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Dressing up Denim for Easter
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ANTHROPOLOGIE Flutter Sleeve Shirt | DSTLD Skinny Jeans | STEVE MADDEN Proto Heels | CLARE V Foldover Clutch | GORJANA Aldridge Earrings | BAUBLEBAR Slim Bangle, Pinnacle Cuff | KENDRA SCOTT Grady Bracelet | RAYBAN Mirrored Aviators | ESSIE Nails in Fiji | MAC Lipstick in Faux
We made it to Friday!!! I love Spring weekends, because for a few months you can enjoy the outdoors in Texas, patio weather as we like to call it. I have a few fun little blogger events this weekend, but I also have some prosecco chilling in the fridge for a little quiet time on my back patio! I’m hoping our Easter weather will be similar next weekend. We love to sit outside in my Grandma’s backyard after lunch.
I wore this look to my cousin’s bridal shower a couple week ago, and it would make such a cute Easter outfit. I was nervous to wear denim to a shower, because I feel like you should always wear a dress. I think it’s just because I like any excuse to wear a dress, because plenty of people wear jeans to a shower. This whole look started with this top. A few days before the shower, I purchased it from Anthropologie. I was immediately drawn to the orange color, because you just don’t always see this kind of bright orange color. It also comes in a pretty pastel blue too. I love the little lace details and flutter sleeve. I knew this was going to be one of those tops I could wear in the hottest part of summer.
I also knew it would look super cute with white denim. Deep down I knew this outfit would be perfect for a bridal shower, so I decided to let go of my dresses only rule. Well compromise by dressing up denim with a cute pair of heels and some gold jewelry. I opted to go without a necklace because of the lace detail on the chest. I went with long drop earrings and my big cuff to fancy my look up a bit. I really like these pointy toe pumps to add a sophisticated elegance to the outfit. It made the look feel more dressed up.
Before you head out on this Fabulous Friday, I wanted to let you know that Tory Burch is have a huge Private Sale HERE. Tory Burch is a little bit pricey, so I usually wait for a sale to shop. I wanted to pass along in case you are the same way. The sale is limited quantities, so if you love it buy it quick! The wedges I wanted were already sold out by the time I arrived home from work yesterday. 🙁
Have a great weekend ya’ll, and I hope this week you found some outfit inspiration for Easter Weekend!
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Casual Easter Outfit
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FREE PEOPLE Tree Swing Top | PAIGE DENIM Skyline Skinny Jeans | SEYCHELLES Ramble Wedges | CLARE V Foldover Clutch | KENDRA SCOTT c/o Rae Necklace, Grady Bracelet, Carla Earrings in Amethyst | BAUBLEBAR Cuban Links Bracelet | RAYBAN Aviator Sunnies | MAC Lipstick in Craving
I am so excited for the time change. Yes, I hated losing an hour of sleep, but I LOVE that the days are longer now! When it gets dark early, my brain thinks “It’s time for bed.” In winter, I can easily go to bed at like 8, but I try to hold out until 9. The longer daylight hours make me soooo much more productive.
We had lots of fun at the Rodeo Friday night. We ended up being in a suite with free food, so we decided to save our fried rodeo food binge for another trip. The concert was amazing! Darius Rucker did a great job of mixing his country music with his Hootie and the Blowfish hits. I hope you got a chance to check out some of my Snapchat snaps from the night!
This week on the blog, I am sharing some Easter outfit ideas. Easter falls on March 27th this year which is only a couple weeks away. Whenever Easter is in March, I feel like it sneaks up on me. I always expect it to be in April.
This first look is kind of a casual Easter outfit. For holidays, my casual attire still tends to have a bit of a dressy aspect to it. Both my top and jeans were purchased during the Shopbop sale a few weeks ago. I love this top! This top is also supposed to be able to be worn as a dress. I feel like I need a tan for that because it’s kinda short. I love the floral print, super pastel color, and all the movement when I walk. Plus, hello I can eat like all Grandma’s desserts in this top. 😉
Last summer I tiptoed ever so slowly into wearing white denim, and this year I have a feeling I’m going to wear it so much my other jeans are going to be jealous. I originally wanted these AG white jeans which I own in blue and LOVE, but my size was out. I decided on these Paige ones, because I love the dark denim version I own. The denim fabric is nice and thick which means no worries about being see through. They really hold their shape too. I can easily wear mine multiple times without the fabric over-stretching and becoming saggy. I have definitely realized that paying a little extra for denim is worth it. I find they don’t stretch as much, and so far the ones I have had for awhile still look pretty new. I know it is still months away, but I’m already planning on buying a couple pairs of denim in the big Nordstrom Anniversary Sale this year.
Speaking of sales, Baublebar is having a 30% off sale today! I own quite a few of their bracelets and a couple other fun statement earrings and necklaces. If you need to spruce up your jewelry drawer a bit, check them out. You need to used code NEVERENOUGH at checkout, and just a heads up they do have a few exclusions.
Thanks for swinging by the blog today, and don’t forget to check back Wednesday for some Easter Dress ideas!
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Dark Floral Dress
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BAND OF GYPSIES Wrap Dress (Short-Sleeve Version) | DAISY STREET Over the Knee Boots (SIMILAR) | HENRI BENDEL c/o Jetsetter Mini Bag 20% off! | KENDRA SCOTT Carey Earrings in Amazonite | BAUBLEBAR Cuban Links Cuff, Slim Hinge Bangle | GORJANA Mika Necklace, Zion Necklace/old | RAYBAN Aviator Sunnies | ESSIE Nails in Fiji | MAC Lipstick in Craving
I am bracing for rain over the next few days in Houston. I have had a busy few weeks with no sign of slowing down, so it’s kind of like the bad weather is forcing me to take a little break. This past weekend, I headed home to celebrate the 2nd birthday of the cutest little guy/informal housewarming for a close friend. She happened to recently move less than 5 minutes from my parents’ house and now lives in my old stomping ground! I also was able to head to my favorite mexican restaurant, Larry’s, with some friends. I am always bragging on this place, so I loved the opportunity to finally share it with them.
The party happened to be the same weekend as my cousin’s bridal shower, so I decided to have a little slumber party at my parents’ house instead of driving back and forth. My youngest cousin is getting married, and I just can’t believe it. I swear last year we were all just kids running around our grandparents’ backyard trying to avoid washing dishes after a holiday dinner!
I am excited to buy a pretty new dress for her wedding though! I’ll take any excuse to shop! Keep an eye on my current cravings on the shop page, I’m sure some will be finding their way to the list.
Speaking of pretty new dresses, how cute is the little floral number! I love a bright floral print on a dark background. By the way, it also comes in a short-sleeve version that would be perfect to wear in summer or in about another month here in Houston. I love finding cute dresses with long sleeves to wear on weekends this time of year. We are in that hot all day, cool all night season. The short dress is perfect for the heat, and long sleeves keep me warm at night. On weekends, I am sometimes going non-stop and may not have time to head home and change, so a dress that can work in different temps and for different occasions is perfection! This dark floral dress is also going to be perfect to wear in the fall too!
I wanted to let ya’ll know that Henri Bendel is having a sale which makes my cute pink bag 20% off! It’s a buy more, save more so grab a friend who loves pretty purses to get it for even less! And yes this is the same bag I have previously posted as a backpack. You can also wear it as a crossbody. Now that I have been carrying it for awhile, I noticed I primarily wear it this way. It is so easy to switch it back and forth with a couple snaps and hooks.
Happy Wednesday Ya’ll!! I’m going to go swim to work now, just kidding. 🙂
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Colorful Cardigans
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H&M Cardigan (SIMILAR) | JCREW Popover Tank | BLANKNYC Distressed Denim | STEVE MADDEN Proto Heels | STREET LEVEL Reversible Tote | LISI LERCH c/o Tassel Earrings | GORJANA Pave Taner Necklace, Mia Necklace | BAUBLEBAR Slim Bangle, Ladder Cuff | RAYBAN Aviator Sunglasses | JULEP Nails in Shari | MAC Lipstick in Craving
I’m so excited for this weekend!! I am heading to the Thrive Blog Conference later this afternoon! The conference is just north of Houston, but I took the whole day off because Houston traffic can be brutal on Friday afternoons! I also kind of really wanted to have a little me morning. You know sleep in, enjoy a cup of coffee or two along with some dog cuddles before heading out to the conference. I do still have to finish packing and running a few errands, so I can’t relax for too long! The hotel is brand new and gave us a great conference rate for 2 bedroom suites. My two roomies and I will each have our own bed thanks to a pull out couch. I’m going to be sharing more about how the conference went and what I wore on the blog next week, but if you can’t wait you can follow along on snapchat (ladyinviolet) or Instagram! I promise to post a tour of my two bedroom suite and let you in on who my fabulous blogger roomies are over on snapchat!
Now on to the outfit! Colorful cardigans are high on the list of my favorite items for spring! I love tossing them on with sundresses or sleeveless tops. I own them in a few different colors, but this coral one is a spring and summer fave of mine. I love wearing it over some of my black dresses for work to add a fun pop of color. On a little more casual days, it is that perfect addition to a more neutral color palette. This one in particular is a few years old, but I linked a similar color from H&M. I love buying basics like tees and cardigans from them, because I find them to be good quality and a great price! Plus, their basics come in so many color options!!
Alright, I should probably start packing soon or at least making my packing list. If there is anything you would like me to share on snapchat or a future blog post about the conference, feel free to shoot me an email or leave me a comment! Thanks for stopping by the blog this week!
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