Summer Weather, Fall Vibe

Dress- Old Navy (similar here, love this), Booties- Express, Hat- Target, Bag- Forever 21 (similar)

I'm normally not one to be drawn to what I would call "bohemian" styles, but there's something about big fedoras that makes me want to wear flowy dresses with booties. Or maybe it was just this picture from Kendi Skeen's new boutique, West & Lou. I get really excited when I see a picture of an outfit I like and realize I have all the pieces to recreate it. And maybe this look is lacking creativity (which is the opposite of what I'm trying to go for, see here), but I really like it. It's perfect for the non-fall weather, and it still feels fall inspired.

#AERONOW

Shirt- c/o Aeropostale, Shorts- c/o Aeropostale, Booties- Justfab, Clutch- Gap, Sunglasses- c/o Aeropostale

This outfit is full of all the things I love about dressing for the summer heat- all white, cutoff shorts, and a fun clutch. Its such a simple outfit to put together, and I love the impact all white makes. I got most of the pieces I'm wearing here from Aeropostale. I've been looking for white cutoff shorts all summer, and these are the perfect pair! I stuck to my rule of sizing up and they fit great. I originally bought these booties thinking they would be perfect for the summer to fall transition, but I actually really love how they look with shorts and skirts. And the belt? I actually had to borrow it from my boyfriend since my outfit looked a little plain without it. I haven't worn a belt this thick in years, and I may need to go out and look for my own since I liked how this one looked with my shorts.

Aeropostale's done a lot of work in the past year to rebrand and put out better merchandise. They definitely have more of a selection for the young twenty-something than they have in the past. I've raved about their denim multiple times (see here and here), and I love these shorts just as much as the other jeans and shorts I've gotten from them.

Aeropostale's latest collection hits stores today at 4 PM. Visit your store today from 4-6 for the launch party. Check out the invitation below for more details.

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A Date Night Look

Top- Zara, Skirt- Sosie, Shoes- JustFab, Clutch- Target

Every now and then, I wear something that is way too fancy for the occasion, just because I feel like it. On the evening I wore this outfit, my boyfriend and I decided to try out a show at the Dallas Comedy House in Deep Ellum. Those of you who are familiar with Deep Ellum know that these shoes (well, really the entire outfit) are SO not Deep Ellum. But I didn't care. They were new and I wanted to wear them despite our plans. It was also very windy, which made my freshly curled hair go flat, and also made for some fun moments trying to keep my top and skirt from flying around all crazy, but I also didn't care about that. Sometimes you just gotta wear what you want.

In case you are interested, this skirt is still in stock at Sosie, and it is $7.75. Yes, you read that right! Now, I'll be honest- the thing is sheer. Since it flares out at the bottom, that part is fine. I did feel the need to cover the top half of it to be more comfortable. I rigged it up with a slip underneath, and my top was long enough to cover anything embarrassing so I felt fine in it. So yeah. If you like to wear fussy skirts that require long tops and slips and all that, this one's for you. (I really sold that, didn't I? Now we all know why it's on sale for $7.75. But I'm still going to wear it.)

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Work Wear: Neutrals

Top- Forever 21, Skirt- Nordstrom (similar), Heels- Zara, Bag- Mango (similar), Bracelet- similar, Sunglasses- Target

I've been living in this skirt for work and church lately...much like all my other white articles of clothing. Thankfully, this skirt is not see-through like my white dress from Tuesday's post! I've liked pairing it with darker colors up top, but this cream lace top was just screaming for me to create an all neutral outfit. I almost traded my nude bag for a blue one, but I decided this look didn't need a pop of color. Sometimes (though for me, very rarely) less color is more!

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Little White Dress

Dress- Old Navy, Sandals- Mindy Mae's Market, Bag- Francesca's, Sunglasses- Target, Watch- Fossil

I've worn this dress two Saturdays in a row. I really love it. Except that... its too sheer to wear without a slip! And my slip is this old polyester number that makes it impossible to stay cool. I've got to get a better one. Until then, I'm still going to wear this dress regardless. I feel like a little white dress is the definition of summer style!

Do any of you often find white tops and dress to be too sheer to wear? What's your secret?

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Memoral Day Whites

Top- Forever 21, Shorts- Old Navy, Wedges- Banana Republic (similar on sale $19), Bag- c/o Jane, Hat- Forever 21, Sunglasses- Forever 21 (similar)

It's finally time to wear white since Memorial Day has come and gone! But let's be real- I've been wearing white year-round. I think most fashion rules are meant to be broken, especially ones about which colors you are allowed to wear at different times of the year. There is something especially nice about wearing an all white look in the summertime, though!

I think all white looks need a pop of color, and I loved carrying my new mint Celine-esque bag I got from Jane with this one. This bag is going to be really fun for summer, and it was under $25! Haven't heard of Jane? It's a daily deal site that has some seriously good stuff. From clothes to accessories, bags, and even home decor, Jane posts new items daily from all the boutiques you already shop at, at incredible prices! You can sign up for their email list to get all of the new deals in your inbox each morning so you won't miss any of their great offerings.

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