Like these looks? Here are similar pieces you can buy now: tank top / striped shorts / patterned shorts / patterned tee / necklace / belt
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
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The weather is warm, the sun is shining, and the 4th of July is just a few days away! All week on the blog I will be posting outfit of the day (#ootd) ideas, as well as food and drink recipes so that you are ready to celebrate the 4th of July in style! A maxi dress is an easy outfit choice for the summer. It is a hassle-free, single-item outfit that keeps you cool and keeps the mosquitos off your legs. Choose a two-tone printed dress (such as navy and white) and add a bright necklace (like the red necklace shown in the photo) for a patriotic color palette that doesn't make you look like you are wearing an American flag. If you like this look, here are similar pieces you can buy now: maxi dress / red necklace / birkenstocks
Summer is here and that means it is time to break out your colorful clothes. Not sure where to start? Here are three color combinations that are sure to put you in a summery mood, no matter the weather. Which one will you rock this summer? Pink & Grey A seersucker jacket is one of my must-have summer pieces and is absolutely perfect in a light grey. It can be paired with just about anything, including a fun pair of patterned shorts. Although yellow and grey has been a go-to color palette for the last few years, I like to make an even bolder statement with a bright pink. Like this look? Here are similar pieces you can buy now: pink tank / grey seersucker jacket / patterned shorts Green & Yellow This is the quintessential spring color palette, but I haven't quite gotten enough of it yet so I decided to give it a summertime encore. This sunshine yellow pairs with grass green for a bright, but not overly bold combination. A crisp white shirt is a summer staple, but I also love to mix things up by using chambray as my neutral layer. Like this look? Here are similar pieces you can buy now: green necklace / chambray shirt / yellow cardigan / green shorts Navy & Citrine For a bold summer look, I don't think you can do better than navy, citrine, and white. It is a high contrast and big statement palette of colors that feels cool and fresh in the heat. The pop of citrine takes springtime nautical to summertime wow. I've heard from many women who are concerned that the citrine color will look too harsh against their skin, but even a small dash of color in accessories can make your outfit more impactful.
Like this look? Here are similar pieces you can buy now: citrine necklace / navy tank / striped skirt
Memorial Day weekend is just about here and like many people, I am heading out of town. To be more specific, I am going to my annual family reunion in Robbers Cave State Park, which in my opinion is just about the prettiest part of Oklahoma. It has rolling hills, glistening lakes, and interesting rock formations. Plus, it once was the hideout of famous outlaws like Belle Starr and Jesse James so you get to explore the place where they once hung out.
Going on a trip to a state or national park means that your packing list is going be different than if you were spending the weekend at a seaside resort since you will probably need hiking boots (not sparkly high heels) and clothes that can get a little bit dirty. (These 10 tips are a good place to start when you are staring at your suitcase with no idea what to put in it.) But to make my packing list even more complicated, I am taking Amtrak (most of the way) to my destination. I am a huge fan of long distance train travel so my packing list is down to a science and everything I need to comfortably enjoy a train ride can fit into a large tote bag.
First off, what should you wear when you have a 22 hour trip (which is the length it takes on the Texas Eagle train to get from Chicago to Dallas)? Since you will be sitting for long periods, choose pieces that are stretchy, but stylish and make sure to wear layers that can be easily added or removed. It is tempting to just put on yoga pants and a sweatshirt and call it a day, but I have found that I feel much better when I change my clothes partway through the trip instead of trying to make one outfit work for the whole time. I will leave Chicago early in the afternoon on Thursday and not arrive in Dallas until late morning the next day, so I have two daytime outfits and one nighttime outfit for the trip. Although I travel in coach, it is really easy to take a change of clothes to the bathroom and freshen up.
It's the time of year where the sun is shining and lots of people are packing their suitcases for a spring break getaway. I am going to be in Los Angeles next weekend where the temperatures are going to be in the 80s and 90s! Here in Chicago I am still wearing boots and scarves, but I will be stepping off the plane into 95 degees and sunshine. That is going to be quite a shock! Luckily, I have been thinking about my vacation wardrobe since Warby Parker reached out to tell me about their newly launched Daydream Collection of sunglasses. No suitcase headed towards warm weather is complete without the perfect pair of sunglasses, so I have paired up a few of my warm weather vacation outfits with my favorite sunglasses from Warby Parker's new collection.
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