Hi, friends! I hope you all enjoyed your long holiday weekend. We are finally back from our California adventure. And while we had a great time, there is nothing like being home! If you have been following along on Instagram and Instagram Stories (rach.mccarthy), you know that we started in Northern California in Napa and drove down the coast to Santa Barbara and ended our anniversary trip in Palm Springs. I shared my first look from Napa last week on the blog (you can see that post here) but today I’m talking all about where to stay while visiting the Napa Valley: the Andaz Napa.
Almost to the long weekend, friends! Today I am sharing my first outfit from our trip and this printed midi dress could not be more perfect for Napa. We started our vacation in Napa, drove down the coast to Santa Barbara and are still enjoying Palm Springs! I picked up this midi dress before we set out on vacation and knew it would be the perfect number for our trip and for the rest of summer, too.
With the official start to summer not far away, today’s Wednesday Wishes is all about Memorial Day outfit inspiration. Whether you plan to spent it at the pool, at a BBQ or if you are ready to add some patriotic colors and prints to your closet, here are a few of my favorite red, white and blue finds for Memorial Day.
A colorful swing blouse that’s just in time for Cinco de Mayo on Saturday! I wore this blouse while we were in Texas a few weeks ago. The bright primary colors felt very “Texas” to me and as soon as I saw it, I knew I needed it for our trip south. And then it hit me: this blouse would be also be the perfect top for a colorful Cinco de Mayo outfit!
Is there anything more spring-like than white eyelet? From dresses to tops, it’s definitely a style for the warmer months. I bought this white eyelet ruffle top almost two months ago and finally had the chance to wear it this past weekend.
One of my favorite ways to style a sleeveless dress for a different look is pairing it with a chambray shirt. Especially this time of year, a chambray shirt allows you to still mix a little summer into a fall look. The colors in this burgundy midi dress are so vibrant, I couldn’t wait until the temperatures cooled down to share it with you! Not to worry, I will be styling it again for fall. But in the meantime, this burgundy dress and chambray shirt make for the perfect summer to fall transitional look.
Since seeing the faux leather jacket during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, I’ve been dying to wear mine. My leather jacket was a purchase from a previous Anniversary Sale and it’s one of my favorite layers in the fall and winter. Last Saturday, there was a serious chill (and wind) in the air and an extra layer became a necessity. I paired this gingham dress and leather jacket together for an easy summer to fall transitional look that happened to be a little preppy and a little edgy.
Happy Thursday, friends! The long holiday weekend is within reach now! I know it’s not even July yet, and you all are probably going to hate reading this, but I have already started to plan my fall wardrobe. Fall is by far my favorite season and by the time July rolls around, I am tired of the heat and humidity and ready for the cooler, fall temperatures. Of course, I do love fall clothes, too!
Happy Summer, friends! With the first official day of summer, I wanted to kick off the new season with a round-up of my top summer must-haves under $50! These are a few fun and trendy, yet staple pieces that you will be able to wear all summer long.
WHITE OFF THE SHOULDER DRESS ($29.99): A little white dress (LWD) is a closet essential each summer. But, since the off the shoulder style is so trendy this summer, you can kill two birds with one stone in this dress. And the best part: white dresses are super easy to style by changing out accessories. You can make it look like a different dress each time you wear it!
MORE WHITE DRESSES UNDER $50
FLOPPY STRAW HAT ($29): Whether you have summer vacation plans or just spending time at the pool this summer, wordplay straw hats are all the rage! Straw hats are my go-to when I’m sitting by the pool. This hat will not only keep the sun off your face but will have you feeling oh so stylish, too!
MORE STRAW HATS UNDER $50
TASSEL DROP EARRINGS ($38): It’s no secret I love a good statement earring. Typically, I’m partial to fringe so when I saw these tassel drop earrings in the beautiful shades of blue, I knew I had to share it with you. Tassel earrings are the perfect summer accessory and instantly add a layer of fun to your look. How cute would they look with THIS white off the shoulder dress?!
MORE STATEMENT EARRINGS UNDER $50
KNOTTED FLIP FLOPS & GOLD JELLY FLIP FLOPS (both $49.95): I live in flip flops during the summer {when I’m not at work} so I couldn’t help but share two styles for summer. I saw THESE knotted flip flops a few weeks ago and they are selling fast! They are such a fun twist on the standard flip flop, it’s no wonder they are from one of my favorite shoe designers! As for the jelly flip flops, I already have these in two colors {black and ivory} and I’m considering purchasing another. Perfect for a day by the pool, I even wear them around the house or when I’m running errands. I highly recommend these!
MORE SANDALS UNDER $50
SWING CAMI ($25): This might just be the top item on my wish list for summer! We have been having some seriously warm temperatures already and I’ve been searching for cool tops. This cami comes in 15 colors {neutrals and brights!}, is priced at $25 and would be easy to wear by itself with shorts or jeans or under a sweater or jacket on cooler days. This is definitely a closet must-have!
MORE TOPS UNDER $50
COLD SHOULDER GINGHAM DRESS ($39.99): Gingham has always been one of my favorite patterns for spring and summer {last summer’s gingham dress HERE} and I love the added cold shoulder style on this one. Dress it up with sandals for date night or down with sneakers for a BBQ. This is one sundress you need for summer!
MORE COLD SHOULDER DRESSES UNDER $50
WHITE DENIM SKIRT ($34.99): I have been searching for a white denim skirt since the beginning of spring and have yet to find one I loved. That is until I spotted this one earlier this week! You can’t beat this price point, either. Pair this skirt with the swing cami from above or any other top for a cute summer outfit.
MORE DENIM SKIRTS UNDER $50
ANGULAR AVIATOR SUNGLASSES ($12): I always love finding cute, trendy sunglasses and when I spotted these for only $12, I knew I had to include them in today’s post. I love the designer look-alike style and of course the rose gold color. This updated aviator style is a fun shape to wear all summer long!
MORE SUNGLASSES UNDER $50
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Thanks for stopping by! I hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday!
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