Happy Monday everyone! Instead of just letting things go silent for a while on here, I've decided to announce that I've designate the next 2 weeks as official time off from the blog. We have a lot of things going on in our little world, and I want to just take a breather and focus on family. These things aren't bad - birthdays, vacations, and basics that just need my attention, but I wanted to let you guys know that I'll be away for a bit. The Bloggers Back2Back series will be put on hold for now. I may revisit it later down the road, but we'll see. Again, this little break will only be for 2 weeks, so don't forget about me ;). I'll be back soon with a ton of photos to share I'm sure, and a new and exciting project to announce! I appreciate each and every one of you so much and can't wait to chat with you again! I'll still be active on Twitter, if anyone needs me or if you'd just like to say hi. Also, feel free to shoot me an email anytime.
Here's a ridiculous picture of Pixel and her goofy posture to tie you over.
Talk to you guys again in 2 weeks! xo!
I have had simple pieces on my mind lately. Namely easy, flowing dresses. They're perfect for the warmer months, and when it comes to styling them, the process is really effortless. A few bangles, cute sandals or boots, and a boho bag make for the perfect no-nonsense outfit. Here are two of my current favorites that I've been eyeballing online:
Top Dress - Brandy Melville, Bottom Dress - Free People
Is there a specific piece that just screams simple style to you?
| CLOTHING | Top (cute alternative), Pants
| ACCESSORIES | Headband (similar), Earrings (similar), Bangle (similar), Wallet (similar)
| FOOTWEAR | Sandals
| PHOTOGRAPHY | Josh Steward
We took these photos yesterday as the sun was setting. There's a large field where we live and the past couple of weeks it has been FULL of these beautiful wildflowers. Such vibrant reds and yellows mixed in with the green grass. Simply breathtaking. Scenes like this make me crazy for summer. On days that are hot and full of light, I want to throw down a big blanket and sprawl out in my swimsuit in the middle of a field like this, with a snow cone in hand!
I suppose everyone has their ideal summer scene. Don't get me wrong, my favorite place to be in the entire world is the ocean, year round! Unfortunately, there wasn't really one close to where I lived growing up, so my summers looked a lot like this: running through big, open fields, tromping through creek beds, climbing up to the highest point of the biggest tree I could find with my favorite book in tow, and last but not least - many, MANY late nights spent chasing fire flies through the woods. All while wearing a swimsuit so I could jump into the closest pool available at any given moment, of course. So, it goes without saying that my
heart skipped a beat the first time we passed by this field of flowers. My inner child emerged. I yelled and
pointed out the window as we drove past, ha! I feel like I embarrass myself on a regular basis by doing things like this in front of my hunk of a husband, but he's always so sweet and never laughs when I get giddy over the small and simple things. In fact, after I chirped out in excitement, Josh smiled and showed an equal amount of excitement over the discovery, and we quickly decided that it would be a great location for pictures. A good two weeks went by before we had time to get our there, but we finally made the time to visit the field last night and we enjoyed our time amongst the flowers. Standing in the middle of them made me long for summer even more than I did before!
What does your ideal summer scene look like?
Here's a more detailed look at my styling from yesterday's Bloggers Back2Back feature:
| CLOTHING | Jumpsuit (similar)
| ACCESSORIES | Earrings (gift, similar here), Belt (DIY)
| FOOTWEAR | Wedges
| PHOTOGRAPHY | Josh Steward
When I first saw this jumpsuit from across the store, I didn't even notice that it was animal print. When I realized that it was, I instantly knew I wanted to try it on. I had zero animal print in my closet at the time and knew that this subtle cream and white print would be a great piece to start with! I mentioned wearing it in the summer in Monday's post: Suit Up!,
and its thin, sheer material really allows for that with ease. It is so light weight and comfortable! I love the ruching at the waist and the pockets too. The details of any piece get me every time.
Speaking of details, the belt I'm wearing is a last minute DIY that I threw together to wear with a completely different outfit about a year ago, but I've been wearing it with quite a few looks ever since. I simply cut a ribbon to fit around my waist and placed a flower pin (bought at Francesca's) right over the knot of the ribbon. Super easy!
I last wore this outfit here: Austin Fashion Week Showcase Recap.
Such a fun memory!
Happy Thursday everyone!
I like Thursday best, because it puts us that much closer to the weekend!
