One, Two, Tree Looks: Black and White Brights

Bag: Tatty Devine, Modcloth

Shoes: Mix No. 6, DSW; Socks: ?

Top: Freshman 1996, Macy's

Bangles: B Fabulous; Ring: Wet Seal; Necklaces: The Tote Trove

Jeans: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's

Headbands: INC, Macy's

Bag: Olivia Miller, JCPenney

Rhinestone Remix Necklace

Top: So, Kohl's

Sunglasses: Betsey Johnson, Zulily; Leopard bangle: JCPenney; Red bangle: XOXO, ROSS; Ring: Miami accessories cart; Barrettes: SHEIN

Skirt: Decree, JCPenney

Brilliant Buttons Necklace

Shoes: 2 Lips Too, JCPenney; Bag: Guess, ?

Skirt: So, Kohl's

Ring: Express; Rhinestone bracelet: Target; Rose bracelet: Francesca's

Top: Current Mood, Dolls Kill

Piece of Fake Necklace

By now we all know that I deem color king queen.  But sometimes nothing beats a black and white canvas to make it really pop.  So with that in mind, I put together these gray scale-based outfits and then piled on the neck candy.  I made two of the pieces by upcycling rhinestone necklaces that belonged to my aunt.  It's fun to find new stuff to use in my jewelry; if it's already in the house, then even better.  

Speaking of home, the cherry tree in the first pic is at the edge of my backyard.  Although the husband and I have lived here for more than four years, I was surprised to see it in bloom.  In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, I never noticed it -- or maybe I did and thought it was the neighbors'.  Anyway, I'm grateful that life is slower now so I can appreciate it -- and all the other beautiful things that have always been at my doorstep.

This doesn't, however, extend to the pair of mangled underwear at the edge of the front yard.  

We live on a busy street, near a bus stop.  We see things.