Over spring break (literally a month ago, lol) I went shopping several times with my sisters and found some great pieces that will be great for spring and summer. Everything that I bought was on sale or relatively inexpensive and I made sure to ask for a student ID discount.
Let’s start with clothing…
This white and navy striped tunic is from the Tommy Hilfiger outlet. It’s made out of a soft cotton and has gold metal and rope detailing. I was initially drawn to it because I love stripes and since the stripes are navy, it became perfect. I got this tunic in a medium and I’ve worn it twice already and it fits me perfectly. This top was 30% off and I used my student ID to get an extra 15% off.
This light pink off the shoulder top is from J. Crew factory. When I tried this top on in the dressing room, I noted that it looks cute off the shoulder and on without looking awkward. I’m also glad I got this top in a small since the fabric flows outward and I didn’t want it to be too baggy. The fabric is slightly thinner than what I would have wanted, but it will be perfect for hot Texas days. I used my student ID on this top and got 15% off.
This black crop tank top is from Forever 21 and was only $4.90! I had to size up and get a large for this top because the fabric wasn’t very stretchy. I think this tank will work great with high waisted shorts for lounging around my house or will be fun for going out at night with friends.
This pink velvet racerback cami is from Forever 21. I got so excited when I found this top because I’ve seen similar ones on Pinterest and velvet is really trendy right now, plus it’s pink. I got this top in a medium and isn’t too flowy that I look like a jellyfish lol. I’ve worn this out to eat with my friends and I really love it.
This white and pink ringer tee is from Forever 21. The pink around the neck and sleeves is my favorite shade and it’s perfect for spring and summer. I’ve seen this style all over Instagram and Pinterest and it really gives off a 70’s vibe that is really popular right now. The material is really thin, so I’ll probably have to end up wearing a nude colored cami or a sports bra under it, otherwise it’s really soft and light weight.
This beautiful light blue shift dress is from Forever 21, I found it for $5 in he clearance section! This dress was such a steal an I can wait to wear it, possibly to Easter mass this weekend? First off, I’m obsessed with the shade of blue and the detail of the pattern. Since this dress was the only one I found, I bought it even though it’s a large, which is ok with me since it’s a shift and it’s meant to look slightly boxy. The fabric is also really comfortable and soft. I think this dress is modest enough for church and the bottom goes down to the middle of my thighs, so it’s not too short either.
This navy floral bomber jacket is from Target. My aunt got this for me for my birthday and I really love it. This material is thin enough to wear during the day or night if it’s chilly. Since my work uniform is a navy polo, I wore this to match it every time I had a training shift at the hospital for my job and I got so many compliments on it. I figured out I needed a jacket after my first shift in the ED since it’s generally cool in hospitals, and this was the cutest solution.
This super cute blue and white tassel top is from Francesca’s. I fell in love with this top when I saw it; it’s perfect for summer and it’s very on-trend with the tassels and off the shoulder sleeves. I wore this out to Fuzzy’s and a frat party one night with my friend and it looked cute with jeans and jack roger sandals. After that night out, I decided for some stupid reason to put it in my washing machine: big mistake. Some of the tassels came apart and came off of the shirt. Just warning you to hand wash it, but it’s easily fixable.
Next up are accessories…
I got the adorable gold tassel earrings from Francesca’s. The tassels are navy, coral, and aqua blue; a perfect trio of colors that will match almost everything on a girl’s summer wardrobe. I wore these out with the pink velvet cami I mentioned above and they looked super cute together.
These brown cowboy boots are from Cavender’s. I actually needed these since I was going to the Houston rodeo that week and I didn’t have any boots that actually belonged to me. They were mostly comfortable walking all day at the rodeo, but at the end of the day, my feet hurt pretty bad. I picked these because I like the two-tone embroidered flowers and I knew the brown would match more of my “country” outfits than if I chose a black pair.
These laser cut black leather flats are from Target and we’re only $20. I have been searching forever for a cute pair of black flats that could be versatile for everyday wear and for more formal occasions. I really like the scallop trim around the top and how the cut outs can allow your feet to breathe so they won’t get so sweaty. I wore these to a tour of the University of North Texas school of Osteopathic Medicine with my AEΔ chapter, and my feet only got blisters on the back, but they were pretty comfortable for most of the day.
Finally, makeup…
I got a Sephora gift card from my aunt for my birthday and got some awesome tarte products. With the gift card, I got the Tarte pro glow on the go palette from the tarteist collection. It includes tow highlight shades and one matte contour shade. I’ve been obsessed with it since I got it; the pigments are beautiful, they blend well, and they smell like vanilla too. With this purchase, I signed up for the sephora rewards card and got a free tarte Amazonian clay blush and a free tarte lip paint since it was my birthday month. I think all of these products look great on my fair skin and a little bit can go a long way since they are so pigmented.
As you can see from this haul, pink and tassels, and various shades of blue were my main picks. I’m so excited to wear these pieces more often once it gets warmer outside.
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Xoxo, Caitlin
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