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Who would've thought a $7 clearance dress from Target would also double as a great skirt option? I don't know what made me think of throwing a sweater over that dress, but I actually love how it turned out and plan on trying this look with other sweaters in the future! If you're looking to create new outfit options with clothes you already have, experiment and see which dresses you can style into "skirts"!<br />
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This outfit may remind you of <a href="http://highheelsandhighnotes.blogspot.com/2014/09/styling-overalls.html">this post</a> from last month where I gave a few different suggestions for <i>styling overalls</i>. If you still haven't given this trend a try and have wanted to, there's definitely still time for experimenting (<i>overalls are one of <a href="http://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/street-style/street-style-trends-fashion-week-spring-2015#slide-1">Harper's Bazaar's</a> top 8 street style trends for 2015</i>). The style inspiration for this particular look came from the <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/_Lael/styling-overalls/">Pinterest board</a> I created for last month's overalls post. I love the versatility of an outfit like this because it can transition from <i>casual</i> to <i>dressy casual</i>, simply by switching out accessories and shoes.<br />
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A little fall outfit inspiration...thanks for stopping by! :)<br />
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P.S. - the mark you see on my hand is a Hello Kitty tattoo from babysitting my nieces over the weekend! ;)<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>sweater</i> || Old Navy (<i>end of last season clearance | <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=60790&vid=1&pid=143904002">similar</a></i>)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>jeans</i> || <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/00983?article=00983-E#article=00983-C">H&M</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>denim jacket </i>||<a href="http://www.jcpenney.com/women/jcp/view-all/jcp-denim-jacket/prod.jump?ppId=pp5001490799&catId=cat1003500018&deptId=dept20000013&topDim=Brand&topDimvalue=jcp&dimCombo=Brand%7C&dimComboVal=jcp%7C&currentDim=Brand&currentDimVal=jcp&_dyncharset=UTF-8&colorizedImg=DP0807201218071137M.tif&urlState=/women/shop-clothing/jackets-blazers/jcp/_/N-glghkiZ1g7/cat.jump"> JCPenney</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>boots</i> || Forever 21 (last season)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>scarf</i> || Gap (<i>end of last season clearance</i>)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>glasses</i> || Forever 21 (<a href="https://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_1703834099"></span>similar<span id="goog_1703834100"></span></a>)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>lip color</i> || Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm - "<a href="http://www.revlon.com/products/lips/lip-color/colorburst-matte-balm#309975726503||0">Standout</a>"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>watch</i> || <a href="http://www.dillards.com/product/Michael-Kors-Blair-Chronograph-Watch_301_-1_301_503219345?df=03797918_zi&categoryId=904&scrollTop=4823">Michael Kors</a></span><br />
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I love a great bargain, but I love finding great bargains for items I can wear in current seasons or right before. Sometimes I'm hesitant about buying end of the season clearance items - even if something is marked down to an amazing price - because I worry that I won't like it a year from then or it might be a short-lived trend, which then makes the fact that it's on clearance irrelevant and pointless to saving me money. The <i>plaid scarf</i> above, however, was an item I most certainly knew I'd wear this season (and probably many to come - <i>plaid is timeless</i>!) when I bought it nearly a year ago at a great bargain! I love the red, white and blue combo because I wear a lot of denim and cream, and I love a good red lip, all of which are complimented by this great scarf! Of all the prints to choose from for a fall/winter scarf, I recommend going with <i>plaid or tartan</i> first! The variety of colors will enable you to wear it with a lot of different outfits, and plaid and fall just seem to go hand-in-hand!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>sweater</i> || <a href="http://www.target.com/p/cocoon-cardigan-sweater-merona/-/A-15616434">Target</a><br /><i>tee</i> || <a href="http://www.target.com/p/junior-s-crew-neck-tee/-/A-15725201#prodSlot=_2_3">Target</a><br /><i>jeans</i> || <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1017736&vid=1&pid=170499012">Old Navy</a><br /><i>scarf</i> || Target (<i>gift</i>)<br /><i>bag</i> || Michael Kors (<i>gift</i>)<br /><i>ankle boots</i> || Target (last <i>fall</i>)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>earrings</i> || <a href="http://www.kendrascott.com/elle-earrings-in-white.html/">Kendra Scott</a> (<i>gift</i>)</span></td></tr>
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I'm not quite sure how <i>florals</i>, <i>stripes</i> and <i>leopard print</i> can all come together without clashing and looking chaotic, but somehow in this outfit it works (<i>at least to my personal liking!</i>). This look is somewhat reminiscent of another "<i>mixing prints</i>" post I recently did <a href="http://highheelsandhighnotes.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2014-10-06T08:00:00-05:00&max-results=3">here</a>. The temperatures in Oklahoma still haven't quite dropped to legitimate "<i>fall weather</i>", but I've been bringing out my scarves, sweaters and ankle boots regardless!<br />
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Which prints do you like to mix-and-match? I'm always interested in experimenting with new combinations!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b> - </b><i>top</i> || Forever 21 (<a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=top&ProductID=2000051320&VariantID=">similar</a>)<br /><i>pants</i> || H&M<br /><i>heels</i> || Michael Kors (<i>Dillard's clearance score</i>)<br /><i>clutch</i> || J.Crew<br /><i>necklace</i> || Anthropologie (<i>$10 clearance!</i>)<br /><i>watch</i> || <a href="http://www.target.com/p/women-s-merona-analog-wristwatch-black/-/A-14653949#prodSlot=_1_22">Target</a></span><br />
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With talks of "<i>mixing textures</i>" in recent posts (<a href="http://highheelsandhighnotes.blogspot.com/2014/10/leopard-loafers.html">here</a> & <a href="http://highheelsandhighnotes.blogspot.com/2014/09/fall-fedora-textures.html">here</a>), another texture to consider is the "<b>quilted</b>" look as seen with the white sweater in this post. I love the versatility of this sweater - it can pair well with an edgy leather vest just as easily as it can with a polished blazer. You can incorporate the "<i>quilted</i>" texture through purses, jackets, skirts, etc. (<i>Forever 21 has a variety of options seen <a href="http://www.forever21.com/Search/SearchResult.aspx?dsNav=Ntk:primary%7cquilted%7c3%7c,Ny:True,Ro:0,Up:regular&dsDimensionSearch=D:quilted,Dxm:AllPartial,Dxp:3&dsCompoundDimensionSearch=D:quilted,Dxm:AllPartial,Dxp:3&br=f21&category=sweater&pagesize=120&page=1&keyword=quilted&fromsearch=true">here</a>.</i>).<br />
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Wearing "<i>head-to-toe black</i>" crosses my mind almost daily when figuring out what to wear. Classic, chic, flattering...it's hard to stay away. I've discovered after much experimenting over the years that there are a variety of ways to style the "<i>head-to-toe black</i>" look without it becoming mundane. One way is to <i>mix textures of the same color</i>, as I recently talked about in <a href="http://highheelsandhighnotes.blogspot.com/2014/09/fall-fedora-textures.html" target="_blank">this post</a>. I love how even though this leather vest is black like the other pieces in this ensemble, it still "pops" from the outfit because of it's texture. The same goes for the faux croc handbag from <a href="http://www.target.com/p/mossimo-croc-satchel-handbag-black/-/A-14977527#prodSlot=_1_31" target="_blank">Target</a>. Another way to style this popular look is adding a "<i>pop of color</i>" or a "<i>pop of print</i>". In this particular look I brought a "<i>pop of color</i>" through my lip color and a "<i>pop of print</i>" through these adorable leopard loafers, also from <a href="http://www.target.com/p/women-s-bobbie-tassle-flats/-/A-15289190#prodSlot=medium_1_30">Target</a>! You all know I love my heels, but if I've got to wear flats, these are definitely a fun option! <br />
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So I've never really had what I've always considered to be a "big girl" purse, partly because I could personally never justify spending my money on one (<i>graduating college debt free was a way bigger priority!</i>) and partly because I've never felt like I've reached that "grown-up" / "big girl" stage of life that warrants a purse of the same title. While I still can't <i>totally</i> justify spending money on a "big girl" purse (<i>though I will admit I've noticed the extreme difference in quality!)</i> and still don't <i>quite</i> feel like a grown-up (<i>there are days when 16 seems like yesterday!</i>), my amazing husband wanted to bless me with a gift for my birthday last week that he knew I've daydreamed about as my 25-year mark finally arrived. Reed is the best at making me feel special, valued and appreciated, especially when I don't feel worthy or the least bit deserving, so his heart behind this gift means ten times more to me than the actual bag (<i>though let's be clear, I do LOVE the bag! ;) </i>).</div>
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I truly had a remarkable birthday week last week thanks to all the beautiful, thoughtful, loving people in my life! Every text, gift, tweet, post, hug, smile and birthday wish seriously meant the world, so THANK YOU to everyone who took that time! I love and appreciate you all so much! </div>
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I wouldn't change a single thing about the first 25 years of my life. They by no means have been easy, and I'm not entering this new season of life free of problems and pain, but the faithfulness of my Heavenly Father makes it impossible for me to be discontent. The day I realized I had a <i>choice</i> to be thankful set my life on a course filled with unexplainable <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PL6o9HNbbv0" target="_blank">joy</a> and peace. Paul says it best… </div>
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One of my favorite "<i><b>mixing prints</b></i>" combos is <i><b>stripes</b></i> + <i><b>florals</b></i>. I love how the simple, clean structure of stripes contrast with the unstructured, beautiful "chaos" of floral prints. This particular floral print scarf is a favorite of mine - it was a gift from my awesome sister-in-law last Christmas and gets a lot of wear (also seen in <a href="http://highheelsandhighnotes.blogspot.com/2013/01/mint-mustard.html" target="_blank">this post</a>).<br />
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When picking a floral print scarf, I say the more colors the better because you'll be able to wear it with more outfits. There are various ways to style a scarf, but this is the first time I've tried securing one with a belt, which ended up contributing to a much more flattering shape than this outfit looked without one.<br />
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<i><b>Side Note</b></i> || For extra outfit inspiration, try experimenting with adding "<i>edgy</i>" twists to more feminine looks. For example, in this post's outfit, the faux leather bag and cage heels contrast with the dress and floral details. <br />
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Happy print mixing and thanks for stopping by! :)<br />
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Last week I shared the <i>"<a href="http://highheelsandhighnotes.blogspot.com/2014/09/mini-lemonade-bar.html" target="_blank">mini lemonade bar</a></i>" setup I put together as part of a birthday celebration for my parents a couple of weekends ago. The majority of our time together took place on our back patio, where we were blessed to have beautiful temperatures and a light breeze all evening while we enjoyed some delicious steaks my husband grilled for us. My mom is always the best about making family gatherings feel unique and thoughtful, and now that I'm married and have a home of my own to host family gatherings, I enjoy following in her footsteps (<i>or at least attempting</i>!) and creating special memories that <i>she</i> gets to enjoy!</div>
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If you've made any trips to Target recently, you've probably noticed the adorable "<a href="http://www.target.com/c/oh-joy-for-target-pinterest/-/N-55amu" target="_blank">Oh Joy! for Target</a>" fall collection. While I would have loved to have taken home literally every piece in the collection, I settled on the cute <a href="http://www.target.com/p/oh-joy-metallic-gold-mini-party-hats-8ct/-/A-15204063#prodSlot=_1_19" target="_blank">mini party hats</a>! I don't know what made me think to put them on top of the mason jars, but I loved how that turned out! Scrounging up some craft supplies I already had at the house, I created some "<i>present place cards</i>" to compliment the party hats. I liked the simplicity of this setup - a little really does go a long way, and it doesn't take much to add a few personal touches to your hosting efforts to make your guests feel special! </div>
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Well, fall is <i>officially</i> here! With these cooler, fluctuating temperatures comes the opportunity to experiment with various <i>layers</i>, <i>textures</i> and <i>accessories</i>. I have a feeling this<a href="http://www.target.com/p/mossimo-supply-co-solid-fedora-hat-burgundy/-/A-15606351#prodSlot=_1_22" target="_blank"> <i>burgundy fall fedora </i></a>and I are going to be spending a lot of time together this season. I <i>love</i> wearing hats because <b>1) </b>they're a lifesaver on bad hair days (<i>or for trying to go as long as possible in between hair washes lol</i>), <b>2)</b> they can take an outfit to the next level, and <b>3)</b> the extra warmth is always nice for a cold-natured person like myself!<br />
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When picking out a hat for your fall wardrobe, you can't go wrong with neutrals (<i>black, brown, gray, etc.</i>), though color can be fun! I went with this burgundy color because I tend to wear a lot of neutrals in the fall, so this particular hat will provide a nice, muted pop of color, as seen in this outfit.<br />
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Also, l<i>ayering different textures</i> is a great technique to keep in mind when putting together fall outfits. In this outfit alone there are six different textures (<i>leather, faux croc leather, canvas, knit, felt, nylon</i>). This technique also helps differentiate several pieces of the same color in one outfit.<br />
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Reed and I recently had my parents over to celebrate their birthdays <i>(my dad, mom, brother AND myself ALL have birthdays in September - it's a crazy month!</i>) and at the last minute, I threw together this "<b><i>mini lemonade bar</i></b>" (<i>I had remembered seeing <a href="http://pinkpeonies.com/summer-lemonade-bar/" target="_blank">this one </a>on the Pink Peonies blog earlier this summer which gave me some inspiration!</i>) to add some festive fun to our drinks for the night! Fortunately, I had everything I needed for this setup except the fruit, lemonade and sweet tea. Thirty minutes later after a quick trip to the store, preparing the fruit, filling up the glass bottles and arranging all the details, our <i>mini lemonade bar</i> was open for business! </div>
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I love adding fruit to water, lemonade, tea, etc.! There are so many options you can go with when choosing "toppings" for your drinks, but blueberries, strawberries, lemons and limes always seem to be favorites for most people! </div>
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Confession: those lemons in the jar are fake! I actually use that piece as a decoration in a different part of my kitchen but knew they'd make a cute accent piece for this setup! </div>
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This chalkboard always comes in handy whether I need it for a photo booth prop or for making a quick sign as seen here! </div>
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I found these glass bottles recently at TJ Maxx for like $4 each! I knew they'd eventually come in handy for something like this. Also, I'm a sucker for cute straws and will use them any chance I can (<i>those are from <a href="http://www.target.com/" target="_blank">Target</a></i>)! </div>
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You guys remember the adorable "<a href="http://ohjoy.blogs.com/" target="_blank">Oh Joy</a>" line for <a href="http://www.target.com/" target="_blank">Target</a> over the summer? Snagged this pitcher from that line for $5 on clearance! It's such a great festive piece for entertaining guests! </div>
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I originally set up our lemonade bar on our kitchen countertop for easy access, but because I utilized a serving tray, the whole setup was easy to transport to our back patio, which is where we ended up spending the majority of our evening.</div>
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How cute is that apron?! One of my favorite wedding shower gifts from my bestie! </div>
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Our <i>mini lemonade bar</i> really was so simple to put together and provided an extra added element of fun and thoughtfulness to the evening! I encourage you to come up with your own spin on a lemonade bar at your next family/friends gathering - your guests will love it! </div>
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I probably haven't worn overalls since my elementary days (<i>which would make sense as I grew up in the 90s!</i>) and have truly enjoyed their recent comeback! <i>Styling overalls</i> can be a lot of fun because there's a lot of fresh inspiration floating around as you'll see on this special <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/_Lael/styling-overalls/" target="_blank">Pinterest board</a> I've created in light of this post. <i>Layering</i> is a styling technique that can be applied just as easily to styling overalls as it can with any other outfit. Overalls by their very nature are a very casual piece of clothing but adding a blazer and a pair of heeled booties automatically raises the sophistication! Adding other accessories like scarves, headbands, clutches, etc. is another creative way to "dress up" this casual clothing piece (<i>you might recognize that head scarf from <a href="http://highheelsandhighnotes.blogspot.com/2014/08/denim-vest-leopard-scarf.html" target="_blank">this recent post</a> - I love how versatile it is!</i>).<br />
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If you haven't given overalls a chance this season, I encourage you to try! They're really comfy and can be used to create many more outfits than you might think! <br />
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If you have other ideas on how you've styled overalls, I would love to hear them! Or if you have questions on how to style overalls for YOU, I'd be happy to offer any help I can! Thanks for stopping by!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>dress</i> || Target (<a href="http://www.target.com/p/petite-denim-shirt-dress/-/A-15584255#prodSlot=medium_1_3&term=denim+shirt+dress" target="_blank">similar</a>)<br /><i>wedges</i> || Marshalls (old)<br /><i>bag</i> || Francesca's<br /><i>hat</i> || Target<br /><i>lip color</i> || Cover Girl Lip Perfection - "Hot - 305"</span> </td></tr>
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Even though these photos were taken back at the beginning of the summer, this an outfit that can easily <i>transition to fall </i>by <i>switching the shoes </i>(I'd go with either a pair of <i>heeled ankle boots </i>or <i>closed-toe flats</i>) and throwing on a <i>scarf </i>&/or <i>light sweater</i>! Also, a <i>red lip </i>is another great addition to your fall outfits, as it provides a great pop of color against fall hats and scarves. </div>
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This fun, sporty number was hiding in one of the clearance racks at <i>Lucca</i> 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 <i>attempt</i> lol - at a <i>fishtail braid</i>. Definitely not perfect, but I guess that's kind of the point with braids these days! If you have any "<i>exposed shoulder</i>" tops or dresses, I recommend experimenting with any type of <i>side-braid hairstyle </i>- it'll complement your overall look, especially if you're wanting a relaxed, romantic or whimsical look.<br />
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We have less than a month to go until the fall season officially arrives, but I've found it difficult to resist dressing like it's already here! A <b>lighter-weight scarf</b> is a great transition accessory from summer into fall, as is a <b>denim vest </b>(<i>I'm a fan of wearing denim vests pretty much all year round though!</i>). Also, start busting out your <b>leopard print</b>, as animal prints will be another prominent trend for the fall (<i>isn't is always?</i>).<br />
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<i>side note</i> // I've recently become a fan of <b>Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm</b>! I love how vibrant the colors are and the matte look comes off great both in person and on camera. I don't find myself having to reapply it that often either! So far I've tried "<i><b>Sultry</b></i>" (<i>pictured above</i>) and "<i><b>Audacious</b></i>" (<i>a bright coral</i>), and I'm probably going to pick up a few other shades! Definitely worth a try if you like experimenting with different lipsticks/balms/glosses.<br />
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The question we always ask around this time of the year...<i>"WHERE DID THE SUMMER GO?!?"</i> I know, technically we have one more month, but even though I'm an adult and out of college, I still associate the <i>"back-to-school"</i> season as the end of summer vacation. I was inspired to create my own <i>"back-to-school"</i> 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! <b>Sneakers</b> are a big trend for this fall (<i>and we're not just talking at the gym!</i>), so have fun dressing them up or down this upcoming season!<br />
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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 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/reedewingphotos" target="_blank">here</a>!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>blazer</i> || <a href="http://www.target.com/p/merona-women-s-tailored-basketweave-blazer-assorted-colors/-/A-15029929#prodSlot=_1_18" target="_blank">Target</a><br /><i>top</i> || Forever 21<br /><i>jeans</i> || <a href="http://www.target.com/p/mossimo-women-s-destructed-skinny-boyfriend-denim-dark-blue/-/A-15046928#prodSlot=_1_3" target="_blank">Target</a><br /><i>sandals</i> || <a href="http://www.target.com/p/women-s-merona-nala-wedge-sandal-assorted-colors/-/A-15058742#prodSlot=_1_2" target="_blank">Target</a><br /><i>bag</i> || <a href="http://www.target.com/p/xhilaration-crossbody-handbag/-/A-14959176#prodSlot=_2_3" target="_blank">Target</a><br /><i>sunglasses</i> || Forever 21<br /><i>nail color</i> || Essie - "mint candy apple"<br /><i>rings</i> || Forever 21<br /><i>watch</i> || <a href="http://www.dillards.com/product/Michael-Kors-Blair-ChampagneDial-Chronograph-Watch_301_-1_301_502068750?df=03109978_zi&scrollTop=1596" target="_blank">Michael Kors</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Blazers</b> are one of my favorite items of clothing, and thankfully, because of their classic, timeless nature, they're easy to style year-round. For spring and summer, I often stick with <i>sleeveless tops in a sheer or lightweight fabric</i> - this obviously helps to keep you cool in warmer temperatures but also brings a feminine softness to the masculine structure of blazers. <i>Boyfriend jeans</i> also pair well with blazers, especially for spring and summer. Add some <i>sandals</i>, a <i>bright bag</i>, and a <i>fresh lip color</i> and you have an effortless, polished, chic look. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>beauty tip</b> || <i>Match your lip color to one of your outfit accessories (bag, shoes, jewelry, etc.) - this pulls your whole look together and makes the color "pop".</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: justify;">The color palette of this outfit reminds me of the 4th of July, which I can't believe isn't that far away! Happy first day of summer and thanks for stopping by! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A <b>striped t-shirt dress</b> is a great addition to your spring/summer wardrobe. This particular <a href="http://www.target.com/p/merona-women-s-knit-t-shirt-dress-stripes/-/A-15137422#prodSlot=large_1_10" target="_blank">one from Target</a> is very <b>comfortable</b>, <b>versatile</b> (<i>I've styled it more dressy with heels before, but mostly I stick with flats like pictured above</i>), and <b>chic</b> (<i>black & white and stripes are timeless!</i>). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>bangles</i> || Dillard's (old)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>rings</i> || Forever 21</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>necklace</i> || Forever 21</span><br />
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My sister-in-law got me the cutest <b>faux leather tank</b> (<i>the back is sheer</i>) 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 <a href="http://highheelsandhighnotes.blogspot.com/2014/05/summer-rompin.html" target="_blank">last post</a>, I loved "dressing up" for dinners on the cruise, even the "casual dress" ones, because every night felt like a date night!<br />
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Speaking of date nights, this is a great go-to <b>date night outfit</b>. A<b> leather tank</b> (<i>or any top with leather accents</i>) provides a bit of sass/edge, while <b>boyfriend jeans </b>give off a relaxed vibe, and a pair of <b>strappy heels</b> incorporate some sophistication. Add a few <b>metallic accessories</b>, a <b>classic clutch</b>, and a <b>bold lip</b> (<i>try a red-orange shade for spring/summer</i>), and your date night outfit is complete!<br />
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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!<br />
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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! :)<br />
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<b>Rompers</b> 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.<br />
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Our first year of marriage came and went so much faster than I ever could've expected. To say that today my husband and I are celebrating our "one year anniversary" feels incredibly surreal. As I reflect on the past year, I find myself overcome with a flood of emotions...</div>
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<b>JOY</b>...joy over the day-to-day happy memories and fun adventures created with my best friend in the whole entire world. </div>
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<b>GRATITUDE</b>...gratitude for my faithful God's incredible provision, reaching far beyond our financial and tangible needs.</div>
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<b>CONTENTMENT</b>...contentment in this new, life-altering season of my life as a wife.</div>
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<b>FEAR</b>...yes, fear. Fear that our first year of marriage was too good to be true. Fear that our expectations for the future are unrealistic. Fear that the "honeymoon phase" really is just a phase.</div>
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Something that always bothered me from the time I was a young teenager filing away "marriage wisdom and advice" for the future was this idea that the first year of marriage is, without a doubt, not only <i>going</i> to be hard, but rather it's <i>supposed</i> to be hard. Statements like <i>"Get ready...they become another person after you say, 'I do',"</i> or <i>"My first year of marriage was hell on earth,"</i> or <i>"They're never going to pursue you like they did when you were dating"</i> set an uneasiness in my heart anytime I would hear them. Thankfully, that uneasiness helped lead me to the personal conclusion that just because there are certain people who have had those experiences - even if they represent the majority - that doesn't mean my husband and I have to share those same types of experiences by default. <b><i>We get to make our own choices</i>. </b><i>We get to choose</i> the kind of marriage we want. <i>We get to choose</i> to have an amazing first year. And we absolutely did. </div>
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Throughout the past year when many people have asked, "How's the married life going?", part of me would feel a twinge of guilt for not having a more pessimistic response. You would think I wouldn't feel the need to apologize for <i>loving</i> married life and having <i>no complaints</i>...but I've often felt this weird pressure like I've needed to - like I need to point out some flaw I've discovered in my husband or relay details of some big fight we've had. But the truth is, I haven't discovered any flaws in my husband during our first year of marriage. If anything, I've discovered more reasons for why I love him and am constantly reminded how ridiculously blessed I am to have him as my husband. And big fights? Intense discussions would be a more accurate description. And we've maybe had three of those. Is our marriage perfect? Of course not. Do we know how to push each other's buttons? You bet. Do either of us take credit for the amazing first year of marriage we've experienced? Nope. </div>
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We both know beyond the shadow of a doubt that our marriage is a gift from God, a display of His undeserved favor like we've never known. We also know that the favor we've experienced in our first year was set in motion well before we got married - I'd venture to say before we even met. <b>I believe today my husband and I are reaping together what we sowed individually in our pasts.</b> (<i>See Galatians 6:7-10 for yourself</i>.) God is impeccably faithful and true to His promises, something both my husband and I have believed and experienced from the time we were children. And now, we're getting to experience God's faithfulness together. During our first year of marriage, we have reaped a humbling, beautiful harvest from years of sowing seeds of <i>love</i>...<i>patience</i>...<i>gratitude</i>...s<i>elf-control</i>...<i>generosity</i>...<i>contentment</i>...<i>joy</i>...<i>trust</i>...and that was only by the grace of God. I have no doubt that <i>every year</i> of our marriage we can reap a beautiful harvest, so long as we keep sowing. <i>And we get to choose</i> whether or not we'll keep sowing year after year. <i>We get to choose</i> what seeds we will sow. Hard times <i>will</i> come. We <i>will</i> make mistakes. But <i>we get to choose</i> whether or not those hard times and mistakes will overcome us. When we reap consequences, we get the choice to turn around and sow what will produce reward. <b><i>We get to choose</i>.</b> </div>
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<i>Babe, thank you for being my biggest supporter, my constant encourager, and my best friend in the whole entire world. This blog wouldn't exist without you. I have no doubt because of the character of your heart that God will bless the photography talent He's given you in ways you could never dream possible! Thanks for always putting up with me! :) You're my favorite person. I love you most! </i></div>
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Thank you so much to everyone that has been so supportive of our marriage and family! It means more than you'll ever know! And thanks for reading and supporting this blog!<br />
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[<i>Wedding Photos by Derek Green]</i> </div>
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This time a couple of weeks ago, my husband and I were aboard a cruise ship on our way to Jamaica and the Caymen Islands to celebrate our one year anniversary, which is actually tomorrow! :) Neither of us can believe how fast our first year of marriage has flown by! But more on that in tomorrow's post...<br />
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Before heading out on a trip, I try to keep a few things in mind when planning my airport outfit...<br />
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<li>wear <b>comfortable bottoms </b>like boyfriend jeans or leggings (<i>an uncomfortable outfit + a long airplane ride is not a fun combo)</i></li>
<li>consider a <b>hat</b> (<i>to me, it's the more stress-free option versus trying to keep up a certain hairstyle through long flights, layovers, climate changes and all the other factors that often come with traveling</i>) </li>
<li>carry a smaller, <b>messenger-style purse</b> (<i>especially if bringing an additional carry-on bag - it can be a hassle to juggle multiple bags through the airport/plane, so the smaller the better with only the key essentials</i>) </li>
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I'll be sharing some outfits that I wore throughout our trip in coming posts - hopefully they'll provide some early summer outfit inspiration! Thanks for reading! </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>rings</i> || Forever 21</span><br />
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The <i>neon color trend</i> is one of those trends that I tend to like more on other people than myself. Personally, I'm drawn to more neutral, understated color palettes on any given day, though I do like mixing things up with brights every now and then. If I do go the neon route, I'll usually keep it simple by incorporating the color through minimal accessories, or I'll style the color in an understated way as with the outfit above -- the white, cut-out sweater tones down the bright neon yellow tank layered underneath, yet there's still an obvious pop of color.<br />
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A <b>denim vest</b> is a <i>great staple piece</i> for your closet. The best thing about vests in general is their <i>versatility</i> to translate throughout all seasons. I found this particular denim vest at Target recently and have no doubt I will be looking for many excuses to wear it!<br />
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Other trends I'm loving right now are <i>headbands/headscarves</i> and layering <i>midi rings</i>. <b>Forever 21</b> is a great spot to pick up various styles of midi rings at a low price, especially if you're wanting to experiment with the trend for the first time. (<b>Tip</b>: <i>to avoid the grayish/greenish color that Forever 21 jewelry can leave over time, coat the inside of the ring with a light layer of clear nail polish.</i>) They also have some great headbands/headscarves for spring and summer, again at low prices.<br />
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How do you guys like to style denim vests and what other trends are you experimenting with right now? I'd love to hear your feedback in the comments! Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful Monday! :)<br />
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