How to Wear White After Labor Day

dress: c/o HERE & HERE| purse: HERE| shoes: Jessica Simpson, similar HERE

photography by LETA

The best way to wear white after Labor Day? JUST DO IT! 😉 Seriously, there isn't much to it! Over the years I've shared looks here on the blog styled with white time and time again, after Labor Day. If you live in a mild climate, it can be easier to pull off because summer really never ends. If you live in a place where you get full exposure to all four seasons, say for example Michigan (where I am from), after summer think white denim jeans, denim skirts, knit dresses, scarves, and even boots (I love this pair of booties HERE). Long gone are the days where you have to relegate specific colors for wear during specified times of the year to be considered fashionably correct. You don't need permission to wear white after Labor Day, or instructions🙌 Experiment to see what you like, what exemplifies your sense of style, and most importantly: HAVE FUN WITH IT!!!
Until next time Loves,
Xx

Summer Whites

Scarf: Nordstrom| White sunnies: Old, designer pair HERE| Statement earrings: Bauble Bar, old

White dress: Eliza J., old - other options HERE & HERE| White leather slides: Halogen, old - another option HERE 

Straw clutch: Vintage, thrifted

Hey Babes!
I'm happy to report that I've finally made it safely back to the States after a series of unexpected events on the route home from Costa Rica 😥More to come on that later...
One of the things that I had on my to-do list was to go through my wardrobe and pull out items to donate/give away this month. I try to do this at least every other month, as my closet is housed in a limited space (I live in a loft), and it is necessary to prune what items I retain from working with brands. Add to that a healthy habit of retail therapy, and well - you get the picture😊 Doing this regularly also affords me the opportunity to identify previously purchased items that I may have forgotten about and or don't get their fair share in the spotlight. Today's post features one such item, a beautiful white dress (by Eliza J.) with laser cut lace overlay. I snagged it from Nordstrom last summer, on sale. I've worn it a couple of times, but not nearly enough. That will change this summer 😉 For an afternoon out, I decided to pair it with white accessories and a rattan purse that I often convert into a clutch. Because I always NEED at least one pop of color, I swiped on a new favorite pink lip stain along with pink statement hoops.
I'm looking forward to styling this dress next with black!
Until next time,
Xx

Boho by Day

Sunnies: ALDO| Earrings: ZARA, old| Dress: MARSHALLS| Slides: ZARA, old| Handbag: Kate Spade, similar HERE + another cute option HERE

This weekend officially kicks off the start of Festival Season, I'm totally prepared to see bohemian style goodness in an abundance.
While on my regular weekly stop at Marshalls, I spotted this white cotton dress with beautiful embroidery in the Juniors area. That's right, it was in the Juniors section! Have you ever shopped for yourself in the Juniors section of a store? I know I can't be alone 😊 
I often peruse it when I am specifically looking for trendy styles versus classic attire. Another bonus is that the prices points are usually considerably lower, for example this dress was only $15!
I knew w/o trying it on that the fit would be just as I envisioned. For an afternoon out and about, I paired it with orange fringe earrings, a white tote, and blue bow embellished slides. I love that this look has a boho vibe, but isn't quite over the top enough to be considered true festival attire 😁
Until next time Loves,
Xx

You're the Apple of my Eye

Sunnies: c/o HERE| Dress: Sold out, similar HERE & HERE| Purse: c/o HERE| Sandals: HERE

A basic summertime essential for me each year is a simple white sundress. I don’t subscribe to fashion rules, so I wear white all year long, including dresses, weather permitting 😍
I wore this number on a recent getaway where temperatures hovered close to 100० degrees. Fortunately for us wind gusts were considerable, making the temperatures quite pleasant and tolerable. Unfortunately for the blog, we struggled to take suitable picture w/o my hair blowing in my face-LOL!
However this bag is so cute, I felt certain that no one would mind not seeing my face for once 😄 I love cute novelty purses, this one caught my attention during an afternoon scroll session. 
Not only does red go with just about everything, but remember: 'An apple a day is keeps the doctor away'.
Another good thing about this red nugget, despite it's shape, it’s actually a  pretty good size . I was able to fit my cell phone, lipstick, and a small wallet inside comfortably- which is truly all that I ever really need to carry (despite the fact that I gravitate toward gravity defying totes 💃) . 
Summer is right around the corner (even if the weather doesn't know it), what items make your 'Essentials list'?
Until next time,
XO

Festival Fashion with Torrid | Part 2

Flower crown: c/o HERE| Denim vest: c/o HERE| White maxi dress: c/o HERE

Today's style story marks the final installment of a two part series featuring festival fashion with TORRID.
See Part 1 HERE.
Over the weekend we were enamored with festival style inspiration via the grand kick-off of the ever anticipated annual phenomenon COACHELLA!!! Although Beyonce did not perform as previously planned, festivities took off w/o a visible glitch, including what we're all most interested in↠ a great variety of style inspiration ★☆★☆✰
My favorite thing about festival season is most definitely the FASHION. It has amazingly become an eagerly awaited part of our yearly fashion calendar, along with resort and or cruise fashion collections. 
Linda Chang, vice president (and the owner's daughter) for retail and store operations at Forever 21 said: “Festival has become one of our most important seasons..it’s anticipated by our customer. Starting in March, they come in specifically asking for a festival look.”
Yes, word on the street is festival fashion has taken over the market and guess what: I'm not mad about it 😁
My style strategy for festival themed fashion is to utilize mix and match pieces that can easily be incorporated into other facets of my life- or should I say- 'style life' 😎 After all, who wants to be stuck with clothing that they have no desire to wear anywhere else or until the following year?!
I'm after bohemian flow at it's finest, classic pieces with embroidered details, tiers, a hint of flowers, a tassel or two for good measure,a touch of lace where possible, and of course an edge of fringe to finish it off.
Do share Babes, which look was your favorite (see look 1 HERE)?
Until next time,
Xx