How To Wear Summer Dresses To Work

I'm about to share a big insider secret on how to get away with wearing summer dresses, spaghetti straps and more to the office!

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Devlin: Geneva Embroidered Slip Dress / Jean Jacket: HERE and HERE / Hermes: Oasis Sandals (similar HERE and HERE) / RayBan: Wayfarer Sunglasses / Tuckernuck: Earrings (old; similar HERE) / Lancome: Matte Lipstick / BaubleBar: Mini Monogram Necklace

The secret? The denim jacket. 

I have one in white and one in blue and in the summer months I wear them ALL the time. Granted, I have a very casual office so only take this advice if you are in the same situation!

Since I usually either walk or bike the two miles to work, I get really HOT in the summer and the last thing I want to be wearing is pants or sleeves. That's where my summer dresses come into play; anything flowy with thin straps. I've always struggled because you can't wear them on their own to work.

And that's where the jean jacket comes into play. It's not super warm so you won't be dying wearing a jacket indoors, it's the perfect summer accessory and can be worn for a slew of different occasions. It's the perfect transition piece from work to play!

Also, these are huge investment pieces! I've had this jean jacket since high school and it has never gotten old!

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Wednesday, May 31, 2017

How To Wear Summer Dresses To Work

Go-To Summer Look

Everyone has it, and this is (one of) mine. Really anything blue and white with a touch of red will do for me!

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Ralph Lauren: Denim Oxford / Draper James: Knit Mini Skirt / Hermes: Oasis Sandals (similar HERE and HERE) / Zara: Gold Earrings (identical HERE) / RayBan: Wayfarer Sunglasses / Louis Vuitton: Pochette Metis / Lancome: Matte Lipstick / BaubleBar: Mini Monogram Necklace

What I love about this look is that it can be for anything: summer BBQ, outfit for work, brunch with friends, meeting the parents for dinner ... anything! And my favorite part is the red lip. It totally takes the look from causal to preppy and fun, not to mention patriotic! 

I wanted to share how my hunt for the perfect white skirt is going because the one above is pretty amazing. It's not exactly what I wanted, but I'm still going to be keeping it! It's not see-through at ALL which is the biggest plus. But I do still want something more flowy and probably a different material than this knit. But for now, this will do!

Hope everyone had an amazing holiday weekend!

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Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Go-To Summer Look

Blue and White Fit and Flare

Happy Memorial Day to everyone! Hope you are enjoying the holiday weekend with family and friends! Just wanted to pop in to share a quick look since it *is* MondaySHOP MY LOOK HERE:

Vince Cameo: Fit and Flare Dress / Calvin Klein: Navy Gayle Pumps / Chanel: Flap Bag (cheaper version HERE) / Miu Miu: Sunglasses (similar; more affordable HERE) / Lancome: Matte Lipstick / Nordstrom: Pearl Earrings / BaubleBar: Mini Monogram Necklace

Fit and flare? Check. Blue and white? Check. Pockets? Check and check. When I saw this dress online, it didn't pop out of the page at me but when I was at my local store, it was a show stopper. The print made it look so elegant and pretty for spring. It's a great dress for a number of occasions and I can't wait to wear it again soon!

Don't forget there are a ton of really great sales going on still! Like the Nordstrom Sale, Tuckernuck friends and family and the Lilly Pulitzer sale -- which got EXTENDED until tonight!!!

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Sunday, May 28, 2017

Blue and White Fit and Flare

Lilly Pulitzer Memorial Day Sale

There are so many GREAT sales going on this weekend but none quite like the Lilly Pulitzer gift with purchase sale!! 

I'm heading to Nantucket next weekend so this was a perfect time to stock up on some new goodies for the beach :) Like this halter top, this dress and this shift! It's always so rewarding when you shop and get extra goodies for the more you spend!! Now, who wants to go in together and try and get this beach umbrella?!

Lilly Pulitzer Memorial Day Sale

Weekend Update: May 26

Happy Friday! I'm off for the weekend to enjoy (hopefully) some nice weather and to see a dear friend! I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday weekend!!

Shopping:

-Madewell wrap skirt (that doesn't look too bulky!)

-Banana Leaf shift dress

-Navy shift for going out 

-New AG Jeans (on sale!)

-Blue stripe skirt

NYC Life: Andrew and I went to the ballet this week! I had never been and it was a really fun "New York" experience. We saw A Midsummer Nights Dream and the dancing was beautiful!

Weekend Plans: I'm off (and probably in by the time you're reading this) to Nashville to visit my best friend Sarah! She just moved there so I'm excited to see her new place but most excited to catch up and have some girl time with her!

Most Popular Item This Week: This red gingham top!

Favorite Finds:

-Can't figure out if these are the coolest sneakers ever or not...

-An eyelet peplum tank that is sure to please!

-A floral maxi for summer

-Everyone needs a tired maxi dress in their life

-The perfect white maxi for beach vacations

Song of the Week: "Bad Liar" by Selena Gomez -- I'm not usually a Selena fan but this song is sooooo gooooooddddd.

A Must Watch: I'm back on YouTube and showing you how I use dry shampoo but also testing out new ones and sharing my favorites!

Weekend Sales:

Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale // Shop my picks HEREJ. Crew // 30% off with code SWEETSerena & Lilly // 20% offLilly Pulitzer // Amazing gift with purchases!ASOS // 20% off with code LIT20

Friday, May 26, 2017

Weekend Update: May 26

Recent Outfits 40% Off

Everyone loves a good sale right?? Nordstrom is having their Half Yearly Sale and there are SO many great pieces on sale right now including a lot of things I've featured on the blog (good for you sad for me haha). See everything below!

Dress 40% off / Original Post

Leggings 40% off / Original Post

Top 40% off (also comes in white) / Original Post

Skirt 60% off / Original Post

Dress 40% off / Original Post

Dress 33% off / Original Post

Dress 33% off / Original Post

Dress 33% off / Original Post

Top 25% off / Original Post

Dress 40% off / Earrings 40% off / Original Post

So awesome, right?? Everything just about 40% off is ah-mazing!! Along with clothes, there are amazing deals on shoes, purses and guys clothing as well!
More sale!!
Barbour: Quilted Jacket / Calvary Jacket (5 colors) / Quilted Vest / Yellow Rain Coat
What I Got: New AG Jeans / Light Blue Stripe Skirt / Kate Spade Shirtdress / Eyelet Ruffle Top / White Pleat Skirt / Eyelet Off the Shoulder Top / Blue Penfield Raincoat
Dresses: Ted Baker Lace Dress (looks like SP) / Eyelet Midi / Blue Babydoll Dress / Hydrangea Midi Dress / Gingham Tie Dress
Skirts: Blue Mini Skirt (everyone has!) / Tulle Maxi Skirt

Thursday, May 25, 2017

Recent Outfits 40% Off

My Cat Dixie

In my five years of blogging, I don’t think I’ve ever formally introduced Dixie! But today I'm patterning with Tidy Cats as apart of a year long collaboration, and I wanted to tell you all more about Dixie and our life together in the city!

Tank / Jean Shorts

According to a blurry Facebook image, I got Dixie on May 12, 2011, just as I finished my sophomore year of college. She was two weeks old and the smallest cat I had ever seen. Her birthday is somewhere around the beginning of May, which means she just turned six!
I’ve always had a cat growing up, but when I left for school I decided it was best to leave my cat at home with my parents where she would be treated like royalty (literally). During my sophomore year, I was in an apartment with a roommate, but I would soon be living alone and knew I would be extra lonely.
In May of 2011, my best friend Nicole called me and asked if I wanted a cat. I immediately told her yes and then she said that the cat had some complications and only has one eye. Being shallow (and broke) I said maybe it was best I didn’t adopt the cat. She suggested I at least come see it and make a decision. 
I went to her apartment that night, and while most of the memory is a blur, I remember falling hard for the little kitten that was sleeping in my hand. I called my mom shortly after and made sure it was OK if I kept the cat. I felt there was no way I could live without her. 
As the story goes, Dixie was born in an attic of a retirement home in Kentucky where she was the only one from her liter to survive. There was a loud commotion coming from the attic and we are left to believe that the father cat attacked and killed the full liter as well as the mommy cat and was in the process of attacking Dixie (and scratched out her eye) before it was broken up. The people who saved her life brought her into the vet where Nicole worked. Since Dixie was so young and fragile, they thought adoption might be hard and her chance at life was slim. In most cases vets would euthanize the cat, but in our case Nicole promised to find her a home.
This is where I came in! After I met Dixie and heard her story I knew I had to take her home. Because of her condition the vet said she would provide a lot of treatment free of cost since we were fighting an uphill battle. 
At the time, Dixie was so young (too young to be without a mommy kitty) and could do little on her own. Between that and her eye constantly fighting the battle of infection, the first few weeks and months were rough.
BUT we are here today, alive and well! Her eye has cleared up completely on its own and continues to maintain itself without medication. I decided to leave it open since it was at no risk to her and since I didn’t have enough money at the time to close it.
I was originally going to name her Cally (the Calico) but Nicole said no, for good reasons. The first time Dixie fell asleep in my hand, a Dixie Chick song was playing, and that is how her name came to be!
This will mark our sixth year living together and our fifth in the city. One of my most popular questions about Dixie (outside of her eye) is what it’s like living in the city with a cat, and what to do with the litter box. 
Even in Lexington, her litter was always in the bathroom. I decided this would be the case because it was an easy place to clean up and the smell would be contained to a smaller space. Thankfully we live in a day and age where kitty litter is advanced enough that the smell doesn’t travel and fill the apartment. 
Ever since she was able to use litter, we’ve been loyal Tidy Cat users. Their odor protection and scented litter has been a saving grace for us over all these years. We will probably never change that! I’ve always loved the litter with the glade scent -- official name: Tidy Cats LightWeight with Glade Tough Odor Solutions Clean Blossoms -- not only to lock in her smells but to make the whole room smell a little better. Since we moved to the city, I’ve been ALL about the lightweight litter. People outside the city won’t understand, but when you have to get groceries and carry them home, a lightweight litter is HUGE. 
I’m also really excited to announce that Dixie and I have signed on to be ambassadors for Tidy Cats for the year! I would love to say that she printed her paw on the dotted line, but all she knows is there are a lot more treats for her at home now!
I also want to give away 2 coupons for free Tidy Cats litter to any other cat mamas out there! To be entered for a chance to win, just leave a comment below with your kittys name :)

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

My Cat Dixie