White Blazer Workwear Summer Outfit

I love styling a blazer with jeans.  This look is my "dress up" outfit inspiration.

SHOP THE LOOK

1. White Belted Blazer // 2. Jeans // 3. Earrings

4. Tote // 5. Camisole // 6. Sandals

MY DAILY FINDS & DEALS

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale + Gingham Outfit

Anyone else getting excited for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale coming up in a few weeks?

I have put myself on a buying “freeze” other than necessities - in preparation of the upcoming sale. Anyone else saving up? Since fall and winter are my favorite style season, I like to save my money to buy those items.  Any ideas on what they might bring back?  Or what new items you are hoping the sale might include?

A few of the favorites, I hope they bring back…

This popular cardigan that sold out - and I wasn’t able to buy.

This fun suede jacket.

This rib knit cardigan - a basic I always stock up on at a sale price!

I always stock up on these basic tees - hopefully, they are on the sale.

And, what I hope they include…

I am really hoping some boots like these show up on the sale! I really want tall burgundy boots.

A few sale details...

Early Access: Thursday, July 12 – Thursday, July 19

Public Event: Friday, July 20 – Sunday, August 5

SHOP THE LOOK

1. Ruffle Top // 2. Earrings // 3. Gingham Skirt

4. Oval Bag // 5. Lipstick // 6. Sandals

MY FINDS & DEALS

12 Summer Outfits Ideas

SHOP THE LOOKS

Necklace: BaubleBar //  Denim Shirtdress: Madewell // Sunglasses: Prada (40% off)

Dress: J. Crew //  Tassel Bag: Nordstrom (Only $36)

Sandals: Louise et Cie //  Lipstick: Bobbi Brown // Sandals: Sole Society

Summer Outfits: Pattern Mixing - Floral & Stripes

SHOP THE LOOK

1. Top: J. Crew // 2. Necklace: Kate Spade New York  // 3. Striped Top: H&M

4. Ring: Kate Spade New York  // 5. Skirt: Topshop // 6. Handbag: Kate Spade New York

7. Floral Skirt: J. Crew // 8. Handbag: Kate Spade New York // 9. Sandals: Jeffrey Campbell

10. Lipstick: MAC // 11. Mascara: MAC

12. Lipstick: MAC // 13. Sandals: Steve Madden

A couple of summer outfits and pattern mixing of stripes and floral.

Summer Colors: Mustard, Cognac and Turquiose

SHOP THE LOOKS

1. Tee: J. Crew // 2. Necklace: Nordstrom (ONLY $18) // 3. Tank: H&M

4. Bracelet: Lacy Ryan (Similar under $50) // 5. Jeans: H&M

6. Bag: Nordstrom // 7. Skirt: H&M // 8. Sandal: Joie

9. Lipstick: YSL // 10. Wedge Sandals: Sam Edelman (33% off)

A summer color combination - mustard + cognac + turquoise.

The Perfect Casual Summer Outfit

 SHOP THE LOOK

1. Lace Tank: H&M // 2. Sunglasses: H&M // 3. Nail Polish: H&M

4. Lipstick: MAC // 5. Printed Shorts: H&M // 6. Straw Beach Tote: Nordstrom

7. Watch: Skagen // 8. Ballet Flats: H&M

Black and White Summer Dresses

SHOP THE LOOKS

1. Necklace: H&M // 2. Dress: Topshop // 3. Dress: H&M

4. Cross body Bag: Cesca (Also in Cognac and Nude) // 5. Strappy Heels: Topshop

6. Lip Gloss: YSL // 7. Wedge Sandals: Louise et Cie (40% off) (Also in Cognac)

Day to Night Looks for a Beach Vacation

SHOP THE LOOKS

1. Straw Hat: H&M // 2. Cover Up: Topshop // 3. Jumpsuit: Topshop

4. One Piece Swimsuit: Topshop (Similar here) // 5. Lip Oil: Clarins // 6. Summer Glow: Clarins

7. Straw Tote: H&M (Only $25) // 8. Flip Flops: Tory Burch (Similar under $50) // 9. Wedge Sandal: Nine West (Only $65)

Dressy and Casual Summer Outfits

SHOP THE LOOKS

1. Necklace: H&M // 2. Wrap Dress: Topshop // 3. Sunglasses: Ray Ban (On Sale!)

4. Baseball Cap: H&M // 5. Striped Dress: Topshop  // 6. Shoulder Bag: Vince Camuto

7. Shoulder Bag: Louise et Cie (Chloe dupe - for a lot less!) // 8. Sandal: H&M (Also in white)

9. Lipstick: MAC // 10. Lip Pencil: MAC // 11. Wedge Sandals: MARC FISHER LTD (Also here)

Floral Jumper and Off the Shoulder Top

SHOP THE LOOKS

1. Off the Shoulder Blouse: H&M // 2. Necklace: Kendra Scott (Similar here for under $20)
3. Jumpsuit: H&M // 4. Jeans: H&M // 5. Denim Jacket: H&M ($30)
6. Straw Tote: H&M (Only $18)

7. Sandal: Dolce Vita (33% off) // 8. Eye Liner: Clinique (Free Gift with Purchase)

9. Lip Pencil: NARS // 10. Sandals: Sam Edelman

How to Wear Stripes & New Series: Blogging Tips

SHOP THE LOOKS

1. Off Shoulder Top: H&M // 2. Initial Necklace: BaubleBar // 3. Dress: H&M (Only $13)

4. Jeans: H&M // 5. Satchel: Tory Burch (20% off)

6. Watch: Michael Kors (20% off) // 7. Block Heel Sandal: Shellys London 

8. Lipgloss: YSL // 9. Platform Sandal: Shellys London

Other than leopard, stripes are probably the only other pattern I wear.  Black and white (or beige) stripes are my favorite.  They are classic and pair well with brown.  You can also add a pop of color with red.  I have recently been doing a lot of browsing and shopping at H&M.  They have great prices.  This striped dress that I found is only $13.  It would be perfect for spring layered with a denim jacket or worn on its own in the summer with these platform sandals.

BLOGGING TIPS

Today, I am excited to announce a new blogging series that is starting today called - BLOGGING TIPS. I have paired up with 5 other blogs (Peaches in a Pod, Sweaters, Stripes & Sweets, Shoes to Shiraz, Doused in Pink, Pumps and Push Ups).  Each week, we will be sharing our tips on everything from starting a blog, to working with brands and where to go for help.  This week we are talking about what we wish we had known before we started a blog.  

Also, our blogging series will be set up as a "Blog Hop"- so at the end of my post, I will link to the next blogger - be sure to hop over to her blog, and then, hop around until you have visited all six of us.

TIP #1: WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING A BLOG