Holiday Festive

Coat- Forever 21, Sweater- Forever 21, Shirt- J.Crew Factory, Jeans- Old Navy, Flats- Charming Charlie (on sale for $14.99!), Necklace- Lulu's

Photos by Laura Ross

Around the holidays, sometimes you just have to go all out, whether that means sequins, glitter, or the obvious red and green pairing. I love this flannel from J.Crew Factory because its literally perfect for Christmas, but since it's mainly white it's still cute enough to wear all winter long. For a Christmas get together with my boyfriend's family, I threw a red sweater on top and called it a day. And I won't lie, I may very well wear this again for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day! How could I not?

Happy holidays! I hope you all enjoy lots of good food and family!

Chino Shorts

Tank- Forever 21, Shorts- J.Crew Factory, Sandals- Old Navy, Sunglasses- Forever 21 (similar), Earrings- Modcloth, Watch- Fossil

Tanks and shorts are necessities in the Texas heat (which is already rearing its ugly head!). I'm a huge fan of colored and printed bottoms for any occasion and any time of year, but colorful shorts seem especially fun during summertime. I love J.Crew chino shorts since they come in so many colors, patterns and inseams. My favorite are the 4"- not too long and not too short. I also love that you can get different colors at the factory store, though they are basically the exact same short as the regular store styles. The only color I wouldn't recommend? White. They are unwearably see-through, so I tried out a white pair from Old Navy instead.

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Work Wear: Nautical Inspired

 Jacket- c/o Sheinside, Tee- J.Crew Factory, Skirt- H&M (similar), Heels- Zara, Necklace- Lulu's, Watch- Fossil

Nautical inspired outfits are a no-brainer for summer casual wear, so I figured why not incorporate the trend into my workwear? This navy lace skirt was probably the best thing I've ever found at H&M. I wish it was still in stock online so I could link it for you! I added this printed jacket from Sheinside to add just a little more detail and print mix to my look made up of otherwise basic pieces.

Yesterday, I posted on Johanna's blog about the nine closet staples you need for summer! Check out the post here.

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3 Ways to Wear: Neutral Monochrome

Sweater- Gap (recent in store, similar here), Skirt- J.Crew Factory (40% off EVERYTHING), Boots- Calvin Klein, Necklace- Chloe + Isabel, Bracelet- Chloe + Isabel

Sweater- J.Crew Factory (40% off EVERYTHING), Shirt- JCPenney (on sale, 15% off with code FALLAIR), Skirt- Piperlime, Heels- Forever 21 (similar), Necklace- Baublebar, Link Bracelet- similar, Rhinestone Bracelet- similar

Sweater- Marshall's (similar), Blouse- Forever 21 (similar), Jeans- c/o Aeropostale, Boots- LC Lauren Conrad (on sale $46), Earrings- Dorothy Perkins (love these)

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Work Wear: Herringbone

Blouse- Express ($25 off $75 with code 2885 ), Vest- J. Crew Factory (identical only $19.99! ), Skirt- Marshalls (similar on sale $24! ), Booties- Tahari (similar), Cross Ring- Forever 21

Since my J.Crew Factory herringbone vest was one of my splurge purchases of the season, I've been trying to make sure I get as much wear out of it as possible. I saw it styled with a pencil skirt on their site, and decided to give it a try. I really like this look for work! I'm excited to try it with lots more button-up and pencil skirt combos.

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