the striped dress... continued

dress - Old Navy | sweater - Nordstrom (similar, I love this one) | clutch - Franchesca's (similar) | necklace - J.Crew | bracelets - crisscross, white stone | shoes - Hautelook (similar)

One dress, two looks... I already raved about this dress in my last post but here is another outfit idea!  Dressed up or dressed down this dress works for any type of setting for The Forth of July!  I love layers so I find a way for them to work even in the summer.  This dress has such a simple silhouette that it can be paired with a cropped sweater without fail.  For summer layers I make sure the pieces are light enough but adding a sweater on top of a summer dress can change the vibe completely.  The nights are still chilly so adding a sweater over a dress for late night fireworks or a walk on the beach is ideal.  

I wish these shoes were still available but I ordered them from Hautelook last summer and can not find the exact pair anywhere!  (I linked a similar pair above)  the ones I linked have a great wedge so they work on grass or other uneven surfaces!  I love the touch of a white shoe against tan skin, and it helps that they go with everything so if you haven't purchased a pair for summer, you should! 

Hope everyone has a great Independence Day Weekend 

(there will be one more themed post tomorrow) 

xo, Kay

 

 

Red Lips x 2

The holidays are a time for family, friends, and a red lip.  I love red pretty much all year but espically around the holidays.  This year I have been really into darker lipsticks but you can never go wrong with a classic red lip. I was ecstatic when I found this sweater at H&M, first of all it was 50% off and second of all it had an image of perfect red lips on it!  It was love at first sight.

I have really been loving skirts lately as well.  I read a lot of blogs and have realized that there are a lack of skirts in my wardrobe.  When I was browsing around at The Gap the other day I found this adorable one, on sale, and it was a tall length.  Typically I do not need extended lengths in my skirts but the flare in this one caused the back to be a bit short, so I was estatic when I found it in the longer length (it must have been an online return).  I loved the pattern and intantly started thinking of ways to pair the skirt all year round.  I cant wait to wear it with brighter colors in the spring!

I thought this outfit would be perfect for a family party.  Usually when I am around my family it's a low key occasion.  The sweater and the flats really dress the skirt down while creating a seamless finish, and once it's time to leave the sweater can be paired with a pair of pj pants for the ride home.

Hopefully I will be adding more skirts to my wardrobe.