Ah, it’s the most wonderful hectic time of the year. The three months I supposedly had for a summer break have passed in a blink of an eye. While I’m still mourning the inevitable end of summer, I am super excited to begin back to school shopping. I’m going into my final year of college, so I’m gonna enjoy this last year of being able to express my style however I want before I enter a workforce full of dress codes.
1. Soft Silk Boyshirt, Madewell, $110
2. DANNIJO Phillipa Earrings, Shopbop, $194
3. Paige Denim Polka Dot Verdugo Skinny Jeans, Shopbop, $190
4. Foley + Corinna Simpatico Backpack, Shopbop, $450
5. Sam Edelman Lisle Boot, Zappos, $160
I’m normally one to jam pack my ensembles with color, but I would make these fabulous printed polka dot jeans the focal point of the outfit. This photo of the silk boyshirt doesn’t do this piece any justice – it is so incredibly soft and feels completely luxurious in person, and the mint color is gorgeous. Just add a timeless pair of stud earrings, an on-trend pair of ankle boots and a grown-up, sophisticated backpack and you have yourself a classic back to school outfit you won’t regret in the future.
![THE BEST PLACES TO CATCH SPRING BLOOMS IN @visitpasadena 🌸
After an extremely wet winter, I’m looking for all the spring blooms here in SoCal! Pasadena is only 20 minutes from Downtown Los Angeles, and is packed with some of the most stunning botanical gardens in the area — and definitely should be on your list to visit this spring!
Gardens to Visit in Pasadena This Spring (SAVE this post for later!)
🌸 @descansogardens — look out for Cherry Blossoms in their Japanese Garden, stroll through the Rose Garden and don’t miss the lilacs!
🌸 @nortonsimon — you could spend hours viewing the art here both indoors and outdoors in their Sculpture Garden
🌸 @arlingtonpasadena — a free, three-acre garden that’s home to an orange grove & Yoko Ono’s Wish Tree art installation
🌸 @thehuntingtonlibrary — you won’t want to miss their Cactus Garden, the Conservatory, the Japanese Garden, and the Chinese Garden
🌸 @langhampasadena — enjoy afternoon tea here & take a stroll through their Japanese Garden for Cherry Blossoms!
My fellow SoCal friends — anywhere else I should check out for spring blooms this year? Let me know! 📸 by @foodphotographer [ad]](https://www.aliciatenise.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)
I love all of your choices! Enjoy your senior year, it goes by way too fast!
xo,
Katherine | http://thestyletab.blogspot.com
Vacations go way to fast for everyone and school is slow as hell, I love the picks!
-S
thetrenchcoatmen.blogspot.com
Love these picks & styling! Those boots are amazing & I'm in love with the polka dot jeans! Enjoy your final year, it goes way too fast!
Those polka dot jeans are fabulous!