In the spirit of Spring kicking off last week, I decided to craft a post around rompers. Yes, rompers. While not the most ideal situation for frequent trips to the bathroom; you can't beat the ease of a one-piece outfit that exudes warm weather with a hint of "dressy" without really trying. It's the ultimate closet no-brainer.

Btw, what did you guys scoop up at the SHOPBOP sale last time we talked?

Let's not delay. I've chosen five rompers that are totally lust-worthy. As in, pull out your credit cards, ladies!

FashionJohanna GrangeMarch 24, 2015fashion, ShopBop, sponsored post, Spring, shopping Comments

Lilac.

About this. Truth...these photos were taken about four weeks ago. Second truth...I saw flurries again yesterday. So...waste not, want not. The colors are Spring-y, no?

Third truth...I'm trying. (hence the lateness of today's post)

10 Instagram feeds to follow! (vol. 1)

Piggybacking off of yesterday's post, today I'm share 10 Instagram feeds that I look to for inspiration everyday. Truly, these 10 feeds inspire me, make me smile and in turn, push me to create a better feed for myself and my clients.

After looking at these, it's no secret that I am a fan of color but what's interesting is that my taste really runs the gamut ranging from photographers to fashion bloggers to moms with great style.

I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! And Happy Friday! (let's follow each other!)

CareerJohanna GrangeMarch 20, 2015work, career, instagram, social media, blogging Comments

Let's get social: navigating your way through Instagram.

As a passionate student of social media, I can tell you it's a never ending learning curve for me. (this might explain some of it) There are so many channels to manage - each of them having a distinct purpose, audience and tone - that I've learned to really hone my craft by focusing on one a month. Now, technically, that's not possible for me anymore because I have clients to serve, but, what I do recommend is concentrating a large percentage of your efforts on one channel a month and really cutting your teeth on what's effective and what's not.

P/S Follow my feeds, duh! 101thingsilove | OakStSocial

CareerJohanna GrangeMarch 19, 2015instagram, Oak St. Social, work, social media, blogging Comments

Detail oriented.

So about that Spring...ummm, I really am excited. I swear. It's just this dress. I had to break it out. Sure, it looks like a basic black dress but really, it's all about the details. The subtle draping, the inverted hem, the perfect jersey material. It's the black dress I've been waiting for my whole life.

Budget Babe: 12 under $50!

I'm so excited to switch out my wardrobe and move in a different direction. I'm still on a neutral kick, which, I'm enjoying because I know brights are around the corner!

The last Budget Babe we shopped was back in February and what a difference a month makes! Ditch the jackets, sequins and buffalo check for a fresher outlook! As always, I vow to find trendy, sophisticated pieces that won't break your piggy bank - always under $50!

FashionJohanna GrangeMarch 17, 2015Budget Babe, shoes, shopping, Fashion, sales, accessories Comments

So clean, so fresh.

This weekend brought a smile to my face. Warm temps, windblown hair and plenty of fresh air. We celebrated St. Patrick's Day, too which is kind of funny considering we are not Irish. As my husband said, "If you live in Chicago, everyone is Irish this weekend."

And we all know a Sunday well spent brings a week of content!

What's in a name?

Birthing anything is a long, arduous process. Human being or business, there are some similar emotions I went through. Nerves, stress, laughter, fear, anxiety, pride, strength and even weakness. Just to name a few...

Now that we're in the swing of it and moving at crazy speeds is the new norm; I can now look back and say that creating a brand was far more difficult than the day-to-day roller coasters. So far. Perhaps that's the reason I started this whole thing - something to do with thriving off change.

I'm referencing this post and how this whole 'Oak St. Social' came about! I get asked about our name and what it means at every meeting I go on. Well, today I'm giving you the back story...

Food + LifestyleJohanna GrangeMarch 13, 2015work, blogging, Oak St. Social, Chicago Comments

Waffled.

I really love dresses. I also happen to have a fondness for the color red. Pair those two together and you have my new favorite dress. The waffle texture makes for a fun detail on an otherwise semi-ordinary dress. It was love at first site.

Who doesn't love a kicky skirt, right? The minute I slid it on, I knew it was coming home with me.

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