When it comes to fashion, I definitely don't believe there are rules. I have never abided by the "no white after Labor Day" rule, for example. I'm not sure how I would be able to survive without my white skinnies year round! It's like plain white tees - they go with ALLTHETHINGS! I think as long as you have fit and proportion right, you can basically wear what makes you happy regardless of what others may say or do!
Guess who is back at the playground? This elementary school is on the way to one of the restaurants we regularly go to for breakfast, and since it has been awhile since the last time we took photos here, we thought we'd do it all again! Except I didn't actually play around this time, just blog business. I gotta say, I am ridiculously obsessed with this outfit. OBSESSED. Clearly I am embracing this cold shoulder trend. When the girls at The Mint Julep Boutique reached out to me for a second collaboration, I had a handful of things I was eyeing (like this romper and this crochet number), but then I came across this top and I was sold. Stripes *and* a cold shoulder? It had my name written all over it.
I posted this outfit as a flat lay on Instagram over two weeks ago and am just finally getting to wear it thanks to warmer weather! I think my bare legs are quite happy to feel sunshine! Even though it's warmed up enough to show some skin, there are still remnants of coolness in the air, so I do like to stay a little covered somehow. Jackets seem a bit too heavy, or even too structured sometimes depending on the outfit and the look for which I'm going. Surprisingly enough, I don't have many cardigans. Boyfriend shirts on the other hand? My collection is growing and they work pretty effortlessly as a make shift cardigan. They're comfortable and relaxed, and if they're super soft like this one, it's hard not to wear them all the time… or own one thousand of them.
Sunnies: TOMS | Earrings: Charming Charlie (c/o) | Necklace:CS Gems | Bag: Clare V (Shop other "Margot" style clutches HERE) | Top: Gap (shop other flannel tops HERE) | Jacket: JCrew (outlet) (similar) (shop other military style jackets HERE) | Bottoms:Express | Shoes:Hinge
Well if you couldn't tell from my lack of post yesterday, I only have 3 posts planned for you this week, which was for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. I figured I should enjoy the long weekend to the fullest and not stress about shopping. I also figure everyone is as shopping hungover as I am, so I thought I would give you a break from all my enabling. Ha!
If you saw yesterday's post, it was all about my shopping list for Black Fridayweek and what I had my eye on. If you noticed, there were no Express items on that list! That's because Gina summarized my wish list items in her post HERE. I honestly wasn't planning on posting anything else until after my Black Fridayweek purchases were complete, but then Jenna said she was waiting to see some outfit collages from me of all the things she needed from Express! I figured she may not be the only one with this request, so here is YOUR shopping list post! For the sake of time, I am only linking to those items I know are available and on sale, so if there is something I have not linked to that you'd like to know more about - please let me know, and I'm happy to dish the product info!
Being sick this weekend and not having new blog outfits to share with you just gives me more time to share sale finds with you instead! And I mentioned yesterday that the Shopbop Friends and Family Sale just kicked off Tuesday at midnight. It's been hard narrowing down my list of things I want, but here is everything I've had my eye on in case you need some inspiration! Normally I like to entice you guys with sale stuff once I actually have my purchased items in hand! But, since it's only a 3-day sale, and I can't shop in a brick and mortar store, I'm not going to have my items in hand before the sale ends, so I'll have to share my wants via stock photo collages instead of my usual flat lays or dressing room selfies. I tried to select items that are unique to me so hopefully your blog feed isn't a sea of the same sale stuff!
I really try not to just jump right in to shoes and handbags. I'm not sure why, but clothes are always the last thing I shop for during big sales like this. But, in an effort to provide you with well-rounded choices, I made sure to start my picks from the top down - literally and figuratively. I always tend to crave Free People even more, specifically in the fall. Perhaps I have more of a boho style in the fall? I don't think so? But for whatever reason, I love their stuff even more during this time of year vs. any other season. Maybe it's because literally every piece they make pairs well with booties!
I have a pretty healthy collection of faux leather jackets, yet somehow still not quite enough. Jackets are also a favorite of mine to shop during big sales because I feel like I get more bang for the buck - I can wear it with several outfits vs. just one outfit, which makes the price per wear a better value. That's my logic anyway!
Shop Current/Elliott "Stiletto" jeans HERE and Joe's Flawless Vixen Jeans HERE
The same goes for designer denim. It's a relatively bigger ticket item, but denim is something that is a constant workhorse in my closet, so I don't mind dishing out a few more dollars for it.Waiting for a sale like this to invest in some designer denim makes the price tags a little more palatable anyway! Jenna convinced me during the anniversary sale that Current/Elliott jeans did wonders for my tushy, and you'd know she was right if you saw this post here. I've picked up another pair since then, and have my eye on a couple more. You can also see me sporting a pair of the Joe's Flawless Vixen jeans here.
Admittedly, I'm not even quite sure how to pronounce the word "Cuoio" but I can tell you that it's gorgeous. As I was perusing the site, I noticed that I would instantly start drooling when a bag in this color appeared on my screen. And then I realized they were all named exactly the same color. I am obsessed! Picking a bag is going to be a tough decision!
And last, but never least are shoes. With fall upon us, pumps and booties are my jam. Shopbop has a ton of options in every price range, but I did turn to my old faithful, Sam Edelman when I started my search for pumps I "needed." And these black peep toe Splendid booties are calling my name! I am swooning over that zipper detail!
And, if you're looking to just buy one splurge item and be done with it, I recommend the infamous Clare V clutch. I know, it's a bit blogger cliche, but that doesn't stop everyone from posing with a Starbucks cup, now does it? I resisted the clutch for a long time, but then Jenna pointed out this olive one, and it was hard to say no to it. And for 25% off, I think it should be hard for YOU to say no to it, too!
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Well, I think that's enough for one post! Hope you had fun shopping with me! I'll be sure to share everything I ended up buying in a future post! The best thing about Shopbop is being able to log in with your Amazon Prime account and having free 2-day shipping! That means I will be flat laying my new purchases by the weekend! Woo!
This is a fun, light-hearted photo session, just so you know! The husband and I got dressed for Sunday brunch and I took me getting dressed as my opportunity to take photos for the blog. He's been really great at picking locations for my photos lately, so I told him to pick a place and that my only criteria was: 1) I didn't want to be around people and 2) I didn't want to be in front of our house. (ha) So, we ended up going to an elementary school playground for a really fun shoot. And exhausting, I might add. Playgrounds are no joke! I don't recall being this out of breath as a kid! So, no, I don't expect you to believe I just happened to be at a playground in this outfit, but I couldn't not take advantage of all the props while I was there!
Sunnies: Ray Ban | Cardigan: Express (current season options here and here) | Necklace: CS Gems (c/o) (shop other options HERE and use code CARYLEE15 for 15% off!) | Tank: Express | Clutch: Clare V. (Shop flat Clare V. clutches HERE) | Rings:Mindy Mae's Market (exact here), Topshop (option here) | Jeans:Express | Flats:Louise et Cie
I seriously had about 20 photos to share from this session because it was just so much fun, and it's a nice change in scenery vs. my neighborhood! But, alas, I was able to narrow it down to a more manageable number!
This weekend was quite nice actually. Well, I was struggling a bit because I woke up with a stiff neck on Friday and it just got progressively worse through Saturday. The husband had some errands to run with his dad, so I spent most of the day just resting and catching up on outfit planning and flat lays! It's seriously so nice to have nothing to do sometimes!! We also watched Footloose in its entirety (the original) which I haven't seen in forever. It's so cheesy, it's good! Yesterday was all about blogging, so another pretty laid back day! Hope you all had equally great weekends!
OK, I had to share this because it's hilarious! The husband and I have decided this rim was maybe at 6 and a half, 7-feet max! But he purposely angled the photo to make it look like I was pulling some legit Michael Jordan quality hang time. And seriously, when will I ever be able to hang on a basketball rim again? May as well document it! :)
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