Summer Accessory Report

Summer 2018 made its official debut last week, and as I post this, I'm looking through photos of our recent trip to Arizona. I hadn't been to the river in years, and a camping adventure with friends was exactly the perfect way to kick off the season. Our dog Nettie loved the water, and I'm hoping we can take her back every year and make it a tradition.

But let's bring it back to fashion! My favorite part of any season is of course the clothes! Summer stands out the most to me in terms of accessories. All I really need for a Summer wardrobe are some basic tops, a couple pairs of denim shorts, kimonos to add an extra layer in case I'm stuck inside with A/C, and a handful of dresses. It gets so extremely hot here that after about a month in, I struggle to come up with new ways to wear things and that's when accessories really come into play.


Here are the major trends of Summer 2018 that I'm wearing:

1. Opal
adds a touch of bohemian whimsy 

Elizabeth Stone

2. White
a neutral that pops against sunkissed skin

Greek Sandals

3. Fringe
playful movement to bring attention to the face

Stella & Dot sold out, but similar here on sale




4. Nautical 
Espadrilles for going on an adventure

Soludos Espadrilles

Other accessory trends I'm craving: 

turbands 

straw bags

medallion necklaces 

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What are your must-have accessories this Summer? Have a great weekend and check something off your bucket list!

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Polka Dot Midi Dress

There's no simpler way to look put together than a beautiful dress in a timeless polka dot print. It's been years since I worked in an office full-time, but this was essentially my style philosophy when I was applying for jobs and internships in college. When I was at a loss for what to wear, a dress was my go-to. To this day, it still is! Add some pretty (but comfortable) heels, a practical tote bag and you're set.

I sometimes miss doing workwear looks. For those of you ladies working in a professional office setting, I hope you enjoy and take some inspiration from this post! Unfortunately, the dress is currently sold-out but I've seen really similar options at all price points. The sky is the limit.

Wearing// Sold out dress but similar here & here, Similar sandals, Stella & Dot earrings, old tote but love our new avalon satchel

Naturally you don't have to save this formula for your 9-5. I love wearing dresses everywhere year-round, but especially in the Summer. I mean there are only so many options!

Do you want to see more of these posts? What's your favorite dress at the moment?

Linking up with Gina and Amy Ann.

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Soludos Striped Espadrilles

Wearing // Soludos espadrilles, Old Tobi dress but same silhouette and price here, Sold out Clare V bag but look for less here (and really everywhere)

Last Summer was when I first took notice of the brand Soludos. So many of my favorite bloggers were wearing their espadrilles, and they just seemed to really tie an outfit together. Even though I had my eye on them then, I decided to wait and when they cropped up again this year, I wondered why it was taking me so long to just buy them! Do you guys ever do this? I actually enjoy delayed gratification (which seems to be lacking these days but that's for another conversation).

I'm fairly particular with shoes, so I wasn't sure if this style would work for me, or whether or not they would get worn a lot. But honestly, at less than $70 dollars, I figured I could return them if they weren't meant for me. Luckily, they definitely were meant for me! I read reviews that claimed they stretch out quite a bit so I went with a 6.5 instead of a 7. I can tell that they will stretch out, but hopefully not too much! I haven't had any issues with the laces coming undone when I walk, and they look equally cute with denim shorts. I'll have to style them again for you, but I'm surprised at just how versatile, comfortable, and flattering they are. The wedge espadrilles are really tempting too!

Have you worn espadrilles? Give them a shot if you haven't. I hope you guys are having a great week!

Linking up with: On The Daily Express, Straight A Style, and Pumps and Pushups

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