Every year a pilgrimage heads to The Quad at the University of Washington to see the rows of cherry blossom trees in bloom. As a Seattleite and UW alum, I honestly have taken the cherry blossoms for granted, as a consistent sign that spring has arrived. The Quad in bloom is beautiful and I'm glad it's become such an icon of the area where locals and visitors alike and come to celebrate the new season. 

After fighting our way through the crowds to get our designated photo patch, my friend Neha and I shot away! White jeans, a basic T and beige accessories are perfect for spring and will be staples throughout the season into summer.  

Anytime a group of like spirited individuals comes together, it's empowering. That's exactly how I felt after leaving Saturday's Seattle Style Summit put on by Gossip & Glamour. A room full of 100+ Seattle bloggers who were all there to learn, laugh, take photos and support each other. What a cool environment to be in as a new blogger! 

As big winter coats start to shed, it's time to stock up on lighter Spring jackets! Denim is a of my staples, so I want to share some of my favorites out this season! Denim jackets can be paired with just about anything, from dresses and skirts to other denim (if done tastefully).

Here I paired my jean jacket from Topshop with a dark blue top, black jeans and Converse - great for a casual day around town.  

Rompers are by far the easiest thing to throw on in warm climates for either day or night! This look is as simple as it gets - a romper, sandals and a choker! This striped, nautical inspired romper is from Nordstrom last year and the sandals and choker from Forever 21! What a cute look with so few pieces!

Nordstrom is my go-to for basics. They have a wide array of styles and prices for any of the staples I may need - jeans, shoes, and jackets. I was in need of a faux-leather jacket, so Nordstrom was naturally my first stop where I picked up this Topshop Nelly Faux Leather Biker Jacket.

This MLK weekend, I headed back up to Snoqualmie for a great three-days off! I typically don a puffy coat any time I go out in the snow, but for the sake of being fashionable, I wore this tan suede and faux-fur lined coat from Forever 21. It was from last year, but similar styles are still available. It's a great, warm layering piece over any neutral! 

Snow is something I always look forward to about the winter. Seattle winters are typically rainy, so being able to get away to the mountains to ski, lounge in a cabin, and hot tub is the ideal getaway (besides somewhere tropical).

This year, I took the week between Christmas and New Years off, so I was able to spend four nights at my boyfriend, Brian's family cabin at Snoqualmie Pass here. With extended family and friends popping in and out, it's the perfect mix of activity and relaxation. Snoqualmie Pass is about an hour East of Seattle, so it's an easy drive to feel like you're in a completely different place!