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Embroidered Dress
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TULAROSA Bloom Embroidered Dress | H&M Denim Jacket | SAM EDELMAN Dawson Sandals | VERA BRADLEY c/o Quilted Tess Crossbody | GORJANA Mika Necklace, Pave Bar Necklace | KENDRA SCOTT c/o Fran Earrings (similar), Grady Bracelet (similar) | BAUBLEBAR Slim Hinge Bangle, Cuban Links Bracelet (similar) | RAYBAN Mirrored Aviators | Lipstick: MAC Faux | Nails: ESSIE Blanc
I’m starting off the week with another outfit from Charleston! I wore this dress during our second day in the city. I brought a denim vest to pair with it, but I decided to go with my jacket because it was still a little chilly. I LOVE this embroidered dress!! The overall fit of the dress is slightly big which really allows you to move, breath, and stay cool. I love the colors in the embroidered flowers. I went with my dark pink Kendra Scott earrings to really play off the red and pink of the flowers. The middle of this dress is open, but I really don’t feel like you can tell unless you are up close. The only downside I have to this dress is that it wrinkles easy and is hard to iron. Since this is more casual day dress, it doesn’t bother me too much, but I wanted to give you fair warning in case that is a deal breaker for you.
This dress is by Tularosa which is kinda my brand crush right now. Their clothes remind me of sophisticated boho chic. This style is right up my alley for spring and summer, so don’t be surprised if you see more from them on the blog this summer. I found their clothes at several of my favorite shopping sites, but their biggest selection is at Revolve.
I hope you all had a fantastic weekend! I took my Shop with Heart card and did a little shopping including a stop at my ultimate brand crush, Kendra Scott. I have been craving some turquoise jewelry for summer, so I picked up this bracelet and these earrings. Stay tuned because they will be on the blog in the coming weeks!! Have a great week and thanks for swinging by!
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What I Wore: Charleston Vacation Outfit
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CASLON Sleeveless Blouse | BLANK NY Distressed Denim | SAM EDELMAN Dawson Sandal | HENRI BENDEL c/o Mini Jetsetter | KENDRA SCOTT Carla Earrings, Grady Bracelet (similar) | GORJANA Mika Necklace | BAUBLEBAR Cuban Links Cuff | RAYBAN Blue Mirrored Aviators | Lipstick: IT COSMETICS Love | Nails: JULEP Shari
I am so happy today is Friday, but not for my normal ready for the weekend reason. Today, Houston is not forecasted to have any rain!! On Monday morning, the entire city was pounded with tons of rain. The city shut down as streets and neighborhoods were flooded, but that was only the beginning. The massive amounts of rain filled our creeks, bayous and rivers causing them to overflow into area neigborhoods. A little bit of flooding in certain areas has become normal in Houston when we have a hard rain, but this time the flooding affected many new areas as most of our creeks and bayous crested or hit “flood stage.” Our news is filled with images of people being rescued by boats and giant trucks because none of us realized how crazy the flooding would be. On top of that, Houston has had sporadic storms every day since only adding to the problem. My family and I are all very lucky to not have flooding in our homes or cars. Our weather forecast now is filled with sunshine and very little rain, something all of us here in Houston are grateful for!
All of this craziness this week has made my vacation feel like forever ago! It’s hard to believe it was just last weekend. I wore this outfit out during our first full day in Charleston. I love this as the perfect summer vacation outfit. The weather in Charleston ended up being a bit cooler than we expected, so I tossed this cardigan on over my top. If you are looking for a easy breezy summer top, this is it! I love the cute eyelet details and the ruffle. The material is really lightweight perfect for the hot summer days to come. I also cannot brag on these sandals enough. I wore them all 3 days in Charleston for massive amounts of walking. My friend has a FitBit, and we walked around 8-10 miles per day. I liked that these sandals are enclosed. I think it helps add support during hours of walking. Some of my other friends were sporting Converse shoes, and all said they were very comfy for our walking adventures. I may need to invest in them for my next trip!
For all my Houston area ladies, the Shop with Heart card officially starts today and runs for 10 days through May 1st. This is the ultimate shop for a cause program. All you have to do is purchase a $50 Shop with Heart card at participating locations, and then save 20% on all your purchases of regularly priced items through May 1st at all the participating locations. And the participating stores are AMAZING!! The list includes everything from local boutiques like Dao Chloe Dao, KB Kasuals, and Dimensions to nationwide retailers like Kate Spade, Kendra Scott, and Pottery Barn. Check out the Shop with Heart site to learn more, find a location to buy a card, and a list of all participating merchant locations! The locations are spread out all throughout the Houston area including The Woodlands, Sugarland, Pearland, and more. 100% of proceeds from Card sales benefit the American Heart Association. It’s a great time to pick up that perfect Mother’s Day gift or give your spring and summer wardrobe a little update!
Thanks for swinging by, and I hope you all have a fabulous weekend!
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Spring Trend: Off The Shoulder Top
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VINCE CAMUTO Off The Shoulder Top | PAIGE DENIM Skyline Skinny Jeans | SEYCHELLES Wedge Sandals | CLARE V Foldover Clutch | SWELL CAROLINE c/o Signature Bracelet (similar)| BAUBLEBAR Horseshoe Pendant Necklace, Cuban Links Bracelet | KENDRA SCOTT Sklyar Earrings | Lipstick: MAC Craving | Nails: JULEP Shari
My girlfriends’ and I had an amazing time in Charleston! The first full day we were in town was a bit rainy and cold, but day two the sun came out and we were able to experience all the southern charm of the city. I took tons of photos and can’t wait to go through them all tonight. I’m hoping to put a little travel guide together and post next week, so stay tuned!
I opted not to take any outfit photos while I was there unless I had some good downtime, so I pre-shot a couple of the outfits I planned on wearing before I left on my trip. I actually ended up not bringing this clutch, but went with my Vera Bradley crossbody instead for all my night outfits. I wore this outfit our first night in Charleston for dinner at Fig and drinks at a wine bar off King Street. This top was originally on back-order to arrive after my trip, but ended up coming in a week or so prior to my trip. Yay!! Off the shoulder tops are a hot trend for spring and summer. Bonus this one comes in both Pantone colors of the year. I opted for the pink because I knew it worked with all my different Jean shades. I love that it has the two shoulder straps to help hold the shirt up too. I’m really loving this off the shoulder look and hope to add one or two more to my closet this season.
Our flight landed late last night, and I have to go to work today. I’m pretty sure all my friends and I will be living off of coffee today!I can’t wait to share more about my trip with y’all so stay tuned. Until then, thanks for swinging by the blog! (update: due to major flooding in Houston, it looks like I am getting an extra day off. I’m so grateful we flew in last night and are not stranded out of town since all airports are currently grounded. Stay safe all my Houston area friends!)
Outdoor Party Outfit
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SHEIN c/o Crackled Top | H&M Black Shorts (similar) | STEVE MADDEN Sassey Heels | GIGI NY Magenta Clutch | BAUBLEBAR Aretha Earrings, Cuban Links Bracelet | BANGLE BEAR c/o Hair Tie Bracelet | RAYBAN Mirrored Aviators | Lipstick: BOBBI BROWN Neon Pink | Nails: ESSIE Fiji
April in Houston is outdoor party season! It’s normally so hot and humid in Houston that most summer parties are either indoors or a pool party. I love this little outdoor party outfit for a backyard barbecue or a little patio party.
I hate buying shorts and don’t wear them too often, so most of mine are a few years old. I bought these from H&M a few years ago and linked a similar pair from them above. My favorite thing is the length. I’m not a super short shorts kinda gal, but I also don’t want them to look like my mom’s shorts. 🙂 This is a good in between length for me. I like wearing black dress shorts to evening outdoor parties. I think it gives it a dressier look than regular jeans shorts and is a great alternative to a spring dress. I like playing with proportions, so I paired them with this boxy top.
Okay, so first things first if you are heading to an outdoor party that will be in grass, DO NOT wear heels!! I would recommend opting for wedges or you will spend the whole party sinking into the ground. However, if you are heading to a party that will be on a patio or deck, why not pull out a fun pair of heels! If you aren’t sure, either bring both and go with the best option when you get there, or just go for wedges to be safe. I loved how this outfit looked with the pop of yellow, so I went with heels.
I am officially leaving for Charleston tomorrow!!! I’m so excited and cannot wait to be there!! I have a fun post planned for Friday to give you a sneak peek at what I packed for the trip. AND If you want to follow along, check me out on Instagram (@karen.rock) or Snapchat (ladyinviolet) for a inside look at my vacation. Thanks for swinging by today!
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