire under my lazy butt and make me want to move. With a good playlist, running on the elliptical feels like dancing. I linked one of my workout playlists below!

FOCUS ON THE POSITIVE

Finding an aspect of exercise that you really enjoy and setting your focus on it can not only improve your workout in the moment, but it can also shift how you view exercising as a whole.  One of the features that I enjoy focusing on is getting better at the individual moves or poses in my classes. I'm currently in love with yoga, so there is a lot of room for growth in my practice in that regard. My favorite studio is Karmany Yoga in Fort Worth & Dallas!

Peace Sweatshirt // Disco leggings // Tennis shoes

Photography by Meggie Taylor 

Valentine's Day is a little over a week away and I'm channeling all of my romantic date night vibes into this feminine ensemble. I firmly believe that a tulle skirt is a versatile closet staple, and pairing it with a black blouse gives it lovely Parisienne vibes. 

Photography by Meggie Taylor