Spring Fever Feelings

|| Shirt: J.Crew || Button-down: J.Crew || Skirt: J.Crew || Heels: kate spade new york (from a few years ago) || Earrings: Target || Bracelets: Kendra Scott || Handbag: ZAC POSEN (purchase or rent) || Ring: Tiffany & Co. || Photos: Melanie Foster Photography ||

When the seasons change, I have to fight back the urge to purchase an entirely new wardrobe. The feeling is even more significant when spring rolls around. I don't know what it is about this type of year, but man, it's tough right now. Besides wanting every dress and skirt on the market, I also have an undiagnosed case of puppy fever! I have been visiting pet adoption sites daily looking for a cute little fluff nugget to add to our family. We have a four-year-old Bichon Frise, and she is the love of my life, right behind Jered. Each spring I have this overwhelming puppy mom guilt wash over me. Here is an example of the thoughts I have been having:

Is Barklynn happy?

Am I giving her enough attention?

Does she need a puppy brother?

Do I need to arrange puppy play dates?

Seriously, I cannot make this stuff up. Jered tells me I am crazy and that she is one happy pup, so I am trying to give myself some grace and let it go. I do think she is pleased with her living arrangements and I am just overlooking this situation. Heck, I would trade places with her any day!

Another hard question I have been asking myself the last few months: as a fashion and style blogger, how can I cut down on shopping but still remain relevant? On Sassy Southern Lindsey, I only share items that I have paid for myself, unless something was gifted (and I am very transparent about that topic). This spring, I have decided to purchase only a few statement pieces and try to work with items that I already have. Take this outfit for example. There are three new things added to this lineup, the earrings, skirt, and handbag (and one of these items is rented). I am so glad they decided to bring back this elastic pull-on skirt back! For whatever reason, it just works for me. It makes me feel put together, confident and polished. Truth be told, that's how I want to feel each day when I leave my house and go out into the world. Even with a basic tee, this look is elevated. If you remember, last year I brought it home in that darling pineapple print and navy and blue dot print.

The unexpected winner of this outfit is these Tiered Tassel Drop Earrings. This mint color is the real MVP in my eyes. They are such a great pop of color! Each time that I wear them, people always want to know where they can get a pair of their own. For the price point, you can buy a pair for yourself and your BFF. Seriously, they are that inexpensive and come in multiple colors. I am thinking about getting black or white to wear with all of my Oklahoma State University gear. Here's to the darling accessories that tie an outfit together, cheers!