Back to Work

Dress: Kensie Girl Similar Style  Shoes: Steve Madden  Bag: Coach  Sunglasses: Ray Ban  Watch: Urban Outfitters Similar Style

After quite an exciting weekend, today I had to get ready to head back to work. Mondays are always tough after a fun weekend. This past weekend, two of my friends from college moved to DC and into our house. I am so excited to have friends from back home out here. Now, just a short week of work and then off to Michigan for a wedding!

Hope you have a great Monday!

Humidity + Hair

Top: Banana Republic  Skirt: Thrifted  Shoes: Kensie Girl  Watch: Michael Kors

Today is another hot and humid day here in DC. Because of all the moisture in the air, I decided to let my hair air dry. There is no point in styling it as it will look terrible five minutes after leaving the house anyway. I actually love leaving my hair wavy because it so easy and I love how summery it feels.

Hope everyone is staying out of the heat!

Do you have a go-to hairstyle to beat this humidity?

First Lady Inspired

Top: White House Black Market Similar Style  Skirt: Ann Taylor Similar Style  Shoes: Me Too  Watch: Michael Kors  Bag: Michael Kors Similar Style  Bracelet: Stella and Dot

With humidity soaring and the heat index expected to be over 100 today, a skirt was a necessity this morning. I remembered this skirt tucked away in my closet and forgot how much I love it. I bought it after seeing Michelle Obama speak at the Capitol Visitor Center when I worked on Capitol Hill. She had a skirt just like this and I went on a mission to find one. I was so excited when I found this one at Ann Taylor. This skirt has so many memories-- I just love it!

Summer Chambray

Top: Banana Republic  Skirt: Lilly Pulitzer Similar Style  Shoes: Kensie Girl  Bag: Coach Similar Style

The first time I wore this shirt, I absolutely fell in love. Well, nothing has changed. I think it looks great with everything I pair it with. I was leaning towards white jeans this morning and then remembered this skirt hanging in my closet. I love the amount of color I was able to put into my outfit today. So often I find myself wearing black and white so I was so glad I remembered this bright yellow skirt. The blue and yellow contrast is perfect for this summer day.

Pep In My Step

 

Top: Banana Republic  Jeans: 7 for all Mankind  Shoes: Aldo  Watch: Michael Kors

Today I woke up thinking what a great day it would be. Wednesdays are some of my favorite days because of my evening Barre Body workout class. It is a great way to break up the week and gives me a way to unwind after work. 

I remembered this pair of shoes I bought for an upcoming wedding and the color matched my mood perfectly. I wanted something bright and uplifting and something to pop against my rather boring outfit. These shoes were the perfect addition to my outfit.

Do you have a favorite day of the week?

Nautical Stripes

Top: Zara Similar Style  Skirt: H&M Similar Style  Shoes: Michelle D Similar Style  Watch: Michael Kors  Bracelets: Stella and Dot

 I cannot get enough of nautical apparel in the summer. Blue and white look so crisp and perfect together on a hot summer day. Lately I have been pairing all of my blue outfits with gold shoes but I went back to an old favorite today: red shoes. I think that they create such a patriotic feel that looks great with the nautical theme of the blue and white stripes. All I need now is an anchor bracelet. Here is one I love.

Minty Fresh

Top: BCBG Maxazria Similar Style  Jeans: Zara Other Colors Available  Necklace: Stella and Dot  Shoes: Nine West  Watch: Michael Kors

After a long, long search for mint-colored jeans, I finally found exactly what I was looking for at Zara. I have recently discovered their jeans and fallen in love. (See here and here.) They are so comfortable and come in so many different colors. I have been waiting for them to carry the perfect shade of mint and I was so happy when I stumbled upon these.

Day and Night

Dress: Ya Los Angeles from Current Boutique  Shoes: Jessica Simpson/ Steve Madden  Bracelet: Tiffany and Co.

This dress is another dress I fell in love with while at Current Boutique this past weekend. I am in love with the bright color and decided this dress is perfect to go from day to night. Because of the bright color, it is great for a summer day and then it is great to transition to a night out with a pair of heels. I wore flats and heels in the photos above to show the different look a pair of shoes can make. I prefer the dress with heels but think that flats are more appropriate in the workplace.

Which look do you like more?

Linen + Denim

Top: UNIQLO  Jeans: Rock n Republic Similar Style  Shoes: Jessica Simpson  Bracelets: Stella and Dot  Watch: Michael Kors

To me, nothing is more comfortable than a nice pair of jeans and a linen shirt. I woke up this morning wanting to wear a comfortable outfit and this is what I came up with. I love the look of light-colored linen shirts and I think they look great contrasting with dark denim.