Denim Shirt-Dress

 - outfit details -
dress || Target (similar)
wedges || Marshalls (old)
bag || Francesca's
hat || Target
lip color || Cover Girl Lip Perfection - "Hot - 305" 

Even though these photos were taken back at the beginning of the summer, this an outfit that can easily transition to fall by switching the shoes (I'd go with either a pair of heeled ankle boots or closed-toe flats) and throwing on a scarf &/or light sweater! Also, a red lip is another great addition to your fall outfits, as it provides a great pop of color against fall hats and scarves. 

Also, a shout-out to my handsome husband below! :) He's truly my best friend for life. Thanks for stopping by! 

Sporty Chic

- outfit details -
dress || Lucca ($15 clearance!)
heels || DSW
bag || Target
sunnies || Target
cuff || Kohls  

This fun, sporty number was hiding in one of the clearance racks at Lucca recently, and I was thrilled to see it was only $15! I was a sports girl all through junior high and high school, so I definitely gravitate to athletic-inspired clothing from time to time. This was also my first attempt - and I do mean attempt lol - at a fishtail braid. Definitely not perfect, but I guess that's kind of the point with braids these days! If you have any "exposed shoulder" tops or dresses, I recommend experimenting with any type of side-braid hairstyle - it'll complement your overall look, especially if you're wanting a relaxed, romantic or whimsical look.

Hope everyone had a great Labor Day! :)

Back-To-School

- outfit details -
tank || Gap Outlet (recent clearance)
top || Target
pants || Macy's
sneakers || Nike (via Ross - recent)
glasses || Forever 21
watch || Target
necklace || Stella & Dot
lip color || MAC "Coral Bliss"

The question we always ask around this time of the year..."WHERE DID THE SUMMER GO?!?" I know, technically we have one more month, but even though I'm an adult and out of college, I still associate the "back-to-school" season as the end of summer vacation. I was inspired to create my own "back-to-school" look today and started with a fun pair of kicks! I'm loving these Nike ones I scored for cheap at Ross over the weekend! Sneakers are a big trend for this fall (and we're not just talking at the gym!), so have fun dressing them up or down this upcoming season!

As always, I'm grateful for my awesome husband who takes such great photos for this blog and makes it fun! You can check out more of his photography here!

Thanks for dropping by! :)

   

Striped T-Shirt Dress

- outfit details - 
dress || Target
vest || Target
sandals || Target
bag || Target
watch || Target
sunglasses || Target (similar)
necklace || Charlotte Russe (old)
nail color || Essie - "mint candy apple"

A striped t-shirt dress is a great addition to your spring/summer wardrobe. This particular one from Target is very comfortable, versatile (I've styled it more dressy with heels before, but mostly I stick with flats like pictured above), and chic (black & white and stripes are timeless!). 

STYLE TIP || For my body type, I've found that when wearing t-shirt style dresses or any dress that isn't fitted around the waste, adding a vest, blazer, denim jacket, belt, etc. helps to give a more flattering shape than the "boxy" look. 

COLOR PALETTE || black + white + light-wash denim + coral + mint 

Thanks for stopping by! :)

Date Night

- outfit details - 
top || gift from sis-in-law
jeans || Target
heels || Charlotte Russe (similar)
clutch || Francesca's Collections (old)
bangles || Dillard's (old)
rings || Forever 21
necklace || Forever 21
watch || Michael Kors

My sister-in-law got me the cutest faux leather tank (the back is sheer) for Christmas, and the cruise my husband and I went on last month was the perfect time to try it out solo without a jacket. As I mentioned in my last post, I loved "dressing up" for dinners on the cruise, even the "casual dress" ones, because every night felt like a date night!

Speaking of date nights, this is a great go-to date night outfit. A leather tank (or any top with leather accents) provides a bit of sass/edge, while boyfriend jeans give off a relaxed vibe, and a pair of strappy heels incorporate some sophistication. Add a few metallic accessories, a classic clutch, and a bold lip (try a red-orange shade for spring/summer), and your date night outfit is complete!

Thanks for stopping by! :)

Summer Rompin'

- outfit details-
romper || Charlotte Russe
heels || Charlotte Russe (similar)
bag || Francesca's Collections
cuff || Kohls 

The other night, my husband and I were showing his parents all of the photos we took on our cruise last month, and I found myself majorly missing the ocean! This was my first cruise, and I thought it was an absolute blast! We departed from Miami and made stops in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. Both were beautiful, and Reed and I experienced a fun adventure at each place, which I'll hopefully share more about in future posts!

One of my favorite parts of each day of the cruise was getting dressed up for dinner! Even on the "casual" nights, I couldn't help but dress up a little! Besides, it was like getting to go on a date with Reed every night, and I love dressing up for our dates! :)

Rompers are one of my favorite summer clothing pieces. They're comfortable, chic, and take the guesswork out of coming up with an entire outfit. You can dress them up or down, depending on shoes, accessories, and hair/make-up. I tried to find a happy medium with this look. Because the romper has somewhat of a "loud" print, I kept my hair, make-up, and accessories super simple and neutral.

Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for more cruise outfit posts! :)