Patriotic Prep

Happy 4th of July y’all! Today I put together a few last-minute and simple, festive outfits. The outfits go from casual to dressy, and any can be worn depending on what type of party you’re going to.

I have included what stores I got these pieces at, if I remember where I bought them.

 

Plaid Button Down: Tommy Hilfiger

Denim Shorts: American Eagle

Paired with: white tennis shoes

Red Sweater: Old Navy

Navy Shorts: J. Crew Factory

Paired with: a white embroidered tank top

white American Eagle sandals

Anchor Sweater: Tommy Hilfiger

Khaki Shorts: Target

Paired with: a red tank top

Sperry boat shoes

Red Tunic: Tommy Hilfiger

Paired with: white shorts

white American Eagle sandals

White Sweater: Tommy Hilfiger

Skinny Jeans: Target

Paired with: white American Eagle sandals

Navy Geometric Top: Marshalls

White Jeans: J.C. Penney’s

Paired with: white Payless wedges

Plaid Dress: Francesca’s

Paired with: brown cowboy boots

Blue Gingham Dress: Old Navy

Paired with: beige Franco Sarto wedges (Famous Footwear)

I just realized I have a lot of Old Navy and Tommy Hilfiger (how American of me, lol). Keep in mind that I buy all of my “designer” clothes at outlet malls, so these items are inexpensive and I wear them all year long.

Thanks for reading! I hope y’all have a fun and safe 4th of July!

Mad for {Easter} Plaid

Happy Easter! He is Risen!

I didn’t realize it until I was dressed this morning, but both of the outfits I had planned for the day and mass were both plaid!

I got my top from Forever 21 last summer. I thought it would be the perfect shirt to wear since the weather was nice and the pastel plaid made it festive. I wore it with jean shorts and white sandals, both from American Eagle. This outfit was great for the car ride I took back to school this afternoon.

Me and my dog Ella

For Easter mass, I wore the gingham dress I featured in my last post, which is from Old Navy. The cardigan and sandals are both from American Eagle.

I’m so thankful this Easter for everyone who reads and supports this blog! I hope y’all have had a wonderful Easter and a blessed Lenten season! Thank you for reading!

 Colossians 3:1-4

 

Spring Break Shopping

I did a lot of shopping over my spring break and I think I found some good deals! Here’s what I bought:

Kendra Scott Dani Earrings in Abalone: I got these for half off because it is my birthday month and I’m really excited to wear them! I love the various pastel shades in this pair, which will be great for wearing them with lots of different outfits. This pair of earrings is my first Kendra Scott purchase, but definitely not my last!

Forever 21 Scoopneck tank tops: Not going to lie, I got both because they were less than $6 each. I also figured that I could dress them up under cardigans, wear them casually with a pair of shorts, or as a workout top. I got both in a size medium and they fit snugly, ending at the hips. (The black one is showing the front and they gray is showing the back, with a slightly lower scoop than the front)

Blue Aerie Lace Bralette: When I saw this, I immediately fell in love with the periwinkle color and the lace detail. I got it in a size medium and it fits very comfortably. I also like the racer back shape of the back with the small oval cut-out. This bralette was $20 on sale, which I think is a good price for something you can wear with almost anything.

J. Crew Navy Chino Shorts: I was in need of some new navy shorts, so I was really happy when I found these at the factory for only $20. This pair has the 3 inch inseam, and I’m hoping they won’t chafe my legs. I got them in a size 6 and they fit comfortably.

J. Crew Neon Pink Laser-cut top: I really like the combination of the small floral cutouts and the vibrant color. Since the top is more of a boxy shape and not very fitted, I got it in a size small so it wouldn’t look so baggy. This top also came in other nice colors like kelly green and royal blue, but the pink of this top just screamed spring and summer to me. I bought both the shorts and this top because I had a birthday discount from the J. Crew factory emails.

Tommy Hilfiger Red and Navy Rope Tunic: Y’all, I’m OBSESSED with this top. You can’t tell very well from this picture, but the diamond shapes of this top are are detailed with rope-like lines, adding a nice nautical touch. The left sleeve is unrolled, while the right sleeve can be rolled to reveal more navy to compliment the collar and bottom hem. I got this tunic in a size medium so it would be flowy and not too tight.I can’t wait to wear this with some white pants and wedges or with shorts and Sperrys this summer.

Old Navy Gingham Navy Sundress: I think this dress will be perfect for summer days spent shopping or for the beach. The dress has adjustable straps and the back has elastic ruching. I got it in a size small so it wouldn’t be too baggy around my waist. It low key reminds me of when I was Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz for Halloween in Kindergarten, which is probably why I was drawn to it. Also, this dress was only $18, which is a good deal for such a classic summer piece.

I’m really happy with the items I bought over the break and I’m excited to style them for Spring!

Thanks for reading!

 

Merry & Bright

Shirt
I hope y’all had a wonderful Christmas with your family and friends, I sure did. On Christmas Eve I went to mass with my family and wore the outfit in the image above, which I also posted on Instagram.

•Kate Spade inspired Bow Earrings •Shirt •Heels•

Since I bought my skirt a couple of years ago, I can’t find the exact one. Here are some options that are similar:

–Gold Sequins

–Textured Metallic

–Sequin Embroidery

–Embellished Bandage

I also got a haircut the day before and I love it so much! The “Lob” look is so trendy right now, and my hair now feels so much easier to manage and style. Since it was almost 80 degrees on Christmas Eve, having shorter hair was definitely a plus.

Let me know if you would like to see New Year’s Eve outfit inspiration.

God Bless you and Happy Holidays!!!