Fourth of July Outfit Inspiration

fourth of july outfit inspiration

eyelet dress | sneakers | earrings | “oh my stars” tee | straw bag | USA sweatshirt | popover hoodie | gingham tie-back hat | sandals | headband | stripe skirt

I always love wearing patriotic colors and patterns in the summer. Especially with the Fourth of July next week. Whether you have plans for a dressed up BBQ or just relaxing by the pool with family and friends, here is this year’s Fourth of July outfit inspiration:

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The Hottest Colors of Summer

The Hottest Colors of Summer

button-front eyelet dress | ruffle slide sandal | 3-pack headbands | tie strap lace midi dress | crossbody bag | beaded tassel earrings | square neck fit and flare dress | ruffle trim top | drop earrings | studded slide sandal | heart sunglasses (under $10!) | circle drop earrings | eyelet wrap top

With the first official day of summer just two days away, I thought it was perfect timing to share some of summer’s hottest colors in this week’s Wednesday Wishes. I would be hard-pressed to find three more perfect colors to represent the season. Here are some of my favorite pieces in the hottest colors of summer.

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What to Wear this Wedding Season

What to Wear this Wedding Season

With spring and summer wedding season ramping up, this week’s Wednesday Wishes is all about what to wear this wedding season. From white dresses for the bride to wear to showers or the rehearsal dinner to dresses for the guest for bridal showers or the reception, here are some of my favorite dresses for wedding (and spring and summer!) season.

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Splurge vs. Save: Spring Style

Splurge vs. Save Spring Style

Splurge: red polka dot dress | stripe pants | slide espadrilles | white midi dress | bucket bag | wicker earrings

Save: red polka dot dress | stripe pants | slide espadrilles | white midi dress | bucket bag | wicker earrings

A new season means new clothes. A new season also means a new splurge vs. save! Today’s splurge vs. save: spring style looks at some of springs biggest trends at different price points.

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Five Ways to Wear Stripes this Spring

five ways to wear stripes this springSpring and stripes. Is there a more perfect combination? If you caught Monday’s post, it’s obvious I am loving stripes. Since we have arrived at the season of stripes, I thought I would round up five key stripe pieces and how to style them this season. With the key stripe pieces being a dress, skirt, tee, pants and headband, here are five outfit ideas for wearing stripes this spring:

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Spring Style Under $100

spring styles under 100

green ruffle sleeve dress | woven wedge sandal | pearl belt | leaf print jumpsuit | belted midi skirt | stripe wide leg pants | top handle straw bag | floral stud earrings | bow cardigan | slide sandals | stripe blazer | sunglasses | straw headband

It’s difficult not to be excited for spring fashion. After months of layers, scarves and boots, the colors and pieces of spring always bring excitement. Even more so when you can find spring styles under $100! In today’s Wednesday Wishes, I’m rounding up a few of my favorite affordable spring finds. Read More

9 Neutrals to Add to Your Closet This Spring

9 neutrals to add to your closet this spring

tie-waist shirtdress | bow mule | sleeveless pleated a-line dress | polka dot blouse | wrap tie jumpsuit | straight jean | wrap trench coat | satchel | pencil skirt

A complete diversion from Monday’s post, today it’s all about spring neutrals. As much as I love bright colors, there is definitely a time and place for neutrals. Especially in the spring. Not only are these pieces of a neutral color palette, but they are also basics that can be worn countless ways. Here are 9 must-have spring neutrals to add to your closet:

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2019 Pantone Color of the Year: Coral

coral outfit inspiration for spring

dress | beaded tassel hoop earrings | lipstick | sunglasses | cuff bracelet | cuffed sleeve sweater | ankle strap sandal | sneakers | swimsuit | satchel | peplum tee | chiffon drop earrings | lipgloss | geometric drop earrings | belt

Each year, I am always anxious to see what color rises to Pantone’s Color of the Year. And this week’s Wednesday Wishes is all about 2019’s color: coral. I share these color inspiration post each year and in the past, it’s been tough to find clothing in that color. Ironic since this color should be everywhere. Well, that was not the case with coral this year! Coral is everywhere and I have to say, I’m pretty excited about it. Here is some coral outfit inspiration:

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Valentine’s Day Inspiration

valentine's day inspiration

gold bow earrings | heart sunglasses | pink faux fur jacket | heart iPhone case | candle | pink heart flats | pink flower stud earrings | perfume | red dress | lipstick | heart bandana | heart pillow | geo throw blanket | heart cocotte | red bow flats | heart sleeve sweater

Hi friends! I had made this Valentine’s Day inspiration collage a few weeks ago and haven’t had the time to write the content! It’s been a rough few weeks in the McCarthy household. January and February are always a super busy time at work for me with state legislatures in session (you can read about my 9-5 job in this post) but this year has been busier than usual. Then last weekend, Richard wasn’t feeling well, so he spent the weekend in bed. Sunday evening I checked his temperature — it was at 103.5! We ran to urgent care and it was confirmed. He had the flu. For the past week, I’ve been trying to take care of him (while still keeping my distance!), crazy with work and disinfecting the house constantly. Thankfully, he is feeling better, but it was a rough week.

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