Cut Me A Piece

How about this Monday? Last week of June already! I have not been wearing my summer sundresses and rompers as much as I want to, and it is prime time for them. A combo trend that I'm loving right now is the cutout jumpsuit. It's perfect for those hot and humid Saturdays and you can dress thump or down.

South Moon Under, Moon & Sky Cutout Jumpsuit, $98

Talk about easy breezy. I love the v-neck with the diagonal steps.

Asos, Oh My Love High Neck Wrap Cut Out Romper, $38

Dress this up with some killer sandals for date night. Comfort and style.

Mango, Cut Out Detail Jumpsuit, $29

Summery and sweet yellow in an effortless one piece. Pair this with espadrilles for a girly brunch.

Modcloth, Cafe Character Jumpsuit, $54

How fun is this jumpsuit? Denim without looking western.

Who needs to build a whole outfit on the weekend when you can pull on a one piece and go!

Be fabulous today!

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All In: Holding onto Summer

Happy Monday lovebugs,
It's the first Monday in August, which means it is All In Day. That's right. Let's build a fantastic outfit all in for under $100. It's ridiculously hot here in DC so today's outfit is based on a cool summer romper that is great for a night out when paired with heels or a day at the winery with your girlfriends when paired with sandals.

Romper/Sandals/Earrings/Clutch

Be fabulous today!

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Rounding Up

It's shorts season but sometimes they can feel a bit dull. How do you dress up shorts without spending an arm and a leg? Scallops. This simple detail will elevate your look and make you feel feminine and dressy.

Club Monaco, Amber Chambray Short, $69

The definition of easy. Your go to short that looks effortless and put together.

Lilly Pulitzer, Buttercup Scallop Hem Short, $68

How can you not have fun in these shorts? They scream party.

Shoptiques, Lucy Paris Sea Scallop Short, $46

Crisp and classic. Pair this with a cotton ribbed tank or a  gingham button down.

Nordstrom Rack, Valette Scalloped Faux Suede Short, $34

Let me tell you something. These are no $34 shorts. These merlot beauties are going to carry you through the end of September.

While I tend to stock up on Old Navy chino shorts, sometimes it's helpful to mix in something different. It makes you feel...well, different. And different is good.

Be fabulous today!

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Picnic Perfect

Summer means many things: BBQ, late nights, sundresses and sandals. Another thing that also reminds me of summer is gingham. Gingham is the quintessential summer pattern, but we also think of gingham as a button down shirt. Let's expand what you know about gingham with picks that are anything but ordinary.

Gap, Gingham Oxford Shirtdress, $59

I really love this mint dress. It's an unexpected light color and you can swap out the belt with your own neon pop of color.

Shopbop, Joa Gingham Skirt, $66

How sweet is this mini? It's just screaming for an espadrille and a pastel purse.

Loft, Gingham Seersucker Cropped Pants in Julie Fit, $69

A nice hook and eye closure makes these crops better than your average. They have a defined waistband with a great pattern. 

Anthropologie, Gingham Pumps, $99

Picnic perfect heels. Also comes in red.

Gingham is not always your standard button down. Enjoy it on dresses, skirts, shoes, you name it! It screams summer.

Be fabulous today!

Memorial Day

I hope you all have today off from work and you're enjoying BBQ, a pool and friends. Here is some of my favorite red, white and blue footwear.

DSW, Matty's Matey Wedge, $44

Love the ribbon, love the buckle, now where's my boat?

Aldo, Hembre, $50

Show me a sundress that this won't work with.

Free People, Nantucket Wedge, $71

This sandal is perfect for a neon nail color.

Lord and Taylor, Rosalia Thong Wedge, $49

Classy, summery and just a beautiful wedge.

Ok, now go enjoy some nice weather and a fruit salad.

Be fabulous today!

Linen Tee

It's tee time lovebugs, and when it's hot and you want something that isn't cotton, turn to linen. It's a great, breathable material that can switch up your usual cotton tee and shorts combination.

J Crew, Linen contrats baseball tee, $29

I'm layering this quiet tee with some baubles, some long necklaces and maybe some chambray tie waist shorts.

Banana Republic, Double layer linen tee, $28

A simple and easy to throw on a go top. This tee also comes in three other colors.

Lacoste, Short roll slubby sleeve linen blend shirt, $50

What a great yellow. This is great for a Saturday picnic or dress it up for the office with a black pencil skirt.

Free People, Jammy Striped Tee, $40

I love the pattern changes in this shirt, the great neckline also adds some drama.

I love linen for summer because it is a great texture change. Just make sure to invest in some dryel to clean these items!

Be fabulous today!

Summer Living

Hey there lovebugs, happy Monday to you. I hope you had a great weekend. I spent some time at the dog park and catching up with old friends who were in town.

Today I wanted to let you in on a little secret and it's what I live in during the summer- boat shoes. I love my boat shoes because they're comfortable, they come in a bajillion colors and styles and they're perfect for walking around the city.

Please thank The BF this morning for letting me know that Sperry has 10% off code this morning

it is NSBC12.

Sperry, Cloud brand two hole boat shoe, $75 

I love the distressed look of this shoe. It's perfect for shorts of bf jeans.

Saks, Milly two tone patent boat shoe, $87

Hello neon! I think this shoe is just screaming for some chambray. 

Asos, Loveboat shoe, $34

How sweet are these shoes? The heart detail, the tassel and the pretty ice cream pastel colors.

Nine West, Clarence, $39

These are perfect for a sundress. The silver would match just about anything and they are very easy to dress up or down.

What is your go to summer shoe in the summer? Flip flops, sandals or something else? When I don't have a pretty pedicure, you will always find me in my Sperry's.

Be fabulous today!

Eyeing Eyelet

It's the last few days of summer lovebugs.  I don't know about you, but one of the patterns that is synonymous with summer for me is eyelet.  There is something so feminine and sweet about this pattern.  Let's see what we can find on sale before the warm weather leaves.

Ralph Lauren, Mandell cotton ruffled shirt, $50

Oh hi there transition shirt from summer to fall!  I love the eyelet pattern on these ruffles!

J Crew, Eyelet pencil skirt, $79

Beautiful and classic.  This will never ever go out of style.

Delia's Coral Eyelet Dress, $34

I'm a sucker for a thick strap because you can wear a comfortable bra. And this square neckline is fabulous.

J Crew, Schoolboy eyelet blazer, $59

Yum.  Pair this with a dress, short, jeans, anything!

I know eyelet is very summer, but some of these pieces are made to stretch out summer.

Be fabulous today!