hello there, spring

With the weather turning warmer, I thought it would be fun to talk about some fun spring trends that are popping up everywhere. Spring is my favorite season by far, and although we didn't have much of a winter here in Fort Worth, it's always exciting to take in the sunshine that now lasts well past 5 p.m. I compiled a few of my favorite trends for the season, and I would love to hear your favorites too!

First up, we have neon. I especially love adding a pop of neon to an otherwise neutral ensemble.

Neon by katelynkellam featuring leather belts

I find myself gravitating toward flowy, loose, colorful tops this season. Probably because you don't have to think twice about pairing them with skinny jeans and a couple fun bracelets, plus they can be layered and belted to your heart's content.

Silk tops by katelynkellam featuring a long tank

Mint is showing up everywhere these days. I love this trend so much I'm wearing mint nail polish as I type. It's perfect for all skin types and is the epitome of springtime.

mint by katelynkellam featuring a ruffle dress

Colored denim is another favorite of mine. Regular jeans just seem so boring now that there are so many options in the bottoms department!
(Don't stare at this picture too long or it will become creepy.)

colorful denim by katelynkellam featuring skinny jeans

Happy spring!

eating in

This week I decided I would try something new in regards to cooking. I made a meal plan for the week and only went grocery shopping once. I decided on roasted sweet potatoes + green beans, Greek salsa + chicken, fish tacos + black beans, and a Greek salad. I like to make meals that require only a few ingredients for time's sake (because the homework is still there whether you make a gourmet meal or not).

Monday:
Roasted Sweet Potatoes :: This recipe is super easy for a school night and requires very little effort.

This recipe is made up, so the measurements are approximate. Substitute and adapt however you choose!

1 medium sweet potato (or however many you want)
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tbsp garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350. Peel the sweet potato. Cut into small-medium sized pieces. Combine potato pieces and olive oil in a bowl and sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Combine until all pieces are coated with the mixture. Spread on a cookie sheet and pop in the oven for approximately 20 minutes. Enjoy!

Tuesday:

Greek salsa + chicken :: I found the recipe here. It was simple and delicious! Don't overcook your chicken or you will be disappointed ;)

Wednesday:

Fish tacos + black beans :: I used this recipe but substituted frozen tilapia for cod and cooked it in the oven instead of on the grill. I liked the idea of the pineapple salsa, so I cut up some canned pineapple and used a mango salsa. I also added cilantro and green bell pepper for more flavor.

Thursday was supposed to be Greek salad night, but we ended up at Five Guys and I wasn't the least bit sad about missing out on salad. Sometimes you've just gotta live a little.

reading material

This week I’m blogging about blogs. I follow around a hundred blogs on my Google Reader, but these particular sites have become my go-to when I need a little style inspiration or simply want a good laugh!

The Daybook is a lifestyle/personal style blog featuring Sydney and her husband. She documents her amazing style and her quest for domesticity with witty charm, and also has a weekly feature appropriately titled “Awkward and Awesome” that is hilarious and oh-so-relatable. 

Another favorite on the style blogging front is Kendi Everyday. Kendi is a fellow Texan with quite the sense of humor. She and her husband just opened a clothing boutique called Bloom in McKinney. Her style is perfectly put together and provides a lot of inspiration since she shops at my favorite stores! (J.Crew, Gap, Anthro, Forever 21, etc.)

Rockstar Diaries is the tale of Naomi and Josh and their adorable little daughter Eleanor. They like cupcakes, French fries, ice cream and pizza, and are probably the cutest family ever.  

Molly at Urban Nester is another favorite blogger of mine. She always kills it in her red lipstick and layered outfits. There are gratuitous posts about baking and crafting, so HELLO - I’m all in.

Do you have any favorite blogs? Link them in the comments!

*Photo credit goes to respective blogs. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4