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Polka Dot

Polka Dot

Since Memorial Day has come and gone I feel like we are in full summer mode. Despite school still being in session for another week, my wardrobe has basically been switched over with the exception of some light jackets that will…

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'Tis the Season

'Tis the Season

Oh yes, that would be swimsuit season. I’m sure I wasn’t alone when I broke out my swimsuit this past Memorial Day weekend. It always feels awkward putting it on that first time of the season. I compare everything to how it…

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A Detailed Top

A Detailed Top

During the warmer months when layering isn’t always a comfortable option, I tend to rely a lot on cute tops to carry my outfit. Whether it’s a bit of embellishment or a fun graphic tee, it’s nice to have a slight element of…

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Just Another Day...

Just Another Day...

I enjoyed the irony in wearing this sweatshirt on a particularly rainy day this week. Paradise or not, it was the perfect layer that I needed to remain comfortable during the afternoon. I picked this up at Old Navy a few weeks…

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More Chambray Please

More Chambray Please

It’s probably fair to say that I have mentioned both chambray and TJMaxx more than a handful of times on this blog. I hope chambray decides to stay around for a while because I just adore it. And as TJMaxx always does, it works…

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Date Night Ensemble

Date Night Ensemble

My husband and I do our best to get out for a date as often as we can (you can read that as hopefully once/month!) and when we do it’s nice to have some easy outfits to turn to. I love the ease of this bright printed top. It’s…

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A Summer Maxi

A Summer Maxi

As you may have seen in yesterday’s post, this was the outfit I wore to church and brunch on Mother’s Day. Throwing on a maxi dress makes getting dressed effortless yet I often find I receive many compliments when wearing them.…

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Shades of Denim

Shades of Denim

First off, let me start my thanking you all for your total outpouring of love and support yesterday! I’m not joking when I say it felt like a full-time job keeping up with all of your comments, messages and texts….the best…

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Striped Linen

Striped Linen

Linen is one of those fabrics that I have a love/hate relationship with. It’s ideal in the summer for it’s ability to keep one cool, but boy do the wrinkles drive me crazy! I’m just going to have to get over it this summer,…

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