It list!!

Happy Friday everyone! I am ready for another weekend... take some time to check out these amazing links!

• a spot of whimsy features Jess LC's new handbag line... you will fall in love with these bags!  Be sure to check them out! (find a spot of whimsy on twitter!)
• good clean fun never disappoints with tasty and simple recipes.  These Oreo cheesecake bars look SO good! (find good clean fun on twitter!)
• fancy red boots is wearing a simple but adorable outfit that I now deem to be my "uniform" this summer!  (find fancy red boots on twitter!)
• alisha of alisha and brandon is looking fabulous in this striped maxi dress (stripes seem to be the theme today!)... a maxi dress is such a great summer staple. (find alisha on twitter!)
• along abbey road has a great makeup video tutorial featuring her favorite MAC products - be sure to check out her tips and favorites!
• rose a la mode is looking particularly happy in this great outfit... check out the great deal she got on this top! (find rose a la mode on twitter!)
• the capital barbie is loving lime lately - what a fun color for summer! This scarf is a certain favorite. (find the capital barbie on twitter!)
• the stylish housewife is sporting a perfectly layered look!  What a great look for spring and it's inconsistent temps. (find the stylish housewife on twitter!)
• baby shopaholic goes out on the town with some girlfriends - check out the fun beetle ring she is wearing.  How fun! (find baby shopaholic on twitter!)
• infashuation brings some in-your-face color to you with this amazing outfit. I am loving the bold accessories and bright yellow! (find infashuation on twitter!)
• lady M's maxi skirt looks so comfortable and stylish. If you need a simple look for summer - take notes! (find lady M on twitter!)
• good tots pulls together sweet and simple summer maternity outfits for all those summer pregnancies!
• thought and musing looks dashing with a simple bow in her hair. Plus, check out her adorable blazer!
• good life for less is loving the color navy lately... inspired by the lovely Kate Middleton, of course! (find good life for less on twitter!)

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Summer Plaid

Hey lovebugs!
Happy almost Friday to you!  Any plans for the weekend? I am traveling to Orlando to help with my parents' annual meeting.  Tough life I know.

Today I wanted to share a pattern that I love because it's traditionally a winter trend.  Plaid.  Here are some of my picks this pattern summer-worthy.

Gap, Plaid rollup sleeve shirt, $49.50

I really like the laid back coolness of this shirt.  Perfect for summer.

Forever 21, Picnic Plaid Dress, $20

I love the modified sweetheart neckline on this little frock.  I would belt it to break up the pattern.

Loft, Paris Plaid Skirt, $49.50

Preppy and fabulous for work or play.

DSW, Tommy Hilfiger Inya Wedge, $50

How perfect would these be with shorts, bf jeans, or a white sun dress?

Modcloth, Bathing beauty one piece, $89

Vintage, flattering and fun! This one piece is perfect for any shape or size.

When picking out plaids for warmer weather find lightweight materials like linen or look for bright colors like oranges and yellows.  This will help lighten up what is usually a cold weather pattern.

Be fabulous today!

The anti-cotton dress

Sun dresses are usually cotton, spaghetti strap and machine washable.  And while all of those qualities make them fantastic pieces to own, it doesn't say much for the dressiness of the look.  Today I want to look at summer frocks in dressier mediums like chiffon and silk.  A little more care is involved but the look is totally different.

Modcloth, Place in the sun dress, $63

Pretty rosettes and a matching tie belt really make this dress wonderful.

Target, Mossimo Grecian one shoulder dress, $35 

I love the draping on this dress. Perfect for a summer wedding.

Limited, Tiered strapless dress, $89

Hands down, this is my fave dress of the season thus far.  The pattern is bright, the diagonal cuts in the skirt are flattering, and the waist is high!

Love!

Gap, Asymmetrical ruched dress, $70

This dress is kind of rocker in it's own sweet coral way.  I love the mix of cuts and the mini length.

Nordstrom, Pure sugar ruffle front print dress, $78

Really fun little dress for a summer date.  I like the ruffle hem and the v-neck.

So maybe you can't throw these in the washing machine, but they do have a certain sense of lovely to them don't they?

Be fabulous today!

Lime!

If you were looking for a creative post title, I'm sorry, but that's what I came up with today.

Bright colors are easy to wear when the weather is warm.  Today let's look at some great pieces in lime!

Loft, tie dye stripe tee, $29

I really like the relaxed look of this scoop neck tee and the cap sleeve is adorable.  

Fossil, enamel summer stack, $45

An adorable alternative if the Kate Spade idiom bracelet isn't your taste.

Modcloth, link happy thoughts sandal, $32

I really like the mini-wedge heel on this sandal, makes it dressier.

Banana Republic, Lightweight wrap, $55

This is perfect for a long day adventure that goes into the evening.  It matches everything.

Nordstrom, Olivia Moon ruffled sleeveless top, $58

How sweet is this top? Sometimes you don't need structure and darting, just soft and silky.

How do you like lime? I think yellow and lemon are a much more common color trend, but try throwing this in the mix!

Be fabulous today