spring 2013 trends

What better way to celebrate the welcoming of spring than talking about spring fashion trends! I have been really excited about this post for a while now because I am obsessed with this season's fashion. obsessed. I love spring. It proclaims new beginnings, sunrises, and fresh outlooks. After a long (and might I say very cold) winter, I am definitely ready to welcome the warmer weather and the fresh fashion trends that come with it!

Graphic Black and White
This trend was literally made for me. If you know me well, see me often, or have ever shopped with me, you would know that most of my closet consists of black and white (mostly black, but still). I find it timeless, elegant, and classy. I love the graphic look as well along with the (my) signature black and white colors. It gives a way of taking staple colors and making them really interesting. For instance, mixing prints or choosing a bold pattern. Here are a few of my favorite looks:

Oscar de la Renta: I'm so obsessed with stripes (also a spring 2013 trend) right now. This look is perfection, love the statement necklace with this amazing gown.

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thanks a latte (recipe)

Lately I have been loving iced lattes more than hot coffee (most likely because I want to force spring/summer to come quicker haha).  My favorite lattes are the skinny vanilla latte and skinny caramel macchiato from Starbucks. But as you can imagine, this can put some damage on your wallet.  Add it to my late chai tea/passion tea/green tea obsessions and I will be flat broke haha.  In lieu of this, today I decided to try to make my own iced coffee/"latte".

Somewhat to my surprise, it turned out great! I used only ingredients I already had, and even though it could never replace my love for Starbucks, it is a great everyday solution for the iced latte craving that your bank account will thank you for :)

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