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summer fashion

Linen & Straw

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I’m all about comfortable looks that look put together at the same time.  I’ve personally never been a “wear sweatpants to the grocery store” kind of person, but if you are, more power to ya.  Stylishness is usually sacrificed for the sake of comfort, but these linen pants are a totally different story.

It’s not too often where I come across an item where I go “hey these could technically be pajama pants!” But these are waay better than  PJs; they look really fantastic dressed up with a nice boho style tunic and leather flats.  I’ve worn these out on hot days because of how lightweight and breezy they are.  Sometimes I’m just not in the mood for heavier material on really hot days.  Linen is pretty much the ideal Summer material for clothing in my opinion.  They are perfect for a Sunny day at the beach, poolside or a even a midday brunch.

Outfit Set:

Outfit Details: Pants: Caslon, Top: Forever 21, Sandals: Lucky Brand, Bag: eBay

Summer Daze

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It has been insanely hot for most of the Summer so I have been in hot pursuit (see what I did there?) for more cute summery dresses.  Lately, I’ve been into polka dots, breezy wrap dresses and button down fronts, so when I saw this one I knew I had to snap it up!  Where I used to live on the California coast, with the exception of September which could get into the triple digits, the Summers there were almost entirely 65 degrees year round.  I remember when my parents came to visit one July and they brought only shorts and t-shirts, and had to buy sweaters while they were there! The nice thing about Colorado Summers is the low humidity which makes it way more tolerable. This place has the most finnicky weather I’ve ever seen too, and I’ve lived in Ohio where the mantra was “if you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes.”  Well Colorado takes that saying to new heights as I’ve never seen such rapidly changing weather ever, but I digress.

Anyways, back to the outfit. I’m typically not super into cherry red in general? But for some reason I like the darker hue of this one. I’m also weirdly picky about polka dots.  Sometimes I hate the pattern of polka dots so much, but this one I dig. It might have something to do with how the dots are patterned. This is going to sound very OCD but if they are too even and symmetrical I get annoyed, and this dress is more randomly spaced out.  So now that you know I’m officially crazy, I recently, picked up a pair of white Converse All-Stars. I know they’ve been something of a trend for a while now but now that I’ve got more Summer outfits, I needed some cute sneakers to match! They are really comfy too, which is always a plus!

Outfit Set:

Outfit Details: Dress: Goldie London, shoes: Converse, tank top: Forever 21

Summer Storms

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You wouldn’t know it but just about when I was finishing up with this shoot it started hailing like crazy, hence the title of this post. Not even rain to start, just straight up hail out of nowhere.  Colorado weather is just ridiculous sometimes. I do love a good Summer thunderstorm, but this outfit was intended to feature clothes for hot Summer days–days where you would rather wear nothing at all but can’t because of some pesky nudity laws. I recently ordered some “wedgie” style cut off Levi’s jean shorts for just that occasion because I’ve heard they are super comfy and great for Summer. Turns out everyone was right, they really are perfect for hot heather and I guess they make your butt look okay? Maybe? I don’t really see much of the wedgie thing but I do like the high waist look a lot. They look fab with crop tops and tie-waist shirts too!

These shoes are pretty much the perfect summer sandal–I haven’t stopped wearing them because they look great with everything and are super comfortable. To complete this look I added this cute little cactus print bag that has been a favorite of mine and a wide brimmed hat for sun protection. Just as a side note, it is really important to wear hats people, sun screen only does so much and only stays effective for a couple hours. I wear this hat almost exclusively for utilitarian reasons, but that doesn’t mean sun protection can’t look cute too!

Outfit Set:Outfit Details: Shirt: eBay, Shoes: Nature Breeze, Hat: eBay, Bag: Etsy, Shorts: Levi’s

 

Ditsy Skirt

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Lately I’ve been loving 90’s inspired dresses and skirts, especially ones in ditsy patterns. I wasn’t even aware that these patterns were actually called “ditsy” but apparently they are! So, if you are feeling it like I am, you can use that term for your searches to find exactly what you’re looking for and it sure makes things a lot easier. The length of this skirt is pretty much perfect–it’s just slightly longer than a typical knee length midi but isn’t long enough to call it a maxi. I tend to feel bogged down with maxis so this length works great for me–obviously my opinion could change on maxis in the future, you never know!

My next favorite summer item has been these super affordable slides sold on Amazon. They are made from vegan suede and feel soo soft! Required no breaking in and they felt like I had been wearing them for years. They have just a hint of a block heel but nothing that would cause issues for folks who are not a fan of heels. I can walk around in these easily and I am not a heel kind of girl by any stretch! Another summer accessory I’ve been loving is this cute little antler ring–those little details for me just add something extra to any outfit without looking too dressy. This outfit would be perfect for a hot day by the beach or even out at a festival–and don’t forget your sun hat!

Outfit Set: 

Outfit Details: Skirt: Louche, Shirt: Levi’s, Ring: Etsy, Bag: Gap (old), Hat: eBay, Shoes: Nature Breeze

Ochre & Blush

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I’m been a big fan of mustard tones and over the last few months it seems like it’s become a trend. I’m not complaining–I love seeing more of this color! Before it started making the rounds, it was kind of hard to find the perfect hue. Sometimes mustard yellow looks a little too bright for me instead of the rich, golden tones that I prefer. These “boyfriend” style pants from Pendleton are pretty much the perfect golden-y ochre that I’ve been looking for and I’m super excited to finally find them! And if you’re wondering, I believe they sell this color under the “curry” tag. That’s another thing, it’s almost impossible to search for mustard yellow because brands tend to sell it under random names.

To complement the chinos, I went with a clean and simple menswear inspired look with this very lightweight button down and leather oxfords. I am obsessed with these U.S. made oxfords from Walkover! They’re made from bison leather and designed with a good year welt construction, which is one of the best ways to build a long lasting shoe. You know when you hold something and it just feels like quality? Those are that feeling in a nutshell. As for accessories, I love pretty little details just like this leaf ring in matte gold from the Etsy store, Vermeil Supplies. They have very affordable accessories that add just a little something extra to an every day look.

 

Outfit Set:

Outfit Details: Pants: Pendleton, Shirt: Conversation Pieces, Shoes: Walkover, Bag; Hustle & Hide, Ring: Vermeil Supplies

Little Black Dress

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Lately I’ve been into 90’s inspired dresses, especially fit and flare styles with button down fronts. This “LBD” from Urban Outfitters is a perfect homage to 90’s style while keeping it modern and fresh. It works as a day-to-night option, perfect for every day wear that can be easily transitioned to an evening out–kind of hard to find in one black dress! In this case I paired it with more casual items, including my favorite pair of flats right now from Free People   and a few finds from Etsy: a vintage tooled bag and a few pretty little rings. How adorable is this mountain range ring? I must admit I am a little bit obsessed with VermeilSupplies’ rings and accessories–go check them out!

I wanted to also give a quick review of my two holy grail products for pale folks. As you can probably tell I am very pale and a lot of companies just don’t really have a great match for my skin tone. Most products are too yellow and look awful on me so after a lot of trial and error I wanted to talk about a few of my favorites. I’m not a foundation girl–it’s just too heavy for every day wear but I do have somewhat alarming dark circles. If I walked around without under eye concealer, you’d probably think I had a serious illness sooo I do have to rely on concealer to look normal. After I apply SPF (I like EltaMD’s physical sunscreens), I use NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Chantilly which is described as a “true ivory shade” which is 100% accurate. While it runs on the pricey side, its worth it for me since the benefits make up for the price. It’s a perfect tone match and as the name describes, it has a lovely creamy, matte texture and brightens everything up. While it’s a little thick, it does not settle into fine lines and dries perfectly matte almost immediately. I usually just apply this under the eyes and t-zone, or to calm down red areas. Another one of my favorite “pale folks products” (PFPs?) is this HD Finishing Powder from E.L.F. It has absolutely no pigment and goes on completely sheer. I can’t stand heavy powders and this one is completely transparent and gives a very natural matte look. And of course, leave it to E.L.F. to make it super affordable. So pale people, I highly recommend checking these two out if you are still looking for your holy grail products!

   

Outfit Set:

Outfit Details: Dress: Urban Outfitters, Shoes: Free People, Ring: VermeilSupplies, Bag: Vintage

Rust Romper

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It has really started to warm up here it’s crazy! It’s been in the mid to upper 80s all week so I’ve been brainstorming more Summery things to wear. After living on the California coast, where summers usually reached only the mid-60s, I am not used to wearing….fewer clothes I guess? I was out in a t-shirt one day and I felt so naked! Maybe I’m just used to layers and not wearing any just feel weird to me now. As for Summer ideas, I’ve been a lot more into rompers lately. They are so comfy to hang out in on a hot day, and they look great with sandals and Summery flats. I’m pretty much in love with this romper from Forever 21, mostly because of the color and material. It’s so soft and flowy, it feels like you’re not wearing anything at all–which is what I’m looking for on hotter days. I’m a big fan of the color too–it’s just gorgeous right? Love those rusty red tones.

Onto the accessories: this bag from Pendleton is one of my favorite recent additions. Love the design and size! The neutral colors make it super versatile and could easily become one of my everyday bags. I don’t like carrying around a lot of stuff in a huge bag so this is a good size for me. The necklace is…I guess you could call vintage? Because I actually got it as a gift when I was a kid years ago. Honestly, I have no idea who even made it. It’s a traditional medicine bag/amulet and I thought it would be fun to bring it out into the light. If you are looking for a comparable one, I looked around and found an Etsy store that makes very similar designs that you can check out. They are really cool looking necklaces!

 

 

Outfit Set:

Outfit Details: Cardigan: Bajee, Romper: Forever 21, bag: Pendleton, Necklace: vintage, Shoes: Free People