The Lightest Shirt

This blue shirt from Gap is so lightweight, it's about the only thing I could think to wear when I saw today's weather forecast. I know everyone hates when people talk about fall too early, but I'm craving days in the 70's. Dear sun, please calm it down.

Unfortunately, this blouse is no longer available. It's kind of perfect because it has a little bit of a chambray look, but it's a super thin/soft fabric that looks more like a normal button up blouse. They had it a few weeks ago online, so it might still be in stores (and probably on sale!)

top-  gap , sold out (similar)  |  skirt-  j.crew  |  shoes- nordstrom  |  necklace- ? dolce ave  |  bag- louis vuitton neverfull GM

 Have a wonderful day!

The Boldest Stripe

Can I just say how thrilled I am that I got this dress? And how it's even more awesome now that I've had it lengthened?

It's a lovely, stretchy, thick fabric and the bold print is fantastic. Unfortunately, it's no longer available, but I have three other BR options posted below that I think are great alternatives.

dress- banana republic- similar:  1  |  2  |  3  |  shoes- nordstrom  |  necklace ? dolceave

They had this dress in black and white stripes recently and I'm kicking myself now for not getting that version too...

Have a great Thursday!

The Simplest Dress

It's hot outside y'all. I'm talking start-sweating-as-soon-as-you-exit-a-building hot. I wore pants the other day and immediately regretted it. So all I've been wearing for the past week are simple dresses. 

This Madewell dress is a favorite in my closet. It's going to be going to the tailor along with several other dresses to have the hem taken out (so I get an extra inch or two in length), but for now, I'm just not caring and pairing it with flats.

 dress- madewell (old) similar  |  shoes- kate spade  | necklace- dolceave, ? 

madewell dresses I'm loving 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

I love that this dress has pockets! The fabric is a little heavier which isn't the most ideal for summer, but it's not too overwhelming and it does feel higher quality.

Have a happy Friday!

Three [Great] Purchases

Lately I've been really trying to pare down my closet. What I notice is that I tend to wear the same pieces over and over and some are left collecting dust�sometimes for a year or more (cue my embarrassment here). I've been giving away pieces I never wear to friends or donating them to charity. The items I give away actually prompt me to evaluate future purchases.

When I shop nowadays, I'm much more likely to pass on things I might have purchased in the past. If it's "just cute" it may not make the cut anymore. I'll even carry items around the store or put them in my cart, only to decide that I really don't need the item, or have something like it already, or that it's simply just not fantastic. I still make a purchase or two that I end up regretting, but I'm working on it.

The outfit I wore yesterday is literally the perfect example of closet keepers. I have worn my navy blue J.Crew sweater at least 100 times. The striped pencil skirt is my most-worn pencil skirt for the past year. The marled gray top, a newer purchase from Madewell is simple and classic. Most importantly, I love the way it fits and drapes. Sometimes it's worth it to pay a little more for something that just works on your body.

 sweater- j.crew |  skirt-  j.crew (almost identical on sale) |  top- madewell  | shoes- nordstrom  (true to size)  |  necklace- dolce ave, ?  

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I'm so glad I invested in these three pieces--- I know they'll be long term staples that will be worn for years to come.

Do you have pieces that you've owned and loved for years? How does reflecting on those purchases shape your future purchases?