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Hot Pink Tee Dress

March 10, 2016

I have always loved pink and green together and love this preppy spring outfit I pulled together. This tee dress is from last season and I am already on the hunt for a few this year. A tee dress is a great way to stay casual yet still add a flare of put together in your outfit. Versatile enough to pair with a nude heel to a pair of converse, a tee dress is a must for transitional months. As usual.... fighting the wind for these pic today so the dress appears to have more movement than it generally would. I am so happy we are on the cusp of endless days of sandals. I struggle with wearing closed toe shoes and will always opt for a sandal or at least a mule or slide. I know I have shared my Clare V Sandrine a lot recently but it really is a great bag. I love how roomy it is and it is a great accessory to almost any outfit I put together. I will need to give it a summer break because I think it's a little heavy for all the bright colors and shorts weather I am hoping arrives soon. Do you have a favorite summer bag?

Tee Shirt Dress // Nude Sandals(Options one, two) // Sunnies // Bracelets // Leopard Bag // Watch // Earrings // Necklace c/o // Lipstick //

March 10, 2016
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Wednesday Wants

March 09, 2016

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This weeks Wednesday Wants are summer fun. Spring break is next week and it's time to get the party started! I love this flat top hat and while shopping their site, wait for it.... they have a pink hat too!! I squealed a little when I saw it! Now I can't get hasty, there is some thought that has to go into purchasing a pink hat. Like.... how much can I truly wear it? and where would I wear it? But it is pink after all. Stay tune to see if it shows up here! This swimsuit is pretty awesome. It pretty much is the best of both worlds.... a two piece and a one piece at the sale time. I am still a two piece gal but every year I look around the pool to make sure I haven't over stayed my bikini welcome if ya know what I mean. These sandals are a great dupe for the every popular and pricey Valentino's so you should definitely look into grabbing a pair of these.

A trip to the pool or beach wouldn't be complete without a great bag. This bright and colorful bag is a nice unstructured bag to fill to the brim with snacks, lotions, and towels. I have a thing for bags you know. What are your plans for spring break?

Hat // Beach Dress // Swim Suit // Sandals // Bag // Sunnies

March 09, 2016
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Stripes and Polka Dot Fashion

March 03, 2016

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One of the easiest pattern combinations to mix are stripes and polka dots. The first rule for pattern mixing is size of patterns you are pairing together should be different scales. The wide stripes of my sweater compliment the small polka dots of this fun jersey dress. You may read my entire post on pattern mixing here. If you want to add a pop of color to this outfit, I would suggest pairing a leopard heel then bring in your color with your bag with this look. Another option would be a leopard scarf. I paired my Clare V bag for this daytime look.

Style tip: Leopard is a neutral but a little bit goes a long way.

These shoes are not available this season unfortunately, but I did find a similar pair and linked to them below. I can still pull off my wool hat for a few more weeks but then it will time to switch up to my panama hat for a lighter look with warmer temps. Are you as excited as I am for spring weather? My legs, (as proof by these pictures) haven't seen much sunlight and I am longing for a sun filled warm day to fill me with vitamin D.

Take a peek at how two other ladies styled this polka dot dress by following this link to Tulip Facebook page. While you are there you can vote for my look too please and thank you!!

Cardigan(Extra 40% off) // Dress c/o // Shoes-Sold Out (These are great) // Bag // Sunnies // Necklace // Hat // Earrings // Watch //

March 03, 2016
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Army Green Utility Jacket

March 01, 2016

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Happy March! It's a busy month full of birthdays for me. Two of my boys, one grandson, and my best friend all have birthdays this month! Eekkkk...... Time seems to be just flying by and temperatures are a bit unpredictable. Jackets are a great addition to your outfit. This army green utility jacket is lightweight and extremely versatile. Paired with my Madewell striped shirt dress and this super fun bandana scarf, I loved the casual feel the jacket added to my outfit. I paired my Clare V Sandrine bag adding leopard as a fun neutral to spice up my outfit a little. This look would also be fun paired with a pair of converse sneakers, or even a open toe leather sandal. I wish these cream J Crew mule slides were available this year in more options but I linked to a similar pair of cream mules. These tassels on my mules kind of remind me of I Dream of Jeanie's shoes; she had little silk mules with tassels on them.

I cleaned out my closet recently of anything and everything I didn't wear or use. It was a slow start but once I got rolling it was pretty easy to make decisions to get rid of things. Walking back into a clean closet with items that I really wear and love feels so good. It is a rewarding feeling and allows me a better ability to pair up items for great outfits. I have always loved shopping my closet and sharing my outfits with you without ever having to make new purchases to stay current on trends or styles. Shopping smart and buying items that are both functional and versatile makes for a good investment.