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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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Spring Long Cardigans
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BOBEAU Long Cardigan *ON SALE | JCREW Sleeveless Blouse *ON SALE | DL1961 c/o Skinny Jeans | STEVE MADDEN Proto Heels *ON SALE | STREET LEVEL Reversible Tote | KENDRA SCOTT c/o Rae Necklace, c/o Fran Earrings | BAUBLEBAR Cuban Links Bracelet | RAYBAN Aviator Sunnies | Lipstick: BOBBI BROWN Neon Pink
Hey Friends! I hope ya’ll had a wonderful weekend!! I decided to avoid the malls and did all my sale shopping online in my pajamas with coffee in hand this weekend. Even though I love going to the store to shop and browse, there is just something about being able to shop in my pjs that is fabulous!! I had a pretty wonderful Easter too. I went over to my Grandma’s, ate too much food, and then threw confetti eggs at family members. 🙂 I’m pretty sure I may still have some rogue confetti in my hair today. Overall it was a pretty relaxing weekend!
I purchased this long cardigan last Thursday, and it’s so incredibly soft and comfy that I decided to wear it to work on Friday. I have a major thing for cozy long cardigans. Our weather took a cool turn last week, so this bright blue cardigan was perfect for the cool spring weather. This color is also ON SALE, this little sale price was also why I bought it in pink too. I like that it’s more of a lightweight cardigan, so I can wear it to the office in spring and summer. It also comes in a few other colors, but not all of them are on sale right now. I really like the two colors on sale, because they are such fun and bright colors. I own lots of neutrals, so I like to have a few pop of color pieces to toss on.
By the way, I found my sleeveless top available again. The color is slightly lighter than what I have on, but it is on sale. I hope ya’ll have a great week, and check back Wednesday because I styled my fun fringe sandals with a favorite spring dress of mine. See ya’ll then!
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Yellow Fringe Sandals
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NYDJ Henley Top | PAIGE DENIM Skyline Skinny Jeans | STEVE MADDEN Sassey Fringe Heels (*ON SALE, but probably ending today) (ALSO HERE) | GIGI NY Black Clutch | LOREN HOPE Blythe Necklace | KENDRA SCOTT Carla Earrings, Grady Bracelet | BAUBLEBAR Ladder Cuff | RAYBAN Aviator Sunnies | MAC Lipstick in Craving | ESSIE Nails in Fiji
I did it! I finally pulled the trigger and bought these shoes!! They went on sale last week to under $100, and I could not resist! I originally thought I was going to order either the beige or red ones, but I ended up going with the yellow. I LOVE these shoes! When picking a color I decided on yellow because I thought it was fun and different. I mean if I am going to by fun fringe sandals, why not buy them in a fun color too!
I wore almost this exact outfit to a blogger brunch this weekend, but I wore this black top. I was able to test out these shoes, so I can give you an early review. When I first put them on, they were a bit different to walk in. They reminded me a bit of mule feel. I did realize that it helps to tie the laces a little tighter to give you more support, and it makes it easier to walk. When I first tied them, one was looser and I could really tell a difference. By the end of the brunch and after walking around in them a bit more, I did find it easier to walk. I don’t own many shoes in this style, so I think I just needed to adjust to it.
I ordered my normal size on these, and they fit perfectly! You can tie the fringe tassels to be either front or back. Don’t worry these babies will be on the blog plenty over the next few months, so you will get to see them tied to the front too. I really like them both ways, but I do think tied front is cuter. I tied them front for the brunch and really liked how it peeked out of the jeans.
I just wrote a whole lot about just a pair of shoes! 🙂 For the rest of this outfit, I went pretty neutral with my top and bottom because I really wanted my shoes to stand out. I love mixing colors, and I love how the yellow looks with the maroon and purple of my jewelry. One of the reasons I opted for yellow is because of all the color mixing options. I can picture these shoes with bright neon type colors this summer and jewel tones for early fall.
I hope ya’ll had a great weekend! In addition to my blogger brunch, I started Spring cleaning my closet. I made some really good progress and re-organized it a bit. I still have more work to do, but I love how it is coming along! Is anyone else planning a big spring cleaning project this year??
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