Rusty Pants

Top: Loft Factory old (Similar) (Similar) | Pants: Old Navy | Sweater: Old (Similar) | Tote: Barrington | Shoes: Restricted (Different shoe same brand)

I am officially back from vacation and have started my first day of classes so it only feels right (unfortunately) to post a cozy cardigan outfit. I know I have said this before but I will say it again... I love shirts for summer that can transition to fall! The button-up look was so popular this summer I really hope it continues into the fall. The one I'm wearing is from the loft which is sold out but there are so many dupes online like this one from Amazon. 

These shoes are one of my favorite Marshals finds! I couldn't find these exact one online but I have linked here. I love the style of all of the restricted shoes. I think the open sides on these shoes are so cute and unique. 

To be honest, I was soooo hot taking these photos and I love summer so much but once school starts back up I do get a little more excited for fall. And fall is coming if we like it or not!

Casual Work Attire

Old Navy: Popover Shirt | Old Navy: Rockstar Pants | Michael Kors: Remi Pom Pom Flats | Longchamp: Le Pliage bag

I know that for me, trying to figure out outfits for work can be stressful and I always seem to hit a wall when trying to figure out what to wear. Army green pants are one of my favorite items to wear in the fall time, there are endless outfit possibilities. These pants are the rockstar pant from Old Navy and they are so comfortable. I bought this in store but I really need to start buying the petite versions which are sold online so they don't bunch at the bottom.

I'm also bringing back a classic in today's blog post, the Le Pliage Longchamp bag. I think that the small version of this bag is the perfect work bag because it can hold so much in it. I also have the medium one which I used to use for work and it would fit my lunchbox and then some perfectly. The Longchamp Le Pliage is a timeless bag which is a basic necessity in your closet. This is hands down my favorite bag I own. 

Do you guys call the color of these jeans army green or olive green?? I've always wondered about that!

 

Weekly Review | Weekend Happenings

Weekly Review: This past week I did a lot of thinking about the future and what path my life is headed in. This is the first time in my life that I don't know what is next, I've always had a plan. It does not feel as free as I thought it would. But other than that this week has been filled with rain and not a whole lot else.

Weekend Happenings: This weekend I am headed up to the lake and I am thrilled to just sit around and relax. It may rain on Saturday so if that happens I'm hoping to make it to the outlets to get some deals.

Favorite Things on the Internet:

• Five Favorite Things - last week I wrote a post about five things that I am currently loving this summer, I am especially loving my Lilly Pulitzer swell water bottle which is a life saver for work. 
• Southern Charm - I think I'm super late to this show but I just found it and I am completely obsessed with it. I am only on season two right now but I totally binge-watched the first season. Any other lovers of this show out there? 
• Claire and the Crosby's - This singing father-daughter duo is the cutest video ever! And for how young the daughter is she is really good!!

August Wishlist

I cannot believe that it is August already. This summer is going by so fast and it really has to slow down. So today I am talking about my wishlist for August, some of the items are summer related (to keep this summer going) and some are transition pieces because fall is upon us.

Greece leather slide sandals | Dual zip crossbody | Vineyard Vines Skort | Jcrew Tie Tee | Sun Hat | Lilly Pulitzer dress | Circle wicker bag | Vineyard Vines hat | Kentvi Sandal | Woven Faux Leather Weekend Bag

Greece leather slide sandals - I love this style of sandals but there is no way that I would spend $700 on a pair of the Hermès ones. But Steve Madden has this pair which is very similar and only $80, which is a little more in my price range. 

Dual zip crossbody - I have been wanting a very simple crossbody bag that would go with any outfit and is appropriate for any occasion. This crossbody from Target is exactly what I have been looking for, it is inexpensive so it can be brought to concerts or summer events and I won't be too worried about it getting ruined!

Vineyard Vines Skort - Serious question here: are skorts making a comeback? I'm really into selling and buying items on Poshmark right now and I really want an older (vintage?) piece of Lilly Pulitzer. One of the vintage pieces on there that I have my eye on is a Lilly skort. 

Jcrew Tie Tee - Jcrew t-shirts are my favorite basic tee's, they are so comfortable and I love the fit of them. I love this tee with shorts but it also transitions well with jeans or army green pants for the fall time. 

Sun Hat - I have a beach trip coming up at the end of August and there is nothing worse than getting a sunburn on the top of your head. My mom and I always say we're going to make a hairspray with sunscreen in it that doesn't leave your hair greasy. 

Lilly Pulitzer dress - There is nothing better than a Lilly dress in the summertime and even better yet the Lilly sale is just around the corner. I'm excited about this year's sale although I don't have a want for a specific item so we will see what I end up with. 

Circle wicker bag - I have seen these bags and variation of wicker bags everywhere this summer and I actually can't believe I don't have one yet. I think they are so cute and this one from Target is at the top of my NEED list (yes it's a need not a want). 

Pom Pom Beach cover up - This is another item that I have had my eye on for a while. I love beach cover-ups but I never buy them because I feel as though they are something that gets's ruined very easily. But I have wanted a pom pom cover up for a while so I may have to do it this summer. 

Vineyard Vines hat - Okay so the last thing I need at the moment is another Vineyard Vines hat but I really want a white one. 

Kentvi Sandal - These sandals are part of the Nordstrom anniversary sale on a great deal right now!! These sandals are the perfect transition shoe from summer to fall. I love these because they are so versatile. 

Woven Faux Leather Weekend Bag - As I said before I am going on a beach vacation at the end of August and I have a couple of other getaways around that time. So I will be living out of a suitcase for a little while. In order for me to be able to live out of a bag, I like to really enjoy the bag. Right now I am using a Vera Bradley duffel, one of those that I think every girl owns, but it's just too flimsy. I want a sophisticated one like this leather bag from Violet Ray. 

yellow Striped T-Shirt Dress

Old Navy: Dress | Target: Grey sneakers | Jack Rogers: Sandals | Gap: Jean Jacket | Amazon: leather watch band | Kendra Scott: Necklace

My go-to outfits these days are definitely t-shirt dresses, they are so easy and can be worn in so many different ways. I love to throw a jean jacket over them on the cooler spring days with a pair of sneakers, or a pair of Jacks on summer days. I love this particular t-shirt dress because I love the pop of blue at the top, I love blue and yellow together. 

Old Navy is my favorite place to find these dresses and they are at such an affordable price. This one is on sale for only 18$ right now! If you are on a budget like me, Old Navy is a great place to get good deals on cute items. 

Summer Pj Sets

Pajamas are one of those items I have a guilty pleasure for (I get it from my momma). I get super hot at night so I prefer pajama sets that are shorts instead of pants. In the summer I spend a lot of time in my pj's and so I love light and comfortable sets to hang out in. These sets range from pricey to less expensive.

Is it weird if I say that I that I sleep better when my pajamas are cute? This is sort of true for me because sometimes when I can't sleep if I change my top then all of a sudden I get ten times more comfortable (is that weird?).

Weekly Review | Weekend Happenings

Week review: This past week I posted an outfit post about this Teddie sweater from J Crew that everyone needs in their closet. I also posted this post on Valentine’s Day date outfits. I arranged the outfits by prices from more formal to casual.

Weekend Happenings: This weekend I am going to have a pizza and game night and have a much-needed girl night. Then on Saturday Kyle and I are going to chowder fest in Saratoga and engorge ourselves in as much chowder as possible. Then on Sunday my sister, Kara has a cheerleading competition so I'll go and support her there. I also may watch a little more of the football game than just the halftime show (maybe).

Favorite Things on the Internet: I am so excited because my favorite vlogger of all time just opened up her online store 'good to be yesterday' and it is the cutest ever! I am obsessed with this pearl cardigan which unfortunately sold out but is so good for Alex. I am also loving this one shoulder top that is still in stock and so gorgeous.

Favorite Finds:

• I just purchased this bag this past week. I needed a new one for school because the straps on my other one were starting to get loose. I love the shape of this one and it fits so much stuff perfect for school.
• Old Navy clearance is up to 75% off right now and this sweater is only 10$, I bought this sweater for my mom for Christmas it is a perfect cozy sweater for those cold winter days.

Holiday Outfit Inspiration

Every year I look forward to picking out my outfit for the big family Christmas Eve party at my grandparent's house. Usually, I pick a color like red, maroon, navy, that I want to wear and base the outfit off of that. This year nothing has really jumped out at me so I came up with a few outfits that I am really loving that would work for any holiday gathering.

Black Friday Deals

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As you know Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping days of the year and the most fun day of the year if that is something that you are into. Every year I go shopping with my aunt, we have the most fun looking at the crazy people trying to get all of the items they desperately need. 

Clothing stores that have 40% off:

Banana Republic

JCrew

Old Navy

Big Department stores:

Walmart's ad

Target's ad

Best Buy's ad

Most stores have pre-black Friday deals out now like Walmart and Target. 

Some helpful tools to make things easier for you this Black Friday are:

blackfriday.com

apps such as:

the cartwheel app for target

walmarts app

black Friday 2017 ad shopping

Happy shopping!

Outfits Throughout the Week

This past week I took photos of my outfits every day to show you guys what I wear on a regular week in my life. Right now I am running back and forth between school and work and home so right now my style is mainly casual and comfortable but still looking professional and cute. Which can be pretty hard sometimes so I thought these would be good ideas.

Monday was super warm here this past week and I had to go to work after class was over so I like to wear an outfit to school that works well with work so I don't have to change later on in the day. 

 Old Navy: Off the shoulder top (similar) | Old Navy: White jeans | Target: gladiator sandals | Kendra Scott: Necklace 

This is typically what a Tuesday outfit looks, Tuesdays I work at the preschool so leggings are my go to. I like to be comfortable to run after the kids and be able to not worry about my jeans getting paint or juice on them. 

Gap: Sweater (similar) | Old Navy: Leggings | Target: slip-on sneakers | Charming Charlies: Necklace

Wednesday's are my longest day of the week but on this particular Wednesday, I had to present my study that I am working on to a couple of classes so I wanted to look more presentable then casual. I love taking a simple outfit and adding a necklace and a vest to dress it up. 

Old Navy: Long sleeve tee | Jcrew factory: quilted puffer vest | Nordstrom: jeans | Jcrew: booties | Charming Charlies: necklace 

This is the outfit I wore on Thursday, which isn't a typical preschool outfit but I had to present my study later on that day so I dressed up more than I usually would. 

L.L Bean: Freeport Jacket | Lauren Conrad: Similar | Nordstrom: Jeans | Target: Nude Flats

Friday was a rough day I had aerobic class so I wore a workout outfit and had a very hectic morning and ran out of the house as fast as I could but I'll still link the outfit!

Fleece: Patagonia | Aerie: Chill leggings | Marshals: workout top (similar) | Nike: sneakers

Casual Off the Shoulder

Off the shoulder top: Old Navy | Jeans: Hollister (similar) | Shoes: Sperry | Necklace: Mystic bar 

Off the shoulder tops are my theme for this summer, I just can't get enough of them. I think I love this look so much because they can be worn in so many different ways and for so many different occasions. Today this is more of a go to casual look and I am loving it more than I thought I ever would. This outfit was so comfortable and perfect for running around town getting all of my errands done. 

Adding to My Scalloped Obsession

Scalloped tank: Jcrew | Navy Shorts: Old Navy | Necklace: Kendra Scott (Rocksbox) | Earrings: Kendra Scott (Rocksbox) Sandals: Jack Rogers
I am living in these scalloped tanks from Jcrew this summer. They are literally the perfect top because they are so light and comfortable. It is also a plus that they come in so many different colors. I love this bubble gum pink to brighten up the outfit and take me away from my usual navy and gray that I love so much.

I am so excited to talk about my jewelry in today's post. This jewelry is actually rented from a company called rocks box. Rocks Box is a monthly subscription box that comes with three pieces of jewelry that you can keep for as long as you want. I plan on coming out with a post that talks more about the box because I love it so much!