Spring dresses aren't the most groundbreaking of trends. Ever since I was a kid I have looked forward to warmer weather so I could live in sundresses. I wear them far less often as an adult, but I still love them. Spring dresses are a wardrobe staple although the trendy colors, patterns, and styles may change year after year. They can be worn casually during the day and dressed up at night. It's easy to create the perfect collection of spring dresses that are on trend or last for years to come. Whether they are short, mid-length, or long there's a spring dress that is perfect for everyone.

I have good news and bad news. The good news is Phoenix and Scottsdale is a prime tourist destination due to its good weather. Okay, maybe that becomes an inconvenience to everyone trying to get around town in a timely fashion. But the bad news is, this weekend it's going to about 95 degrees. Hopefully, we can push the days of 100+ days off just a little longer so we can spend more time outdoors. With this in mind, I put together a little list of my four favorite places to hang out. Some of them will let you beat the heat and one will let you enjoy a little time outdoors.

Runways tell us what to wear, but can mostly feel like incredibly artistic statements no could ever pull off in real life. Street Style on the other hand really shows us how to bring these trends into real life. Okay, maybe not entirely into real life. I'm almost positive it takes a lot of planning to make a good outfit that gets noticed for the right reasons. Both ways we look to style inspiration have their pros and cons. One thing is absolutely true: I love looking at street style. Maybe too much.

Well, I'm not a cleaning professional. Just a girl raised in a family filled with clean freaks and who suffers from a moderate case of OCD. Spring Cleaning is always an event for me. I love it because I take control of my environment, organize everything, and feel accomplished. You just don't realize how dirty things can get or how many things you can accumulate in one year. So I'm sharing some of the insights I've learned throughout the years.

Obviously, the runaways during fashion month tell us what trends are going to be popular for the next season. Of course, runway looks aren't always the most practical for daily life. They are worth lusting over multiple times a year, but not necessarily adapting regularly. Another reason runaways are more interesting to look at then copy is because not every trend is for everyone.

This is my very first blog post on my new domain name. Although I fear I may end up changing it once more before anyone even reads this. Choosing a domain name is hard. Mostly because I have to define what this blog is about while making people interested. Some people are really good at nailing this, and I'm just not. But Nicole, you are a marketer. You should be able to sell your personal brand better than anyone! Yeah, I wish that was true. I might be able to sell others, but selling myself is a little different. How do you define yourself in a short, catchy name?

A new month always feels optimistic to me. That's a little strange given how pessimistic I can be. There's still a small part of me believes in the endless possibility of positive things that can happen in a new month. Okay, maybe this month it's because nearly every horoscope I curiously took a peek at said exciting things were coming. So head's up every Taurus, who isn't me, it's gonna be a good month for you! Cut to the end of the month where I'm super bummed and trying to be optimistic about May (my birthday, heyyyy).

Truth be told, I have been living off steamed rice bowls for the last month or so. Partly because I don't have to worry about cooking rice perfectly and I can add just about any veggies I want. I've been sticking with greens for the most part because my body desperately needed them with warmer weather increasing daily. But, I think it's time to change things up. Especially because spring is here and finally some of my favorite foods to cook with and eat are now in season. I'm talking mango, corn, spinach, strawberries, pineapple, asparagus and plenty more. There's nothing better than a nice pineapple or mango popsicle on a warm day, am I right? I went in search of recipes that were light, look delicious, and featured some of the seasonal ingredients.