Let’s hear it for Spring Break!

This week is my last spring break ever, which is awesome because that means school is almost over forever. It also means that Nick and I are heading to Savannah, GA tomorrow for a nice little four-day vacation. I’m really excited to get away for a romantic week with my lovey dovey. It’s been a really long and difficult two years of graduate school for us because I’ve had to spend most of it away from home, commuting to school (which is almost 2 hours away). This trip will give us a few days to ourselves, without having to worry about school or work or who is going to load/unload the dishwasher after an exhaustingly long day. The only thing I’m NOT looking forward to is packing because I’m a notorious overpacker. For as long as I can remember, I’ve overpacked for every single trip I’ve taken. I’m not even joking. One time we went to the beach for a week and I had at least three different bags full of clothes. As I’ve gotten older, however, I’ve gotten a little better at planning out a full itinerary so I will know what we will be doing and can pack/dress accordingly.

This trip is no different. We’re planning to eat at yummy restaurants, go on a nighttime ghost walk, see the sights, do some shopping, and possibly take a moonlight riverboat cruise. That all sounds easy enough to pack for, but the one thing throwing me off is that it’s supposed to rain all week. Boo, rain! Anyway, I’ve challenged myself to pack light for this trip. Everything has to fit into this weekender bag I purchased from Target:

I’ve chosen four shirts, two pairs of pants, and two pairs of shoes. I’ve only decided on one accessory (for now) which is a scarf. I’ll throw some jewelry in there last-minute, like usual

I also plan to pack my rain gear (e.g. trench and/or rain coat and rain boots) and a skirt or dress in case we make it to a fancy dinner or that riverboat cruise, but I haven’t decided on which dress yet because I still have to get my spring clothes out of storage.  Here are some of the outfits I’ve put together with my chosen items so that I have some options and can work with the rain.

I know these photos aren’t exactly Pinterest-worthy, but I took them  as I was putting outfits together and figuring it all out. I think they serve their purpose. Maybe next time I’ll be a little more organized and get better photos. I will say I’m actually really glad that I decided to post about this because it has helped confirm some of my choices!

Yes, that is my dog, Mia’s little butt/leg in the corner of this photo!

I can’t make any promises that I won’t add a bunch of stuff at the last minute (my brain is already screaming at me, “oh my gosh, you forgot to include a cardigan in case it’s a little chilly!) but I will do my best. I’ll try to get lots of outfit photos while I’m there so you can see how it all came together. I hope everyone has a great week and you all are enjoying the great thaw 🙂

Shirts: Pink sweater: Banana Republic | Gray tee: Target | Striped tee: Old Navy | Beige sweater: Banana Republic
Jeans: Both from Old Navy
Shoes: Canvas sneaks: Target | Cognac flats: Old Navy
Scarf: boutique from Wilmington, NC
Necklace: Stitch Fix

What do you wear when it rains all weekend so the only time you leave your house is to go to the grocery store? Well, I wear a comfortable summer sweater with rolled denim, canvas shoes, and a messy bun. I switched the canvas shoes for the rubber rain boots when I took the dogs for a walk but, luckily, it had stopped raining for a spell when I went to the store so I could wear the canvas shoes. And to look at least somewhat put together, I added earrings and these necklaces but no make up because let’s not get crazy.

Sweater:  Banana Republic
Jeans: Kensie via Stitch Fix
Soes: Target
Gold Necklace and Earrings: Old Navy
Turquoise Necklace: I can’t remember but I’m thinking it was Caroline Grace Jewelry on Etsy?
Clutch: Coach via gift from my MIL

I don’t have a whole lot to say about this outfit except that before I started reading style blogs, I never would have worn stripes with polkda dots. However, I did hear one of the nurses at the clinic where I intern once a week say that he knew “stripes and dots don’t mix” and I had to hold my tongue because, as you can see, sir, they most certainly do!

I thought about wearing my new pink sandals but I didn’t want to go overboard with the pink, so I opted for the white canvas shoes instead. Shorts and Keds definitely take my back to my childhood because I lived in them every summer.

It was way too hot out for a cardigan so it had to go! We were lucky at got these photos in just before it started raining, so it was really muggy out, too. Ugh, sometimes summer is just too much.

This is the charm bracelet Nick got me this past Valentine’s Day and of course I adore it (mostly because I picked it out, hehe). I would like to add an ampersand charm and another ‘n’ charm. Maybe even a c. And maybe a 2 to make it squared!

Top, Shorts & Cardigan: Old Navy
Shoes & Belt: Target
Earrings & Necklace: Wal-Mart
Bracelet: Etsy

I got this shirt in my latest Stitch Fix box and when I first tried it on, I thought it was way too big and figured I’d have to send it back. But then I tried everything on again – because I usually try things on several times before making a decision – and when I did, a lightbulb went off and I thought maybe it’s supposed to be a little oversized, and even if it isn’t, that’s what I’m telling myself anyway. I really like the abstract chevron pattern and the cut but I’ve always been afraid of the oversized trend because I’m so short that it if I’m not careful I look like I’m playing dress up in my mom’s clothes. But I added the belt and the wedges and I  fell in love! So here’s one of my new favorite outfits. I’ve worn it to work already; luckily, the dress code for graduate assistants is pretty lax in my office.

Wearing that high of a heel to the office is fine because I sit at a desk most of the time, but I won’t pretend that heels (especially these) are super easy or fun to walk in so I changed into a more practical shoe for errands. I wore the little canvas shoes to the grocery store. I hope to do a whole post about the nostaliga of these little Ked-esque shoes… I love them!

Here’s the fun one!

Top: 41 Hawthorne via Stitch Fix
Jeans: Kensie via Stitch Fix
Belt: Old Navy
Wedges: Target
Canvas Shoes: Target
Bracelet: Old Navy
Earrings: Target