Scalloped Everything

Here's to the start of the holiday weekend. I'm planning on having a very chill weekend with some family and friends because as soon as the week starts off I am going to be starting my summer job. I'm really excited but also a little nervous for this new adventure. To kick off the weekend I thought I would show off a 4th of July inspired outfit that is filled with scallops and I wouldn't want it any other way.

Jcrew: Scallop shorts (similar) | Jcrew: scalloped tank | Target: Sandals | Sugarfix by baublebar: earrings 

Yesterday I went to a little place located in upstate New York called grapevine farms and we had the most delicious lunch and browsed all the little gifts throughout their huge gift shop. It was such a fun way to kick off the summer. 

I wore this scalloped look which was perfect for the occasion. These scalloped shorts fit so well and are so comfortable I want them in every color possible. I also love this top because it can be worn to a night out with friends or to a lunch like it was used for yesterday. And of course, I am back with another pair of my favorite sugarfix earrings (saying i'm obsessed is an understatement).

Have a fun holiday weekend!

Currently Craving (with Red Chiffon Dress)

There are so many items that I've been loving lately like these red chiffon dresses and these light blue bodycon dresses from rosegal. During the summer months, I live in dresses because they are so easy and cool for the hot summer days. I am always looking for the best deals for cute dresses because they can get super expensive and if you live in them then you need a lot of them.

I love this dress from rosegal that is from the red chiffon dresses. The color blocking and the combination of colors are so gorgeous in this dress. This seems so light and perfect for the summer.

I am currently loving the off the shoulder look and now I am loving the straps added to this one which gives the top a different look and I am loving it. I love this top also for the color, I find myself many times gravitating towards neutral colors and blues and whites.

Saying gingham is in this year is an understatement. Gingham is everywhere you look and I am so loving it. This off the shoulder dress in this gingham pattern is at the top of my wishlist. I am loving the look of the scrunched sleeves and is perfect for the fourth of July.

This dress is perfect for any upcoming summer weddings or parties. I love the color of this dress and looks very similar to some of the high-end brand dresses that are out there right now, but this one is for less than half the price.

How cute are these earrings!! I am so into tassels right now and I am obsessed with these they are so cute!! The color of these is so vibrant.

Casual Army Green Shorts Outfit

Outfit: Jcrew: Boardwalk pull-on shorts | Target: t-shirt | Sugarfix: earrings | Jack Rogers: Georgica Sandals | Dogeared: pearl of love necklace

The boardwalk pull-on shorts from JCrew are my go-to shorts for the summer. They are so easily dressed up and dressed down, which makes them perfect for any occasion. I actually wore this outfit to the Adirondack wine and food festival which was a lot of walking around and I was so comfortable the whole day.

This past weekend was my 22nd birthday weekend, which was so amazing. Friday was my actual birthday and my mom and I got massages in the morning and then we had a big family dinner at the most amazing Italian restaurant in my favorite little town in the Adirondacks. Then on Saturday, we spent the day at the Adirondack wine and food festival and it was so fun and so delicious. Overall it was an amazing birthday and weekend spent with family and friends.

I am so excited because I FINALLY own a pair of Jack Rogers, my sweet Kyle gave these to me as a birthday present and I couldn't be happier. These are the Georgica sandal in the color pewter. I'm trying really hard to stretch them out and I think I'm finally getting there. Big thanks to www.topknotsandsweatpants.com for the tip of soaking them in water while wearing them, I am going to try that out soon!

22 Things I've Learned in 22 Years

Today is my 22nd birthday! I am headed up to the lake for a busy weekend of celebrating with family and friends. I guess you could say that I am feelin 22 today and also a little sentimental and scared. Kyle says, "when you turn 20 it's fun because you finally made it to your twenties, then you turn 21 and it a big party because you can drink, and then you turn 22 and people start asking the serious questions; like "when will you get a job" and "are you guys getting married?" I thought that writing down 22 things I've learned in my 22 years would be a good way to start my 22nd year of life.

1. People change and that's okay. Sometimes it's good and sometimes it's not, but that is OKAY.

2. College is really hard ( but you can do it) and make sure that it is something you look back on with joy and fulfillment.

3. Not everyone will accept you but, hold on to those who do.

4. Forget the bad/mean boys, the good ones are out there. Trust me!

5. Be honest with your mom it is so much easier in the long run.

6. If you want something, go get it and do it.

7. Things won't be handed to you, you have to work for them.

8. Enjoy your younger siblings now because one day they will be busy adults.

9. You'll have to do things in life you don't wanna do, remember that nothing lasts forever (like that semester of biopsychology).

10. Listen to your mom she knows what she's talking about, even if it doesn't seem like it at the time.

11. In 2 years no one will care how many Instagram likes you have.

12. Go to every possible family get together because everyone won't be around forever.

13. Go out with your friends and have fun because you deserve it and they do too.

14. Just because you did bad on one assignment doesn't mean you can't succeed in college.

15. If you wanna go on a diet do it the right way, no pills or insane diets where you can only eat 5 calories a day.

16. Laugh at the things that are funny, it's good for your soul.

17. Surround yourself with good people, you don't need any negative energy in your life.

18. Wear the loud and vibrant colored outfit even if it is out of your comfort zone. Rock that S**t girl!

19. Take care of your body and your mental state it is really important now and later in life.

20. Live by the words " She believed she could so she did."

21. Don't get angry over things you can't control, we all make mistakes and we learn from them.

22. Enjoy the little things in life.

Dupes of All Kinds

I think that one of the best feelings in the world is finding the perfect dupe for an expensive item that you really want. I have found that Target has some of the best dupes for shoes, like these ones that look like Jack Rogers or these that are the perfect dupe for the Valentino 'Rockstud' sandals. I have a pair of the Target sandals, you can see them from Monday's post here. They are really comfortable and super affordable. I am also loving these earrings from Charming Charlies that look identical to the Crispin drops from Baublebar.  There are so many dupes out there for different items but these are just a few of my favorites. 

Off The Shoulder Dress at The Lake

 Outfit: Dress: Target | Shoes: Target | Hat: Target | Sunglasses: (similar), (really cheap version) | Necklace: Dogearred | Earrings: Sugarfix by baublebar (target)

This entire outfit is almost all from Target, I must say they are killing the game this year with their summer line. I ran in the other day for a fathers day bag and came out with this bathing suit AND this one. I mean Target gets me every time I go in but they're making it harder to resist going on a shopping spree these days. 

Am I the last person to find out that baublebar did a collab called sugarfix for target?!?! I am OBSESSED with all of the earrings and statement necklaces that they have there. These caught my eye right away and I knew I had to pick them up before they were gone.

Yesterday we spent the day on the boat for fathers day which was so nice and relaxing. We were a little nervous that the Thunder was going to start but thankfully it stayed away long enough for us to have a full day of fishing and searching for the eagle's nest.

P.S This dress wrinkles super easy.

A little shout out to my dad, who I'm pretty sure I could not survive life without him. Thanks, dad for taking my endless amount of phone calls asking stupid questions, for fixing something as soon as it needs to be done, and for just being there when I need ya. You are the hardest worker I know and the most caring and giving person I know. Thanks for everything, my dad, my co-captain, my best friend. 

Five Favorite Things Currently

 Shorts: JCrew | Top: Tee | Sandals: Similar | Bag: similar necklace: similar

I know that this outfit is going to be my go-to summer outfit this year. It is so cute and casual and the boardwalk shorts from JCrew are so comfortable and so cute.

Lilly Pulitzer wine glasses

My Lilly wine glasses are my favorite to drink out of in the summer time (and any other time).

My aloe plant. I love this aloe plant so much and it is getting so big that I may have to repot it. 

I am obsessed with this new song called sway by Danielle Bradberry.

Tassel earrings, I posted these on Wednesday with my blue ruffled top. These earrings really made the whole outfit tie together. 

The Perfect Ruffled Top

Top: Zaful | White Jeans: Old Navy | Shoes: Target | Purse: Kate Spade | Necklace: Dogeared | Earrings: Baublebar

The pattern of blue and white striped tops are popping up all over the internet lately so naturally, I had to pick one out for myself. I love the ruffles around the neckline making it look and feel so light and airy. This top would be perfect for brunch or even a day at the office.

The weather here in New York has been hot and beautiful, on Sunday we had a relaxing day and I did not get out of the pool. It felt so good to just chill. This weekend we are going on the boat so I'm hoping to have a relaxing day on the lake.

Zaful has so many cute clothes including the turtleneck bodycon dress and the floral bodycon dress they are both so gorgeous and the website has so many other cute items that you should definitely check out. The turtleneck bodycon dress comes in such a beautiful color and the floral dresses are the most gorgeous patterns ever.

Happy hump day.

Thanks to Zaful for making this post possible.