There are so many trends happening right now and I am in love with most of them. I love the ability to tie a few together. This is a look I wore in Chicago, because Dallas at night is still way too hot for jeans and long sleeves, but it really gets the combined trend done right. High waisted jean, gingham print and an awesome sleeve. I opted to keep the tie undone, but the top is versatile and you can add a bow too. Once I finally get my summer body ready (maybe by 2018?) I will definitely wear this top with some high waisted shorts. What are your favorite summer 2017 trends?! My top can be found here! Lover + Friends x Revolve Rebecca Top … [Read more...]
Linen Dress
I practically live in sun dresses during the summer. I am always hot and I think they're cooler than shorts and a top--you get better airflow, especially in a fit and flare dress like this one! I bought this dress online and, I'll be honest, I contemplated returning it when it arrived. Not because it wasn't adorable, but because the deep V top makes it so you can't wear a bra with the dress (Sorry Pam, you can't borrow this one!). I thought about it a lot, but ultimately decided that it was too cute to return and who likes wearing a bra that much anyway?! The red embroidery details on the top are so pretty, and are a great contrast to the pale stripes on the rest of the dress. The dress is also completely lined! A crucial piece of information given that the dress is linen, and linen tends to be see-through on it's own. This dress was a very pleasant surprise, and will definitely be worn on many date nights this summer! … [Read more...]
Texas Bound
It has been an insaneweek in my house (or houses). Our last week in Chicago was filled with amazing going away parties,family time, George's graduation and a surprise visit from his Aunt from Greece! We are so beyond grateful for all of the love and support people have shown us. I swear you would think that we were moving across the country instead of a few states away. Needless to say the people in our lives are wonderful. Starting with Katie & Dave for throwing this gorgeous Texas themed party. To George's parents throwing us a beautiful backyard barbecue. George & I finally hit the road to Texas the day after the BBQ and started our 14 hour drive at 4:30 AM. Anyone who lives in Chicago knows you have to leave by then to avoid major rush hour traffic, and in my case a 14 hour drive with a very upset husband who hates traffic. Initially I had wanted to share a post about our drive down and the fun things we did, but I didn't realize the only … [Read more...]
The BEST Sunless Tanners
Summer is finally here, but if you are like me and stuck inside a cubicle job 5 days a week, it can be hard to catch that summer glow! I've been experimenting with sunless tanners for a while, and have found a few that I love and wanted to share them with all of you! St. Tropez was the very first sunless tanner I used. I found it in college and me and my roommate would lather ourselves up and watch chick flicks for 4-8 hours while it worked it's magic. This stuff is great. It goes on a little green, but that's only to counteract any orange color. You are definitely not green (or orange!) when you wash it off. The lotion does have a strong scent when you first put it on, but it disappears after you shower.The tan lasts about 5 days. Next, I tried Kate Somerville tanning wipes. I received a few free samples with an online order and was very pleasantly surprised. The towelettes are like giant baby wipes. They have a very faint smell (much less than St. Tropez), and you can … [Read more...]