Make a Statement

Dress: Bailey Blue (old)  Shoes: Target  Necklace: Stella and Dot  Watch: c/o The Watch Company  Bracelet: Stella and Dot

As you can see, yesterday was quite a humid morning here in DC. (I apologize for the picture quality.) I awoke to raindrops falling and very little inspiration for getting ready. One of my favorite ways to battle this lack of inspiration is to throw on a statement necklace. I love the way they steal the show when paired with a solid dress or top. I pulled out this old dress from my closet and instantly knew it was a perfect match. Plus, it was a great way to show off the details of the necklace with my hair pulled up away from my face.

What are your favorite ways to wear a statement necklace?

Battling Humidity

Top: H&M similar here  Skirt: J.Crew Factory  Shoes: Steve Madden similar here  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban  Bracelet: Stella and Dot  Ring: BaubleBar  Necklace: Kate Spade similar here  Watch: Michael Kors

Happy July! Can you believe we are already halfway through 2013?

Because we are now in the middle of summer, it's time to talk about one of my least favorite things to deal with during the hotter months: humidity. I am still a newbie to the world of humidity and seem to have a lot of trouble finding ways to look put together when it is so hot. I've also found that my hair can't possibly look good unless it is on the top of my head.

I wore this outfit last week during one of the most humid days we've had. It was about 95% humidity when I left for work and there was literally no hope for my hair. I decided that a striped top and bright skirt were the only things to cheer me up on this muggy day. I grabbed a white cardigan for the office because we all know office buildings love to crank AC in the summer.

What do you do to battle the humidity? 

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Bubbles and Braids

Top: Banana Republic Similar Style  Pants: Gap  Necklace: Online Boutique Similar Style  Bag: Tory Burch  Shoes: Nine West  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

Ninety-nine percent humidity is terrible, plain and simple. There is not much you can do with your hair when the air is so wet. My solution: braids. I love braids so much and the humidity is a great excuse to try just about any braid. I decided to go with a wrap around braid today and finish it with a messy bun. A no-fail look for a day full of muggy weather.