wardrobe wednesday

Wardrobe Wednesday | Vibrant Chevron

If you know my scrapbook pages at all, you know I'm not afraid of color. And the same goes for my wardrobe.  Summer is my favorite time to break out the bright hues  - and sometimes all at once! There's no better mood-booster than a outfit full of color. You can't really be a Debbie Downer when you're wearing bright navy and white stripes, vibrant coral, and electric yellow!

I got this navy chevron skirt last summer (online at Old Navy) and I didn't realize that the roll-down, yoga-style top would add bulk around the middle. So I grabbed my trusty pair of sewing shears and lopped off the fold-over part of the waistband. Because unless it contains at least 3.2% alcohol, I don't like anything adding heft to my waistline.

And looking at the first picture with the arrows, I should probably clarify...it's the necklace that's from J. Crew Factory, not the boob. Though if you could pick up a cute pair of perky pre-child breasts there, you'd know I'd be the first in line.

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Target gathered neck tee | similar
Old Navy jersey skirt
J. Crew Factory bubble necklace
Steve Madden sandals
Fossil ceramic watch
Isaac Mizrahi clutch

 

Wardrobe Wednesday | 1 Blazer, 3 Ways

I have a love/hate relationship with air conditioning. I love that it keeps me from turning into the Wicked Witch of the West (I'm mellllllltttting!) when temperatures soar. But I hate that once I'm cooled off, it just keeps on cooling. Until gargantuan goose bumps erupt and I'm reaching for my down parka. In the middle of June.

My solution? A lightweight blazer that can easily be thrown on when the AC gets too aggro. I found this seersucker one at Gap a few years ago (but J. Crew Factory or Lord & Taylor have similar versions). It's a totally versatile piece that I love - and here are three ways I love to wear it!

Zulily Tank Top (similar, similar) | Sanctuary Shorts | Kenneth Cole Tote | Mossimo Heels | Mossimo Belt | Burberry Sunglasses

Mossimo Skirt | Old Navy Tee | J. Crew Necklace (similar) | Mossimo belt |Lucky Penny Sandals | Isaac Mizrahi Clutch (similar)

J. Crew Factory Striped Tee | Merona Nautical Short | Zulily Earrings | Mossimo Espadrilles (similar, similar)

 

Have a great Wednesday! And stay cool (or warm, whatever the case may be!)

Wardrobe Wednesday | Boyfriend Cardi

Colorado summers are a peculiar season. One moment, the sun is shining brightly and you're reaching for sandals and a tank top. Then without warning, the clouds have rolled in, the rain is pouring, and you're realizing a white tank top might have been a bad choice.

When I took these pictures for WW last week, the weather was still deciding if it wanted to be summery.  So I had to resort to my "sorta-summery" outfit of shorts and a tank, topped with a boyfriend cardi.



Since my current selection of shorts is mostly neutral khaki and denim, I had to add in color with my sweater and accessories. I've had this funky statement necklace for a few years and it definitely goes in the "worth-every-penny" category of purchase. It seems to go with everything and it reminds me of little artfully decorated sugar cookies. Yes, it always comes back to food.

The bag is also several years old, but it's the first purse I pull out when summer rolls around. If you're looking for a simple fabric bag (you can custom order in your favorite pattern combo!) then check out Elisa Lou!

With temps predicted near 99˚ today and tomorrow, this is likely my cardigan's last hurrah til fall. Colorado may have just decided it's summer after all. And me? I've decided that's an excellent reason to shop for some new happy-colored shorts (loving all the options here!). Oh, and eat sugar cookies.

Enjoy your Wednesday!

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Mossimo Boyfriend Cardigan
Merona Tank Top
Old Navy Everyday Khaki Shorts
Anthropologie Yoyo Necklace  |  similar, similar
Dansko Sissy Sandals
Elisa Lou tote
Target Bracelet | similar