I never imagined I'd be one to embrace a crop top, but somehow I got sucked into the draw of their cuteness and the ease of not having to worry about finagling the perfect half tuck. The gingham shorts are from my outlet trip, and I love the classic summery print. All the shorts at the Loft Outlet were on sale for only $15, and had the pair of chambray scalloped shorts been in my size, I would have snapped those up to, because I'm a scalloped hem addict.
I've also realized I only want to buy nude sandals this summer. Even though I've been wanting something bright and fun, when it comes down to the actual purchase I keep ending up with nude. This pair now makes three. Oops. But at least I got them at DSW, combined two coupons and a gift card and didn't have to spend a cent out of pocket. They are super comfortable and I'm wondering if it would be wrong to get them in black too.
The Rundown Eyelet Lace Crop Top Gap (altered) similar Gingham Shorts Loft similar Sandals "Glorious" Franco Sarto via DSW Micro Perry SatchelRebecca Minkoffc/o Shopbop Starfish Cuff St. Thomas via TJMaxx Sunglasses "Meteor"Ray-Ban c/o TJMaxx Nail Color "Fifth Avenue"Essie
There is always room for another dress. I think that might be my motto. Or that might just apply to everything, as long as I love it and the price is right. Which it was on this little scalloped shift dress I picked up at a sidewalk sale for $10.
The Rundown Scalloped Shift Dress Molly Rose similar Jeweled Espadrille SandalDune London Straw Clutch Rodo Italy via Goodwill similar Lariat Necklace Made by Me similar Starfish Cuff St. Thomas via TJMaxx similar Knot Ring c/o Emitations similar Bar Rings c/o Kohl's Thin Gold Ring Etsy via Sweet Olive Jewelry Sunglasses"Emma" Ray-Ban Nail Color "Find Me An Oasis" Essie
I love the idea of showing a little skin through the cutouts of the eyelet lace, and decided to just run with the stripes by paring the top with the striped shorts then throwing on the striped hat, for good measure, and to keep the sun off my face.
This is what I wore to a picnic, because of course I wear white, and bold costume jewelry to picnics.
The Rundown Striped Eyelet Shirt Loft similar Striped Shorts Old Navy similar Sandals"Karezza" Enzo Angiolini similar Canvas Bag Otis thrifted Striped Straw Hat Street Smart thriftedsimilar Knot Necklace Thrifted similar Starfish Cuff St. Thomas via TJMaxx similar Thin Gold Ring Etsy via Sweet Olive Jewelry Nail Color"Delaunay"Julep
Do you ever feel guilty for ignoring certain things in your closet? Over the years I have amassed quite a collection of accessories. I will admit to falling hard and fast for whatever latest trend is, and tiring of it just as quickly. (Let's not talk about the 'stormy sea' or the bubble necklace.)
But the starfish cuff was never a big trend, just one of my own personal obsessions. When I wanted it three years ago it was impossible to find, and now the cuffs are everywhere. While I have not reached the point of being done with it, three years later I find myself into the month of August before wearing it for the first time. Even though I've gotten plenty of wear out of it, I still feel guilty.
The Rundown Striped Tee Old Navy similar Navy Skirt Gap similar
Here it is, my perfect little white bag! I had been crushing on the Coach and Rebecca Minkoff mini satchel style bags, but priced at $300 and $200 they were way out of my price range. Thankfully TJMaxx can always be relied upon to have the styles I want at the prices I can afford.
This leather bag is by Tignanello, the list price was $135, but the TJMaxx price was $50. Since I had a gift card I only had to spend $30! The shape and size are perfect, I love having the option of both drop handles and a cross body strap, and the inside has three compartments so nothing gets lost. I am confident I will get my cost per wear down to pennies by the end of the summer, so I'm pretty satisfied with my purchase.
The Rundown Cobalt Blue Dress Old Navy similar Pumps BCBGeneration via TJMaxx similar White Mini Satchel Tignanello via TJMaxx similar Bling Earrings c/o JoJo Loves You Gold Leaf Necklace The Cavernous Jewelry Box similar Chain Link Bracelet Thrifted similar Starfish Ring c/o LuShae Jewelry similar Sunglasses "Meteor"Ray-Ban c/o TJMaxx Nail Color "Da Bush"Essie
Can't get enough stripes. Can't get enough starfish. Can't get enough of Grayson*. Can't get enough of summer.
It's recently been getting a bit colder, but things will continue to look quite summery around here because not only do I desperately cling to every last bit of warm air the summer has to offer, I also have at least ten sets of outfit photos that haven't yet been blogged.
*this stone color is back in stock by the way, if you were wanting it.
