spring cleaning

Spring cleaning for me this year means sorting through my drawers and closet and ditching all of the clothes that really don't fit anymore. After losing well over 50 pounds, there are a lot of things in my closet that I shouldn't be wearing anymore.
Since I have to get rid (mostly that means donate) of so much of my wardrobe I've been doing a bit of online shopping (aka day dreaming) about what I'd like to add once I make room.

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on the horizon

My Disney race is less than 5 weeks away! While that means I'm getting nervous about the race, it also means that I'm getting super excited about going to Florida for a week! I'm really looking forward to a week in warm weather. It will be the first time Mike and I have gone away together. It'll also be the first time that I get to see my mom's new condo. She bought it almost two years ago now and I haven't gotten down there yet.
Now that winter has sort of arrived here in New York, and all of the spring/summer clothes have debuted in stores, I'm excited that I get to do a bit of shopping for my trip!
I've been doing a bit on online drooling during the day and these are a few things I've found.

This dress is from Express and I've been drooling over it for about a month now. I'm hoping for a
good sale!

This "coat" is fantastic. 3/4 sleeves in such a bright sunny color. So perfect
for springtime!

I actually already got this skirt. I love how it fits, although it is a tiny
bit longer than I'd prefer.

I need this dress. Talk about easy breezy! I love it.

ooooh...tight!!

I mentioned that I got the old navy compression shorts from their new active line and I am completely in love with them. I can reaffirm this after wearing them on more than a few runs over the last two weeks. I have a new obsession with them. I wanted to share that I got an amazing deal on another pair when I was in the store this week. In store they were on sale for 12.99!! A steal!

After my run, resting enjoying the sunshine for a couple minutes.  My legs look pretty good here if you ask me...

kate spade - how i love thee

I have a serious kate spade addiction. It all started back in 2005 when I got my very first "sam" bag for Christmas. When I unwrapped the package and saw the vibrant green box, I knew exactly what was inside. I swear I could have peed my pants! Since then my love affair with her has not faltered at all. I have 6 bags, the day planner, decks of cards, party planning books and a wallet. It is a small obsession. I want to share some of the things I'm currently lusting over.

Florina

Ailey

kate spade lever-back earrings

solid jillian dress

jana top

All images from katespade.com! Enjoy!

maxi dresses

After my recent weight loss, I have been searching for some new clothes because nothing I have fits! It has been kind of fun because I have been able to try on new styles and see what looks good on my new and evolving body. I fell in love with a few maxi dresses this season. They are something I could never wear before and now I am completely loving them.

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cute tshirts

I have a thing for silly sayings on t-shirts. There are really very few places you can wear them, but running is definitely one of them. I actually find myself drawn to strong, inspiring sayings on running shirts, especially if it says something about me running fast because I am simply slower than a turtle. I find it inspiring. I found these shirts on etsy and wanted to share them because I'm in love with them.

Love this one, talk about inspiring! Found here.

Totally going with my theme here! Found here. 

Since the half is my running goal, then onto triathalons, I LOVE this one! Found here.

Love the little bit of math thrown in - a very "me" shirt! Found here.

Cute running shirts always make me want to get out and run. What helps inspire you to hit the pavement?

bridesmaid dresses

One of my best friends from college surprised us all by getting engaged this past Christmas. When she called me to tell me he proposed I squealed so loud I disrupted my family's Christmas Eve celebration! I could not be more excited for her. Molly and Sam hadn't been dating for very long, hence the surprise, but they are completely perfect for one another. They are sublimely happy and I am so excited to be taking part in their big day.

Molly has picked eight girls for her side of the bridal party and we range in age and size by equal amounts. To deal with this, she is allowing us to pick any formal black dress that strikes our fancy. I was so very happy when she told us about her plan for us, especially because it means I can put off buying a dress until close to the last minute! I'm not procrastinating, I'm avidly stalking dresses constantly, but I am also losing weight at a fairly rapid pace and I don't want to buy something that would need crazy alterations right before the wedding and cost me a fortune to fix!

I'm hoping to share a bunch of different ideas and get opinions on them. With my weight loss, I want to look bangin' in October at the wedding. I know it isn't about me, but it is a good motivator! I'm hoping that my body shape might change a little tiny bit (or at least that my hips will shrink a bit) and I will be able to wear a style that I lust over but haven't been able to wear just yet.

I have a small obsession with one shoulder dresses.

This one is probably the most practical

I really like the bust line.

Very "fashion-y" I love it! Lets hope my body loves it too.

(All dresses from Nordstrom)

early summer favorites

I'm feeling inspired by some of the new designs this season. I have loved browsing around at all the pretty things out there. Here are some of my favorite's from Banana Republic this season.

Everything is better with a bit of sparkle, how do you not love this dress?

I love the beachy feel of this dress. It is so casual and elegant at the same time.

Perfect for a summer brunch! I love the nude shoes it is paired with too!

I'm definitely a fan of dresses, they are my favorite article of clothing in the summer, just so easy and comfortable!