How to Wear Designer on a Budget

I honestly don't know how I'm just now discovering ThredUp, but y'all. HOLY MOLY. It's a huge online thrift store and whoever thought of this knows my love language. I loveee a good thrift find, and having an online searchable database is a huge win for me.

As soon as I saw this Kate Spade dress, I knew it needed to join my closet. And seriously, y'all will not believe the price. This dress is originally $478. Drumroll please......I got this dress for $92. That's $386 off. I can't make this stuff up people. Such a steal!

Not only do they have have high-end designers, but they also have the basics (Gap, Banana, J.Crew etc) - all for incredible discounts. And most items don't show many signs of wear. I swear the dress I got is in total mint condition. I don't think I'm ever going to buy anything full price again.

Do yourself (and your wallet) a favor and check them out! PS - here are a few of their style tips!

xoxo

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

Memorial Day

First, let me say I'm sorry that these images aren't the best. This was literally the worst day for a photoshoot - we had a serious storm rolling in (we're talking crazy winds, super dark skies and lots of rain), but I'm heading out of town and wanted to shoot this look before Memorial Day for you all! 

I just received these white distressed skinnies from Wild Blue Denim and I must say - these are the comfiest jeans EVER. If I had to describe them, I would say their a hybrid jean/legging/yoga pant combo. They have just the right amount of stretch and the cutest button detailing. And this line is designed by the fabulous Sadie Robertson, so you know it's all adorable. Be sure to shop Wild Blue Denim x Sadie Robertson here!

I paired my skinnies with an off the shoulder top (I know...you're starting to get sick of them - but I LOVE them) and added some red accessories to finish it off! 

I'm heading to Dallas this weekend, so if anyone has fun suggestions of what to do, let me know! I hope you all enjoy your Memorial Day! Big thank you to all the men and women out there who serve our country.

xoxo

jeans

top (similar here and here)

sunglasses

necklace 

Growing Into Myself

Okay. Never have I ever had a shirt that sums up my life more. Coffee (although...I could substitute this for pizza....), top knot (or in my case, baby top knot), bright lips (always), and Jesus (my main man). If you haven't checked out Honeybee Boutique yet - boy are you missing out. They have the best tees -especially for all you momma's out there!!! But for all of us tee-lovers as well.

The owner, Erica, is all about empowering women and making them feel confident and proud in every situation! Which y'all know, I couldn't support more.

Fashion has always been a creative outlet for me, but I really don't feel like I fully grew into myself until I started blogging. It's empowering to share your story, write words to paper (or computer) and put yourself out there in a vulnerable way. Quite honestly, for the first year I didn't really tell any of my friends that I had a blog. For some odd reason, I was embarrassed about it. But I recently came to the conclusion that "hey...this is who I am, take me or leave me" and man oh man what a change that outlook can make! And for me, it was all about finding my confidence.

So, all of a sudden, I'm obsessed with flared jeans. There's nothing I feel more confident in! They are so slimming (and SO MUCH more comfortable than skinny jeans - see ya muffin top). Add on this bold tee, a leopard kimono and a bright red lip and you're ready to conquer the world (or your hectic schedule). I totally agree with Erica that every women should feel valued, important and strong. This is such a wonderful company, so be sure to head over to her page and check it out! And use code SPRING16 for 20% off her shop!

To all my ladies out there - you are fierce, wonderful, incredible, beautiful and so loved. So own who you are and get out there to show the world. 

xoxo

tee

jeans

kimono (very similar)

sunglasses

lipstick

Valentine's OOTD

Valentine's Day is SO soon. Did January fly by for anyone else too? Can't believe we're almost halfway through February! I'm planning on spending the holiday with my girls. We're heading to see How To Be Single in theaters - it looks hilarious! Not gonna to lie, I'm a-okay that Valentine's day being on Sunday this year. I'm all about celebrating love, but seeing the unending flow of chocolates and flowers all over campus just reminds me of my forever singleness. Just kidding! (well....sort of)

But I'm a big fan of Valentines - who doesn't love an excuse to wear pink and eat a ridiculous amount of candy? I opted for lilac instead of pink this year (still the same color fam, right?). This gorgeous color paired with the high-low hem has me swooning. Totally in love (pun intended). And I layered it over this flirty, flowy floral maxi dress - which has a high-low hem as well. 

And no outfit is complete without some Kendra Scott jewelry. This slate Rayne necklace is one of my new favorites - it's slightly translucent so it goes with everything!

Hope you all have the happiest Valentine's Day!

xoxo

Sweater

Kendra Scott Rayne

Floral Maxi

Heart Sunnies