Happy Monday, Happy Easter and Happy Passover!
If you celebrated one (or both) of these holidays this past weekend, I hope you enjoyed the family time and of course, all of the incredible food. I always eat way too much at family dinners, because everything is too delicious to pass up. It’s okay, it just means salad for lunch all week. Am I right?
Salad is my typical lunch of choice anyway. I keep mine interesting and filling, by including a range of toppings (cheese, avocado, roasted peppers, chick peas, quinoa, etc) and always making my own vinaigrette. It’s amazing what a difference a little bit of thought can make, especially once we start seeing seasonal produce hit the shelves.
I haven’t noticed a lot of seasonal produce just yet, but I’m sure it won’t be long before I do. After all, it’s April already!
In addition to fresh produce, at this time of year, I also like to reintroduce ‘spring’ into my closet. I’ve put away a lot of my bulky clothing, and brought out my lighter weight pieces.
I was really excited to bring my utility vest back into the front of my closet and have already worn it a few times in the last couple of weeks. It’s fun to dress it up, but I most often pair it with jeans and a tee, just like I did the other day.
Photography by Cory
What I’m Wearing:
Utility Vest – Old Navy (Similar)
Tee – CHASER via Sak’s Off Fifth (Similar)
Jeans – Joe’s Jeans (Similar)
Booties – Brown’s Shoes (Similar)
Necklace – Jacob (Similar – use code SOMETHINGABOUTTHAT for 25% off!)
Meghan says
That last picture is pure perfection. I love sassy pictures that really show personality. I pulled out my light weight vests too and boy have they been getting some action. I missed them dearly.
This Jenn Girl says
LOVE that vest! xx
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Darcy says
Cute! I have found my military jacket to be the perfect layering piece this spring!
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Alex says
I’m looking for new ways to make salads fun for my work lunch, I’d love to see a post from you on your creative options!
_Alex
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Adri says
I need to hurry up and snatch a utility vest! Clearly, it’s a staple for Spring! Hope you had a great Holiday weekend! I think I’m paying for it today;)
xo Adri
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Head to Toe Chic says
Loving the layers! The vest is one of my favorite pieces for Spring!
xo,
Angela
Ruya says
Love the vest with the pearls and pink clutch, such an unexpected combo!
-Ruya
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Nikki says
So cute! I still don’t own a utility vest, and I think it is time I changed that…
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
Deborah says
Yay for salad lunches!!
I love the light layers here paired with pastel accents. What a lovely vest! I saw the exact same one at Old Navy a while back and for the life of me I can’t remember why I skipped over it. It looks amazing on you!
Shannon says
Loving this laid back Spring look! The army green vest is too cute and I am swooning over those boots!
<3 Shannon
Upbeat Soles
beth says
love the vest!!! perfect for this outfit.
xoxo…beth
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Gabriella says
I’m so with you on salads all week- I think I ate my body weight in Bunny Bark this weekend. Love the army green paired with the blush pink clutch!
xx Gabriella
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Ivete says
Avocados and chick peas are two of my favorite items to include in my salads! So yum and filling. You look adorable in this outfit. The utility vest ties everything together very nicely!
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Amy Ann says
I love a good salad! Ever since I discovered how easy it is to make a homemade dressing, I never buy one from the store. You look so pretty in these photos. Love the clutch.
Amy Ann
The Real Arnolds
Tracy says
Love how you styled your vest, perfect for spring with the pink clutch!
Tracy
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ioana says
Very nice your look!
SS
Alice says
Love the military vest! Great outfit!
xo, Alice
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Anna says
Super cute casual look. <3 Your hair looks fantastic. Love the vest, too!
– Anna
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Michelle says
What a great casual look! I love the pop of pink from your clutch ( my favorite color!)
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Marianne says
Love this look! I am in the market for a utility vest and I wish they still had this one from Old Navy! It’s perfect! You hair looks amazing and I love those booties! Looking good girl!
Marianne
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Sara Strauss says
I was just saying that I need an olive vest and here I see you wearing one! Love it so much!
~Sara
Ashley says
Spring will be in full effect before you know it! 🙂 And I love the utility vest- super cute!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Sabrina says
I love how you paired the soft pink clutch with this relaxed outfit. So adorable!
Sincerely,
Sabrina
andréa says
oh how i have been seeing vests everywhere and jealous i do not have one (besides a few denim ones)
love the look!
-Andréa
A.Viza Style
Jackie says
Hey, nothing wrong with a denim vest or two!
Michèle says
totally love that jacket and bag and the photo itself. looks like you had fun while shooting
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Jackie says
Thanks! And yes, I always have fun shooting. I blog for fun, so if I wasn’t enjoying myself, something would be wrong, right? 🙂
Jessica says
I’m almost embarrassed by the amount of cheesy potatoes and pie I ate last weekend! However, I ended up getting sick the last few days, and barely touched any food, so it all evened out. Haha. That said, I’m looking forward to seasonal produce too!
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Jackie says
HA I also feel like that when I get sick (and usually binge before or after). I hope you feel better soon! xo
Ashley says
As someone who is hardcore crushing on Spring right now, I absolutely love this post! You also had me at the jacket