The Garden Variety

dress (Tory Burch, AJs Casuals c/o, available online HERE), bag (Rebecca Minkoff ON SALE), ballets (DVF, see similar HERE), cuff (Similar), rings (Lagos, Gili), shades (Banana Republic c/o, love THESE)

I just adore this Tory Burch dress from AJs Casuals.  Light and airy with feminine details and a flattering shape, it is a lovely addition to the summer wardrobe.  And while I kept it girly with a pair of  ballets...you all have to know I was actually wanting to pair it with some Baby Blue Sneaks--next go around for sure!  

Alright gang..y'all have a great Wednesday.  Some adorable TB's shown below and be sure to stay tuned for some of my picks from the infamous Nordstrom Anniversary Sale--sucker is gonna be good.  

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

Leo Gets Casual

tee (Chico's c/o), jacket (HM see similar HERE love this NAVY Version), shorts (Levis's, Urban Outfitters, see similar HERE), belt (Morton James), sneaks (Converse), bag (Louis Vuitton), cuff (Similar), ring (Kendra Scott, lagos, Anna Beck), necklaces (Target x 2, try doubling up THIS), boyfriends (JBrand), ballets (Loeffler Randall, Omar + Elsie, avail online HERE)

I’m a bit of a broken record when it comes to chatting about Leopard,  my love for it, how it’s a neutral, yada yada yada.  But when you have a love for something that never disappoints, always adds a little something to your look, and essentially goes with any and everything, well, I think it warrants some repetition!

So let’s chat about the versatility of this Leopard Tee shall we now?  You all know I like to tomboy up just about anything and adding a pair of denim cutoffs,  a khaki cargo jacket, and some sneaks will toughen up the Leo just right.  Adding some Boyfriends, some chunky baubles, and a pair of Printed Ballets still keep the Leo casual but add a hint of femininity as well which I’m always a fan of.  I also envision topping the Leo with a brightly colored blazer and a high waisted skirt for a lovely work look.  What do you all think of the dual animal print?  At first I was a bit on the fence as the prints don’t mirror one another, but I kinda dig the quirk of pairing two prints---the key I believe it to keep it subtle. 

Just a little random sidenote as I know many of us are traveling quite a bit this part of summer (I’m actually already prepping, aka shopping, for a Brazil trip in the fall)—may I suggest outfits such as these for your trips, the versatility of the Leo will carry you through your travels and indeed make any Destination Fabulous!  Alright gang, make it a good one…enjoy your week!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

Y'all

shirt (Sundry, Omar + Elsie, see similar muscles HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE), shorts (J.Brand see similar HERE, HERE), sneaks (Converse see Similar), bag (Clare Vivier, Omar + Elsie available online HERE), hat (HM, LOVE THIS NEON VERSION), cuff (Similar), rings (Lagos, Anna Beck), shades (Ray Ban)

Representing my turf with this ultra cozy Sundry shirt from Omar + Elsie.  You can't get more weekender than a good comfy tee with some denim and sneaks.  Hope you all have had a wonderful weekend---lots of outdoors for me which is my fave way to spend it.  Sending my big gal off to sleepaway camp today so I've got to scoot and finish packing up my sweet girl.  Make it a great one, gang!  

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

Chambray The Dress

dress (Julie Brown c/o see more chambray below and HERE, HERE ON SALE, & HERE), sneaks (Converse), tote (GiGi New York c/o), scarf (Pomegranate c/o see similar HERE, HERE), cuff (Morton James, see Similar), bracelets (Kate Spade, Coordinates Omar + Elsie), necklace (Gorjana c/o), shades (Ray Ban), rings (Lagos, Anna Beck)

When asked by Better Homes and Gardens if I wanted to team up with some very lovely lady bloggers to style this chambray dress from summer to fall, well duh, of course I jumped at the chance.  It comes as no surprise that I chose to style mine with some Sneaks, because quite frankly, I love to de-girly dresses during the daytime more often than not.  The pom-pom scarf adds the fall transitional element--but I have to say, another cute option would be this same exact outfit with a Baseball Sweater layered over it.  

Oh and speaking of BHG, teaming up with them and some more of my fave female bloggers for their Ultimate Summer Bash Series showcasing some pretty darling summer looks--make sure to head on over there and choose your fave!  Alright gang---shop chambray for days down below--make it a good one!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

An Occasion

dress (DVF, c/o AJs Casuals avail online HERE), heels (Zara, see similar HERE splurge HERE), clutch (Kate Spade see similar pink HERE and HERE), cuff (Similar), rings (Lagos, Anna Beck)

Have a wedding to go to this summer?  Wear THIS DRESS.  Don't have a wedding to go to this summer?  Grab a girlfriend, crash a wedding, while wearing THIS DRESS.  It's that good, gang, I promise you.  Something about a maxi dress just screams summer, and it definitely screams a summer occasion.  This one speaks for itself so I literally wore next to no makeup, next to no accessories, not even nail polish and just let her stand and shine all on her own (I do; however, love the idea of a topknot and bright pink lip)!

The lovelies at AJs Casuals are consistently giving us Lexingtonians dress after amazing dress and this one certainly does not disappoint.  If I may take a moment to welcome/thank AJs Casuals for being one of 

s + s' newest sponsors--love having the hot pink sign on the blog gals--big thanks!   Also a little reminder, if you're out of state and spot an AJs lovely you'd like to snag (see HERE, HERE, or HERE), be sure to mention s + s and the gals will ship (within the continental US) free of charge!  Alright gang, cheers to a lovely Tuesday and be sure to shop this look and some other favorite maxis (both dressy & casual) below.  

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem