Summer essentials

 

Top- New York and Co  option   option  option

jeans- Loft  option

shoes- Lucky Brand  option  option

necklace- online boutique  option  option

earrings- Tuesday Morning

clutch- Target (old)  option  option

 

Summer essentials- white jeans, or shorts, or crops if you live anywhere near me. It's gotten too hot for these jeans, unless I'm going to be indoors most of the time. Another summer essential should be the off shoulder or cold shoulder top. I think this trend will be around a couple of years at least. I first debuted this top with wide leg linen pants and now I'm pairing it with white jeans. I love the contrast of my darker blue wedge sandals. Add those the summer essential list- a good pair of espadrille wedges.

 

Currently I'm... playing? I'm "playing" catchup with my scrapbooks. I don't play video games or even board games all that often, but the college age kids in the Sunday School class we teach are totally into Pokémon Go. The front of our church is even a stop for catching one. What are you currently playing? Are you into the pokemon craze or any gaming?

 

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DIY tassel jewlery

Top- JCPenney  option  option

skirt- thrifted  option  option  option

shoes- Old Navy (old)  option  option  option

necklace- DIY  option  option   option

tassel bracelets- DIY  option  option  option  option

earrings- (old)  option  option

 

I have been admiring all the tassel jewelry that is on trend right now, but I couldn't really justify the purchase when it wouldn't really fit in with my work attire. Then one day I popped into Michaels and noticed some tassels and colorful beads on clearance. I already had other beads and all the tools for making jewelry so I decided make my own. The bracelets are really easy to make- just string your beads and tassels on stretch magic cord and tie it in a knot. Glue your knot and you are done.

 

I also made another set of stacked bead tassel bracelets and a beaded wrap charm bracelet while I was at it. You may have seen those on Instagram. The wrap bracelet is for sale in my Poshmark closet.

 

I love how these bright colors pop against my white cold shoulder top. I know that "off shoulder" is having a moment now, but I've decided the cold shoulder top is more my jam. I'm just a bit picky about tops being too flowy and almost returned this one. I'm glad I didn't because I really like it with the fitted skirt. It will work well with skinny jeans too, and I can probably tuck it into shorts.

 

What trends are you admiring right now?

Shop more tassel trends   HERE and pom-poms too.

 

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Stripes and wedges

Top- Nordstrom  option

shorts- Loft  option option

shoes- Lucky Brand  option   option

necklace- JCrew Factory  option  option

 

I'm in love with this faux knot tee. I love this color combination and this tee is super soft and comfy.  It's still on sale and there are several colors. I also love how comfortable these wedges are. I think this is the third time you've seen them now- #sorrynotsorry. These wedges may become my new go to or at least a close second to my beige wedges.

 

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A little off

Blouse- Macy's  option  option  option

white jeans- Loft

shoes- Lucky brand  option  option  option  option

earrings- Sears  option  option

sunnies- Loft  option  option  option

 

I searched for a bit for an embroidered top. It was on my "summer must have" list, but  I wanted sleeves. I finally found this split sleeve embroidered tunic and decided this was the one. I love how it pairs well with my new denim/navy wedges but I was disappointed when I realized it wasn't a true white. I really wanted a white on white look, but it wasn't until I got out in the natural daylight that I realized this is a little on the ivory side. Oh well... I still like the top and it will go well with blue denim or red bottoms.

 

Have you ever envisioned an outfit that turned out a little off when you finally put it together?

 

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Striped swing dress

Today we are talking about the swing dress. Easy one piece dressing for a hot summer day. I wasn't sure if this style would work for me. I tried the Old Navy dress and it didn't work. Then I found this one at JCP. Sold. (BTW, it comes in four colors and it's on sale for $19.99!)

 

 

I'm so glad I didn't give up after trying on the Old Navy dress. I'm not bashing that dress by no means. I've seen it on others and it looks great, but it didn't work for me. I think that this one is a little heavier knit and hangs better for me. And I love the top- ample coverage.

 

Okay, it is a swing dress, so I had to get some pictures twirling and making the bottom flare. Ya'll ready for this?

So as not to leave you with a scarred memory, here's one more normal shot.

I decided to add pops of pink in my accessories but this dress is basically a blank slate and anything would go.

Dress- JCPenney  option  option  option

shoes- Payless (old)  option  option   option

necklace- Poshmark  option  option

earrings- online boutique  option  option

Hope you are having a great week! Did you see my round up of tassel trimmed items? I need some of those accessories to wear with this dress.

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