Floral Cold Shoulder(ish)

by Rachel McCarthy
floral ruffle top

 This floral top has been on serious repeat this spring and summer. You may remember when I styled it HERE with a navy blazer during the cooler months and now it’s been my go-to top to wear with white jeans. I wore this top while in California and actually skipped the cold shoulder feature. But when I wore it this past weekend, I styled it as it was intended, with the cold shoulder!Read More

Pink One Shoulder Dress

by Rachel McCarthy
pink one shoulder ruffle dress

 Happy almost Friday, friends! I feel like these weeks are flying by more quickly each month. I guess we should call it off the shoulder/one shoulder week here on ABM because another day brings another “shoulder show” dress. I had been saving this one for our trip to California and lucky for you, it’s now on sale! Read More

Red, White & Blue: Fourth of July Inspiration

by Rachel McCarthy
Fourth of July Outfit Ideas @rachmccarthy7
Since the Fourth of July is less than three weeks away, I thought it was time to share more red, white and blue Fourth of July outfit inspiration. This patriotic color combo is one of my favorites to wear all summer long. As I like to say, there is nothing wrong with rocking that America pride all summer long!

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Carrot Cake Granola

by Rachel McCarthy
Carrot Cake Granola Recipe

One of my go-to snacks is yogurt with granola and fresh fruit. It’s the perfect size for a mid-day snack and it isn’t too unhealthy. I have shared two other granola recipes {you can see the original homemade granola HERE and the peanut butter granola HERE} and they have been such a hit, I thought I would experiment with different flavors. I had wanted to come up with a granola that would work well with vanilla yogurt and a granola that would not require incorporating fruit on top. After some brainstorming, I came up with this carrot cake granola that is not only delicious, but much healthier than the actual cake itself. And, as far as taste goes, it’s pretty close match to real carrot cake, too! Check out this easy, homemade granola recipe below.

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Off the Shoulder Navy Dress

by Rachel McCarthy
Off the Shoulder Midi Dress

 Happy Monday, friends! Sharing another look from our time in California today and this is one of my new favorite off the shoulder dresses. I’ve worn it to a few functions over the spring — it may look familiar if you follow along on Instagram because I wore it to my cousin’s college graduation last month. The off the shoulder style and midi length make for a cool and comfortable dress that can be worn all summer long!Read More

What to Wear to a Summer Wedding

by Rachel McCarthy
What to Wear to a Summer Wedding @rachmccarthy7
outfit three: red lace dress | geometric clutch | gold statement earrings | beige sandalsHappy Wednesday! With wedding season in full swing, I thought I would share some outfit inspiration for those who have one {or several!} weddings to attend this summer. Figuring out what to wear to a wedding can be challenging no matter what time of the year. But in the summer, it’s even more difficult. The warm temperatures have always been my first concern, so I opted for three cool dresses for today’s set. Can you believe each one of these is under $200? And believe it or not, the floral maxi in outfit two is under $50! Now, on to accessories…

  • Although this is not a huge surprise, accessories are by far my favorite part of an outfit. Whether it be accessorizing with jewelry, shoes or handbags, each of these items can really elevate a look.
  • I have been eyeing these hot pink sandals for months now, trying to find something in my closet to wear them with. Not only do I love the color but the criss-cross ankle style is one of my favorites. It’s also available in a few other colors and they are under $80.
  • Rounding up the accessories, these statement gold earrings would be easy to dress up or down all summer and I love this bright geometric clutch — only $20 and it really adds something fun and different to the solid color dress.
Do you have any weddings this summer that you are planning outfits for? Would love to hear in the comments below! Have a wonderful Wednesday!
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Key Lime Chex Mix

by Rachel McCarthy
Key Lime Chex Mix Recipe @rachmccarthy7

 Summer and key limes are the perfect warm weather combination. Key lime pie is one of my favorite desserts, especially on a warm day. It’s cool, light and refreshing making it the ideal summer dessert. Although, making a key lime pie every hot day is a little unrealistic — mainly because I would probably eat the entire thing! — but this key lime chex mix is a great way to taste this summer flavor with a lot less calories…and portion control!Read More