Summer Blouses

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I don’t know about where you live, but here in Houston it feels like the heart of summer. I’m talking humidity and lots of heat. When it comes to this time of year, I live in shorts and blouses. The majority of my closet is filled with all sorts of blouses. Every color, every print, and every fabrication you will likely find in my wardrobe. It’s easy to throw on shorts and a blouse, the look can be dressed up or down, and it’s totally comfortable. While I may own tons of this summer staple, I’m always in the market for new ones. I’ve rounded up some of my current favorites.

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1. Chelsea Flower from Intermix 2. Current/Elliott from Cakewalk Style Shop 3. Madewell 4. Anthropologie 5. Topshop 6. Forte Forte

 

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Jul’s Gems

I woke up today thinking it was Friday. That’s never a good thing. I’m excited, though, because I have lots of writing projects and new blog features in the works. I can’t wait to soon share some of those with you. This past weekend (on my lazy Saturday consisting of Dawson’s Creek DVD’s), I also did a lot of work. As I was working and researching I came across some fabulous brands and designers, and I’ll be featuring them in upcoming posts over the next couple months. Here are some current gems of mine. Have a great Friday (err I mean Tuesday).

Koi Collection Earrings – Hj Designs

Olympic Vintage Tee – Gap

Candy Bowls – AHAlife

gold nail polish – essie ‘good as gold’

tie-neck dress – forever 21

And…

If you haven’t done so already, be sure to check out my most recent HuffPost Style piece: British Invasion.

wish list (on a budget)

My last wish list (here) consisted of various items from a fabulous bangle to an adorable egg crate. I know the idea of a ‘wish list’ is to gather items you are currently swooning over, but it doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be purchasing those particular pieces. Most of us are on budgets and can’t run out and purchase every single thing we want (but that would be amazing). However, today’s wish list consists of items all under $50! I love it when that happens.

 

Dress – I think the silhouette and colors of this zig zag chiffon dress are just perfect.

Dorothy Perkins – $45

Umbrella – It literally rains every single day here. If I’m going to get stuck in a downpour, I’d like a cute umbrella for the experience.

ModCloth – $17.99

Nail Polish – I love yellow for summer, and I love it even more on nails.

Sephora – $4

Sandals – Flip flops are a necessary item in one’s closet for the warm months, and I love the jeweled detail on this pair.

Nine West – $49

Necklace – I tend to mix and match wooden jewelry with tons of non-wooden pieces, and this beaded necklace would go perfectly with a few items in my closet.

Kenneth Jay Lane – $44

Shorts – I live in shorts in the summer. I especially love denim shorts that are just the right length. I love the cuffs on this pair and they are not too short.

American Eagle – $39.95

(another pair in a darker wash here)

Sunglasses – Wayfarers are such a great style for sunglasses. Next to aviators, they are my favorite. I especially love this bright red pair.

Forever 21 – $5.80

Pencils – I’m constantly writing things down, from endless lists to blog post ideas, and I prefer to write in pencil so I can constantly edit. These pencils are adorable and sturdy and come in tons of colors.

Madewell – $10

Belt – Belts are such a necessary accessory. Not only do they help show off your shape, but they add so much to a simple dress or outfit.

Urban Outfitters – $20