Is it Spring Yet?

Pink? Ruffles? Flowers? Check, check, check. Pretty sure my 5 year old self loves this dress just as much as my 24 year old self does. I am in love with this pretty blush number! It's from my favorite local boutique, Shop Maude. Not only is it fun to twirl in (obvious bonus) but it's perfect for spring - which will be here before we know it! It is spaghetti straps, so you could easily wear it on it's own, but while it's still a little cool out, I'll be wearing mine with a denim jacket! 

And little tip - I was browsing through Anthropologie's website the other day and low and behold I saw this very dress....for $60 MORE! What? That's nonsense. Grab this beauty for a steal while you can here!

I also wore my hair up in a milkmaid braid (so easy - just two braids pinned up) which I find is a perfect pair for jean jackets, or really anything with a collar. I find that wearing your hair up with collars always makes it look a little sleeker. And of course I pulled out my favorite pair of statement earrings (yes...I have them in multiple colors). 

xoxo

dress

jacket (similar)

earrings

Green Goddess Maxi

Leave it to my favorite boutique, Maude, to have the most gorgeous, green maxi dress. My cousin is getting married this weekend, and I searched high and low for a dress to wear to the rehearsal - this green maxi was the winner! And bonus - it might be the comfiest maxi I own. There aren't any zippers or anything, so you can just slid it on - it's slightly elastic in the back so it's the perfect fit.

I'm also obsessed (like...obsessed) with the neckline, it's got the most unique little cut out! The color is a slightly faded, mossy green and pairs well with bronze/gold jewelry. Which of course leads me to this fun ring set (3 rings for $15 - such a steal) and these little bird dangle earrings - both of which match perfectly by the way. 

And as this dress makes me feel like a grecian - I had to top it all off with half up fishtails and a bronze/shimmery smokey eye. Shop the look below!

xoxo

dress

earrings (in-store only)

ring set

Fruity Fun

I may not be a fan of the heat, but I am 100% a fan of summer fashion. Bright florals, vivid colors and in this case - fun fruits! I recently ran across the CUTEST boutique on Instagram, Farmers Daughter Boutique. They carry some of my favorite brands and have the best sense of style. Every time I scroll through their Instagram, I'm like "I want that, I want that, I want that" - because it's all adorable! These ruffle shorts paired perfectly with this fruity top. And if this top doesn't scream "summer" I don't know what does. It's perfect for vacation or just a casual weekend. Seeing as though I will be stuck at grad school all summer - it's the perfect outfit to brighten up my Saturday's!

Shop the look below!

xoxo

top and shorts (call 270-885-5104 to order)

sunglasses (similar)

earrings

bracelets

Mermaid Life

I've been kind of obsessed with mermaid wear this summer. Don't ask me why, but I love it. And with my crazy long hair, I feel like it just fits. I grabbed this tank at SheIn for under $9! SheIn offers free standard shipping to the U.S. and you can receive 40% off on your first purchase! This cropped tank is available in sizes S-XL.

I styled this top with my fave new jean shorts from Gap and topped it off with my go-to kimono (yes...I know I wear this one all the time). And yes....I do have these sunglasses in two colors. But they were so cheap and I love both the light pink and my staple red! I added a fun pop of color with these arrow earrings from Kendra Scott that I recently recieved in my latest RocksBox set. Don't forget that you can use code "emilyxoxo7" for a completely free month - no strings attached. Get your free month here!

xoxo

top

shorts

kimono (similar)

earrings

sunglasses

Go-To Summer Wear

It's only May and it is already CRAZY hot in Arkansas, so I'm embracing my summer wardrobe. Recently I've been adding a few new staples into my summer rotation, including this fun asymmetric denim skirt from Loft. It's super comfy and perfect for those days you aren't feeling shorts (but it's denim - so it's still wind friendly).  And y'all know I'm a sucker for a good tank top. I'm in love this olive one I picked up at Maude the other day! It's cropped - so you can wear it tucked into a skirt or shorts or leave it out with some flare jeans! Olive is one of my favorite colors to wear because it's still neutral without being grey, white or black - so you can wear it with just about anything! It's safe to say that this top has become a new staple in my wardrobe. 

Also - my hair has gotten super long, so I've been trying to master braiding before this summer fully hits! So if anyone has fun braid ideas - let me know!

xoxo

top (if you're local you can pick it up at Maude in Rogers - if not, here it is online!)

skirt

sunglasses (similar)

purse