Sprung.

H&M blazer//w118 by Walter Baker blouse//Zara pants//JCrew heels//Rebecca Minkoff clutch//DVF sunnies//Tiffany & Co ring

Black, white and a splash of color is always a favorite, but I'm seriously loving this Rebecca Minkoff clutch - the snakeskin print with rosegold hardware is the perfect juxtaposition of masculine & feminine.

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Blood Orange Lemonade.

I had my first taste of blood orange lemonade at the Purple Onion in Los Gatos and have been hooked ever since; refreshing & reminds me of Spring.

I'm a little obsessed with this color, can't you tell?

Ingredients:

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup water

ice

1 cup fresh blood orange juice (fresh sqeezed  = 4 to 6 oranges)

1 cup fresh lemon juice (fresh sqeezed = 6 to 8 lemons)

3 cups club soda

1 lemon

1 blood orange

1 teaspoon of orange blossom water (optional)

fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

Directions: In a saucepan heat sugar and water for about 5 minutes until all the sugar is dissolved and it becomes a syrupy consistency, or simple syrup. Set aside to cool slightly.

Fill a pitcher with ice and pour in the juices, simple syrup and club soda. Slice the lemon and blood orange into rounds and place them into the pitcher and stir.

Pour yourself a glass, garnish with mint & enjoy!

Orange Crush.

Spring has only just begun, yet I’m finding myself incorporating more and more pops of color to my outfits, especially drawn to orange hues. What a fun way to bring a little light to an otherwise dreary San Francisco day.

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Eternal Optimist.

essie's eternal optimist

There is a certain amount of grace that surrounds being an eternal optimist. In the last few weeks, I've seen quite a few challenges brought forth my way, and at times have skewed my positivity. It's funny how sweet reminders like this light rosy neutral essie shade named eternal optimism can get me back on track. Now always being optimistic may not always make things better, but believing in yourself sparks a drive that will ultimately make things better.