{Sunning with J. Crew, Tiffany & Co, David Yurman}

{Good luck from the hubby and Claire Aristides}

{spoonful of Speculoos}

{yoga time with a chakra vinyasa workshop}

This weekend was fabulously relaxing with the majority spent outdoors enjoying the sun {in need of a tan}. Every Saturday I treat myself to a favorite indulgence and this week had to dip in to a jar of Speculoos cookie spread. I have been addicted to this treat since discovering it in Paris. I also got quite the thrill when a gift from the hubby arrived for me; a delicate horseshoe bracelet that I have been coveting. Although our one year {wedding} anniversary is next month, my hubby is a total romantic and insisted we still celebrate our dating anniversary. Naturally I agreed since I love a celebration and can never turn down a gift-getting opportunity! The weekend ended with an ah-mazing yoga workshop Sunday afternoon that was extremely hard but felt so good {although I am painfully sore today!}

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I love to listen to music throughout the day and these headphones have made my current playlist {Feeling Good and Fade Into You are part of my blissful rotation} even better. I cannot get over how incredible the sound is plus the headphones are ridiculously comfy and the overall look is just fab! {headphones previously seen here}

Love this delicious Antebellum Bridal Luncheon shown by The Frosted Petticoat

I need to drink more just so I can keep using this bow bottle topper

My favorite fruit in season + health benefits = daily lunchtime treat {see some delicious mango recipes on my Sweet Treats Pinterest board}

The beauty of this city never fails to astound me. I loved retracing my own moments in Paris while watching this.

I recently discovered this recipe for guacamole burgers on Pinterest {sweet treats} and highly recommend it. The hubby enjoys it so much it has become a weekly must-have. The dinner has a light, Spring/Summer feel and includes one of our favorite foods – guacamole.

As for my own how-to? The recipe is easy to follow but I am a visual person so I use the image/idea of creating stuffed burgers topped with guacamole. I use some of the ingredients for guacamole to stuff the burgers – chop 1/4 each of a jalapeno, green pepper and red onion then mix those ingredients with the turkey meat, adding a bit of juice from a lemon and lime so the meat won’t dry out and to give a tangy taste to match the guacamole, along with a bit of cheese in the center of each burger. I roll each burger in a tight ball and cook on low heat while making the guacamole. Once the burgers are done, I top them with guacamole {add cheese or sour cream too} and voilà! The chopping takes a while but the result is so fresh and delicious it is worth the effort.

One of my constant go-to outfits is a blazer with skinny jeans. For Spring I want something a bit fresher and have become enamored with the look of a white blazer. I love how a white blazer lightens up dark bottoms while still keeping a slim look and retaining the polished style of a blazer, along with being just as easy to wear as a standard black or navy blazer with skinnies, tees, dresses and skirts.

{I found these three options by Ted Baker, Vince Camuto or Asos to choose from}

I have an addiction and love for the classic style of ballet flats {ballerina dreams} and I have always wanted the perfect French ballet flat. After endless research comparing Chanel, Lanvin and Repetto {love research that involves trying on exquisite craftsmanship!} I have found my perfect ballet flat in the Lanvin ballet flat. It is the absolute best, dream-come-true ballet flat. The shoe has a built-in tiny wedge that gives a bit more support, the leather is soft and supple yet durable {versus lambskin which can tear easily} and the fit was perfection from the first try on and did not need to be broken in at all {I couldn’t resist wearing them the next day} I chose the black mixed with a white toe-cap and touch of gold instead of solid black because I liked the additional attention to detail it created for this exquisite shoe.

{here are similar, lesser priced options – Tory Burch Pacey or J. Crew Factory Anya}

Weekends are wonderful days that are full of possibilities, decadent treats, mini projects {for the go-getters} or days of blissful relaxation. I usually lean more towards blissful relaxation and plan to take my relaxing outdoors to enjoy the warmer weather and get a bit of color {+ Vitamin D!} thrown in too. Happy weekend!

 {love starting off my weekends with Friday night heated yoga followed by another class Saturday morning}

{lusting for a lace hammock to create a backyard oasis}

{I adore monograms and am thrilled to have found just the right monogram necklace}

{fresh flowers, spikes, and J. Crew note cards}

{mantra to live by}

I adore wearing denim, I love the ease and style that comes from this versatile fabric. My go-to choice is always a dark, skinny fit but I am consistently drawn to white denim also. This color choice can seem tricky at first; people fear white denim will be unflattering but if you get a pair that has the right amount of stretch {I prefer 2%} in a heavier fabric and combine it with a few tried-and-true styling mixes, white denim will become a flattering and classic addition to your denim wardrobe.

{pair a classic chambray shirt with white denim to create a casual, yet chic styling mix}

{white on white is sleek and elegant when worn with minimal, luxurious accessories}

{white denim with a blue blazer à la Nine d’Urso creates a preppy, classic style}

Now that Spring is here, it feels as though pastel colors are all around. Pastels are sweet and just right for brightening up favorite go-to pieces and outfits. I prefer to incorporate these soft shades in to my wardrobe by mixing them with a neutral shade or pairing with a denim top/bottom.  I prefer to wear pale pink; it’s a blush tone that is also close to a neutral, looks good on all skin tones and pairs easily with darker or lighter neutral shades. For a bit more of a pastel color pop, I like to add mint or lilac. These shades are a bit more statement making but still easy to work with.

{pale pink worn on the top and bottom works well together because the sheer fabric for the top juxtaposes against the denim. the pieces are then paired with a black cross-body bag that serves as a steadying neutral for the pastels}

{pink pants are mixed with a pastel bag and the textured sweater serves as a neutral for the two pastel shades}

{adding a denim top to pastel bottoms holds together the different textures and colors at play in this look}

{beige moto jacket, quilted purse and gold jewelry are luxurious neutrals against lilac denim}

{soft greys and whites play well with pale pink bottoms}

{mint top, pale skirt and pink lips are perfect together and pairing the pieces with a darker neutral clutch adds an edge to the soft look}

{stone colored denim pairs well with a bright, statement making mint trench}

{ease your way in to wearing lighter shades with pastel nails}

Finding the perfect Spring jacket can be tough. It has to be warm enough to battle the wind but still lightweight {a relief after winter’s heavy coats!} along with a twist that makes the jacket special. This jacket by Joie may be my ideal Spring jacket. I am completely enamored with the mint color and how the pastel shade and crepe fabric combine to soften the tough bomber style creating a jacket that is pretty, lightweight and unique.

{also available here}