New Seasons

Spring is finally here! Here in Oregon you know this because even though it is 50 degrees still, the variance of sun, rain, hail, and spontaneous heat waves nearing 60-degrees on any given day tell you it is no longer winter. Oregonians have HIGH hopes that good weather is nearing, and so we put on our shorts, sandals, and sundresses just so we don't miss an opportunity that it is actually fitting to wear them [we are crazy people]. 

Potential good weather and adequate vitamin D intake aside, I am beyond excited for this season of spring! Why you ask? I give you exhibit(s) 1-6:

1. Last term of classes of my undergraduate career!
2. Moving into a new house with three fabulous new roommates that I get to build relationships and share life with
3. Spring means Oregon comes into full bloom...literally. I love the iris, tulips, daffodils and all the variety of flowers that pop up this time of year (I'll bet God had so much fun making all the flowers - what an artist our Creator is!)
4. More chances to be outside! Aka more runs, more hikes, more lounging and studying on a blanket, more coffee dates sitting in the sunshine. It's a beautiful thing.
5. MY BIRTHDAY! (May 12th everyone, mark your calendars, 23 baby!)
6. Spring clothes. Skirts, dresses, sandals, tank tops, bright colors, and florals OH MY! ...which leads to the fun part of this post, my first of many spring outfits :)

[dress/belt: HM | shoes: target | necklace: borrowed - thanks to my Stephie pug!]

First off, I'm OBSESSED with this gorgeous emerald color right now - and it's my birthstone  how convenient. I am also obsessed with royal blue so don't worry there will be some more of that coming in later posts. I don't shy away from color, and believe everyone should do the same! Be bold, be bright, and feel beautiful rocking it! 

[ bracelet/clutch: Nordstrom | nail polish: Essie]

I want this spring to be signified by the sparkling radiance of beauty that starts insides and radiates out brighter than that glorious sunshine that will appear now and then. I want my best accessory this season to be the love of Christ, adorning me from head to foot, and leading my every move. Friends, it's a new season, and if needed, a new start! I'm gonna take that beautiful blessing and make sure this spring is abundantly awesome! 

...Don't forget, Easter is in a week! Take some time this week and reflect on the depth and power of what Easter is truly about: Christ's ultimate expression of love on the cross for us. Praying for a wonderful and blessed week for to all!

"For God so loved the world that he gave His only and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16 [amen.]