What I Wore | Summer Saturday

WhatIWore: We really lucked out with gorgeous weather this weekend. It was cool and sunny and it’s just nice not to sweat through your clothes the second you step out of the door, right? I bought this dress a while ago but only wore it for the first time this weekend. Initially I tried styling it with the matching belt, but it didn’t work proportionally with the loops, so instead I put on one of my oldie but goodie thrifted numbers at my natural waist. I like it! 

I also finally found this necklace which I was looking for all over the house for the past week. This makes me think a) I need to get a little more organized and b) I have too much stuff and downsizing would help aforementioned organization. The truth is that new things do spark inspiration in me but I tend to keep coming back to my favorite old pieces so it’s just about purging the inbetween.

When: June 27, 2015

What:
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’ in Crazy Tort
Necklace: Gift from Adam
Dress: Old Navy (sold out, but shirt here)
Belt: Thrifted
Bag: Boutique in Hong Kong, super old
Sandals: Clark’s, gift (kinda similar)

Where: Out and About in Bloomington

I wore this dress out to breakfast with the boys and then over at the deck at Cardinal Spirits. Adam had an event in my hometown, so while he was on the road, I camped out on the patio while Felix napped and had a summer cocktail! My phone was almost dead so I just faced the B-line trail and enjoyed a drink without distractions and it was… so nice! Later that night I left my phone at home and last weekend, I shattered the front glass so it’s been really nice to go dark during friend time, even if it means less photos of Felix doing adorable things. 

What I Wore | Mixed Media

WhatIWore: I’ve been in a really creative mood lately and luckily I’ve had a bit of free time (like… a couple hours) to put those crafty vibes to work. Last week I made this skirt in just one afternoon and I could not wait to wear it! If I get more sewing time, I’m thinking this pattern would be cute for a matching top? Speaking of tops hello, crop! Paired with the high waist, the little sliver of skin feels summery without going too far. I mean, this comes from the girl who’s uncomfortable in a bikini (minus pregnancy, weirdly!)

When: June 20, 2015

What:
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’
Necklace: Jess LC (old)
Crop Top: ModCloth
Skirt: Self Made
Sandals: Rockport, gift
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff

Where: Dinner at Finch’s Brasserie

It was hot hot hot when I wore this and a bunch of clunky accessories just felt wrong, so I kept things very simple, skipped the curling iron and pinned back my hair. It was perfect for a quick date night out with my husband in downtown Bloomington!

What I Wore | In Technicolor

WhatIWore: Although I’ve been in a lot of neutrals this winter, in my heart of hearts, I’m a girl who loves color. This dress was a special purchase to wear for opening festitvities at Cardinal but I also wore it yesterday for class. I never, ever, in my life thought I’d wear a dress over jeans, but I kind of like it styled more like a top than a dress. Because it’s so bold, I let it be the star of the show without a lot of extra styling. 

When: February 9, 2015

What:
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’
Dress (as top): DvF
Jeans: J.Crew
Boots: Modern Vintage (old)

Where: Teaching 

            

What I Wore | Summer Breeze

WhatIWore: Happy Monday everyone! Here are some snaps we took on Friday night before heading to our friends’ house for dinner on the deck outside. I first wore this dress this spring (on sale here) and added some hooks and tacks to keep the top on the modest side. As my pregnancy continues, those tacks aren’t cutting it so I used a flesh toned belly band as a panel. I’m glad I got to wear it again this summer and can’t wait to wear it next year too.

When: July 11, 2014

Hat: Self Made (similar)
Hat Band: vintage scarf
Q Scrabble Necklace: Heist Jewelry
Dress: DvF (majorly on sale here)
Sandals: Target

Where: Dinner with Friends

Last time I wore this dress (at 22 weeks pregnant - currently at 33) I mentioned how I’ve been slowly adding to my collection of DvF dresses for nearly 10 years. If you’ve ever considering investing in one, now is probably the best time - end of the summer sales, baby! The dress I’m wearing in this post is over 50% off and while researching I found a lot of other prints at major discounts (images above).