Chambray all day

Clearly my new favorite, this chambray shirt is making yet another appearance. It really does look good with everything, and it doesn't even look bad when it's kind of a wrinkled mess!

These Target sandals are a recent purchase, as my trusty pair of Naturalizer sandals broke and I needed a versatile, flat, neutral sandal to replace them. While I love the metallic detailing on heel, and I survived the day walking in them, they aren't nearly as comfortable as the shoe they were intended to replace. I should probably just get another pair of Naturalizers, but at this point I might as well wait until next summer.

The Rundown

Chambray Shirt Tommy Hilfiger via TJMaxx similar
Skirt Cynthia Steffe via Coco's similar
Sandals Target
Huntley Tote c/o Joie
Panama Hat Gap similar
Knot Necklace Thrifted similar
Fatima Bracelet c/o Gorjana & Griffin
Thin Gold Ring Etsy via Sweet Olive Jewelry
Sunglasses Ray-Ban Meteor c/o TJMaxx

The chevron

This dress was purchased before summer even officially began, and it took me until summer was all but over to finally wear it.

The problem, was that I deemed it special. A secondhand find, this silk Calypso St. Barth dress was only $20! I had visions of a weekend in Cape Cod, or a blogger brunch or some sort of event worthy of it's inaugural wear, and it never happened.

When faced with the idea that it might not get worn at all, I resolved to take to Boston, so here we are on Newbury street, where I surprisingly did no shopping, although I'm presently regretting not buying another vintage Coach bag I had spotted at Second Time Around.

The Rundown

Chevron Dress Calypso St. Barth via Coco's similar

Sandals Target

Brown Leather Tote Hobo via ebay similar
Knot Necklace Thrifted similar
Fatima Bracelet c/o Gorjana & Griffin

Weekender

The past couple weekends I've been driving up to Boston to visit with friends and family, and when Mi Pac contacted me about reviewing a bag from one of their new lines, it was perfect timing, as I've been in need of a new weekender.

Mi Pac offers several great prints on their canvas and faux suede bags, and I had to choose the leopard (obviously). The bag is a great size for a long weekend, or maybe even a little longer if you aren't packing four pairs of shoes, and it feels pretty durable. Only time will tell if it can handle my obsessive overpacking tendencies, but I'm quite hopeful it's up to the task.

These British designed bags won't break the bank at $50, and you can find them for purchase at ASOS.

Since I'm on the topic of road trips, I though I'd share some advice, now that I'm a 'seasoned' solo traveler:

• Open you bottle of water before you start driving. I'm too feeble to break the plastic seal with only one hand and holding between my legs proved to be a bad idea.
• Polarized sunglasses make a huge difference. The glare from the sun reflecting off the road and especially other cars can be rough. I never realized how much easier it is to see with the polarized lenses, so now I keep my pair in the car at all times. 
• Have a good driving playlist ready to go. Driving through different states means the radio stations are always changing and why deal with commercials and the same ten songs of the moment on a constant loop when you don't have to? You can check out my playlist here!
• Check the car for spiders and other bugs before you leave. I'm certain there is nothing more distracting than a spider or a cricket crawling across your dash... both of which I have indeed discovered in my car while driving. Not fun.

The Rundown

Chambray Shirt Tommy Hilfiger via TJMaxx similar

Jeans Kohls similar

Sandals Franco Sarto via TJMaxx similar

Leopard Duffle Bag c/o Mi Pac

Knot Necklace Thrifted similar
Alphabet Necklace c/o Gorjana & Griffin
Watch c/o Caravelle by Bulova via Lucky Fabb
Thin Gold Ring Etsy via Sweet Olive Jewelry
Ring Lucky Brand Gifted
Sunglasses c/o Hobie Harper
Nail Color Essie Go Overboard