Spring Playlist 2014

Is it just me or does spring always put you in the mood to find new music? I've been using the Songza app recently to find new inspiration. Songza is like Pandora and Spotify, but way cooler! You can choose an activity or a mood or a genre and then find a playlist that fits your needs from those lists. The playlists range anywhere from "Vintage Cocktail Party" to "Cardio Hip Hop" and everywhere in between. It's nice to have another music playing app that lets me discover new music without choosing one artist or song from which they create a station like on Pandora.

I'm all about chill music so if that's what you like then these songs will be right up your alley.

Lemonade (Ukulele Version) - Jeremy Passion

This song is good for when I'm in a relaxing mood..which is all the time!

19 You + Me - Dan + Shay

As the lyrics describe summer scenes, it has me yearning for summer days at the beach. I have a feeling this will be my summer anthem. I'm not usually a country girl, but this song is fun and upbeat.

Falling in Love - Us the Duo

Not only is this song about falling in love and being with the person you can't live without, but their video was filmed in PARIS. Gah! I just can't get enough. I first heard this song a few days after I returned from Paris and felt nostalgic even after just that short time. I love the song, and the video. Us the Duo has easily become one of my favorite singer/songwriter groups. They have a great YouTube channel and you may have seen them on Vine!

Till I Fall Asleep - Jayme Dee

This is a nice slow song, kind of sad, but I still love it. I like to listen to this as a lullaby before I drift off to sleep like I'm a part of the song. (I know I'm lame haha)

Best Day of My Life - American Authors

This is definitely my top song of the moment. It's one of my Songza discoveries and it's just so upbeat and puts me in a great mood. It's motivational to workout to, as well. Keep this song ready to go when you need a boost to get up and raring to go in the morning.

Round and Round - Imagine Dragons

I hopped on the Imagine Dragons bandwagon kind of late, but better late than never, right? So many of their songs are great songs for spring and summer, but I love Round and Round and could listen to it on repeat for days.

What songs have you been loving? Any spring or summer recommendations as I build my playlist?

Three Looks I Will (hopefully) Be Rocking This Spring

Depending on the weather and my low funds for shopping, I may or may not be able to wear spring clothes any time soon. No one can run out and buy new clothes every single day to match her mood, BUT if I could, these are three looks I would love to wear.

Fresh and Floral

Earrings, Shirt, Necklace, Shorts, Sandals, Sunglasses

The inspiration for this outfit came from the shorts. I've never worn floral shorts, but I saw these at Forever 21 and I was drawn in. I thought they'd look cute with multiple colors on top and could be a casual but trendy way to enjoy a spring day.

Bold and Bright

Blazer, Jeans, Tee, Bag, Flats

For a more professional look, I love this bright blazer. I know it might not be office appropriate for everyone, but as a college student I feel like this definitely fits in the professional look category. I love the bag from Forever 21 because it is almost identical to a really expensive designer bag.

Classic and Simple

Tee, Flats, Scarf, Jeans

I'd have to say this is my favorite of the outfits because it is most like what I wear on a day to day basis. It's casual, it's comfortable, and you could wear this to shop with friends, go to class, or grab coffee with a date!

Where do you shop to pick up all of your spring essentials?

Top Five Spring Nail Polishes

Nicer weather has finally started to "spring" up here, and it has been represented in the nail colors I've been loving lately. Here are my top five spring nail polishes of the moment.

1. "Selena" from Nicole by OPI's Selena Gomez collection.

This color is really great for those warmer days when your nails just add to the happiness of a bright sunny day. I'd say it is a mix between a baby girl pink and salmon or coral. I absolutely love how it is a mix between these colors because I have a hard time with the full on coral colors that tend to lean on the side of orange. It doesn't go well with my skin tone. So if you're very fair with pink undertones, this is the color for you!

2. "Mod Square" by Essie.

I love this classic hot pink color. It's opaque in one coat, it is bright and fun, and it's just the perfect transition from winter shades to spring shades. It's a shade that would compliment all skin tones and is especially great on the toes when sandal season comes around.

3. "Flirt" by Revlon.

This shade of pink is very cool toned with a hint of blue in it. It leans toward lavender, but there is a bit more pink. It also compliments a very light complexion. I feel like this would compliment very light and very dark tones, but might not be the best for olive or medium complexions.

4. "Lav-endure" by CoverGirl.

I've loved quite a few lavender shades in my time, but this one tops them all. It's very light lavender and isn't dingy like some other lavender polishes I've tried. It is perfection and I would recommend this to anyone. I like this shade for a grey, overcast day because it matches the mood of the day, but it's also bright enough to make me happy.

5. "Turquoise and Caicos" by Essie.

I don't usually wear blue or green shades, but when spring and summer come along I feel like I have to because it's like a day on the beach. This shade is what I like to call the "Tiffany Blue" of my nail polish collection.

Let me know what your top spring nail polishes are! I'm always looking for new nail polishes.