Maxi Moment

Wearing //

Loft maxi dress

Nordstrom reversible tote

Roxy rose gold sandals

Beauty //

NYX butter gloss in Sugar Cookie

I almost named this post "50 shades of grey" for obvious reasons. However, even though my mother-in-law recommended the book (insert jokes here), and I still have it sitting in a box somewhere up in my closet, I couldn't for the life of me get through that damn thing. I wanted to like it, I really did. But I found the writing to be so lackluster that I couldn't bring myself to get past page 50. Am I the only woman who didn't get it?

Anyway, I digress.

In other news, I am still using any hot days as an excuse to pull out my maxi dresses. This one was recently added, and I completely forgot to include it in my last post. I do love the shape and light-weight fabric. It's very forgiving in certain areas! My only gripe is that it's grey, and not in some bright, tropical color or print. Still looking for one of those! In my never ending quest to dress like I'm still back in Hawaii, I am going to try my best to wear clothing I would pack for a getaway so I can always feel like I'm on vacation. Clever, right?!

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Purchases of 2015 #2

Is it really June? Come on, someone has to be pulling my leg because I don't believe it. In late February, I did my first post about my purchases thus far in 2015. Since then, I've definitely added a few more things to my closet. I've even added basics I've had on my wishlist for years, which is great because I am making the effort to stick to a budget and a plan. Keeping a list of things I need (or okay, things I want) is absolutely the best way to hold myself accountable while shopping. It's easy to get caught up in trends, but unless you have a ton of disposable income, that isn't realistic and is usually followed by regret. So, with this all in mind, here are my purchases from March through now.

I linked to everything that is still available online. 

Asos pumps

Express white dress

Express floral barcelona cami

Express knot front tee (I also just got another in white)

Express lace kimono, Sole Society flats

Target peplum jacket

Olivaceous dress worn as tunic

Nordstrom dress and (nude clutch - wishlist item)

LOFT white jeans

(LOFT denim jacket - wishlist item), White House/Black Market sandals

I also got these flats from Forever 21, but am exchanging them for a 7 instead of 6.5. They were too snug so I'm hoping the 7's do the trick!

It's safe to say I am a total Express addict. I knew it before so this isn't some sort of revelation, but I was chuckling as I was compiling these pictures. Hey, their sales are great and I rarely buy anything full price. You shouldn't either. 

Next on my list? Well, not much really! I always have my eyes on new handbags and shoes, and I actually just got this one.

I also wouldn't mind adding a couple more basic tees and a colorful maxi dress to my Summer wardrobe. But I'm going to stay on my best behavior and stick to classic pieces I can wear often. 

What have you added lately? Any bad purchases you regret?

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Something Old, Something New

Wearing //

Anthropologie tee (old)

Topshop skirt (old), similar here and here

Asos scalloped pumps

Kate Spade bag, love this color

Margaret Elizabeth druzy bangle from Rocksbox

Beauty //

O.P.I. nails in "A good man-darin is hard to find"

YSL lipstick in "Le Orange"

...Something blue? Yup, I got that covered too. This title popped into my mind as I was going through the photos because not only am I wearing a tee from Anthro that I've had for what seems like ages, but I'm also in love with these brand spanking new pumps from Asos. The scalloped trend was popular last Spring, and I have admired the girly touch ever since. From the hemming on shorts and skirts to the pretty detail on bags and shoes, scallops are more than just those funny sea creatures I enjoy eating. I also love that these pumps are nude, but with a metallic finish to them. I can't stress enough how I often hunt for classic pieces with a twist when shopping for bags and shoes. Otherwise, I'd probably end up buying the same things over and over again! But I'll let you in on a secret - I do love the shoes so much, I want them in mint too.

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