Style Files Vol 17 | Blouses Under $75

It is no secret I love a blouse.  It is probably my favorite item to buy and wear.  I am always in blouses paired with shorts or jeans.  It is my go-to daily outfit.  Today I wanted to share a few cute blouse options under $75.  

I love the ruffle front detail of this blouse and it comes in 7 color options.  I am always a sucker for this royal blue color though.  I think it is such a flattering shade on everyone. This blouse would be great for work paired with black slacks as well.  

Blouse | Jeans | Sunglasses | Earrings | Tote | Pumps

The blouse runs slightly on the large side so if you are between sizes I recommend sizing down.  I am wearing an XS.  It is part of the Vince Camuto line at Nordstrom.  It has become one of my go-to favorite lines for affordable cute blouses and shoes!  

I also really love this flame color and the white.  The white would be such a great basic blouse.  You can't ever go wrong with white.

I bought these earrings over the summer and they are now out in some awesome Fall colors.  They are only $36!!  I like that they are not heavy at all and don't hurt your ears.

I am loving the gray ombre ones and pale pink.

I rounded up some other fabulous blouse options all under $75! 

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Thanks to Nordstrom for partnering on this post. 

Photography | Rick Dean Photography

Scenes From Our Weekend + Lily Pulitzer After Party Sale!

I hope everyone had a great weekend! 

First and foremost the Lily Pulitzer After Party Sale starts at 8am today!  There will be new items today and tomorrow!  I am hoping to snag a few goodies for Frances Moon!  

My personal favorite is the Elsa Blouse.  I have it in hot pink and love it.  I am hoping to get another color or pattern during the sale!  I am wearing an XS in this blouse I found that it runs on the larger side. 

Elsa Blouse

I bought this dress over the Summer and just love the loose fit and embroidery.  Hopefully it is part of the sale!

Embroidered Dress

I love the Lily Shifts for the little girls.  Some of my favorite dresses Frances owns!  These are top on my list of what I want to buy!

Little Shifts

Friday my mom and I did a little shopping downtown.  

I got to see all the new fall Mara Hoffman at Finicky Filly and loved so much of it especially this dress.  I can't wait to wear this once the weather gets a bit cooler! 

Shift Dress also HERE

Friday night we had happy hour with our next door neighbors.  I made mini caprese bites that were delish- this rose is also really good.

The kids just adore Rick and Gary, our next door neighbors.  That is Rick with Sterling he shoots my blog photos sometimes:)   Gary is pictured with Frances.

and I adore them too!

Off Shoulder Blouse also in black, pink, berry, black/white check | Necklace | Jean Shorts

My mom found me some new end tables in Charlotte and brought them back for me.  We are slowly making progress in our den.  I am loving how it is all coming together.

Sterling went to the aquarium with our good friends Saturday so Frances and I went fabric shopping for my cane back chairs.  I picked up these samples at GDC Home.  

This was Sterling at the lego exhibit at the aquarium.  He had a blast!  I highly recommend for any locals or out of town visitors.  That shark is made out of all legos- how cool is that? 

The most delicious tomato sandwich with my Farmer's Market tomatoes. 

I met my girl Caycee for some afternoon wine.  We always love The Avondale Wine and Cheese bar.  They have this triple cream brie that is amazing and we also really loved the smoked olive oil! 

What I wore.  This is the same blouse I wore Friday night but in a different color.  They are my favorite off shoulder blouses.  Size down as they really run on the large side, I am wearing an XS.

Blouse also in a dress version| Necklace | Shorts | Purse | Sandals

Sunday Frances Moon and I went to church.  She really wanted to come sit with me instead of the nursery so I figured why not.  Once we were inside she goes "What is this place?"  I relied it's church.  She then says " well it sure doesn't seem very fun." haha!

Pool time that afternoon after we dealt with Roto Rooter for 4 hours!!  Say what?? The kids had clogged up our toilets pretty good.

Hat | Bag | Suit | Sarong | Sunglasses

That night for dinner we ate at Ellis Fish Camp.  Matt had dinner plans with a friend visiting so I took the kids.  Such gorgeous views and our food was really good too!

I love their wedge salad and fried okra!  Clearly my diet starts back today!  

Have a great Monday and good luck shopping the Lily Sale!

Thoughts For Friday

TGIF!  We have survived our first week back to school and back to the grind!  Thank goodness Sterling loves his teacher and his class, he has not complained once this week about having to go to school and that makes me so happy.  I feel so blessed we are zoned for such a great school. 

My neighbors gave me this coffee mug and I think it is so funny!  Drinking my coffee in it this morning:)

I can't get over how grown up Sterling looks after this Summer.  He really is the sweetest boy, he makes me so proud. 

I could not help but laugh on the first day I took Sterling to school.  Once he was gone Frances made a beeline to his room and grabbed all his favorite stuffed animals that he never lets her touch.  She was so proud of herself.

Frances doesn't start school til after Labor Day and it has been nice to have some one on one time with her.  With two I never feel like I give either of them enough one on one time.   She is rocking my sunglasses on our lunch date. 

Dress (use code REFRESH for extra 30% off)

My Off Shoulder Dress from this Summer is now on sale plus extra 30% off.  Not many sizes left, I just wore it again this week.   It is such a great easy and effortless dress.

We are having happy hour with our neighbors tonight and I think I am going to make these heirloom tomato cups.  I have so many cherry tomatoes from the Farmer's Market and this will be a great way to use them! 

I have started 3 books in the past few weeks and I can't seem to get into any of them.  I want a book I am excited to get in bed to read- any fabulous book recs?  I just downloaded the new Jane Green book Falling and I am hoping it does the trick I usually love her books- and if you have not read any of her books I highly recommend Tempting Fate, Saving Grace, Summer Secrets, and Family Pictures.

I am loving all the new Mara Hoffman pieces that are coming out.  I recently ordered this dress and I am planning to wear it Saturday night.  

Mara Hoffman Dress

It also comes in this blue color combo.

As many of you have probably heard the big Lily Pulitzer sale starts Monday.  In the past I have not had a ton of luck for myself at Lily but I am really loving some of the new styles.  I have found a few dresses I love and I always love the Elsa blouse.  I also adore the little girls dresses, I am hoping to snag a few for Frances Monday morning. 

This is a recent Lily dress I bought and wore last night.  I love the fit, it is loose swing style.  I am wearing a small if you are curious about sizing.  

Swing Dress

A close up of the colors, they are so pretty.

I randomly bought these quinoa bowls because they were on sale at Harris Teeter and I really love them.  They are a great easy lunch.  I even mix them into my greek salads if I don't want to eat them plain.  You don't have to cook them or anything you just mix.  Super easy and tasty.

It is no secret I am a huge fan of Beauty Counter products.  My sister and I recently decided to team up and be consultants.  It was a no brainer because we love the line so much.  I will share more about that and our favorites next week,  but if you love face masks as much as I do you must try this new Charcoal face mask!!  It exfoliates and detoxifies your skin with a mix of clay and charcoal.  It really makes your skin feel and look amazing.

Face Mask

Happy Friday!