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Wednesday Wants

May 11, 2016

Wednesday wants are a little late today... but it's still Wednesday. I attended an event last night and when I got home I just didn't have the energy to pull my list together! Do you ever just get home and want to do nothing? Yeah, that was me last night. So this week's list has a few summer fun items and well as a staple item or two! Loving tassels anyway I can get them, on the hem of this fun top or a pair of fun earrings. Love them! I love my slip silk pillowcase and swear by it. Add a little Kiehl's midnight recovery and you are in for the best beauty sleep you can get. I am loving the saddle tan this season and this bag is super cute. I have been a fan of Ashley Pittman jewelry for some time and hope to add a few pieces of hers to my collection of bracelets. Honestly I would love any piece of Ashley Pittman jewelry. Taking the best of both worlds this sandal is a comfy flat and has an ankle strap. Soft pink lips please with this Dior lip glow, and finally this off the shoulder gingham top/tunic is adorable. This image doesn't do it justice and it's on sale too! Enjoy!

Tassel Hem top // Tassel Earrings // Slip Silk Pillow Case // Midnight Recovery // Savannah Saddlebag // Ashley Pittman Stack // Flat Sandals // Lip Glow // Gingham off shoulder tunic On sale

May 11, 2016
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7 ways to style White Denim

May 06, 2016

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Happy Friday! The weather is gorgeous here in the Midwest and it looks like spring has finally arrived. Can you believe we are already into May? Crazy. My middle son turns 24 tomorrow and Sunday is Mother's Day so it will be busy to say the least for me. I have shared so many outfits with my white denim this spring and we aren't even close to Memorial Day. I 'm pretty sure the rule of white after Memorial Day is a bit out of date! I rounded up my favorite outfits where I have styled my white jeans, both distressed and non distressed to show you how versatile a pair can be. If you don't have a pair.... you should get a pair now! I linked to everything that was still available or shared options in all of these outfits below.

Wedges are super popular again this season and I tend to wear them a lot more now. They are comfortable and can dress any outfit up, or down, depending on what you pair them with. In the first two outfits I wore heels with my white denim. A mid heel, but definitely dresses up my outfit. Don't be afraid to mix denims together. I paired my jean jacket with two of these outfits and loved the contrast! Another fun option is to throw on a pair of converse. From bags, to clutches to totes anything goes with white denim! Have fun with how you style your denim and let me know if you have a favorite way you style your white denim.

Outfit #1

Jeans ~ Tunic ~ Scarf ~ Sunnies ( Similar) ~ Cuff c/o ~ Watch ~ Earrings ~Lipstick ~ Clutch ~ Keychain ~ Shoes ~

Outfit #2

Striped Top // White Denim // Jean Jacket // Dolyn Cross body bag // Earrings c/o // Shoes (These are on sale) // Cuff c/o // Sunnies // Watch //

Outfit #3

Jeans Exact options here, and here // Tunic (Similar) // Wedges (options 1, 2, 3) // Sunnies // Cuyana Tote // Necklace c/o // Cuff bracelet wrap //

Outfit #4

Jean Jacket // White Tee // Distress Denim Exact here (Options here and here) // Bandana Scarf (Also here, and here) // Converse sneakers // Sunnies // Leopard Bag // Cuff // Bangles // Lipstick

Outfit #5

Jeans (Exact, options here and here) // Top // Blush Tote // Leopard Wedges (similar here, and here) // Sunnies // Earrings c/o // Lipstick // Watch //

Outfit #6

Top Dizzy Lizzie ~ Jeans ~ bag (borrowed) ~ Shoes (similar) ~ Bracelets ~ Sunnies ~ watch ~ Necklace (personal collection)

May 06, 2016
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Plaids and Florals

May 05, 2016

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Life's too short to live by the rules. Redefine your style with a few basics items. I know I have shared these white distress denim jeans in several post and I can tell you they are truly a great item to have. I own two pair of white, one distressed and one without any distressing. You know I enjoy pattern mixing so when a top already has mixed the patterns for me it's a win for me! This Soft Surroundings tunic is comfy, lightweight and trimmed with a smaller plaid. It is the perfect weight to transition from spring into summer. The front is a linen cotton blend and the back is a silky smooth finish. I paired this outfit with my blush Cuyana tote and my favorite Nickel and Suede earrings. Seriously, these earrings weigh nothing and are the most comfortable accessory.

Style Tip: Half tuck in the front of your tunic to give your figure shape. Take the front tail of your shirt and tuck it into the waist only about one inch of the shirt. Blouse it and let it hang loosely on your hips. This defines your waist better without showing all your curves.

Jeans (Exact, options here and here) // Top // Blush Tote // Leopard Wedges (similar here, and here) // Sunnies // Earrings c/o // Lipstick // Watch //

May 05, 2016
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Roof Top Golden Hour

May 02, 2016

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Golden hour is one of the most magical times of the day for photography. Weather you catch it in the morning or in the evening, it is a glorious display of light. This particular event I caught the golden hour in the evening. The Blog Guild had its spring meet up a few weeks ago and the roof top terrace was gorgeous with skyline views of the city, and the sun setting made it a perfect venue for photos. I have to admit, I don't know as much about my camera as I should. I really want to take a photography class, but not the kind where you take photos... more of the type of class where you learn setting and practice adjusting your camera to your needs repetitively. Instead of every time your surrounding change you have to stop and think thru what you need to adjust, then remember where and how to find it. What also is a inconvenience, is when you hand your camera to someone to take pic for you and they adjust your settings but aren't familiar with your camera. Canon vs. Nikon users, I'm a Nikon user. It all really comes down to time and making it a priority to fit in a class. Hopefully I can find one to attend this summer.

I haven't been adding new items to my wardrobe too much lately. But I did do a little sale shopping this weekend, and love when everything you try on works perfectly. I picked up some great new additions that I can't wait to share with you. There will be some new pattern mixing for sure!