The week of 4th of July outfits continues! A patterned skirt is a summer must-wear and an easy way to make a skirt appropriate for a casual event is to pair it with a chambray shirt. Depending on your mood, you can wear the chambray shirt tucked into the skirt and accented with a belt or you can tie the ends of the shirt for a more laid-back feel. An optional necklace can add an extra pop of color or sparkle if you want to take your look up a notch.

Once you have your outfit picked out, click over to bread and flowers for food and drink recipes that are the perfect addition to your holiday celebration!

Like this look? Here are similar pieces you can buy now: patterned skirt / chambray shirt / belt / necklace

It is now July and that means Independence Day is approaching faster than I can check things off my to-do list! I am posting outfit of the day (#ootd) ideas so that you can look and feel great at your weekend festivities. Head over to bread and flowers for a cocktail recipe that is more American than apple pie and check back later in the week for more food inspiration!

My absolute favorite color is red and I am a sucker for seersucker, so these red seersucker shorts are right up my alley. I also love that they can transform from casual to preppy polished with minimal effort which means that they are a go-to summer piece. For a casual look I paired the shorts with a printed tee featuring sailboats and palm trees on an island. This is perfect for hanging out on a picnic blanket and watching the fireworks. For a more polished look, I tucked in a navy tank and accessorized with a neutral skinny belt and sparkly necklace. This is a comfortable, but camera-ready look if your day includes lawn chairs instead of grass stains.

Like these looks? Here are similar pieces you can buy now: tank top / striped shorts / patterned shorts / patterned tee / necklace / belt