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April Reader Favorites
Hello Ladies and Happy May! I get so excited for this month every year! It’s filled with so many birthdays of family of friends, the start of summer and pool season, and our last month to spend outdoors before that Texas HEAT arrives. I have so many fun outfit posts coming for you in May, but first let’s talk about your April favorites!
We definitely have a theme going on of feminine details and whites and neutrals. We also have TWO repeats from last month. Keep scrolling to see if your favorite item made April’s Top 5 Reader Favorites!
A reminder on how I figure out which items ya’ll loved –
I use an affiliate program called Rewardstyle. If you click on a link from my blog or social media that takes you to a product page on a retailer’s site, Rewardstyle is able to track that your visit to that site originated from me. The Rewardstyle affiliate program pays me a commission per purchase made. Basically, if you click on one of my links and end up making a purchase, I earn a small commission.
Because I use this service I also have access to certain data analytics. This means I can see and keep track of which items are clicked on and which lead to a purchase. I do not see who clicked on the link or what items might have been purchased. For example, if you click on my latest pair of heels and then purchase a new red lipstick too, I will only be able to see that a purchase was made and that the heels link is how you arrived to the retailer’s site. It’s kind of similar to how a salesperson may earn commission in the store.
I’m a numbers gal, so I love diving into all the data every month. These analytics allow me to keep track of what ya’ll loved and didn’t so much love. If I see one item is clicked on and/or purchased more, I might consider sharing a restyle over on Instagram. These commissions are an easy way for you to support my blog without having to do anything extra and a way for me to cover the variety of expenses that come with running a blog. So if you have ever made a purchase through one of my links know that I am so grateful for you and your support of my blog.
Now on to your April favorites!
ORIGINAL POST | White Floral Dress
ORIGINAL POST | Beige Cardigan
**Repeat Favorite** ORIGINAL POST | White Lace Dress
ORIGINAL POST | White Floral Blouse
** Repeat Favorite** ORIGINAL POST | Midi Skirt
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Blue Off the Shoulder Top
Happy Monday friends!! How was your weekend? I went to 2 baby showers, ate yummy cake, sipped champagne, and caught up with my girlfriends. Somewhere in there, I also fit in some relaxing down time too. Overall, it was a pretty fabulous weekend.
This blue off the shoulder top has been on major repeat this month for so many of my lunches and dinners with friends! It’s a top you can easily dress up or down with a change of shoe or jean color. I wore this striped top with my dark wash jeans and block heel sandals for a dinner with friends (seen here on IG) and with wedges for a casual lunch date. You could also add in white jeans to dress it up a little. It’s a thin material, but not see through so good for warm or slightly cool weather.
I’m loving this light blue shade paired with my rose gold jewelry. With off the shoulder tops, I usually go without necklace and opt for a good statement earring instead. My rose gold earrings were PERFECT with this blue and white stripe for a casual spring outfit. Sometimes I feel like light blue is a good neutral for pairing with bold colors. A bright pink or yellow statement earring would work with this top too. Silver jewelry would also work really well with this light blue shade to keep the look more neutral and spotlight the blue more.
Thanks for stopping by and hope you all have a fabulous week!
| OUTFIT DETAILS |
c/o Blue Off the Shoulder Top | Dark Wash Jeans | Brown Wedge Sandals | Straw Circle Bag | c/o Rose Gold Earrings *on sale* | Bourbon & Bowties Bangles (one | two | three) | Nails: Essie Blanc
Photography By: Banavenue
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Rainy Day Blues
A little thing about Houston, it rains here quite a bit! A small but heavy rainstorm can easily cause mild street flooding. For a few years, it seemed we had some sort of bigger flooding event at least once or twice a year. Spring and summer seem to be when we receive the most rainfall, usually starting around April and running until the end of September. Being on the coast, some of our rain comes in from tropical disturbances in the Gulf of Mexico and occasionally a hurricane.
I honestly never really noticed how much it rained here until I became a blogger. I shoot the majority of my posts outdoors, and a rainy day equals a canceled shoot. You really start noticing how many rainy days you have when you need to go outdoors to shoot an outfit.
Over the years, I have built up a few rainy day must haves. This year I crossed another item off my list with my new lightweight raincoat. I’ve been wearing my sorority weatherproof parka for YEARS, and I kind of figured it might be about time to retire it! I really wanted something that was more like a long jacket and lightweight since I would needed it mainly during warmer months.
This Joules Right as Rain jacket is exactly what I was looking for! The material is thin and not heavy, so perfect for days with both heat and rain. It also folds up pretty small and fits in my purse. This also makes it PERFECT for travel! I also love the floral print to give it a little character. This raincoat comes in a few other prints and solids too.
Another one of my rainy day essentials is a good pair of rain boots. I picked up these Hunter boots a few years ago. My pair is foldable which I think makes them easier to walk in, but also easier to pack because they can fold in half at the ankle. Both of these items come in handy not only for heading into the office and running errands, but also when I need to take my dog out on a walk. And yes she of course has a mini raincoat too! The hooded raincoat means I don’t have to also carry an umbrella on our potty trips outside.
Thankfully we have a nice sunny weekend ahead for us! I have plans with friends this weekend, so I’m glad that we have some good weather in store. I might even take a stroll out to the pool! I hope ya’ll have a fabulous weekend!
| OUTFIT DETAILS |
c/o Lightweight Packable Raincoat | Striped Tee | Distressed Jeans | Black Foldable Rain Boots | Tote Bag | Gold Sophee Earrings | Nails: Essie Blanc
Photography by: Banavenue
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White Floral Blouse
Hello Hello! How was your weekend? Mine started off nice and relaxing and ended filled with family and lots of yummy food. I’m pretty sure I’m still in a sugar coma from all the yummy Easter desserts I ate yesterday. My grandma always puts out a good dessert spread, and of course I have to have a little of everything.
An all white look is such a classic and sophisticated outfit for Spring. It can easily look dressy or casual depending on how you style it. This white floral top is the perfect way to create an all white look while still having small hints of color. The light blue and yellow floral details have a beautiful feminine look that just pairs perfectly with white denim.
You can also pair this top with a pair of cuffed dark wash jeans and wedges for a more casual look. I love how the jean color really pulls out different colors. When I wear this with blue jeans, you really see the blues in this top a little more. My yellow tassel statement earrings added a fun vibrant color to this more neutral look. The bright yellow helps to pull out the yellow floral details in the top too.
I’m so excited to introduce ya’ll to my new spring and summer purse. I’ve been loving all the straw circle bags, so I decided I needed one this year. Mine is a good affordable option, and it actually holds quite a bit. I put my mini wallet, phone, keys, sunglasses, and a lipstick in it over the weekend. You do have to position everything just right to get it to close, and sometimes adjust the fabric lining on the inside from sneaking out the side. I’ve been carrying this bag for a few weeks and just can’t get enough of it. It works with everything from date night looks to casual day looks.
I hope you all have a fabulous start to your week! Thanks for stopping by!
| OUTFIT DETAILS |
c/o Floral Blouse | White Jeans | Taupe Block Heel Sandals | Straw Circle Bag | c/o Yellow Tassel Earrings | c/o Mini Blessed Necklace | David Yurman Bracelet | Similar Gold Bangle | Nails: Essie Blanc
Photography by: Banavenue
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