Showing posts with label shorts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label shorts. Show all posts

Thursday, June 9, 2016

Fruity pebbles




Tee- Express  option  option
shorts- JCPenney  option  option   option
shoes- Old Navy  option  option
necklace- JCPenney  option  option   option
earrings- JCPenney  option   option
purse- Nine West via TJMaxx  option  option   option
 
I am the worst blog post title writer ever. I rarely come up with a catchy title, so you usually get "summer brights" or "shorts' or something that is less than creative. I was looking at this outfit trying to come up with something and asked myself what this made me think of. I took a look at my necklace and thought, fruity pebbles. So there you go. No, my necklace is not edible, it just adds a fun punch of color to a summer outfit. I've even worn it with my business attire before.
 
I recently purchased these shorts. I had an orange pair a couple of years ago but they got stained and I really missed them last year. I wasn't able to replace them last year but was more than excited when I saw these this year. And while a plain white tee always works with bright shorts, I couldn't resist adding another color.
 
I also recently purchased this saddlebag crossbody purse. I usually pair down from my daily tote to a smaller bag like this for vacations, shopping and travel.
 
Hope you are having a good week.
 
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Saturday, May 21, 2016

The short story- Saturday shopping

Next weekend will be Memorial Day weekend, and although not the official date for it, for many it marks the kick off of summer. Along with summer comes shorts weather.

I've rounded up some different styles and patterns of shorts for your Saturday shopping. They are all a modest 5 inches or longer. I just don't do "short shorts" at my age anymore. The Old Navy shorts shown are 3 inch inseams, but I've linked up the 5 inch version. See below to find out which ones are on sale.


shorts

 
Diamond Stripe Riviera Shorts with 6" Inseam • LOFT • $39.99
Pleated Lace-Trim Shorts • $68
Everyday Twill Shorts for Women (5") • Old Navy • $15.15–20
Topstitched 10" Walking Shorts • The Limited • $24.90
Printed 5" Tailored Shorts • The Limited • $24.90
Jacquard 5" Easy Shorts • The Limited • $24.90
Distressed Boyfriend Denim Shorts for Women (5") • Old Navy • $19.97
Seersucker Bermuda Short • $58

I recommend having as essentials for the summer a denim pair of shorts, a white pair, a khaki pair, a floral, and another fun pattern or stripe. You can create endless summer outfits with these in your closet. The longer walking shorts and lace trim shorts are great for creating dressier outfits.

Loft shorts are $25 right now. I recommend stocking up!

Take 40% off at Banana Republic with code BRTAKE40. It's a great time to get those seersucker Bermuda shorts.  Old Navy is also offering 40% off right now.  Stock up on those khaki and denim shorts.  The Limited shorts are on sale right now too at the prices reflected above.

Happy Shopping! Don't forget to check out my current crushes on the side bar too.
 

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Merci



 
shirt- JCrew Factory option option option
belt- thrifted  option
shoes- TJMaxx option option
earrings- Target (old)  option
 
 
 This is another GYPO Summer Style challenge inspired outfit- graphic tee + white shorts+espadrilles. I may not have realized how well this graphic tee works with these shoes if the challenge prompt had not sent me searching in my closet for a tee that worked with them. It's obvious, but sometimes I over look the obvious. This was just before the Fourth of July so I added the red belt for a little "Americana" look.
 
 

Monday, June 29, 2015

Red, white, and blue for work or play

With the Fourth of July coming this weekend, I thought it be fun to round up ways to dress in red, white and blue. It's a classic combination I go to year round, not just for patriotic holidays. All of these are from my archives:

For work:

 
Original posts: Left to right/ top to bottom- Here, here, here, here, and here
 
Shop:
 
For Play:



Original posts here, here   here


Shop: 
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Friday, May 29, 2015

Bring on Summer



 
Top- Forever 21 (thrifted)  option  option
shorts- Old Navy   
shoes- Payless   option   option
ring- Maurices
purse- Target  option   option
necklace- gift   option   option  option
worn May 22, 2015


The hubby and I took a weekend getaway trip over Memorial Day weekend and this is what I wore for the first day of travel and sightseeing. I picked up this top at one of our local thrift stores and couldn't be happier with it. I love the pattern of colors and it's cool and comfortable.

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Monday, October 20, 2014

Summer in fall


 
Tee- Loft
shorts- Old Navy
shoes- Payless option
scarf- online boutique option  option
Worn Oct 9, 2014
 
I really hope this is the last of the summer outfits in fall. This was worn week before last when the temps were still in the high 80s. I tried to be more fall like with the scarf, but even it had to go by the afternoon.
 
I'm short on words because it has been a whirlwind since we came back from our trip. My husband had a medical test that didn't go well and resulted in a trip to the ER. The last four days have been stressful and I've been home with him. Needless, to say, the outfit worn to the ER didn't make photos and won't be published.
 
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Saturday, September 27, 2014

Olive and red



 
Shirt- Loft (old) option
shorts- TJMaxx option option
shoes- Payless  option option
necklace- Forever 21 option
bracelet- Lulus option
 
I'm so happy for fall to be here but so confused about what to wear. It's comfortable enough for these shorts today, but by late evening I may want another layer. I guess I better be thinking about those transitional outfits because this is 27 of the 30x30 remix. Only three more days/outfits to go!


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Monday, September 1, 2014

Blue and red for Labor Day





 
shorts- TJMaxx option   option  option
shoes- Payless  option
 
 
Something about Labor Day makes me think of red, white and blue. It is an all American day.  For my casual day off work, I've paired a button down with red shorts and some cute flats. This is also the first outfit of my 30x30 for September. You can see my 30 pieces here.
 
I've previously worn this shirt to work, as seen below:
 
 
 
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Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Bright shorts


 
shirt- Target option
shorts- Gap similar option
shoes- Payless option
jewelry- thrifted and gifted option option
tote- Banana Republic option option
sunglasses- Rayban - similar
Worn July 26, 2014
 
Just a very casual outfit for errands on a Saturday. I tried to punch it up with some bright accessories.
 
Totally off topic- my otherwise fierce courageous beautiful shephard is afraid of thunder and lightning. It has stormed for the last two nights and she has barked, whined, and yelped for hours during the night. I'm so sleepy right now I can barely type. Any advice?

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