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! :)

 

Sleek Chic

- outfit details - 
blazer || Target
top || H&M
jeans || Target (old)
heels || Charlotte Russe
earrings || Target
cuff || Target
bag || Phillip Lim for Target
sunglasses || Target

This outfit is one of my favorites from recent posts. There's honestly nothing too exciting about each piece individually, but pulled together with a sleek ponytail, coordinating lip/nail/shoe color, plus a few key accessories, and the overall look comes off polished, sleek and chic. 

Yesterday was my 24th birthday, and I'm still overwhelmed by all of the love from my husband, family and friends! Every birthday feels like the birth of a new season, but this particular birthday has brought that feeling stronger than ever. I'm still processing all of the goals and dreams God is stirring in my heart for this year but hopefully I'll be able to share more in the coming weeks! 

As always, thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your Monday! 

Leopard Ankle Boots

- outfit details - 

top || Target
jeans || Old Navy
boots || Target
clutch || Francesca's Collections
sunglasses || Target
cuff || Target

As I mentioned in my last post, I'm LOVING Target's fall line! I've always been a huge Target fan, but their fashion has always been hit and miss over the years in my personal experience. Their 2013 fall line, however, is most definitely a HIT! 

Adding the Sam & Libby brand has done wonders for Target's shoe line. When I saw these leopard ankle boots I knew they would become a staple in my wardrobe for the upcoming fall and winter seasons. I consider leopard to be a neutral, so there are endless possibilities for styling these boots! 

What do you guys think of Target's current fall line? I'd love to hear your opinions! Thanks for stopping by! 

Blue Gingham + White Denim

- photo details - 
photographer || Reed Ewing
location || Ocean Maya Royale (Playa Del Carmen, Mexico)
occasion || honeymoon dinner #4 (May '13)

- outfit details - 
top || Old Navy (similar)
shorts || Old Navy
heels || Charlotte Russe
necklace || Charlotte Russe (similar)
cuff || BCBGeneration
bag || Francesca's Collections

This outfit is probably my favorite from the whole honeymoon because it involves several of my favorite summer fashion elements...

• Blue is by far my favorite color! I'm drawn to all different shades, but royal blue usually catches my eye the most & seems to compliment my hair & skin tone the best. Needless to say, the blue cuff that has been appearing all over my honeymoon outfit posts (seen also here & here) is one of my favorite accessories - so versatile! 
• Statement necklaces are definitely my necklace of choice (I just don't feel like I pull off "dainty" jewelry very well). I love the pop of color on this coral one I picked up at Charlotte Russe a while back. Normally I'll wear statement necklaces on the outside of collared shirts, but to keep with the casual feel of this look, I wore it "underneath." Even a statement necklace can appear more understated when styled in a certain way.
• White denim = summer. Shorts, jeans, dresses, etc. - I love wearing white. It goes with everything & brings such a freshness & crispness to any look. 
• Gingham is such a great print that works on pretty much everyone in my opinion (Reed has a blue gingham shirt just like mine and I LOVE how it looks on him!). It works great with both solids & mixing with other prints. Also, wearing white with gingham will definitely make the print pop even more. 
• Heels. Obviously I'm a fan :). I realize with the casual nature of the pieces I chose for this outfit that most people would opt for flats, but I couldn't resist wearing my favorite heels of the moment, especially with how great they tied in with the statement necklace. Also, with my shorter frame (5' 3"), I just feel better in heels when I'm wearing shorts. 

side note ||  The bag in this post is actually the white clutch that has appeared in previous posts this week (here & here), only in this post it's pictured with the added strap.

Thanks for stopping by! I'd love to hear your feedback! Have a fabulous Friday! 

"Thunder Up"

- photo details - 

photographer || Reed Ewing
location || Ocean Maya Royale (Playa Del Carmen, Mexico)
occasion || honeymoon dinner #3 (April '13)

- outfit details - 

tank || Old Navy
skirt || Francesca's Collections (similar)
necklace || Nordstrom
wedges || BCBGeneration (via Marshall's)
clutch || Francesca's Collections
cuff || BCBGeneration
watch || Michael Kors

Being from Oklahoma City, Thunder basketball is a big deal! People give me a hard time for being a Thunder fan because I'll cheer for the Lakers/Kobe Bryant whenever they play against them (I had to cheer for someone before OKC got an NBA team, right???). Any other time though, I'm Thunder all the way! Needless to say, Thunder blue & orange inspired this outfit! The skirt is one of my absolute favorites - I love the tribal pattern which is definitely on trend for this summer, as well as the bright royal blue color! You'll recognize the cuff & clutch from an earlier post this week. Having accessories that I could use repeatedly during the trip made for easier packing and outfit coordination!

Have a lovely Thursday! Feel free to share your feedback & follow this blog if you aren't already! Thanks for stopping by! :)

Little Red Dress

- photo details -
photographer || Reed Ewing
location || Ocean Maya Royale (Playa Del Carmen, Mexico)
occasion || honeymoon dinner #1 (April '13)

- outfit details -
dress || Forever 21
wedges || BCBGeneration (via Marshalls)
clutch || Francesca's Collections
cuff || BCBGeneration
watch || Michael Kors

The "little red dress" -- arguably just as versatile as the "little black or white dress." I remember paying around $12 for this one at Forever 21 probably a year ago. I love the overall fit and where the neckline and hemline hit (both feminine and modest!). The accessories I incorporated into this look - specifically the white clutch and the blue cuff - will be making several appearances in upcoming posts. I never realized how versatile they were until I started planning outfits for the honeymoon!

{side note} I can't believe it's been almost two months since my last post - to say life has flown by since the wedding is an understatement! I'm looking forward to getting back into a blogging routine though! Stay tuned for new posts all week!

"Happy Monday" and thanks so much for stopping by!