Wild Stripes

    If you read my previous post, you know that I just recently returned from a trip to Atlanta, Georgia. Of course I had to do some shopping while I was there (Lenox Square Mall was only a few blocks from our hotel!). Even though we went in almost every store in the entire mall, I only left with 3 things. But today I'm just sharing my favorite with you all: the animal print dress from Express!

    I absolutely LOVE this dress! It was originally $65, on sale for $35. I was happy to see it was on sale, considering I had spent the majority of my money before we even left for Atlanta (I spent the money on concert tickets, haha). Anyway, this dress is silky and very lightweight. I'm hoping to buy some red shoes to go with it at some point. I also love the ruffled detail in the neckline. Plus, I'm kind of addicted to animal print (I noticed yesterday that if I wanted to, I could make an entire outfit out of zebra print), which is the main reason I noticed this dress hanging on the rack. 

    The next dress I'm showing you in this post has been hanging in my closet for a while, and I've never worn it. However, as soon as I get the chance to, I'll be wearing it! 

    I love the stripes and the belt! It's a really simple dress, but it's also cute. And the pockets are adorable, too.

    Do you have a favorite dress? Leave a comment below!

    By the way, tomorrow will be a crafty-DIY post! :) 

Going Back in Time

  
    About two weeks ago, I saw this dress at an antique store where my grandparents have a booth. The main reason I noticed it was because it's red, and that's my favorite color, so it always sticks out to me. My grandmother and I admired the dress, then went on our way. So the next day, (they go there everyday to manage their booth and whatnot), I was forced to try it on. [hit the jump for the rest of the story + more pictures!]

Sequins 'n Studs!

    This summer is all about texture and print! Designers like Jeffrey Campbell and Betsey Johnson have added sequins, studs, glitter, and crazy animal print to their collections. Although I am dying to get a pair of Litas by Jeffrey Campbell, for now I'm thankful to have my Betsey Johnson crossbody bag! I bought this bag about 3 months ago for $25.

I was obsessed with this bag for the first month, but then I decided I need something smaller for the summer. So I bought this wristlet made by Nine West for $15. 

It's Gonna Be a Striped Summer!

    Summer shirts are full of stripes, stripes, and more stripes! Vertical, horizontal, and diagonal, take your pick. I own two striped summer shirts, both bright and colorful.

    The turquoise tye-dye shirt is from Forever 21. I'm pretty sure it's no longer available, but that doesn't mean you can't find something similar. Or, if you like diy, you could even make one! :) The pink shirt was purchased more recently at Delia's. Although it's only available in stores, it's only $14.99! And it's super comfy (always an added plus for summer).

    I love these shirts because they can be paired with shorts, jeans, or even a skirt. So far I've worn them with denim shorts, as well as white skinny jeans. And because it's summer, I added a cute pair of wedges!

    So get creative and see what you can find in your own closet to create the perfect striped summer top! :)

Summer Shorts!

Even though we're already a few days into summer, you might not have that pair of summer shorts you've been looking for. So maybe this post will help you out! :)

Below are three pairs of shorts that I purchased  on a recent shopping trip. I'm going to tell you what I do and don't like about the shorts, which will hopefully help you in your search for the perfect pair of summer shorts!