Summer 2015: The Year of The Dress

Wearing //

Anthropologie Dress

Sole Society heels, similar and so pretty

Halogen clutch, similar (I have this bag in grey)

JaxKelly necklace

Beauty //

Essie nails in California Coral

Bite Beauty lipgloss in Strawberry

If last Summer was the year of the midi skirt, and the year before that was the Summer of shorts, then this year for me has been all about the dress. Long dress, short dress, any dress! I love the versatility. Dress it up with heels and fun jewels and it can take you to a wedding, or dinner al fresco. Dress it down with sandals and a tote and you're ready for a trip to the beach. I love that dresses are flattering on everybody, and thus you have a complete outfit in one fell swoop. No need to waste precious time figuring out what to mix and match. A dress is easy, and that is what Summer should be all about. What more can a girl ask for?

I hope you had a beautiful weekend!

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Pretty Little Dresses: Summer Style

I've followed Tara for quite some time now, and I've always admired not only her style, but also her authenticity. Although I've never met her in person, I feel like I know her because she seems so down-to-earth and genuine on her blog. Her link-up posts are a great way to connect and network, so when I saw that she was having guests co-host with her this Summer, I jumped at the chance to be a part of one. Being the sweet person I know she is, Tara said yes and I'm so excited to join her this week. 

I originally ordered this dress because my best friend owns several of them in different colors. I admired them on her, so I decided to try out the cobalt blue shade for myself. I'll admit that I'm not used to showing this much skin. I'm pretty modest, but given the fact that it's Summer and it's so hot and humid, I think it's the perfect little dress to throw on with some strappy heels and delicate jewelry. It's one you can dress up as I did here, or dress down. Put a bathing suit on underneath and it is a wonderful beach cover-up. Versatility is always key for me, and I think Tara would agree with that.

Wearing //

Olivaceous Dress, here & here

Halogen bag, similar here

Sole Society heels, similar (I own these too) 

BP Nordstrom necklaces  1 & 2

Beauty //

Revlon lip butter in Juicy Papaya (the best)

Essie Topless and Barefoot nails

Speaking of pretty little dresses...

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Pink Lady

Wearing //

Wayf dress via Nordstrom, super similar

Nordstrom reversible tote

Sole Society heels, similar

Express chevron bracelet, same look 

Rocksbox druzy cuff 

(Use code beachfirenkxoxo to get your first month free)

Beauty //

Essie polish in Topless and Barefoot

Cover girl gloss in Plumlicious

Too Faced mascara

I remember Rachelle wearing a beautiful pink dress a few weeks ago, and remarking on how she felt like she was channeling her inner Molly Ringwald (I really hope you know who she is. If you're a younger reader, look her up. The Breakfast Club got me through my middle school years). That's exactly how I felt when wearing this almost monochromatic look. I love pink as much as the next girl, but I have to admit that dressing like a human cupcake means having your husband tell you how sweet you look. Not sexy, definitely not sexy. But hey, I'll take sweet over sexy any day. I'm more comfortable with that term. 

I hope your week is off to a great start!

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