WORTH THE WAIT

J.Crew Tank // Zara Shorts // J.Crew Sandals // J.Crew Bag // Target Watch // J.Crew Link Bracelet

I think most people fall into one of two categories when they shop.  Either they buy something, rip the tags off and wear it immediately. Or, they keep the item and save it until they have the perfect time, place, or occasion to wear it.  I fall into the second category.  Case in point: I bought these shorts a month ago and wanted to wear them on the perfect day.  It's odd because they could have and should have gotten so much more face time.  However, now that I have broken the seal you will probably see them much more often, because they are just way too cute. These were definitely worth the wait!

TERRARIUM TIME

Succulents are cool but terrariums are even cooler.  I'm very lucky to have a hubby who knows how to make them (hopefully he will also be able to keep them alive).  If you want to add a little something new to your home decor and you want to make it yourself then check out Brick & Vine for the DIY step by step.

Have a great weekend and make a terrarium!

PATRIOTIC ROUNDUP

While I definitely love America and am so thankful to live in the good 'ol US of A, I apparently don't show my patriotism through my daily wardrobe.  Even still, I pulled my most patriotic of looks over the past few months to show my love and support for this wonderful country.  Happy Independence day!  Now go BBQ and set off some fireworks, but stay safe and have fun!

RED, WHITE & CHAMBRAY

J.Crew Dress // H&M Chambray (My husbands) // J.Crew Belt // J.Crew Bag // Sam Edelman Sandals

I decided to get patriotic a little early this week.  I mean, what's more patriotic than a denim shirt?  Stripes, stripes are more patriotic.  My husband told me when I was wearing this that he couldn't figure out why women like jersey dresses because they are apparently unflattering.  While I suppose he has a point, when comfort is most important, flattery has to take a back seat.  And since we have been experiencing what I would say is a pretty major heat wave, comfort is definitely key.  It's the type of heat wave where people pile into the mall, not to buy anything, but to have someone else pay to cool them off.  I can't do that though because this time of year has those damn  summer sales and it's just too hard to say no.  So I let myself stay hot and just use this as my outlet where I let you all know the kind of weather I'm experiencing.  Hopefully one of these days I'll let go of my old man weather talk and actually talk about fashion, like a style blogger should, but please don't hold your breath.