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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Embroidered Obsessed

I know....you're all sick of seeing embroidery. But I LOVE IT. I might have an embarrassing amount of embroidery in my closet at the moment, but I can't help myself. I've gotten so many compliments on this sweater. It makes a statement while still being casual which I love. It's a little oversized and just slightly cropped. I styled it with jeans and my Keds - but this could easily be dressed up with a skirt and some boots. And I'm pleased to say that this is one of those sweaters that is even prettier in person. Sometimes a website will say "embroidered" when really, it's printed on. But this one is actual embroidery and the detailing is so intricate and pretty! Check it out below!

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Little Black Work Dress

As soon as I got this cute little dress in from my friends over at J.Jill - I knew this was going to be THE perfect work dress. It's a simple black, a-line dress with a collar making it one of the most versatile pieces in my closet! The possibilities are endless with this one. Wear it by itself and dress it down with sneakers like I did, or add a pair of heels! I'm also planning on transition this to fall by adding a cute little military jacket and some leopard flats and then adding tights in the winter! This is truly the perfect piece for all seasons.

I will say, this is definitely a piece you're going to have to iron as the fabric wrinkles fairly easily. But overall - this is such a good staple for all you working gals out there! I know I'll be getting a lot of wear out of this one! Shop this look below!

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Comfy Cute Work Shoes

So for those of you who don't know, several summers ago I was the social media intern at Keds HQ in Boston. I loved Keds before my internship, but my love for these pretty little shoes has only grown since then! I legitimately wear these shoes to work daily - no joke. They're super comfortable, so I can run around all day with no irritation or pain. And, obviously an important factor for me, they're the still super fashion forward.

I always get compliments on my Keds. I had an old pair of Keds x Kate Spade gold polka dot shoes, but sadly after 4 years of nonstop wear, they look pretty worn out! So as soon as I saw these this black and white pair, I knew I needed them! They're so versatile - I wear mine with dresses, rompers, shorts and jeans. I love using my Keds to add a pop of color or print to every outfit. Every year I end up adding a few more pairs to my collection because I'm a firm believe you can never have too much of a good thing. 

And, a little tip to all you other canvas shoe wearers out there - always spray your shoes with Scotch Guard. They'll stay clean so much longer! Shop this look below!

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Back to Basics

Back to basics today on the blog. Is there anything better really? This is my go-to weekend outfit when I need to look cute, but still want to be comfy enough to run errands. I pretty much live in jean jackets recently (in case you haven't noticed) - so that was a given. I've literally been leaving one in my car because you can always throw it on; they go with everything! My current fave pairing with denim is stripes. I know...another shocker. But seriously y'all, you can't EVER go wrong with a striped dress. This one is from Shop Maude. It's perfectly lightweight and flowy which makes it awesome for the summer months, but I will warn you that this one is a little sheer - but nothing that a good slip can't fix! 

I'm from Fayetteville, so I couldn't resist snapping up this Fay hat as well! Perfect for second day-hair, or for those days you just aren't feeling it. Finally, I threw on my white Keds. Granted, I'm slightly biased as I interned fro Keds - but being totally real they're just the best shoes for running around! Still super cute, but also super comfortable. I call them my "fashionable sneakers" because they feel like tennis shoes without all the bulk. 

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90s Grunge

Anyone else get confused between plaid, gingham and checkered? Am I crazy? Sometimes they all look the same to me....but regardless - I love them all. So why not just mix them together! Anytime I'm wearing a shift dress (like this fabulous shirt dress from J.Jill) and I want to add a little more shape to it, I typically just tie something around the waist. In this case, I grabbed my fave plaid shirt to give it a "90's grunge" feel. I did my best to channel my inner Topanga with the hair. Any 90's children out there? I know you know what I'm talking about. #boymeetsworld4life

And it seems like everyone nowadays is pairing their dresses with sneakers. And I'm totally hopping on that train. Cute and comfy? Yes please. So I went to my ever-loyal Keds. I've gotten so much wear out of these over the years!

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Most Comfortable Dress EVER

This is literally the most comfortable dress I own. Like - holy moly I could live in this dress. PLUS it's freaking adorable, so it's a total win win. This dress, from Antique Garden, is also available in charcoal! It's perfectly on trend for the spring with the ruffled cold shoulder along with stripes. I plan on wearing this dress non-stop for the next few months. I love when I can find a dress that looks cute with tennis shoes, and this is one of them! Perfect for when you need to look good but still be comfortable.

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Starting the New Year with Glitter and Ruffles

It's the start of the new year, I'm currently on break from school and it's shockingly warm (for winter) in Arkansas - all of which call for celebration! So obviously there's no better way to do that than wearing glitter shoes, a ruffled sweatshirt, pink beanie and a rose gold purse, am I right!? 

Hah - okay...maybe that's just me. But new year - fun wardrobe. Makes sense huh? And let's face it, fun clothes just make life happier. I have several zip-up sweatshirts in my closet right now, but this one stands apart from the crowd. This particular one from Evy's Tree has the cutest ruffle around the waist making it easy to dress up or down. Plus it's a universally flattering cut (not to mention its also super soft). 

I picked up these Keds when I was their social media intern a few summers back and they are still my all-time favorite pair! Glitter makes everything better and these shoes are no exception. You get the comfort of Keds with the added bonus of walking around with twinkly feet.

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