A Picnic on the Boat with Muddy Boot Wine

Happy Wine Wednesday loves! The weather here has been G O R G E O U S lately (finally!!), and I've been soaking up the sun and fresh air every chance I get. Summer is the perfect time to get your friends together and plan a picnic in the park, on a boat, or anywhere that your heart desires in the moment, as long as you're outside. Don't forget the essentials: lots of wine, an unspeakable amount of yummy cheese (especially if you're in the great state of Wisconsin), and in this case, doughnuts. I truly think wine and doughnuts could be the next big food pairing trend; not only is it surprisingly good (make sure you're pairing complementary flavors), but it makes drinking wine before 5pm on Saturday more acceptable. Ok, it may have been before 1pm, but it was Saturday, and who's keeping track?! If you're looking for a good, inexpensive wine to take with you on all of your summer adventures, make sure to check out Muddy Boot Wine! Just go to Broncowine.com to find a retailer in your area!

P.S. All outfit details are linked below. Happy shopping (and sipping) Loves!

My Outfit

Sweater: VICI Collection (Also available in pink)

Jeans: William Rast (Similar here and here)

Sunnies: Ray-Ban

Necklace: Designs by FMC (Similar here and here)

 

BFF Outfit

Dress: Forever 21 (Similar here)

Sunnies: Forever 21 (Similar here and here)

Weekend Wear to Office Appropriate

With off-shoulder tops only increasing in popularity this summer, my closet is gaining more and more of them. The one problem? Even though my office has a business casual dress code, off shoulder tops are not seen as appropriate workwear because of the "shoulder-baring" aspect of this style. Of course, I needed to come up with a way to get around this so that I can show off this cute trend - one idea that came to mind was layering a tank underneath, essentially turning my off-shoulder top into a cold shoulder, and I'm SO happy with the final look! A little creativity and time to dig through my closet was all I needed to take this top from strictly weekend wear to office appropriate - all styles linked below! Happy shopping loves! xoxo

Off-Shoulder Top: Beach Lunch Lounge (Similar here, here, here and here)

High Neck Tank Top: Express (Similar here and here)

Denim: New York & Company (Similar here, here and here)

Shoes:  BLUE by Betsey Johnson (Also found here and here)

Bag: Michael Kors

Sunnies: Ray-Ban

Summer Brights

I love a good pop of color, and this top couldn't be any more spot on! The bright floral embroidery combined with the off shoulder silhouette (one of my favorite trends of the moment) makes this piece a standout in your closet and on the street. I paired this top with a lighter wash jean from BLANKNYC for a little contrast against the black background. Have you guys tried released hem or step hem jeans? I can't get enough of them! And the best part is that these are office appropriate for work! What are some of your favorite summer trends of the moment? Leave a comment below! Happy shopping loves! xoxo

Top: Karen Kane

Denim: BLANKNYC

Heels: Sam Edelman

Earrings: Gift from my best friend who studied abroad in Africa!

Bracelets: Alex and Ani

Crochet Details

The off-shoulder neckline (or lack of neckline?) is back, and it's here to stay. If you guys can't already tell, I love love love this trend, and will take full advantage of it's popularity this summer! Whether it's a dress, top, romper or jumpsuit, I will be wearing this style non-stop. This gorgeous number from Loft does an amazing job of combining the off-shoulder trend with an eye-catching detail: crochet. And if that didn't already make this dress a must have, you can also adjust the length of the sleeves! This is a true summer staple. If you haven't already clicked through the link to Loft's website, go now! This dress is on sale, with an extra 40% off on top of that - what a steal!! I didn't accessorize much because I wanted the crochet detailing to be the focal point of my outfit, but I added a pop of light blue with my shoes for a little extra color - these are the comfiest sandals ever, and I plan on buying in every color. Well, maybe not every color, but a girl can dream right? Happy shopping loves! xoxo

Dress: Loft

Shoes: Steve Madden

Bag: Steve Madden (Last year style - found at TJ Maxx!)

Derby Ready

Fake it till you make it there - the Kentucky Derby that is! I don't know about you guys, but I'm always looking for a reason to dress up, and a Kentucky Derby party hits the spot. It's crazy to think that the Derby is less than three weeks away - don't wait until the last minute to put together your outfit! Even if you're not traveling to Churchill Downs for the event (I'm not either, unfortunately!), you can still dress like you are - why waste such a great opportunity to wear fancy hats and parade around with a mint julep in hand?

Many people go back and forth on whether to buy your dress or hat first. I struggled with this too initially! It's easy to find yourself thirty pages deep in Etsy trying to find the perfect hat, but this can be so overwhelming. I ended up finding my dress and shoes first, and then searched for a coordinating hat. I found that ordering my dress and seeing the true colors in person helped me decide which color palette I wanted to go with for the rest of my outfit. I was able to find my fascinator at a department store (which saved some money!) - Boston Store and Nordstrom both have great selections! Cheers to looking your best no matter where you decide to celebrate - happy shopping loves! xoxo

Dress: MISSGUIDED

Fascinator: August Hats

Shoes: Marc Fisher

Grecian Vibes

Off shoulder everything has been HUGE this summer, and it's not going away any time soon. I have fully embraced this trend, whether it's a dress, top, romper, swimsuit, etc - check out some of my previous posts to see all the different ways I've worn this look! Showing off your shoulders creates a very soft and feminine feel, and with the flowy silhouette of this dress, any body type can rock it. What really makes this dress stand out though are the embroidery and fringe found along the hem; It's those subtle details that take a dress to the next level!

I completed the look by pairing my dress with lace up gladiator sandals from BCBGeneration (link below - and they're on sale right now!!) to create a subtle Grecian vibe. These sandals are super comfortable, and could not be any more adorable - I'm obsessed with the tassle detail on the ties! And I've received a TON of compliments every time I've worn them :). As far as jewelry, I kept it simple with a single monogram necklace from anthropologie so it didn't take away from the dress. Dress, shoes and necklace are all linked below - Happy shopping loves! xoxo

Dress: Loft

Sandals: BCBGeneration

Necklace: Anthropologie

Sunnies: Marilyn Monroe Eyewear

It's Always Sunny

A couple weeks ago I posted about an off shoulder romper - I clearly love this trend!! Off shoulder pieces are so feminine, and can be outfitted to create many different vibes. I've tended to go with a more boho look when I've worn this trend, but I have my eye on a white off shoulder dress at loft that displays a very soft and delicate feel.

This top in particular is so unique - the pointed hem and fringe edging really make it stand out in a sea of more basic off shoulder options, and the color is one of my favorites. It's so bright and cheery - who could feel anything but happy when wearing yellow?! I also love the smocking at the top; the wider band is super comfortable, and doesn't ride up whenever I move my arms. Off shoulder tops with a skinny elastic tend to be a problem child! I paired this top with destructed white skinny jeans, gold jewelry and blue wooden platform heels from BCBGeneration. Believe it or not, these heels are SUPER comfortable, and combined with the off shoulder top, own the boho trend in an updated way. If you're heading to any festivals soon, try an off shoulder top with destructed light wash denim shorts; a fun and flirty outfit that will also keep you cool in the heat. Happy shopping Loves! xoxo

Top: Express

Denim: New York & Company

Earrings: New York & Company

Monogram Necklace: Anthropologie

Bag: Steve Madden (Found at TJ Maxx)

Bracelets: Express/The Limited

Shoes: BCBGeneration

Bare It All

I can't tell everyone enough times how much I LOVE this look - it combines so many current trends that flow together in the best way possible. Not only are rompers the easiest/comfiest pieces to wear (especially in windy weather!), but the off-shoulder aspect elevates this look in a fresh way. Add to it this gorgeous boho floral pattern, and you have an outfit that screams summer. Thank you Express for designing such a great piece - you never let me down!

Whenever I wear an off-shoulder look, I always pair it with duster earrings. This is their time to shine! I decided to pair my romper with this simple gold pair from New York & Company, but a fringe earring would be adorable with this outfit as well. And PSA: New York & Company has THE CUTEST earrings/necklaces/bracelets right now. Check it out!...And we can't forget the shoes. Lace up everything has been all the rage this season, and these Dolce Vita heels are perfectly executed (and currently on clearance at Boston Store!). The first time I wore them, I had them on for over 10 hours and my feet never hurt once. I love when comfort and style come together in such a great way. Romper and shoes are linked below. Happy shopping Loves! xoxo

P.S. Don't mind my everlasting sunburn from Mexico. Eeek! Lesson Learned.

Romper: Express

Lace Up Heels: Dolce Vita

Earrings: New York & Company

Bracelets: Express & The Limited