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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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Styled 3 Ways: Little Black Dress
Happy Friday!!! I’m so excited for today’s post ya’ll!! So way back in my first year of blogging, I did a styled 3 ways post with a striped dress. I loved the idea of sharing different ways to wear the same thing in one easy post for you. It’s an idea that I’ve been wanting to bring back for probably about a year now. Well I finally decided to just sit down and do it already!
I’m planning on making this a monthly series and to have the main item be a mix of closet basics and trendy pieces. If you would love to see a specific item featured, leave it for me in the comments!
Let’s talk about today’s styling of a black dress multiple ways. I think everyone needs a little black dress in their closet. I own a shift dress, fit and flare, and this fitted body-con dress. I would style all 3 designs similarly to the way I styled this fitted dress.
This dress is hands down one of my favorites! I own it in 2 colors in sleeveless and 1 color in long sleeve. It’s currently marked down 20% in multiple colors including black.
Black Dress (20% off) | Leopard Flats | Pink Clutch | c/o Earrings | Bracelet
This first look would be perfect for date night! I know many of you love flats, so I paired it with my leopard flats for you. You could also add a fun pop of color heel too. I added in my color with my purse and statement earrings. A long gold pendant necklace is a great way to dress up the crew neck dress a little.
Black Dress | Wedge Sandals | Similar Denim Jacket | Circle Bag | Necklace | c/o Earrings
Next up, a casual outfit that would be perfect for grabbing lunch with friends. I love a black outfit paired with a brown shoe. It’s taken awhile for me to embrace the black/brown combo, but I’m totally loving it now. A denim jacket is a major closet staple and an easy way to change up a look and make a dress look more casual.
I again added a long pendant necklace and some fun rose gold statement earrings. For a casual bag option, I went with my new straw circle bag. I obsessed with this cute little bag, so be prepared to see it lots this spring and summer!
Black Dress | Cardigan | Sandals | c/o Necklace | c/o Earrings | Bracelet
This last look is perfect for a day of running errands. You could also slip on a neutral flat or heel for the office. I tossed on my beige cardigan to create a laid back look with the sandals, and I kept my jewelry pretty simple with a short gold necklace and small colored earring.
Which outfit is your favorite? 1, 2, or 3? And for a bonus 4th way to wear this dress, this post is how I originally styled this dress on the blog.
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Layered Outfit for Spring
Hello Hello! How was your weekend? I went to a Luau themed party with my sorority Alum group and had so much fun! Other than that, I spent most of the weekend doing blog work, laundry, and watching Netflix/reading. I’m big on watching documentaries, so I watched the Amanda Knox one on Netflix. It was interesting to hear all sides of the story from Amanda to law enforcement to the journalists covering the case. If you have any Netflix recommendations, drop me a comment below! I’m always looking for something new to watch.
Now let’s talk about this outfit. It’s probably one of my go to ensembles and one I have featured here on the blog in a variety of different ways. It’s a reminder of what a good solid base for your closet can help you create. It includes mainly closet staples like a white tank top, cardigan, distressed jeans, booties, and a long pendant necklace. All are items that can be mixed with other pieces or combined together to create the perfect layered outfit for Spring. FYI on this cardigan, size down! I’m wearing an XXS.
I hope you all have a wonderful week ahead!
| OUTFIT DETAILS |
Beige Short Sleeve Cardigan | White Tank Top | Distressed Jeans (similar and one sale) | Western Booties (Similar Booties) | Similar Bag | c/o Green Stone Necklace | Drop Earrings | Similar Gold Bangle | Silver Cuff Bracelet | Nails: CND Cashmere Wrap
Photography By: Banavenue
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