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Thursday, May 21, 2015

Improve Your Short Game

Yesterday we talked sandal season and today we're talking shorts. It's shorts time. I thought we would start the season with scallops. It's a fun and cheeky way to show off your legs.

Shopbop, English Factory Scallop Shorts, $42

A delicate honeycomb mesh overlay gives these shorts some interesting detail.

Dorothy Perkins, Orange Crepe Scallop Shorts, $35

I love how they're showing these dressed up. They also come in a sunny yellow.

Loft, Riviera Shorts, $44

Simple white that goes with any top in your closet. Patten, solid, try it with these bottoms.

Asos, Shorts with Scallop Hem, $18

This girl looks like a good time. I like her. And I also love her outfit.

A simpel scallop hem on shorts dresses it up a bit. Steps up the shorts game. You know. I like it with sandals or heels, you can really make this style work for any occasion.

Be fabulous today!

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Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Let's talk sandals. It's pedicure time. Get those toes painted and looking good because it's time to let them breathe in sandals. Today's sandal pick is a woven one in monochrome. A very simple shoe that will be very versatile in your closet. I like the woven look because it's casual and easy.

Swell, Billabong Shorel Trips Woven Sandal, $39

Yes, that Billabong. Stay with me. How Anthro are these sandals? Love the price point.

Cusp, TOMS Woven Diamond Strappy Wedge, $69

You know the brand, you love the comfort, this sandal delivers all of that and more.

Forever 21, Faux Leather Woven Sandals, $17

A well-traveled pattern makes these sandals perfect for a fun weekend.

Sole Society, Lucky Brand Baheeti, $58

Simple, chic, denim-ready. That's about all you need to know.

Nothing too groundbreaking about this trend and that's why I love it. It's timeless and perfect for weekends or vacation.

Be fabulous today!

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Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Queen of the Empire

Let's talk ridiculously flattering shapes. I'm talking about my go to, your favorite and mine, the empire waist. It's universally forgiving and it's my favorite cut for a dress. Because it's summer aka maxi season let's look at empire cut maxi dresses.

Nordstrom, Felicity & Coco Empire Waist Maxi, $98

I don't often post pieces close to $100 but when I do I like to give an explanation. This dress is worth every single penny. All over saturated cornflower blue with a stunning neckline. This is your go to summer dress. Add a jeweled belt, try chandelier earrings, or throw on a jean jacket and go.

Asos, Traffic People Silk Maxi Dress, $91

Polka dot and floral? Count me in.

Kohl's, Milly Print Empire Maxi Dress, $54

Last week we looked at the Milly for Kohl's line and you guys went wild. This maxi still works and it comes in four colors.

Old Navy, High Neck Maxi Tank Dress, $35

Ok, real talk, summer means sweat-city. I love Old Navy for cotton dresses that I don't feel about living in because I toss them in the wash.

The empire waist is a staple in my closet and that includes these maxi dresses. The cut makes the torso look long and lean. Solid or print, it's a win.

Be fabulous today!

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Monday, May 18, 2015

Matchy Matchy

Happy Monday lovebugs,
Hopefully you are looking forward to a long Memorial Day weekend. That is what is getting me through today. Hang in there. Today is a post I've wanted to do for a while but I haven't been able to find the options I liked. Matching skirt sets. This trend is so much fun because it's allover pattern but broken into a top and bottom.