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Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Style Files Vol 16 | The Shift Dress + Dress Favorites Under $100

This little shift dress is the kind of dress every girl needs in her closet. It comes in 13 different colors and is under $100. I am thinking I need to add a few more colors to my closet I love my green one so much. I am wearing the Jade color but I also really love the black, cobalt, and purple. It is the perfect little dress for any occasion. You could wear this for church, work, date night- really anything!

Outfit Details:

Dress | Clutch | Shoes | Sunglasses

Sizing wise I found the dress ran TTS. I am wearing a size small and I am 5'9. Do you spy my little photo shoot helper in the background?

The shoes are a recent purchase and so comfortable! They go with everything too, they are a great neutral color. They are not crazy expensive either, right under $100.

and the clutch- This "Leo" style clutch is one of my favorites by Rebecca Minkoff. I have 2 different colors. It is a great size, not too big and not too small and of course I love the embroidery detail on this version. The plain version is a little cheaper and under $100.

A few other dress options, the majority of these are well under $100 but a few are right over $100.

I just ordered this dress. I adore the style and it will be perfect for Fall. It also comes in black. I went with the wine color though because I feel like I have so much black in my closet already.

Dee Dee Dress

This is the perfect dress for now and into Fall. I love the side detail. Also in 3 other color options here.

Geo Dress

I love the simple white detail on this Chambray dress.

Off Shoulder Dress

I am obsessed with this dress, I am always a sucker for embroidery. I love the idea of this paired with booties for a fun boho look this Fall or now with gladiator sandals.

Grecian Dress

I so wish I had a wedding or fun event to wear this dress to. It is under $100 and comes in 4 color options. I love the hot pink though, such a gorgeous dress and great price point.

High Low Dress

You can't go wrong with a plain shift dress. You could easily dress this up or down.

Shift Dress

This is made out of cotton, so super comfortable for daily wear but the pleats dress it up a bit.

Pleated Dress

This green is one of my favorite colors! I love the tassel detail too.

Woven Dress

This is my favorite style dress. A tunic style dress is just so effortlessly easy.

Ikat Tunic

Fringe Jersey Dress

I really like the fringe detail on this one.

Crepe Shift Dress

You could wear this dress a million ways. So many possibilities. The navy is perfect for Fall!

Long Sleeve Shirt Dress

This also comes in Charcoal gray. A great basic dress.

You can shop my look here:

Thanks to Nordstrom for partnering on this post.

Photography | Athena Crofts

Monday, August 15, 2016

Scenes From Our Weekend

Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great weekend. We were up bright and early to get Sterling off to his first day of first grade. He is excited so that makes me feel so much better. Last year when he started kindergarten I was so nervous and apprehensive but this year I don't feel that way as much. I am sad Summer is over I truly wish we could have had like 2 more weeks. But not my choice so back to the grind we go. I took this picture this morning before we dropped him off- he seems so grown up.

Friday morning we stopped in to meet his teacher and see his classroom. Frances kept asking if this was her desk too.

After that Sterling had his last day of tennis camp and Frances and I headed to Huriyali. I had heard so many great things about it and was excited to try it out. I got a green juice that had kale, cucumber, green algae, and spirulina and avocado toast. Loved them both, I will be back again.

Frances is in a phase where she likes to take a book everywhere. Usually it has to be a paperback book not a kid's book and it makes me laugh:) She pretends to flip through and read it.

Her dress and blouse in this same stripe are on sale. I love the rainbow stripes so much!

Friday night we went to our friend's pool and swam and ordered pizza. The kids had a blast.

Loving this tassel + stripe cover-up. It is under $100 and also comes in this fun print.

Frances playing with her cousins Drew and Avery. Because a water spout is more fun than the pool sometimes.

Saturday I hit up the gym and then ran a few errands. A friend sent us this picture from last weekend and I love it. A definite framer.

My bathing suit is still on sale- I am in a size medium.

Saturday night Sterling had a friend sleepover. Matt and I cooked a delicious veggie dinner and watched Bloodline. We made Cauliflower steaks and they were so good. I used this recipe and used capers instead of pine nuts because I didn't have any.

Anyone else love these mini Sofia cans? I always buy them at Target they are great because sometimes I just want a glass of champagne and hate to waste a bottle after opening it. My embroidered blouse is now 60% off! Size down it runs on the large side. I am wearing XS.

Blouse + Shorts

Sunday morning the kids were up super early so we headed to the Variety Store for breakfast. You can't beat the views.

I love their Greek Omelet and of course I always need a side of bacon.

Sunday's Best. I picked up this dress during the Loft sale and really love the fit. It is great for church or work. The material is thicker and I like the black/tan stripe combo.

Dress + Necklace + Shoes

That night Matt picked up some fresh fish for dinner and I made this chopped Thai Salad. It is hands down one of my favorite salads. It is so light and refreshing! Perfect for Summer- you can see the recipe HERE.

As a treat I sometimes let Sterling sleep with me. I remember growing up when my Dad was out of town and my mom would let us take turns sleeping with her and I always loved it. So since last night was the night before school started and he was a little nervous I let him sleep with me:) I snapped this right before we went to sleep. Love my sweet baby boy so much.

Have a great start to your week.

Saturday, August 13, 2016

July Outfit Round-Up

I wanted to share a round-up of all my outfits from July. I meant to share this earlier in the month but dang time is flying by and we are already half way through August- say what??? Many of these outfits have been reduced for end of Summer sales.

Blouse (on sale) | Necklace | Shorts | Purse