chambray...again

I'm sorry for the overload of chambray lately.  Nah, actually I'm not.  It's so incredibly easy to pull off and goes with literally anything.  I wore this outfit yesterday to Laura Ingalls Wilder Day at Genesee Country Village and Museum.  It was perfect for a 70-something day!

My weekend went by too quickly, as it usually does.  Saturday I met my girlfriends/business partners at the studio and cleaned!  Although that doesn't sound like much fun, it was a blast and was so good to just chit chat as we scrubbed, swept, mopped and rehung signs.   I had a graduation party to attend in the evening.   It was a pig roast as well and I haven't been to a pig roast in years!  The food was delicious! 

Sunday at the museum the guest speaker this year was Alison Arngrim who played Nellie Oleson.  She has written a book and does a comedy act entitled "Confessions of a Prairie Bitch".  She was literally hilarious and spoke about her time on the show, her relationship with Melissa Gilbert and her post show personal life.   If you have ever watched Little House on the Prairie you know what a vile beast Nellie was but she had such a sense of humor about it - she was really fun to listen to.   

Monday always comes too soon!

How was your weekend? 

Details:

Top - Old Navy

Shorts - J.Crew Factory

Shoes - Toms

Hat - American Eagle old, similar 

style rut

It's about this time of year when all my clothes seem impossibly worn out and I'm ready for a change up.   I'm happily welcoming the cooler air and the opportunity to pair a button down with shorts.   I wouldn't say I'm ready for fall, it's not that extreme, we haven't had that bad of a summer.  Last year was scorching hot from March to September.  An insanely long time.  It took forever for summer to arrive and yet I'm still kind of over it and August has barely begun!   

Do you ever get into a style rut?

Details:

Shirt - American Eagle old, similar

Shorts - Bought at PacSun really old, similar

Flips - American Eagle old, similar

Linking up with Amy for Casual Wednesday!

12 transitional pieces to take you from summer to fall

AH! I said it.  Transitional from summer to fall...  sorry not sorry, but it's happening.  And although I may be a bit premature the cooler weather is most definitely pushing me in the fall direction.  I tried to choose pieces that you may already have from either last season or this summer.  Let's go down the list -

1. Denim Vest - the slightly cooler version of the denim jacket. This is slightly more versatile especially for a transition season!  Layer this over a tshirt dress now and a sweater later! 

2. Utility Jacket - The perfect throw over on a cooler summer night in front of a camp fire.  Equally perfect on a cool fall day with a tshirt and jeans.  This is a must-have! 

3. Striped Sweater - duh, do I have to explain?  We all know I'm obsessed with stripes... 

4. Jewel toned shell - jewel tones are amazing for fall to show off your summer tan and layer under more earthy toned suits and casual wear. 

5. Leopard Flats - another duh moment. Really keeping my eye on these Madewell skimmers... I want them!

6. Sueded loafers - so cute with shorts and button up now for a casual weekend look and pair them with boyfriend jeans and a slouchy sweater later!

7. Floral Top - This is great now with a pencil skirt, shorts, you name it.  Bring it into fall with a utility jacket and boyfriend jeans or denim jacket and earthy colored pants. 

8. Boyfriend Jeans - I wear mine constantly, they are amazing with a wide variety of shoes and tops.  

9. Dark Wash Jeans - a nice dark wash just looks great with knee high boots and flats.  

10.  Pants in Earthy Tones - what a better way to celebrate foliage than with earthy tones?  They're great for spring through fall. 

11. Ankle Boots - easily worn with dresses now and skinny or boyfriend jeans later

12. Jewel toned flats - every girl needs some fun flats to rock.  Beautiful colored flats keep fall interesting!

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copy cat

Being somewhat curvy I never expect to be able to pull off these flowy, tank tent dresses...  But, when I saw JillGG style her's here I knew I needed one to complete my summer wardrobe.  It can be styled up anyway that fits you - I went with a more preppy easy chic here but it also looks great with my strappy sandal!  I also wore this two days in a row it is SO comfortable! 

Hope your week is off to a great start - happy Hump Day! 

Details:

Dress - StyleMint

Denim Jacket - Old Navy old, similar

Shoes - Target, similar

Bag - Target

can't go wrong

Chambray and a floral maxi.  Done.  Perfect.  Simple.  Chic.  Comfortable.  Effortless even.   I've had this floral maxi for 2 years and it's definitely not the first thing I reach for, but every time I wear it I'm so glad I did.  Even if my badonk looks redic.   

I head home today - I can't wait to tell you guys about all the fun I had on my trip.  Although, if you follow along on said social medias there in the side bar... ahem...cough cough.   Follow? 

Then you got updates along the way! 

Happy Monday & thanks for stopping by. 

Details:

Top - Old Navy

Dress - Forever21 old, similar (ok, really difficult to find online this link is for a patterned dress of the same cut)

Shoes - Toms

Tote - Michael Kors via Marshalls, similar

be in the spirit - 4th of July style

With Independence Day in our reach it's a good time to reflect on all this country has been through.  Is there a better way than to sport our nation's colors proud?  I love getting in the 4th of July spirit.  The history of the Declaration of Independence has always interested me and I really get into historical books and movies that are based around that time.   When I visited Independence Hall and was able to stand in the room the Declaration of Independence was drafted and signed, it was incredible.  Here it all began.   

I rounded up some fun tops and accessories to put you in the spirit.   I love the flag tank, perfect for summer country concert!  And the bird tank - so cool looking for the heat wave!

What will you be sporting this 4th?

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3 looks for summer fun in the sun and water!

Well my lovelies, the weekend is upon us once again.  I've got water on the mind with how hot it's been and I'll be longing for a beach chair and a good book all weekend long!

I've rounded up 3 looks for you which all include swimwear.  I'm loving the full piece suits that are out right now, so chic!  Any of these looks could be worn on the beach, boat or next to the pool.

What are your weekend plans?
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