Jeans and a tee

Outfit details--- Sunnies: Ray Ban (shop more Ray Ban sunnies here) | Necklace: Charming Charlie (c/o) | Pouch: Kate Spade (other floral options here and here) | Top: Halogen | Bottoms: AG Jeans | Heels: Kate Spade (budget option here) ---

Yes, this is the same tee that you saw in a solid color here. Except in that shirt, I had ordered a small. I decided to try it in an extra small in this striped one and I think I prefer the smaller size more! I guess that means I should buy it in a third color. hehe

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Falling back in love with the Tribute sandals

Blazer: Banana Republic (option, option) | Necklace: Express | Bag: Deux Lux (c/o Shopbop) (blue fringe bag option here) | Top: Express | Bracelets: Charming Charlie (c/o) and Nadri (option) | Bottoms: AG Jeans | Sandals: Saint Laurent (pre-owned here, shop other Saint Laurent Tribute Sandals here)

If you read my guest post on Kate's blog a few weeks ago, you'll know that I have a pretty big girl crush on Style Me Tactical. She's so edgy and fierce and we share a mutual love for shoes. She has this pair of Tribute sandals (that I now wish I had, BTW) and it made me realize that I never wear mine with jeans! What the heck? Each time I have worn them (here and here) on the blog, they've been with a dress or skirt. Whenever I think of doing heels with jeans, I always reach for one of the many pair of pointy toed shoes in my collection. After after seeing Style Me Tactical's Instagram post, I've realized it's a shame to not wear my Tributes with jeans!

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The scenic tee and bucket bag

I still have my old school Dooney and Burke bucket bag from the 90s. I was so proud of that bag! I loved it so much! And here we are, years later, and I've bought myself another. (Ok, well maybe mom and dad bought that first one for me!) This one is roomier than the one I had back in the day! I love the option of making it a single or a double strap. I also love the large, voluminous tassels that finish off the bag. I definitely loved this bag even more in person than in the catalog. I've always found one bag to buy during the anniversary sale, and I'm glad this one was "the one" this year!

I did get a few people ask me why I didn't end up getting the Rebecca Minkoff moto hobo in the cranberry color. Unfortunately, it was already sold out in my store by the time I was there for my appointment, so I was never able to see it in real life. I didn't need a bag that color anyway, I already have two, so it's probably for the best! I did see it in the "Ash" color, and while it was extremely tempting, I did love this bucket bag even more, especially since it's different than anything I currently have, and I had already committed to buying so many other items anyway!

Sunnies: Ray Ban | Vest: JCrew Factory (option, option) | Necklace: Stella and Dot (gifted) | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff "Lexi Bucket Bag" in Cocoa Sale price $250.90 After sale $375 | Top: Halogen Relaxed Slub Knit U-Neck Tee Sale price $15.90 After sale $25 | Bottoms: American Eagle | Sandals: DV Dolce Vita (a little cheaper here)

I can see myself reaching for this tee when I need something easy but not obviously lazy. I loved how it looked with the olive vest layered over it. I wore this outfit to brunch with the husband on Sunday. I could have easily worn my new animal print flats instead of these heeled sandals! 

For my second styling example, I just wanted the tee to speak for itself. And when paired with destroyed skinnies and statement heels, it's a foolproof weekend look. You can see a third way I styled this tee shirt in my Nordstrom Anniversary Sale recap post with the same lace pencil skirt I wore on Monday. It's a great, relaxed tee that is fitted but not tight. The scenic print reads a little bit more abstract from a distance, which makes it pretty easy to pair with most colors and other prints. It's nice to have options!

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My favorite accessory

Earrings: Stella and Dot | Necklace: Express | Sweater: Express (last seen here) (similar) | Pants: AG Jeans (last seen here, old school blog post!) (option, option)  | Phone case: Kate Spade (currently lusting for this one) | Booties: Ivanka Trump (option, option)

The husband says that he only ever sees the top of my head. Yes, I'm an iPhone addict, and I admit it. He got an iPhone before I did, and I fought him and fought him at first before I got mine. I was happy with my Palm Treo. I didn't "need all that." And now, I am not sure how I ever survived without it. What did we use to do when we were bored? Or when you're acting like you're not witnessing whatever awkwardness is going on around you? Or when you see an actor on TV and can't remember what else they've starred in? Or when you wanted to shop a flash sale but had a meeting at the time the sale was starting?  Or when you see something completely random and NEED to take a photo of it because no one would ever believe you otherwise? Frankly, I can't remember the last time I actually used my phone as a phone. 

I decided to poke fun at my addiction by posing with my phone as my favorite accessory. I love to dress my phone in Kate Spade cases (because I'm also a Kate Spade addict.) They've definitely improved their cases over the last couple of years - they used to come off when you dropped your phone, but this current design stays put and the patterns and prints are always so playful and fun. I've had this particular case for almost 4 months now, which is probably a new record for me and also probably why I'm craving a new one. :) 

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