...in with the new

People who know me well know I normally slip into a mild cranky-coma once the winter months wear me down. This year was a little different.

I managed to keep a positive attitude, and remain appreciative for what I have and accept what I don't.

I don't know if it was losing my mom to cancer and having a new found devotion to my family, or simply growing up and being so in love with the friends who stayed around through the bad to see the good again -- either way, a normally gloomy season was handled with much more determination and pride than ever.

BIG BUT-- I'm still dying for summer to hurry her little tan-lined tush back into my life.

In lieu of being proud of myself for handling the winter with grace, and the overjoyed anticipation of the sweaty summer months, here are a few things I will (actually) miss from the chilly days, and look forward to in the steamy ones.

I will surely miss...

Boots

Through the fall, winter, and spring boots are a must-have staple to my wardrobe.

So much so, when I lived in downtown Boston and walked everywhere I went I wound up replacing my brown booties every season because they were so worn in.

Not to mention the high socks or leg warmers match my comfy slouchy fashion during colder months.

Flannel

My relationship with flannel gets pretty steamy during chilling temps.

Lets be honest, who can resist a lumberjack woman, or half gloves, or again, the peek-a-boo socks? 

Get. Real.

Do the words "Lincoln Park After Dark" mean anything to you? If so, you must completely understand the yearly infatuation with the I-swear-it's-not-gothic-it's-dark-purple shade of OPI polish I don every year as my bones begin to rattle. Edgy girls need love too.

"sleepy" coffee :)
I'm a die-hard sucker for boozy coffee when it's chilly out. 

 My hands cupped a coffee with Kalua and irish creme many, many times after dinner with friends this year.

And, I loved every slow sip of it!

Grandma scarves
This year, working in an office where they think the AC should always, always be bumping on high, I snuggled into bulky scarves regularly.

Not only warm, but incredibly cute, I have to admit I'll feel a little neglectful leaving my long, warm, snuggle buddies in the closet 'til next year.

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I'm bouncing in my seat for...

Sun Dresses

Last summer my boyfriend, Jose, always complimented me on how easy it was to put on a pretty little sundress and look "put together" for the day.

What could be easier? No worrying about pairings, or layering -- just throw on few delicate pieces of jewelry, some wedges and you're set to go!

Casually attractive

There's so much less to think about when the temps are higher.

This summer I'll for sure be showing off my hard work in a staple pair of jorts, a flowy top, my flips and some rocker shades.

Margaritas

There are very few things in life that are better than a pink lemonade margarita while porch dwelling with my best friends watching the sun go down over the marina next to my apartment.
Sounds good, right?

Bare Feet
It goes unspoken that barefoot at the beach is the best feeling in the world.
However, it's totally under rated how great it feels to be barefoot in general in the summer.
Sitting on the porch-way better barefoot. Running out to the car-way easier barefoot.
Driving from the beach with sand stuck to your toes and Dispatch blaring-perfect barefoot activity.
Get it?

Family & Friends Cook outs
Honestly, what is better than hanging with your favorite people eating U.S. fatty food and indulging in a few adult bevs?
Even better if you can float in a pool or lake and work on your tan!

What are you gonna miss about winter, but can't wait for this summer?
Comment below :) I don't bite!