What I Wore: July 17

Shirt- Gap
Shorts- Target
Sandals- Target

Just wanted to post a quick outfit that I wore to work on Tuesday. I wanted something simple, but still work appropriate, and I thought this fit perfectly.. not to mention, I am obsessed with these sandals. Not only are they cute, but they are also extremely comfortable. They're very similar to these J. Crew sandals but a whole lot cheaper considering I got them on sale for about 10 dollars! I also got them in black since they were so reasonably priced. Definitely check out your local Target and see if you can find them in your size!

Lilly Pulitzer Gifts on Rue La La

Just wanted to quickly post that Lilly Pulitzer Gifts are on sale on Rue La La today!

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Check it out fast though.. some things are already sold out!

Summer 2013 Playlist

I thought it would be fun to throw in a lifestyle post amidst all the fashion and beauty ones! A week from tomorrow, I will be heading to Seattle and Vancouver on a family vacation. Being that a} I absolutely need music in order to survive the airplane ride and b} I hadn't updated my iTunes library in forever, I worked for a while and developed a wonderful {if I say so myself} playlist. Here are some of my favorite songs from the playlist and for summer! There's a little bit of everything here!

1. Acapella {Karmin}
2. All Summer Long {Kid Rock}
3. Blurred Lines {Robin Thicke feat T.I and Pharell}
4. Brave {Sara Bareilles}
5. Chloe {Emblem 3}
6. Come & Get it {Selena Gomez} {Just pre-ordered her new album.. ahh!!}
7. Cruise {Florida Georgia Line}  {And not the remix with Nelly!}
8. Homecoming {Kanye West}
9. I Want Crazy {Hunter Hayes}
10. I Would {One Direction} 
11. Jump Right In {Zac Brown Band}
12. No Faith in Brooklyn {Hoodie Allen feat. Jhameel}
13. Pusher Love Girl {Justin Timberlake}  {Must listen to the long for the full effect}
14. Radioactive {Imagine Dragons} {The follow me on Twitter, it's casual}
15. Really Don't Care {Demi Lovato feat. Cher Lloyd}
16. Royals {Lorde} 
17. We Can't Stop {Miley Cyrus} {Obviously had to finish with my girl, Miley}

If you want to see my full summer playlist, check out my Spotify playlist here.

What are your favorite songs for this summer? Let me know! I'm always interested in adding some new ones!

What I Wore: July 8

Button Down: Gap
Shorts: Banana Republic
Belt: Target
Shoes: Tory Burch

I added a white ribbon to my hair to add a more girly touch {also can I just mention how great my eyelashes look in this picture too?!}

This Tory Burch purse I got for a steal. It was originally $435 and I picked it up for only $155 at my local Nordstrom Rack!

My go to ballet flats!

Last night my family and I went out to Chinese food for dinner. It was absolutely delicious but might have been one of the longest dinners we have ever had. We waited almost an hour and a half to get our food because the restaurant was so busy and there was only one or two waiters working! Despite the extremely long wait, I had a great time. I love any excuse to put on a cute outfit!

Summer Festival Essentials

Concerts and outdoor festivals are a huge part of many peoples summer breaks. With all the fun and excitement around seeing your favorite bands and friends, sometimes we can forget what to wear, bring, or what essentials are needed. Check out my top 6 essentials for summer festivals:

{Sun Hat} {Oil Blotting Sheets} {Mascara} { Sunscreen} {Shorts} {Camera}

1. Sun Hat: A sun hat is essential to blocking your face and protecting yourself from a burn. Whether it be a fedora, a baseball cap, or a floppy hat {like pictured above,} protecting your face with a brim will help prevent the dreaded burn afterwards.. while also looking super cute!

2. Oil Blotting Sheets: Crowds of people, hot sun, and dancing around can cause sweat and oil to build up on your face. In order to protect your makeup and avoid looking like a greasy mess, oil blotting sheets are essential. Blot one on your face and you will be surprised just how much oil has built up!

3. Waterproof Mascara: Like mentioned above, concerts outside will most likely have you sweating a ton! Waterproof mascara is a fool proof way to protect yourself from the dreaded raccoon eyes.

4. Sunscreen: Along the lines of the sun hat, sunscreen with a high SPF {at least 50 if you'll be outside for a majority of the day} is important for outside events. Not only does sunscreen prevent sunburn, it also greatly helps protect again skin cancer.

5. Cute Shorts: A cute outfit is just as important as anything else when attending a summer concert, so bring your A-game. A cute pair of shorts {my fave is high waisted jean pair}is both comfy and cute.. perfect for moving around and enjoying yourself throughout the day. Pair it with a crop top or tee shirt and comfy sandals for the perfect outdoors outfit.

6. Camera:  No summer festival or concert would be complete without a camera to capture the days' events! I love the Canon t3i for high quality, professional looking pictures! Remember to take a ton of photographs so you can look back on your awesome day!

Have you been to any summer concerts or are planning on attending any? Let me know below!

4th Fashion

If you're like me, you love 4th of July and having the perfect excuse to show off your love for America {or 'Murica as some people prefer it}. However if you're also like me, you still have no idea what to wear to show your support for the red, white and blue. Here are three outfit ideas that will hopefully bring you a little 4th of July inspiration!

Tank: Tommy Hilfiger
Shorts: Gap
Button Down: Gap
Ballet Flats: Tory Burch

Dress: Forever 21
Cardigan: Target
Necklace: J Crew
Wedges: Target

Polo: Gap
Shorts: Target
Necklace: E-bay {For only $14! A steal compared to J Crew!}
Sandals: Target


Add one of these patriotic polishes and any outfit for an extra pop!

White: Sinful Colors in "Snow Me White"
Blue: Essie in "Butler Please"
Red: Maybelline in "Racy Red"

Do y'all know what you're wearing for the fourth yet? Let me know below!

Best Dressed: Met Gala

Last week on May 6, the famous Met Gala took place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This years theme had celebrities dressed from head-to-toe in fashion inspired by punk rock. Some went all out {see: Miley Cyrus) while others knew how to keep it looking fun yet still sophisticated. Here are my top 4 favorite looks from the night {in no particular order}!

source: all; huffington post

1. Anne Hathaway: Two words: Her. Hair. Honestly, I don't even think I would love her all that much at the Met Gala if she hadn't taken the risk and bleached her hair for the night. The platinum blonde is such a beautiful contraste to her long-hemmed, long-sleeve gown!

2. Cara Delevingne: She's gorgeous and edgy in her everyday life, so this years Met Gala theme was practically catered towards her. I love the studding all around the top and her hair braids add to the punk theme perfectly.

3. Jennifer Lawrence: I'm obsessed with her. She could honestly wear a paper bag and still make my best dressed list. Needless to say, her dress was very glam but the texture and color helped give it that punk-rock edge.

4. Jessica Alba: Her dress is just absolutely stunning. From the length, the pattern and the cut outs in the front, her outfit is tailored perfectly for the event and for Jessica.


Also, I just thought this picture was too cute not to share. {JLaw I love you}

source: Huffington Post

Who made your best dressed list for the Met Gala 2013?