Let’s talk summer outfit inspiration. Memorial Day Weekend is just around the corner, which means summer is almost here, bringing lots of travel and outdoor events. I am definitely looking forward to lots of pool time, patio cocktails and dinners al fresco. I’ve been talking a lot about travel recently – from Texas travel destinations, to best travel shoes, and travel gadgets and essentials. If you have upcoming vacations or summer events, planning your looks is also a must and this blog post is here to help.
Happy Friday, Happy MAY! It’s officially time to bring out one of my favorite wardrobe staples—white jeans! They’re a must-have for spring and summer, but let me just go ahead and say it… YES, you can wear white jeans year-round. It’s all about how you style them, and today I’m showing you three chic and easy ways to wear them now.
Spring is in full swing, which means summer style is just around the corner. I know it’s still April, but I know I’m ready for summer beach trips, lobster bakes, and all the summer activities! It will be here before we know it, so it’s time to think about wardrobe pieces that can take you from spring into summer. Today I specifically want to focus on classic all American looks. Think red, white, and blue looks that are perfect spring to summer transitional pieces. You can get wear from these pieces now, for Memorial Day, and even Fourth of July!
Having everything you need for summer is important. In today’s post, I’m sharing some summer essentials that are affordable and super stylish. I’m also sharing what’s at the top of my summer essentials list. Also, I’m including all of the 4th of July sales with discount codes. Shop online and save!
Happy Wednesday! I hope everyone is having a good week. Do you all have any plans for the Fourth of July weekend or are you staying home? Pete and I are staying at home this year since our usual Kaboomtown fireworks show has been moved to a live simulcast. It will definitely be a different experience. Today I have a fun surprise for you. I was at dinner with my neighbors last week, and I had a conversation with their six year old daughter, Elle (check out our picture). Y’all, this precious child has my whole heart! We thought it would be a fun idea to have her join me on the blog today. After all, life through the eyes of a six year old is so refreshing. I can’t wait to introduce you adorable Elle!
Happy Monday folks. Well heck, Dallas is regressing on the Covid-19 situation. ARG! Bars are closed again and restaurants have been ordered to go back to 50% occupancy. Wearing a mask is mandatory and I absolutely do this in public (click here for some cute ones). Seems like a good time to focus on enjoying your backyard and having family meals at home. ‘Tis the season for backyard BBQ’s! Fourth of July is around the corner, so that means summer outdoor entertaining season is officially upon us. This summer we want to remain as safe as possible, so why not entertain outdoors? For starters, read up on my tips for al fresco dining and entertaining here. These tips will assure that you are ready to host outdoors. Today let’s look at some more of my tips and secrets for successful outdoor entertaining, plus my favorite outdoor table decor that is sure to wow your guests.
Let’s talk all things that I’m loving in JUNE! This month I want to show you all of my favorite looks from my closet shots. Summer is here, so now is the time to get the latest looks to elevate your summer wardrobe. I also included my favorite products from the month. I discovered a few new brands too. AND… I was just a guest on an Instagram Live (about my Outlander obsession, of course) so I’m thinking I might start doing Instagram Live once a week as a series. Ok, let’s dive in to the June closet try-on & favorite products.
Summertime means easy and breezy fashion. The goal is to look chic, while also remaining cool in the summer sun. The best fabric to accomplish this is LINEN. Summer means that I live my life in linen. Now I know what you’re thinking… doesn’t it wrinkle immediately? Today let’s look at all of these pieces for a simple, pulled together outfits that are the perfect addition to your summer wardrobe. Click through to see the other pieces I am featuring…
Happy MONDAY! I hope you all had a great weekend. We just took it easy around the house and enjoyed the pool. White is the color of the summer! I wrote about stylish all white pieces for summer here, but today I want to focus on DRESSES. There’s nothing I prefer to wear more than a dress on a hot summer day, so a white dress is the ultimate summer look. It is easy to throw on and is perfect for so many events; from a backyard BBQ to a date night, you need a summer white dress. Today, let’s take a look at the perfect summer white dresses.
Summer nights are upon us, which means it is time for outdoor entertaining. I don’t know about you, but I just love eating outside and soaking up the summer air with friends and family. Today I will share my favorite tips and tricks for al fresco dining and entertainment. I recently redid my outdoor furniture that you can read about here, so it’s time to entertain! Let’s look at my list of tips for dining al fresco. Also, be sure to read until the end where I have a list of everything I used to decorate my table in the photos above as well as the salad recipe!
There is no doubt that recent current events have been hard to take in. My heart is heavy and I find myself struggling to find the right words. I have taken some much needed time to slow my pace and reflect. I feel like 2020 is telling us to pump the breaks. While I am continuing my blog editorial schedule with daily posts about fashion, beauty, lifestyle and travel, I am also being mindful of what I have been learning. And this I know… “I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn.” ~ Maya Angelou
Every woman wants to feel luxurious and comfortable. It just does not seem that these two words can go together unless you sacrifice your fashion. That is until I found the elegance of Ala von Auersperg. All of her pieces are elegant and versatile. I wear her pieces to the beach (like my trip to the Bahamas here) or to an elegant dinner. You can even layer the pieces to wear for a dressier event. You will love the unique and stunning pieces that are part of the AvA collection
Recently, I shared with y’all my style tips for a classic look in this blog post. So you know that I prefer to keep my looks simple and stylish with classic and versatile pieces. One of the most versatile pieces in my closet is always a white tee and a black tee like this. I pair them with everything from jeans to shorts and skirts every season. So today I’m sharing my favorite two ways to wear this black tee…
I don’t know about you, but I often have days where I’m rushing from a luncheon to meetings to dinner and then an event later in the evening. For days like these, I aim to style an outfit that can function all day long in case I don’t have the time to change. That’s when my day to night dresses come in handy and save the day. And one of my favorite day to night dresses at the moment is this Eliza J ombre fit and flare. It is so cute and classic, yet unique and interesting as well. I know it can be tough to find the perfect transitional pieces, so I’ve rounded up all the best day to night dresses in the post below!
Last week I talked about my love for Eliza J dresses, so today I wanted to highlight their sister brand I mentioned in that post – Harper Rose. I first introduced the brand to you last fall in this post. And I recently wore this dress from the Nordstrom Sale. Plus, today you will get to see a surprise guest on the blog!
