12x30 challenge: inspiration for getting organized

The theme for this month's 12x30 challenge is organization - which is something I basically put off throughout the month of January.  I signed up for Apartment Therapy's January Cure, identified several spots in the country townhouse that need serious TLC, and promptly ignored all the e-mails.  In my defense, we are using a new approach to teaching English this semester and I have been so tired when I get home every day that I just want to eat junk food and watch trashy television.  I may not know the expiration date of anything in my refrigerator or makeup drawer, but I can tell you all about Scott Disick's trip to rehab, all of the drama on Total Divas, which Golden Globes outfits Kelly and Giuliana hated, and the ladies Stacy London revamped on Love, Lust, or Run.

In case you're feeling as lethargic as me when it comes to working on your organization goals for 2015, today I'm keeping things simple with some Pinterest inspiration.

paper chase: the best watercolor wedding stationery

One of my favorite design trends this spring is watercolor details - in fashion, home decor, and of course, wedding stationery!  Here are a few of the prettiest watercolor paper goods from around the web - stylish, elegant, and whimsical.

Pastel Watercolor Wash invitations by Hooray Creative for Minted

Watercolor Frame by Laura Condouris for Minted

Fine Day Press via Oh So Beautiful Paper

How pretty would this watercolor petal invitation be for a spring

garden wedding?  I love when invitations give guests a sneak

peek of what the style and mood of the wedding will be like.

Free Printable Tags from Swooned

I love these DIY tags from Swooned, which would be great as

escort cards or as tags for spring gifts!

Free Printable Save-the-Date from The Lovely Dept.

Blushing invitation by Design Lotus for Minted

Watercolor Wedding invitation by To and From with Love on Etsy

Escort Cards by Prim and Pixie via Style Me Pretty

Splash of Paradise Wedding Invitation by Cadence Paige for Minted

Ocean Splash invitation by The Best Day Paper Co. on Etsy

Watercolor Roses invitation from Invitations by Dawn

Blue Ocean invitation from That Noise Gallery on Etsy

Watercolor invitation from Ruby May Design on Etsy

Watercolor Script Invitations from Crafty Pie Press

Orchid invitations from Mooseberry Print Shop on Etsy

Fine Day Press via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Confetti invitation from Encre Studio Design and Print on Etsy

Fine Day Press via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Which of these watercolor invitations is your favorite?

Style: Time to Get Away...

Virginia's indecisive weather, standardized tests and general having to be a grown-up have me daydreaming about spring break... which is less than a month away now.  Shades of seafoam teal and chambray blue are calming, the perfect complement to a springtime escape, no matter what the forecast or appointment calendar may hold.

View this set on Polyvore

1. Wallis sweater (similar here, here)  2. GAP plaid scarf  

3. Voluspa jar candle from Anthropologie  4. Old Navy graphic tee (similar here, here)  

5. Banana Republic statement necklace (similar here and here)

6. Merona cowl-neck hoodie from Target  7. Essie nail polish in Rock the Boat  

8. Zoya nail polish in Nyx  9. Kellin Silver mint clover ring  

10. J. Crew drawstring travel bag set

And here's my take on this color scheme...

Necklace: lia sophia "Lily Pad"  Sweater: Merona from Target  

Purse: Rosetti from TJ Maxx  Jeans: Curvy straight legs from LOFT  

Boots: Merona from Target

I love this outfit - it feels very "me" and very comfortable.

Linking Up:
Style Sessions at Style Elixir
Casual Friday at Two Thirty-Five Designs
Favorite Fashion Friday at Penniless Socialite
Passion 4 Fashion at Rachel the Hat
Three-Fer Thursday at Perfectly Coutured
Be.You.Tiful Link Party at Maybe I Will
Weekend Block Party at Can't Google Everything

summer/fall color: coral and peach

Coral and peach have been my absolute favorite colors this summer.  Cheerful, feminine, and somehow almost neutral, a little pop of coral can really make an outfit.  I especially like to pair coral with its complementary color, teal - together they scream summer, but keep it under control to avoid looking like the Little Mermaid!  It's a little trickier working such a bright color into one's fall wardrobe, but this season it's going to be a lot more doable (and even affordable) thanks to some of our favorite designers and retailers.  I think the key to wearing summery colors into the fall is to pair them with neutrals to keep your outfit looking classic.

1. Old Navy perfect khaki shorts 2. Anthropologie neutral flutter blouse 

3. Scotch Naturals nail polish in Highland Fling 4. Butter London 3 free nail polish in Slapper 

5. Alexis K Jewels Gold clover earrings on Etsy 6. Inspiration - Lauren Conrad's pastel hair via Beautylish 

7. Land's End Canvas extra long skinny leather belt 8. Dooney and Bourke East/West Shopper tote 

9. GAP braided sandals 10. A*Thread set of five stacking rings

The Beauty Model

The perfect late summer makeup to show off a sunkissed face!  Dramatic lashes, taupe shadow at the browbone and a swipe of highlighter, and just a hint of peach lip color with tinted moisturizer.

Fashion Salade

I'm finally wrapping my brain around the concept of dressing up shorts, and this looks like the perfect way to do it - an open-weave sweater, large coral clutch, statement necklace, and Jackie O. style sunglasses.  Replace the shorts with a pleated skirt and you have a great outfit for work in early fall.

Maffasion via Denim Therapy

The perfect sightseeing outfit for your late summer adventures - pain a cool tee, jewelry and shoes with casual shorts, don a fedora to protect your skin from the sun, and throw on a peach blazer for cool evenings.

1. Old Navy polka dot scarf 2. Fossil rose gold watch 3. Anthropologie baubled hair tie 

4. ModCloth rose earrings 5. Golden Globes inspiration from Emma Stone via Zap2it 

6. Xhilaration ruffled trench coat from Target 7. Nars blush at Sephora 8. Old Navy cropped cardigan 

9. Deborah Lippmann nail polish in Girls Just Want to Have Fun at Blue Mercury 

10. J. Crew color block ballet flats 11. Banana Republic leather tote

Daily Makeover

In this look, the focus is on the cheeks and lips, with the same color being swept over the eyelids and browbones.

Joujou Villeroy via Lookbook.nu

I absolutely love the idea of pairing a colorblocked (or floral, or plain...) maxi skirt with a sweater to make it a useful piece for fall.  This look is made even better with a big, neutral leather hobo bag.