Let’s face it: I’m the kind of girl that wears black all year round, including when it’s 100 degrees in the desert. I will always rock that black spring outfit. Still, I’ve managed to find a way to stay cool while wearing my favorite color.

Okay, so maybe a floral grunge look for spring isn’t groundbreaking (thanks to The Devil Wears Prada), but it is a solid choice. The past few seasons, florals have been staples for both fall and spring outfits, making them a great investment you can wear all year round. I’m actually not a big fan of spring and summer since I can’t wear all the layers I love. If you’re like me and not a fan of the heat, you can give your outfit a grungy edge while still staying cool.

My boyfriend’s tattoo artist is in Tuscon, so we’ve been spending a lot of Saturdays there. While he gets tattooed, I get to explore the downtown area. For whatever reason, a lot of people I’ve talked to in Phoenix aren’t really into Tuscon, but I think it’s a pretty cool spot. The downtown area definitely has a cool artsy vibe.

I can’t get over how beautiful it is out here in the desert. Every day, I feel like I’m waking up inside a picture. Even just driving on the freeway in the morning reveals beautiful landscapes. There definitely was nothing like this in southern California.

  I’m writing this on the day of the equinox, so spring is officially here. Still, even out here in the desert, you can get away with a light sweater. I’m definitely going to be taking advantage of this for as long as I can in this striped sweater. I know sweltering heat is just around the corner.

While it may not officially be spring yet, we are getting our first taste of it out here in the desert.

Roses are red, violets are blue, I use Valentines Day as an excuse to go shopping, what about you?