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Dresses and Booties, Oh My
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EVERLY Paisley Print Shift Dress | NAUGHTY MONKEY Love Story Bootie | SOLE SOCIETY Kianna Satchel | GORJANA Mika Necklace | KENDRA SCOTT Grady Bracelet, Skylar Earrings | CHAN LUU White Crystal Bracelet | SWELL CAROLINE c/o Enamel Signature Bracelet | BAUBLEBAR Slim Hinge Bangle [SIMILAR] | RAY-BAN Original Aviator Sunglasses | ESSIE Nail Polish in Fiji | MAC Lipstick in Faux
I had a fabulous time on my girls’ getaway in Galveston this past weekend!! I braved the paddle board for the first time in the bay canal, super scary but fun! I’m such a sun baby, so I loved all the time we spent walking on the beach, kayaking, and just laying out on the deck reading good books. Although, my weekend did start out a bit crazy. I was driving down alone and got a flat tire just shy of Galveston. Thankfully, two of my friends were about 20 minutes behind me, so I didn’t have to be alone for too long!! I have to give a huge thanks to them and the most awesome good Samaritan/stranger for rescuing me and changing my tire on Friday! Not the perfect start to the weekend, but one where you sit back and count your blessings for great friends and the kindness of strangers. 🙂
My bestie also snapped some fun blog photos for me this weekend which I will start posting later this week!! We are currently in the middle of a major heat wave here in Houston. The high today is 104!!!!!! I love my sun and warm weather, but all these 100+ days have me dreaming of slightly cooler fall weather. The kind that is perfect for light dresses and booties. I have a major obsession with these Naughty Monkey booties!! I bought them last year, and they are still available!! I love pairing them with dresses. They remind me a little of like miniature cowboy boots. Also, they are super comfy! I wore them to the airport last winter and walked in them all day with no problems. This dress is one of my Nordstrom Anniversary Sale purchases, but it sold out before the sale opened to the public. I went ahead and linked it just in case some come back in stock. I love casual and easy dresses like this one. On weekends, I love having something like this to throw on to run errands or meet up with friends and family. I can’t wait to wear this dress later in the fall with tall boots too. It is definitely a dress that works with a variety of shoes like booties, tall boots, flats, and wedges. The versatility makes this dress more wearable across several seasons, a favorite aspect for me.
I am off to the tire store, hoping that they can fix my tire instead of me buying a new one. I hope you have a fantastic week, and an easy breezy Monday! Thanks for stopping by!
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Naughty Monkey Booties: What I Wore: Airport Style
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Boho Chic Experiment
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POMP & CIRCUMSTANCE Dress, sold out [SIMILAR IN WHITE] | NAUGHTY MONKEY Love Story Bootie | GORJANA Mika Necklace, Zion Necklace | HOUSE OF HARLOW Reflector Bangle | BAUBLEBAR Pave Links Bracelet, old [SIMILAR] | KENDRA SCOTT Elle Earrings in Slate | JULEP Shari
I love a gorgeous boho chic look. The carefree and effortless vibe the style embodies is beautiful. After years of admiring the style from afar, I decided it was time to try it out for myself. I had found pieces here and there, but I was never 100% sold on the look on me. I had begun to think that maybe this style was one I would just admire on others and in pictures. Despite the discouragement, I continued to try on pieces with the boho chic spirit, and that led me to this dress. I fell in love with the gorgeous blue color. It flows amazingly and the comfort level is a dream! When I tried this on in the store, I thought to myself maybe I can do boho chic. I also bought the last blue version of this dress, but linked the white version which is just as gorgeous. After the color, the second big seller for me to even try on the dress was the price tag. Whenever I am shopping for styles that are new or that I am on the fence about, I always look for a lower priced version first. I would hate to spend a $100 plus on something only to realize it really was not me after all. I did this a few years ago when skinny jeans became popular. I headed to my local Target and bought one pair for like 30 dollars. I also proceeded to wear them every week until they were super faded. I decided it was probably a style that was worth investing in. I will probably wear this dress a few more times before fully investing in some of the more expensive brands like Free People or Stone Cold Fox. Although I think this dress might be a little too memorable, so I may have to go back to Pomp and Circumstance and check out some of there other boho type dresses. Are there any styles you love on others but not so much on yourself?
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BOOTIES: What I Wore: Airport Style
LAYERING NECKLACES: Take a Fashion Chance
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Denim Because It’s the Rodeo
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HALOGEN Chambray Shirt | PAIGE DENIM Skyline Skinny Jeans | NAUGHTY MONKEY Love Story Bootie | ELAINE TURNER Annabella Woven Chevron Clutch | BAUBLEBAR Phoenix Bib, Crystal Mason Ring | KENDRA SCOTT Arden Bracelet in Platinum Drusy, Silver Elle Earrings in Purple Jade | STELLA & DOT Bracelet | ESSIE Under Where? | MAC Lipstick in Faux
I originally had high hopes of wearing this outfit to the Rodeo/Miranda Lambert concert tomorrow until I saw the temperature would be around 35 degrees! While the concert venue is inside, the walk to from the car to the venue is very very very long! I still plan on wearing this outfit, I mean it’s super cute, just not until my next planned rodeo outing. Denim is a western wear staple, and I wanted to try a denim on denim look for one of my rodeo outfits this year. I like when the two shades of denim are very different, and for the top to be the lighter of the two shades. Since my chambray shirt is more of a darker blue chambray, I went with my darkest pair of jeans to give it a good contrast. When I finally wear this to the rodeo, I may pair it with my boots from Monday’s post. But I LOVE these Naughty Monkey booties, and I think they have a slight western flare! I have mentioned in a previous post how amazingly comfortable they are, so they would be perfect for the loads of walking that happens at the Houston Rodeo. To complete my western look, I added one of my favorite statement necklaces from Baublebar. I love the way the blue and purple work together in this outfit. The design of the gems also had a slightly western feel to them, and reminds me of some of the gorgeous pieces I often see at the booths in the shopping section of the rodeo. Now I ‘m often to plan a more weather appropriate outfit for tomorrow, because my girlfriends and I totally still plan on enjoying a glass of wine in the outdoor wine garden before the concert!
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Traveling Texas
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H&M Jersey Top | TREASURE & BOND Destroyed Leggings | DV BY DOLCE VITA Conary Booties in Taupe | Boutique Scarf, Old [SIMILAR | SIMILAR] | KENDRA SCOTT Elisa Necklace in Platinum Drusy, Rayne Necklace in Pearl, Macy Earrings in Iridescent Slate, Arden Bracelet in Platinum Drusy | BAUBLEBAR Crystal Mason Ring | RAY BAN Original Aviator Sunglasses | ESSIE Fiji | MAC Lipstick in Faux
If there is anything you become accustomed to growing up in Texas, it is a road trip! I admit it, I am not a huge road trip person. I hate sitting still, and I do not like being in a confined space for long periods of time. Traveling Texas does make it a little better though. I will never forget driving to my best friend’s wedding in spring a few years ago, looking out at the massive fields of bluebonnets in bloom. Then there was the three hour drive from home to college with the tall pine trees and small towns. Texas road trips definitely have amazing views! I am super pumped for my road trip this weekend with some of my girlfriends. Our sorority is having their annual state convention in Dallas, and we have decided to make a fun girl’s weekend out of it! So I have decided to dedicate my post to a little road trip style.
Sitting in a car for four hours requires comfortable clothes! We will be arriving to Dallas and going straight to the convention, so I also need my outfit to go from car to a mingling event pretty effortlessly. My H&M jersey top fits the bill for travel comfort! It’s lightweight and a little loose so I can adjust comfortably in a car. Plus, jersey is the best travel fabric since it doesn’t wrinkle very easy. Since we are going straight to an event when we get there, I am considering skipping my normal shorts or leggings for jeans. These jeggings may fit the bill though since they are kind of a combo of both. Most important for a road trip is shoes that I can easily slip on and off. Flats and booties are great for an easy wear shoe. Normally I would probably go for a flip flop, but winter is making a guest appearance for one more week so those are out. For my road trip today, I can’t guarantee this will be exactly what I wear. I wouldn’t be me if I didn’t change three times before walking out the door. I mean I already have like 3 outfits packed just for the Saturday luncheon. Regardless, my outfit will be very similar and have the same casual, laid back feel to it. Hope ya’ll have a fabulous weekend!!
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