Summer Office Days

Sunnies: Similar HERE| Dress: c/o HERE (sign up for free trial membership) --> another option HERE

Clutch: ZARA| Shoes: Nordstrom, similar HERE & HERE

Speaking of summer, because today is officially the first day of SUMMER here in the States - what are a few of your favorite things to wear to the office? Summer is my favorite season! For office gear, I opt for lightweight dresses, fun bright colored jumpsuits, shorts (office appropriate of course), and flowing pants. I prefer pieces made of cotton, linen, and high quality fine rayon. Although I love the look of silk, it can be quite hot when temperatures are soaring.

The dress in today's post is ideal for a typical summer day at the office. It is made of cotton, lightly lined, heavily saturated with color, and boasts fully functional pockets - L💛VE! I snagged it via my Gwynnie Bee membership. I am loving the colorful pieces they have released thus far this year! 
If you are not familiar with GB, catch up on the buzz HERE + learn how you can snag a free trial membership. 
I usually like to style yellow items with other bold colors. For this look, I went with orange, pulling it in throughout the look with ombre earrings, a bold lip, a statement clutch, and slingback heels. 

Until next time,

Xx

Cocktail Hour

Jacket: c/o HERE | Red & white bowtie: Borrowed from my Hubby| Sequin joggers: c/o HERE, similar HERE & HERE| Fishnets: OLD 
Patent leather stilettos: Similar HERE| Movie reel novelty bag: SOLD OUT

Another thing that I simply love about this time of year: The fabulous variety of special occasion wear available at practically every retailer, varying from low-end to high-end. Yes Babes, now is the time to shop special occasion wear! Retailers are stocked to the brim with fits and accessories for just about any occasion that you can think of. I always stock up on items that I may want to wear to venues throughout the following year (like weddings, outdoor parties, blogger events, etc), as stockpiles have a tendency to dwindle down to non existent after January. 
Today's look is a perfect alternative for a cocktail themed event. Perhaps you're like me and want to switch it up a bit-  out of the typical LBD, sequin dress, or formal suit routine. This jacket gives me a total tuxedo vibe, with a feminine twist by way of a tie at the waist. The sequin joggers are casual yet playful. Absolutely ❤ them! I added in a bow tie, fishnet stockings, and a novelty bag to seal the deal. 
Note: Although I love the fit and look of these sequin jogging pants, they may not be practical for frequent wear. I noticed that persistent friction causes sequins to get loose and fall off. This was not a total deal breaker for me- yet an important factor to point out 😉
Until next time,
Xx

Pearl Jam

Hat: Similar HERE| Top: c/o HERE|  Embellished denim: c/o HERE| Camera purse: c/o HERE| Tweed boots: MARSHALLS, another cute pair HERE

Hey Loves! I've been wanting a pair of embellished jeans for what feels like forever. I even considered making my own, and pinned several tutorials to my ever growing Pinterest boards. Before I had the chance to test out my DIY skills, I scored a pair of pearly blues c/o Charlotte Russe. They are so stinking cute! The only con: They are a tad too big...If you order these, please don't size up like I did 😉
For their grand debut, I paired them with a fun one shoulder top, tweed booties, and a cable knit black hat. As if the ensemble wasn't fun enough, I added in a camera novelty bag which really worked well to pull the entire look together.
I think I still may try my hand at embellishing a pair of jeans, but first - I have to find the T I M E 😊
Until next time,
Xx