70's Vibe - Through Rose Colored Glasses

Clockwise from top left: Shades | Denim Jacket | Jeans | T-Shirt | Purse | Dress | Shades | Sandals | Jacket | Purse | Jeans | Crop Top

Maybe it's the flowers blossoming or music festival season beginning to kick into high-gear, but I've been really feeling drawn to the influences from 70's fashion. The fringe jackets, lacy details, and rosy pinks are leaving me wanting to hop on the next plane, fly out west, and saddle up on a horse and ride through the desert. In the meantime, I'll keep dreaming and think of outfit ideas to look the part ;) 

-Meagan-

Lately

I am slowly waking up from my winter hibernation!

A couple weeks ago, I received an email from a coworker inviting me to be a part of her Spring Fashion Face-Off she was beginning in May. 

Now, mind you, we had another bitter cold winter and I had fallen into a slump of rotating through the same jeans and sweaters week in and out. When I read her invitation stating "be prepared to show those toes!", my fashion blogger side came alive and was ready to take on the challenge :)

It was so much fun every night having to rummage through my clothes, trying to come up with new outfits I had never worn to work. It made me realize how much this blog and dressing up serves as an outlet for me to channel my creative side, which my work does not provide (when you're dealing with people's commissions and federal regulations, there isn't much room for creativity), which is why I plan on reviving Running on Coffee and putting in a much stronger effort to be consistent.

In the meantime as I build some content for my page, enjoy some pictures from the last few months. I was lucky enough to visit Nashville, Alabama, New England, and enjoy the great places right in my own backyard. 

Happy Mother's Day!

(Side story, someone thought my sister was my mom today at our Mother's Day brunch and told me my time would come soon -_- the rest of my family, including my mom and grandma, found this very amusing)

-Meagan-

Mint + Metallic

 Sweater - Ann Taylor (old, love this sweater here) // Skirt - Zara (old, similar) // Purse - J.Crew (like this updated version!) // Heels - J.Crew // Shades - Ray-ban

Fashion websites are forecasting pastels, florals, and metallics to be on trend this spring, so naturally I had to figure out a way to rock them all at the same time. Go big or go home, right? :)

We're still waiting for spring weather here in The Mitten, as you can see by the snow and brownness in my pics, blah. I guess wearing spring colors and florals will have to do for now until the flowers bloom and everything gets pretty again!

For anyone interested in following more of my daily musings, check me out on Instagram! You can find me at @meagancreutz

Stay warm my blogging buddies!

-Meagan-

Buffalo & Baubles

Coat - J.Crew (puffer vest alternative here) // Vest - J.Crew (old, similar here) // Shirt - Vero Moda // Jeans - Rag & Bone // Shoes - J.Crew (on sale) // Bracelet - J.Crew (on sale) // Necklace - J.Crew // Shades - Prada // Purse - ZAC Zac Posen

You know the universe is working in your favor when the weekend has beautiful weather and you have no plans. Okay, I had to go into the office for a few hours and work, but other than that I had nothing stopping me from doing whatever I wanted! 

First thing on the list: wake up naturally with no alarm clock scaring me from my slumber. How great of a feeling is that?! Second, enjoy a delicious coconut milk latte before antique shopping with my sister. We found a cute table for our apartment that I am dying to paint yellow :) 

Hopefully next weekend can provide the same type of relaxation so we can find some chairs for said table! Oh and minus the few hours of work, that would be great :)

-Meagan-

Pretty in Pastels

Clockwise from top left: 
Earrings - Marc by Marc Jacobs // Necklace - Zara // Heels - Zara //  Jacket - Pull&Bear // Coat - Zara // Top - Joa // Purse - Rebecca Minkoff // Heels - Alexander Wang // Heels - Alexander Wang // Heels - Zara // Purse - Loeffler Randall // Purse - ASOS // Shirt - TOPSHOP 

Wow, it's been a long time since I've last updated Running on Coffee! 

My blog went into hibernation once winter hit, but now it is having a spring awakening! And what better way to kick off its revival than with some pretty spring colors :) 

This spring I am feeling all things pink, pastel, and girly! It is still cold and snowy in Michigan so it might be a while before I can pull off some of these pieces (aka open toed shoes), but every degree the temperature rises the more excited I get to work them into my wardrobe. Which judging by the winter we're having may not be until June! ;)

TGIF! It's good to be back :)

-Meagan

Pastels + Gingham

 Shirt - J.Crew // Jacket - Tory Burch // Jeans - J Brand // Shoes - Sam Edelman // Scarf - Subtle Luxury (similar) // Shades - Ray-Ban // Jewelry - H&M, Urban Outfitters

 Happy Monday everyone!

This weekend did not start so fun with me having to stay in Friday night for my Saturday math final, but quickly picked up once said final was finished. The rest of the time was spent with family (both sisters and my aunt were in town!), taking long walks through my favorite park, going out with friends, and eating lots of delicious food. And coffee. Lots of coffee. 

I hope you all are recovered from the weekend and Cinco de Mayo celebrations! I know I will be feeling the pain this week from lack of sleep, but hey it's all worth it when you can maximize quality time with those whose company you enjoy :)

-Meagan

She's Always Buzzing Just Like Neon

Dress - J.Crew (old, crave-worthy dress here) // Shoes - Madewell (similar) // Clutch - J.Crew Factory // Hat - J.Crew (25% off sale going on now!) // Jewelry - J.Crew, H&M, Urban Outfitters // Shades - Ray-Ban // Nails - Essie "avenue maintain"

Wearing and accessorizing with bright, neon colors is an easy way to add a little happiness to your day. Bold and bright colors are a favorite of mine come spring and don't leave my wardrobe rotation until it snows (and maybe then some).

 It's funny to think that when I was little my favorite color was black! It was all I wanted to wear and the only marker I would use for drawing pictures. Dark colors and black are still a favorite of mine, but luckily I've opened up to other hues outside of the grayscale ;)

-Meagan :)

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

T-shirt - Nike // Jacket - Mango (similar here in white) // Pants - J.Crew // Shoes - Valentino // Necklace - Urban Outfitters // Shades - Ray-Ban

Springtime = Baseball time here in The Mitten, and I finally was able to experience it on Monday! I recently won a pair of tickets to a Tigers game through work - thanks to my guesstimation skills on how many peanuts were in a jar - and so my Dad and I made the trip to the Motor City to watch our team beat the Twins! It was a gorgeous spring evening and a fun game and now I definitely have to go back for some more!

I picked up this shirt at the ballpark and I can't seem to take it off...the material is so soft and comfortable I just want to live in it forever! Plus it is my favorite color shade of gray and has the old Tigers logo that I love. You can bet this will be part of my summer uniform, and hopefully makes another appearance at Comerica Park soon!

-Meagan :)

Springtime Florals

Dress - ASOS // Purse - J.Crew // Booties - Old Navy // Rings - ASOS, H&M // Shades - Illesteva

 The grass is finally green and winter coats are no longer needed! 

To be honest, I had been in quite a funk with finding inspiration for this blog and outfit ideas and I know it was all due to the weather. But now the sun is shining, sending down warm rays on my pale face, and I want to spend as much time outdoors as possible!

 I bought this dress on a frigid cold day in January and have been waiting for the opportunity to pull it out and wear. The bright print of the flowers brightens my mood making me want to twirl all the time! :)

Happy Spring!!

-Meagan