Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Military Vest + Florals


Vest: Banana Republic Top: Loft Pants: Ann Taylor Flats: Chloe Necklace: BaubleBar Purse: Saint Laurent
If you didn't know I am all about layering pieces and I will sacrifice sweating just to pair a blazer with a top in the middle of summer. The thing about layering pieces is that you can make almost anything look put together. I finally caved and purchased a military vest and I am obsessed! I hate that I was late to this party. This vest can be paired with almost anything - shorts, jeans, dresses, and even printed pants. As for printed pants, these are so light weight and comfy that I think everyone needs a pair in their closet. Florals are one of my favorite prints so you can say that I will be wearing these from not until September.











Saturday, May 23, 2015

Memorial Weekend Sales

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HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY weekend! there's nothing that makes life better than a long weekend, well maybe the stores are flooding with sales and I've rounded up my favorites. Below I've listed all Memorial Day sales with their codes and the day they finish so step an hour away from the pool and buy yourself a little treat! 

Ann Taylor: 40% off everything with code: Shop40 until Tues. 5/26 at 3 am EST
Anthropologie: Extra 20% off sale items with code: Gonefishing
Aritzia: 20-50% off everything
Asos: 20% off full-priced items with code: Longwknd until Tues. 5/26 at 4 am EST
Baublebar: 20% off site wide with code: Memorial20, 25% off 3 items with code: Memorial25, and 30% off 4 or more items with code: Memorial30 until Mon. 5/25 at 11:59 pm EST
Club Monaco: 30% off all sale items with code: Memorialday until Mon. 5/25 at 11:59 pm PST
DVF: Extra 30% off sale items with code: Summer30 until Mon. 5/25
Equipment: Extra 20% off sale items with code: MD2015 until Mon. 5/25 at 11:59 pm PST
Express: 40% off everything until Mon. 5/25 11:59 pm EST
Gap: 40% off full-priced items with code: Summer until Sun. 5/24 at 11:59 pm EST
J.Crew: 30% off your order with code: Weekend until Tues. 5/26 at 11:59 pm EST
J.Crew Factory: 50% off everything until Mon. 5/25 at 11:59 pm EST
Joie: Extra 20% off sale with code: MD2015 until Mon. 5/25 at 11:59 pm PST
Loft: 40% off everything
Madewell: Extra 30% off sale items with code: Sweet until Tues. 5/25 at 11:59 pm EST
Nordstrom: Half-yearly sale (up to 40% off) until Sun. 5/31
Old Navy: Up to 50% off the entire store
Rebecca Minkoff: up to 50% off sale items

Memorial day is about celebrating and remembering the soldiers who fought for our country and lost their lives. We're the land of the free because of the brave so on Monday at 3 p.m. local time, stop what you're doing for a quick moment of silence to honor these brave people. Enjoy your long weekend and Summer has unofficially started!

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Splurge vs. Steal: Memorial Weekend Inspiration



Splurge: Dress | Bathing Suit | Bag | Cover-up | Espadrilles | Sandals
Steal: Dress | Bathing Suit | Bag | Cover-up | Espadrilles | Sandals
This week's Splurge vs. Steal is a little different since this weekend is a long weekend and the unofficial kick-off to Summer. I've decided to make a list of 5 pieces that you can purchase to wear the weekend, and celebrate the arrival of the heat! In Miami, the heat has already graced our presence and a few of these items I have already purchased and some I have already worn. This summer I am all about embroidered pieces, tassels, fruit-printed pieces, nature prints, and of course FLORALS! I've linked a few of my favorite Splurge vs. Steal pieces and as Spring continues to pass us by, I will link more pieces. After all, I LOVE Spring and have so wishlists filled with products waiting to purchase.


Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Pleated Ways


Dress: Nordstrom Jacket: Zara (Similar herehere, and here) Shoes: Sam Edelman Purse: Saint Laurent Necklace: BaubleBar
I purchased this dress over a month ago with the intention of wearing it on Mother's Day but Boston had other plans for the weather and I was unable to wear it. I love the bright colors and the flowy feel to this dress. The colors and pleats are perfect for Spring and Summer and for those days or nights when the weather is over 90 degrees and you can't stand wearing form fitting clothing. Also the amazing thing about this dress is that it can be paired with a denim jacket like I did here, with a blazer or with a top over it  so that it will look like a whole new outfit. Whenever Summer comes around and I am all about maxi dresses, they make getting dressed so much easier and they keep you cooler throughout the day. This dress is now on MAJOR sale and you should snag one here before it is too late and they also have a top version, which can be purchased here.











Thursday, May 14, 2015

Splurge vs. Steal: Night Out



Wide-leg Pants // Splurge: Alice + Olivia Steal: Asos
Heels // Splurge: Aquazzura Steal: Zara

Last week I was unable to post a new Splurge vs. Steal blogpost because I was out of town visiting family so today I've provided you with two steals. 

Wide leg pants are currently a huge deal and although I've been afraid to try this trend I actually placed an order for these and I am hoping that they work out because these pants are the perfect pants for a night-out on the town. These pants should be paired with a tight-fitting top or a crop-top because a loose fitting top will make you feel like you're flooding. As for these heels, I AM OBSESSED! I currently have a pair of these Aquazzura heels on my wish list and I am hoping to snatch them up before the year is over but of course, Zara saves the day with creating a pair that looks identical at a fraction of the price. Zara sells these in a nude and a yellow, which are perfect for Spring and Summer.

Triple the Denim

Shirt: Old Navy Jeans: Gift (Similar here and here) Espadrilles: Tory Burch Purse: Rebecca Minkoff Necklace: BaubleBar Sunglasses: Fendi

Some people may call this look the Canadian Tuxedo and others call it the Texas Tuxedo but I just call it my recent go-to look. Lately, I find myself reaching for a chambray top and pairing it with whatever bottom I decide to wear that day, so when Tory Burch created these denim espadrilles I thought it was only logical to purchase them. The thing about wearing triple denim is that you need to pair different shades of denim or chambray together. I always pick a lighter wash for my top and pair it with dark denim so I don't feel too uncomfortable. Hey, if Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake pulled it off, you can too! My biggest closet necessity is a chambray top, it goes with everything, whether the bottom is printed or solid.












 

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