Stand Out This Spring

You guys know by now that I'm really looking forward to spring. I'm not above counting down the days! Spring clothes are probably my favorite (which is another reason why my no buy Feb. is a good idea) and once they start putting them in stores, I'm in full want-to-buy-everything mode. Anyone else?!

If you buy one new piece for your spring/summer wardrobe this year, buy a good quality chambray shirt. You may have already jumped on this trend last year, but if not, now is the time! The chambray shirt is so versatile (the one featured above is a perfect fit and color and is from Madewell) which is why I love it so much. As you can see, I showed some examples for how you can create 3 different looks with it.

The first outfit is pairing it with a maxi-this probably my favorite look because it's unexpected and fun for the spring and summer. The second look would be to wear some layers with the chambray top, and then pair with skinny jeans and a fun heel (love those shoes!). The third look is obviously with shorts...I love how it's styled up in the front with lace shorts in that photo, but you could do regular colored shorts as well to add a pop of color.

These 3 looks are so easy to put together, but you will stand out and look fashionable wearing them. My kinda outfit!

While we're on the topic, I've mentioned them before but I love to use Tide Pods detergent to help brighten up my spring clothes even more. Pop in a whole new kind of clean with Tide Pods. If you don't remember me mentioning them before, they are the only powerful 3-chamber unit dose on the market right now. Tide Pods are effective for cleaning, brightening, and fighting stains and couldn't be easier to use! You just pop one in the washer and don't have to worry about measuring anything.

We have officially been using them for months now on all of our clothes and probably won't switch to anything else! They do an amazing job and make our clothes smell wonderful! Just one removes more stains than 6 caps of the liquid bargain brand. (Based on stain removal performance of one pac of Tide Pods vs. 6 doses of the leading liquid bargain brand base variant in a standard top loading machine.)

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Tell me about something in your wardrobe that's versatile and provides 3-in-1 style. 

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 Before I go, last night I decided to go to my favorite spin class even though I'm still not feeling the greatest. I was so surprised because I had this feeling that I would over do it and end up feeling terrible today, but I'm actually feeling better! I'm so glad I went (but who doesn't normally feel good after the gym?!) Thank you to those who sent me well wishes yesterday!

I also got some questions on my workout schedule recently, so I thought I would share it here. I'm not an expert, but this is just what works for me. I've said it before and I'll say it again..if you want to burn a lot of calories and get your legs in shape-go to spin 2x per week! Your body will love you.

Monday-Circuit workout/abs (pushups, lunges, sit ups, planks, side raises, etc) then 1 hour spin class.

Tuesday-Arms (I use 12 lb weights) and running (anywhere from 3-4 miles)

Weds-rest day

Thursday-Longer run (5-7 miles), arms.

Friday-Circuit workouts/abs, legs, sometimes I do the stair-master for 25 minutes.    

Sat-Spin class

Sunday-rest day  

*Any other questions, feel free to email me or leave it in the comments below! Don't forget to answer the question above to be entered to win. Thank you to those new readers who have introduced yourself to me!