Floral Shorts

Tee- Target, Shorts- Nordstrom (similar here, here), Sandals- Lulu's (same here on sale $13!), Bag- Kate Spade, Bracelet- Gigglosophy, Sunglasses- Target

Especially in the summer, I realize just how much I love printed bottoms. I love a good printed top, but there is something about wearing prints on skirts, pants and shorts that I love even more. These shorts are super girly and easy to dress up or down since they almost look like a skirt.

As you can tell, I recently took the plunge with a pretty drastic haircut. It was one of those where you go in thinking you'll cut off about four inches and seven come off instead. I've been itching to go back to ombre, so I figured why not do that too?! So far its been a bit of an adjustment since it takes a bit longer to style at this length, but it's growing on me. It's definitely been nice to have shorter hair now that the weather has gotten so hot.

What's the most drastic change you've made with your hair?

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Neon Stripes

 Blouse- Ann Taylor (similar, love this), Shorts- Zara (on sale!), Sandals- Zara, Jewelry- Forever 21

You may notice something a little different here...yes, I dyed my hair! I wish I could have gotten some pics in actual sunlight so you could get a better view of it, but it was pouring down rain all day yesterday (which also accounts for my wilted curls). I had to settle for some really quick pictures in my friend's parking garage, which is better than nothing, right?? Anyway, in real life, its a dark red shade, and hopefully if the forecast of rain all week isn't true, maybe you'll get to see the real color soon!

I really love the two patterns in this outfit. At first it seemed a little out there, but because the shirt and shorts both have the same shade of gray throughout, it totally works. I am starting to really like tying up my button up tops now! I think its a really cute way to wear button ups for summer.

Hope you all had a great weekend!

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<3 Katie

Summer Lookbook: Printed Shorts

Top- Forever 21, Shorts- TJ Maxx (similar), Sandals- Target, Purse- Francesca's, Necklace- Libi and Lola, Sunglasses- Forever 21, Bracelet- similar

I have been seeing so many varieties of printed shorts lately. They are really fun for summer to bring a little more interest to your outfit than the ol' denim short. I found this pair at TJ Maxx for under $20. I love that they are close to a denim blue shade, so I knew I could wear them with just about anything. I also love that they have a little bit of a longer inseam than a lot of the daisy duke-esque shorts I've been seeing in stores.

I'd love to pick up another pair of printed shorts this summer- maybe something a little more vibrant! Check out a couple of my picks below and see how I would style them!

How You Can Wear This Look:

Next week's summer staple piece is a little white dress, so be sure not to miss Wednesday's summer lookbook post!

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<3 Katie