Floral Maxi Dress // Leather Heels {similar here, here and here} // Basket Purse {love this one too!}

“Winter is in my head, but spring is in my heart” – Victor Hugo 

Even though Victor Hugo was French, it seems like he could also relate to the agonizing pain of waiting for spring to come in the Midwest. But now that it’s April it seems like we’re close enough to spring to taste it – but it’s still feels pretty far away from shorts and tank tops weather. Lets hope we get there soon…

I’m going to be honest (as I always try to be), but this pre-spring weather has done a number on me this year. I always remember that the slow crawl to spring is tough, but this year seems a little more difficult than most. Some day it’s been harder to get out of bed, feel motivated by anything outside of the things I need to get done (aka, work, not so much blogging), and I’ve felt a little more isolated since I’m usually so tired after a long day of work that seeing friends seems like a daunting task. Part of me hopes that once it gets warmer outside everything will magically be back to normal – but a bigger part of me knows that this usually comes in waves, I’m just hoping it starts to go away sooner than later. I have a lot to get done, places to go, people to see – so I better get out of bed and get to it, eh? Hopefully I’m not the only one who feels this way around this time of year.   While I’m fully aware that it sounds a little crazy, I have found that dressing for spring a little bit has helped me lift my spirits a little bit. While clothes can be a little materialistic sometimes, they do also have the power to give you a little confidence boost or transform your mood. So one Saturday morning when I was feeling a little down (I know, even the weekends are hard sometimes!), I popped on this dress and took some photos with Julie and I instantly felt a little spring in my step. The loud, bright flowers gave me a much needed boost, and even though it was a little cold outside – the springy look made me feel a little warmer. I’m excited to wear this dress on repeat once it’s actually warmer to be more seasonally appropriate (whoops!) and lift my spirits on a regular basis.    Does anyone else feel a little stuck, down, or unmotivated this time of year? I’m hoping its just a phase, but the last few weeks have definitely been tough. Let’s hope for springy weather and more motivation in the weeks to come – I’m ready for it! xx