How to Style Summer Layers

Spring/summer can be tricky down here in Arkansas. One day is 90 degrees and the next its back in the 60's. So it's important to always have layers on hand! But if you're at all like me, you may find summer layers slightly tricky. You want to still look summery, but have enough fabric to keep you warm! So I teamed up with my friends over at Ellison Apparel to show you how I tackle summer layers! 

The key when styling layers in the summer is to keep it light. Both light fabric and light colors. I'm a huge fan of pastels, because they work perfectly for summer and are typically neutral enough to wear with just about anything! This pale pink suede moto jacket is the perfect piece! Now like I said earlier, Arkansas can go from hot to chilly in a second, so when I'm wearing layers, I like to have on something sleeveless under so if I start to get hot I can take off my jacket and cool down quickly! This striped high neck top was the perfect pair. Plus, y'all know I can never have enough stripes in my wardrobe. These little black pants pulled the entire look together! I love these because they're the perfect crop length. AND I'm super excited because they're a nice fabric, so I can wear them to work - but they have an elastic waistband! Such a score because that makes them super comfy so I can crawl around on the floor with all my speech therapy kiddos and be good to go!

So hopefully this will help y'all with summer layers! Remember the key is to keep it light! But when in doubt, you can always grab a good jean jacket as well! You can shop this entire look over at Ellison Apparel!

xoxo

{ps - here are the SKUs for the items I styled: 

Striped top:  TT-7609-6

Jacket: RJ-1593-6

Pants:RP-1818-6}

Easy Breezy

Happy Saturday my friends! I am SO thankful it's finally the weekend. This week has been forever long. I always reach for something casual and comfy to wear on the weekends, and I think I've finally found the PERFECT weekend outfit. This look from my friend Darcy over at Hello Luvvy is seriously the best. This is the first white t-shirt I've ever owned that isn't sheer. I don't have to wear a tank top under it and it's a miracle! Hah! It's thick, but still lightweight enough for summer. And it has side slits so you can wear it tied too. It comes in a few other striped options as well - pretty sure I need them all. It's so hard to find good basics to layer! And to add a little fashion-twist on the basic white tee, I paired it with these fringe hem jeans. It took me a hot second to accept this trend, but now I'm loving it! They add a little something extra to spice up the outfit.

And we can't forget about these heels. I mean, come on! These are gorgeous and honestly, really comfortable for being heels. I have a hard time finding heels that don't kill my feet and these do the trick! I could walk around in these bad boys all day without any pain. Maybe it's the chunky heel and the ankle lace? I don't know....but they're magic and you need them.

Bonus - you can use code "musingsofglitter20" for 20% off you purchase here!

xoxo

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Mellow Yellow Layers

It's been so incredibly warm here - it was 80 degrees this week! But regardless, I'm not quite ready to jump into a summer wardrobe yet. So, of course, I've been wearing all of my jackets non-stop to slowly begin the transition to spring. 

Layers are always my best friend when it comes to (what seems like) the ever-changing weather. This dress from my fave boutique, Maude, is one of the easiest pieces to layer. You could pair it with tights or leggings, a jean jacket or moto jacket (like I have on here) or just wear it by itself. The possibilities are endless with a good staple dress. AND this dress comes in a pretty blush color as well! Pretty sure I need them both. Shop this look below!

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Biker Chic with Zaful

This is my "biker babe" meets Sandy from Grease look. Hah! There's just something about a leather (or faux in my case) jacket. Put it on, and instantly feel like you're too cool for school. This one is under $40! And of course, top it off with a choker and some geometric sunnies and you're ready to conquer the world.  And the best news - the jacket, choker AND sunglasses together are under $50! Such a steal. Head over to my friends at Zaful to get them! I styled mine with my fave pair of dark flare jeans along with a black tank, but this would look cute over a dress as well! You can also pair it scarves as we head into fall! Zaful has tons of great transitional pieces at affordable prices!

Shop this look below! And check them out on Facebook!

xoxo

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Booties Rocking Everywhere

It took me a while to jump on the overall train - but I'm officially onboard! Well, sort of. Confession...I still kind of feel like I look like a 5 year old off to her first day of kindergarten in them, but I'm warming up to it. They're actually shockingly comfy, and I grabbed this pair at my local Goodwill for $3.50. What. A. Steal.

And, as you all know, I'm pushing fall fashion despite the hot weather so I'm breaking out the booties! Boy, have my feet missed them. I'm all about a good bootie in fall...and the winter....and in the spring....really all the time. I grabbed this leather pair (with the cutest little cutouts) from my faves over at Maude Boutique! They're real leather and have a little buckle detail around the ankle above the cutout. Plus, the heel is the perfect height, just to give you a little lift without making them uncomfortable.

And can we talk about this wall for a second? I mean...come on. The wall of all blogger's dreams. Serious heart eyes! Thanks Maude for keeping Fayetteville Funky!

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Peace and Flowers + Rosalynne Love

A few months ago, my mother and sister came home from the Little Craft Show and handed me a business card. They told me that I absolutely had to go follow this company on Instagram because they had the cutest tees! So of course, I checked it out and fell in love with their designs myself.

Then I received an email from that very same company a few weeks ago asking me to collaborate and it was fate. Hah! Okay, I'm being slightly dramatic - but this is 100% how it happened. If you haven't heard of Rosalynne Love, you must check it out! Rosalynne is one of the sweetest people (who is equally obsessed with glitter, like myself) and has an amazing heart. Her compassion and creativity show through in each and every one of her designs. AND part of the proceeds from her shop go towards sponsoring children in need through Compassion International.

You can get the tee that I'm styling in these pictures here, and be sure to check out the rest of her shop! She has everything from tees and tanks to mugs and stickers!

xoxo

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

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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

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