Kindergarten to Adulthood

If you know me at all, you know that I have an obsession with polka dots. Ever since I was a little girl, polka dots and stripes have been in hot competition - but dots always come out on top.

I went to Nordstrom this week to shop their half yearly sale and when I saw this top and skort (yes....skort) on the rack, I knew I needed them. They're perfect pieces for summer! Both are super light and airy and so neutral. Wear them together or wear them separate, they're adorable either way!

And my new necessity this summer is a good backpack. Again - a love since childhood. But this backpack is a little more sophisticated than my neon green North Face. This backpack is from my friends over at Radley London and is a gorgeous black grainy leather. I like getting textured leather because I feel like it wears better over time. This style also comes in a beautiful taupe! I'll for sure be taking this everywhere I go all summer long.

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xoxo

Stripes, Dots, Plaid....Oh My!

In my opinion, you can never have enough pattern in your life. Although I will be the first to admit, mixing patterns can totally go wrong.....I've found when you stick to the basics, everything in moderation turns out just right. Stripes, dots, plaid - the best. When it comes to fall, layers are key! So I love to have a scarf handy anytime I'm heading out for a long day!

This tunic from one of my new favorite boutiques, Wit &Whimsy, is the perfect fall piece. It's long enough to wear with jeans or leggings, and if you're not a giant (such as myself) you could totally wear it as a dress! It has cute little pocket details on the front and is super comfy! 

I topped it off with this perfect military jacket from J.Coda - which comes in both olive and nude! I'm wearing a size large for reference. It's the easiest layering item for fall - comfy, casual and goes with literally anything. I'm wearing the olive - but I am so tempted to get the nude as well! I love grabbing this on-the-go! Because if your weather is anything like Arkansas, it can go from warm and sunny to freezing at the drop of a hat.

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xoxo

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Art Feeds Love

Hey friends! Today I wanted to highlight an incredible organization.  If you haven't heard of Art Feeds, they're an organization who work with kids all over the world to focus on building creativity and emotional expression through art. As a future speech-language pathologist, this is near and dear to my heart. There are so many kids who don't have the words to express themselves, and art is such a great outlet! So I'm teaming up with Art Feeds for their next fundraiser. What fundraiser you ask? As Art Feeds Day is approaching (September 8th) - Art Feeds is selling these t-shirts that simply say Art Feeds _______ . So grab a tee, finish the sentence and decorate away - all while supporting an incredible cause! All supporters will wear their decorated tees in support of Art Feeds on September 8th! The tees are $15 and you can order your tee here!

Because the cause is so special to me, I decided to fill in the blank with love. So of course I had to put little kisses all over my tee. If you want to see how, check it out below!

I picked up a kiss stamp at Hobby Lobby, along with some fabric paint!

So simply fill in the blank (you could use a fabric marker or a Sharpie) and stamp away! I did some kisses with the red and then slowly added in some white to make varying pink shades!

So, be sure to grab your tee while you still can here! And if you want to learn more about the organization, you can head to their website. I can't wait to see how you all decorate your tees!

xoxo

Mad Men

Any Mad Men lovers out there? Second to Gossip Girl - I would have to say that they have the best fashion! I've always loved the classic dresses, clean lines, and you ALL know I love a good red lip. Well, rejoice all Mad Men addicts because I have found THE dress for you! Karina Dresses offers a great selection of classic, gorgeous dresses for those of you who, like me, wish you could live in the 60's. The wrap silhouette is flattering on all figures and you can never go wrong with polka dots in my opinion. So go ahead and channel your inner Betty Draper. Shop this look below!

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I know I've said this before - but I love when I can combine my love for fashion with my love for Jesus. I've found another incredible company who allows me to do just that! Clothed in Strength has adorable workout gear (like this tank) that serves as a fashion statement, but also allows you to be a light for the Lord. Not gonna lie...since grad school started, I haven't been the best at working out. But I decided to wear mine while I was out and about running errands this weekend! I threw this (incredibly) comfy hoodie on over it, swiped on a red lip, grabbed my Keds and I was ready to go! Shop this look below! And use code "Get10Off" for 10% off your order at http://www.clothedinstrength.net/.

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