I'm finally back from our family vacation in Michigan & am working on settling back into a regular routine - why is that always so hard after a long trip?! We had such a wonderful time making special memories with my parents and exploring a new-to-us area (even if we were practically eaten alive by mosquitoes). We have now officially seen all the Great Lakes too! Thanks so much for your ... View the Post
Weekly Top Finds
I'm finally back from our family vacation in Michigan & am working on settling back into a regular routine - why is that always so hard after a long trip?! We had such a wonderful time making special memories with my parents and exploring a new-to-us area (even if we were practically eaten alive by mosquitoes). We have now officially seen all the Great Lakes too! Thanks so much for your patience while I work to respond to all your emails and questions - I've also begun updating the ... View the Post
Summer Style With CeCe
Today is the first official day of summer and I couldn't be more ready to usher in the new season! To kick things off, I'm sharing two new looks with you today featuring versatile summer pieces from Cece. If you're not already familiar with this brand, get ready to fall in love! You may recall seeing me wear items from them in the past - it's clear I'm a big fan of their feminine silhouettes & great attention to detail. As you know, I strive to keep everything on my site under $100 - ... View the Post
June Q&A
1) I live in Texas where it's already in the 90's nearly every day. I love the idea of layering, but cardigans & denim jackets just aren't in the cards for me - so I'd like to find a couple kimonos that I can wear with tanks & shorts. Can you suggest a few affordable options? ROW 1: ONE // TWO // THREE // FOUR ROW 2: ONE // TWO // THREE // FOUR SHOP MORE KIMONOS 2) I've recently started playing around with makeup for the first time & I've been having so much fun ... View the Post
Embroidered Eyelet
I get asked quite often about wardrobe staples and, while I certainly agree with the concept of casual basics, I also think it's good to have some more sophisticated pieces in your closet too. So, I decided to put together an outfit featuring some of what I consider to be must-have items for the summer months - below I'm sharing my thoughts on why, tips for how to wear them + budget-friendly styles to shop! EYELET TOP Nothing says summer like feminine eyelet - this is a fabric that is ... View the Post
Weekly Top Finds
I went with a feminine theme for this week's round-up featuring pretty lace details, floral prints & pastel stripes. I'm always drawn to this color palette during the warm weather months because it's easy to pair with soft neutrals & denim. Everything you see here is affordably priced with many on sale now - I'd love to hear which is your favorite! ONE / TWO // THREE // FOUR // FIVE // SIX SEVEN // EIGHT // NINE // TEN // ELEVEN ... View the Post
My Monthly Edit
PLANNING Our Michigan trip has been so incredible already & I'm definitely not feeling ready to come back home next week. Thankfully, we have two more big camping trips planned for later this summer that we can look forward to. I'm stocking up on this organic insect repellant, this anti-itch cream (just in case!), water shoes for the family (this brand is worth every penny, but if your kids' feet are still growing, I'd go with these). And last month, I also picked up this baseball hat, ... View the Post
Summer Gingham
One of my favorite ways to keep my outfits looking fresh & modern is to mix classic styles with current trends. This ensures that you have pieces you can wear for years to come (you won't look back on past photos & cringe), plus it keeps things interesting & fun! Today's example is pairing a timeless print like gingham with an of-the-moment off-the-shoulder silhouette. I've been on the hunt for a pair of gingham shorts, but all the styles I'd found were way too short on me. So ... View the Post
Deals Under $20
Thanks to your feedback on last month's post, I decided to do another round-up of complete outfits. I built this collage before we left on our trip, so hopefully the prices haven't changed and everything is still under $20! It's always amazing to me when I look at these and see how many cute styles there are at this price point - it just takes a little diligent digging! T.J.Maxx has some really great new arrivals right now like this printed dress, this striped top, this beach tote & this ... View the Post
The Perfect Summer Pants
I've talked before about my struggle to find great-fitting pants...and, from what I've heard from many of you, I know I'm not alone in this! I typically stick with a fitted ankle trouser - but, for summer, I love the idea of a lightweight loose-fitting pair that's just as airy & comfortable as a skirt. Paperbag waists are a big trend for the season, too, so these pants check both of those boxes! I went down a size in these and, if you're on the shorter side & worried about the ... View the Post
