4.08.2014

cherry blossoms

this past weekend was one of the best weekends i've had in a while! we had some friends in town and on sunday we hit up the cherry blossom festival in DC. this is usually the peak time of the season, but (i'm assuming) since it's been such a cold winter, the blossoms are a bit behind schedule this year. you could tell they were thisclose to looking their best. but oh well, we still had so much fun walking around the tidal basin, snapping some pics, and enjoying the sunshine. 


we had the most picturesque day in the city. the blue sky set the perfect backdrop for the beautiful monuments and it was a great day for lots of walking around. all you needed was a light jacket and you were good to go. i can already tell that them denim number is going to be a closet staple this spring. i got it for steal from avalon exchange in pittsburgh last fall. i'm so glad i was thinking ahead!


besides visiting some big monuments, we also went to the botanical gardens. i don't know if i'm a huge nerd or what, but i love that place. a huge greenhouse full of every kind of plant you could imagine. the theme this month is orchids, so they had what seemed like hundreds different variations of orchids all more beautiful than the next. but the cacti were still my faves. i wanted to steal one of these little guys for my apartment!!



visiting the botanical gardens and seeing the cherry blossoms seemed like the perfect opportunity to wear one of my favorite floral dresses. i got this one from h&m a while ago and it's just so pretty. i swear, i could live in floral dresses alone. they're so feminine, yet can be dressed super casual as well. as spring continues to slowly enter the picture, i see many more floral dresses in my future. and moccasins. lots and lots of moccasins.


thanks for stopping by, y'all! i'll be back later in the week with a fun birthday wishlist. i turn 22 on friday! woot woot.

xxoo,
n

outfit details
dress: h&m
purse + shoes + tights: target

17 comments:

  1. Looks like you had a good time for the Cherry Blossoms! Love the look!

    xoxo Akinyi
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  2. Aw, it's a shame the cherry blossoms are behind schedule! It still looks like you had a lovely day though. Love that dress too:)

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  3. Looks like an absolutely gorgeous day!! I'm so jealous of your weather. Your outfit is absolutely adorable, I'm in love with that dress!!

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  4. great post!
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  5. Beautiful pictures. I love DC, and this looks like a perfect weekend.

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  6. Oh how gorgeous, I wish we had flowers here!

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  7. awww LOVE cherry blossoms and this time of year!!

    xo,
    Sandy
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  8. this post makes me super happy that it's finally spring. Looks like a beautiful day :)
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  9. I visited D.C around this time a couple years ago. I was beautiful! Very cute outfit! :)

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  10. I miss Washington DC so much. Such a great city xx

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  11. Loving this outfit and I love the cherry blossoms in the photos!
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  12. Amazing pics !!!


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  13. DC is so fun! I love floral dresses too--I basically live in them

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  14. I love DC! Looks like you had a great time!
    P.S I adore your jean jacket

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  15. So beautiful!

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