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Spring Trends: Red One Shoulder Top
| OUTFIT DETAILS |
Red One Shoulder Top | Distressed Jeans | Nude Sandals | c/o Elaine Turner Clutch 25% off with code FAMILY | Earrings | Pave Bracelet | Gold Bangle | Rayban Aviators | Nails: Julep Shari | Lips: MAC Craving
One popular spring fashion trend right now is to show a little shoulder. I have shown you a little off the shoulder and a little cold shoulder, but today is all about my long time favorite the one shoulder look. I have always had a special place in my fashion loving heart for a one shoulder piece. So of course since they are popular right now, I’m wanting to buy all of them.
I find these tops to be really comfortable. With off the shoulders, you often can have limited arm movement or the top keeps popping up and cold shoulder is usually long sleeve so I am not going to want to wear much in a Texas summer. I mean these aren’t deal breaker reasons for me because I’m totally still buying them, but it’s why I’m happy to see one shoulder tops coming in strong this season too. One shoulders can be sleeveless for hot days, and that one strap means no dealing with keeping your top in place or limited arm movement.
Right now, many of them have these really pretty ruffle details on the shoulder. I love the scalloped and embroidered details on this red one shoulder top. A small sizing note on this one, I typically size up with this site because of UK sizing to a US6, but with this one I went with my regular size of US4. It has a lot of material in the middle, so the smaller size kept it from looking too bulky.
Before you run off to start your day, I have to mention a few really good sales going on right now!
ELAINE TURNER – My Spring Must have clutch that I cannot stop wearing is 25% off this weekend along with the entire site with code FAMILY. I recommend giving this Friends & Family sale a browse. Elaine makes some really fun purses and gorgeous shoes!
NORDSTROM – Attention Nordstrom Cardholders, we are in a triple points period! Now through the 26th you can earn triple points on all your Nordstrom card purchases!! This is my favorite weekend to get my spring shopping on! Currently eyeing these shoes, what do ya’ll think? yay or no?
HENRI BENDEL – Needing a fun new purse for spring? Henri Bendel is having a Private Sale with up to 60 % off select items! Sale ends TODAY!
PHOTO CREDIT: This Lavender Life
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Boho Chic Style | Floral Swing Dress
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Floral Swing Dress | Peep Toe Booties *on sale | Saddle Crossbody Bag | Gorjana Necklace | Kendra Scott Earrings | Similar Bangle | Rayban Aviators | Nails: Essie Blanc | Lips: Mac Faux
Happy Friday friends! I can’t think of a better kick off to the weekend than a little boho chic style! For me, boho chic is effortless, vintage inspired, free spirited, but still a little put together. It’s not a style I wear often, but when spring rolls around it’s one I love to dip my toes into for weekends. My boho chic outfits are filled with flowy dresses and usually a fun crossbody bag.
I love this look for hitting up a festival or day at the museum, even a little brunch with friends. The print and colors of this dress are so much prettier than the store’s pictures. I really wanted a fun floral swing dress for spring, and I liked the look of this one on the site. When it arrived, I was a bit taken back and excited to see the color and print details were even prettier in person. I love the tie neckline detail that is super popular right now. It can make it feel a little low cut if it loosens, but you can wear a white bandeau or lace bralette underneath it.
I tend to gravitate towards a boot for a boho chic look. I think these brown suede booties are the perfect compliment to this dress. You could also pair it with gladiator sandals or a wedge too. Speaking of wedges, my backordered until the end of the month pair shipped yesterday!! A full 11 days before their expected ship date! I definitely did a little happy dance when I got the email notification.
I’m closing in on the halfway mark of my Whole30! Be sure to check back on Monday to see how it’s going and what I have been eating! I hope ya’ll have a great weekend! I will see you next week.
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Blue Off the Shoulder Top + White Denim
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Blue Off the Shoulder Top | White Skinny Jeans | Peep Toe Booties *on sale | Saddle Crossbody Bag | Rayne Necklace | Cuff Bangle *on sale | Silver Bangle | Pave Bangle | Elle Earrings | X-Ring in Hematite | Silver Mirror Aviators | Nails: Julep Shari | Lips: MAC Craving
Light blue and white is high up on my favorite spring color combos. I love the way the light blue looks against the crisp white denim. Add on my brown peep toe booties and you are looking at the perfect casual spring outfit for brunch, lunch, or a family event.
Besides the gorgeous blue color, the design of this off the shoulder top is perfection. The smock detailing helps hold the shoulders in place, but isn’t tight or restricting. The length hits that sweet spot for me too. The material is super lightweight, so it’s going to be perfect for warmer weather. Oh, and let’s not forget the cutest little bell sleeve detail. You can also pair this top with black or gray jeans and some nude wedges or heels for a different look maybe something a little more evening casual date night.
Ya’ll one of my favorite crossbody bags for summer is BACK! The cutout design on this bag gives it such a fun and unique look, and the ivory color makes it work with a wide array of outfits. It’s the perfect addition to any casual look.
I have such spring fever right now! Probably because now that all the cute spring stuff is out, we have this random cold weather. I had already packed away my sweaters and boots thinking winter was over. But hey, at least I got to wear my boots one last time! Hope ya’ll are having a great week, and don’t forget it’s the last few days to enter the Nordstrom Gift Card Giveaway! Find the entry form at the bottom of THIS POST.
Photo Credit: This Lavender Life
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Floral Cold Shoulder Top + Spring Must Have Bag
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Floral Cold Shoulder Top | Distressed Jeans | Nude Sandals | c/o Elaine Turner Sonata Bag | c/o Crystal Stud Earrings | Bangle Set (similar one and similar two) | Rayban Aviators | Nails: Essie Blanc | Lips: MAC Faux
We made it to Friday friends!! I am ready for a super relaxing weekend filled with Whole30 meal prep and reading my latest book, Big Little Lies. I read another book by the author a couple years ago, The Husband’s Secret, and finished in like 2 days it was so good. I have been waiting for this weekend to start reading, so that I could really get into it without distraction.
I ordered this top not 100% sure how I felt about the print online. I figured in person it was either going to look a little cheap or be gorgeous. Ya’ll when it came in the mail, I was so happy to see it was the gorgeous option. It has the prettiest romantic spring feel from the print to the color choices. I love this halter/cold shoulder design, because I think it can be flattering on an array of body types. I can picture it paired with white jeans or even a pair of white jeans shorts during the summer. You can also swap out my sandals for wedges to make the look more casual.
Another item giving me all the spring and summer feels is this beautiful bag. I really wanted a neutral bag to work with all the fun colors and prints of the season, but something with a little spark for days when I wear neutrals or all black. You know when you are looking for something, but can’t put a good enough description on it to tell someone. You’re just going to know it when you see it, that is this bag for me.
The bag is by Elaine Turner who is one of my favorite clutch designers, and she totally upped her clutch game by making the perfect clutch/crossbody hybrid with this bag. I tuck the strap into the back pocket of the purse when I want the clutch look for a party or happy hour. When I need my hands to hold champagne, play on my phone, or do a little shopping, the strap comes quickly back out. I also have to give props that the strap really fits in with the design of the bag and wasn’t just some quick add on. It’s like you have two bags and both are equally fabulous.
Alright I will stop gushing over my new bag, I really am quite obsessed with it though. Don’t forget the times changes this weekend. I’m never a fan of losing an hour in a day, but I will gladly take it for the longer daylight hours that follow!!! Ya’ll have a really good weekend, and I will have more spring must haves for your next week. See you then!
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