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Swim Trends for Your Summer on a Budget

Is your closet stocked with 2015’s latest swim trends? The official start to summer is less than a week away and it’s time to get your closet in poolside shape!

This year’s swim trends are so fun! There’s a ton of monokinis for those of you wanting a little more coverage, lots of colorblocking for the sporty girls, scallops and crochet for the girly girls and stripes and prints for the bold girls out there. As you can tell from my top picks featured below, I am really digging monokinis and one pieces. My absolute favorites are the Pink Scalloped Swimsuit and the Striped Swimsuit, which are a bargain at only $40 each!

At the start of each swim season, I like to buy one new swimsuit and maybe a new bikini top or bottom. I love to mix and match my bikinis. By buying just one new piece, I can pair it with some of my solid, polka dot or even printed bikinis. Bikini mix and match is so popular these days that almost anything goes! And it’s the best way to get the most for your money this swim season. Just don’t forget, versatility is key! Enjoy my top swim picks below and share your favorites of the season in the comments!

swim trends 2015

shop 2015’s swim trends:

Cut-Out Bikini Separates ($13 each) / Scalloped Bikini Top ($22) / Striped Monokini ($40) / Side Braided Monokini ($40) / Strappy Colorblock Bikini Separates ($13 each) / Crochet Monokini ($59) / Pineapple Swimsuit ($35) / Striped Swimsuit ($40) / Side Knot Swimsuit ($25) / Pink Scalloped Swimsuit ($40)

Top Summer Shoe Trends | 2015

Get excited girls, my ultimate guide to summer shoe trends is here! This summer is all about fringe, lace-up ankle straps, espadrilles, metallics and more!

I pulled together some fabulous (and super budget friendly) options that fall into each of summer’s top four trends! A few of my favorites are Old Navy’s Tie Gladiators, Target’s Embellished Footbeds, Forever 21’s Crochet Espadrilles and H&M’s Floral Platforms. As you are shopping, you will probably notice a lot of the styles fall into more than one trend, covering all your bases! (crochet + espadrilles = dreamy!) And the best part of all is the price tags on these picks! They are all priced under $45- now that’s a trend I can get behind! Happy shopping and share your favorites in the comments below!

Summer Shoe Trends | 2015

 

shop summer shoe trends:

Slip-On Sandals: Embellished Footbeds ($45) / White Slides ($13) / Pink Criss-Cross ($18) / Buckle Slides ($25) / Metallic Slides ($13)

Ties & Tassels: Coral Tassels ($23) / Tie Gladiators ($25) / Fringe Sandals ($25) / Ankle Fringe Gladiators ($40) / Black Tassel Heels ($50) / Tassel Top Sandals ($20)

Print & Textures: Hurache Flats ($14) / Striped Espadrilles ($18) / Leopard Lace-ups ($15) / Tropical Espadrilles ($25) / Crochet Espadrilles ($18) / Floral Platforms ($35)

Espadrilles: Wedge Espadrilles ($33) / Canvas Flatforms ($30) / Ankle Strap Espadrilles ($20) / White Lace-ups ($16) / Black Ankle Tie Espadrilles ($18)

BBQ Bound | Get Memorial Day Ready!

Being born and raised in Indianapolis, Memorial Day has always meant a few things to me… The Indy 500, tanlines and backyard barbecues. This year I unfortunately can’t make it back to Indiana to go to the Indy 500, but that doesn’t mean I can’t pick out an outfit for the race! Whether you are spending the long weekend at the race, barbecuing with friends or just soaking up the sun, I’ve got the perfect head to toe looks for you!

I’ve recently discovered this new affordable shopping site called boohoo and ordered this adorable pom pom romper featured below (and the first romper on the left is from boohoo too!). This site is perfect for a girl on a budget like me and they even had 25% off yesterday! They have some really fun, trendy items and I can’t wait to receive this romper below to share with you guys!

BBQ Ready | Memorial Day Bound

shop memorial day outfits left to right:

AccessoriesCat Eye Sunglasses ($34) / Straw Hat ($15) / Watermelon Clutch ($35) / Tassel Bracelets ($32) / Fringe Earrings ($13)

DressesEmbroidered Romper ($44) / Star Print Chambray Dress ($35) / Pom Pom Romper ($35) / Chambray Embroidered Romper ($52)

ShoesBlue Criss-Cross Sandals ($56) / Stitched Espadrille Wedges ($80) / Gold Lace-up Gladiator Sandals ($65) / White Espadrille Sandals ($100)

Rompers and Picnics at the Beach

Rompers and Picnics at the Beach

Rompers and Picnics at the Beach

Crashing waves, rompers and champagne… now that’s what I’m talking about! Before our trip to Europe, my husband and I celebrated our one year anniversary at Crissy Beach in San Francisco. One of our favorite ways to experience our city is packing a yummy picnic and enjoying the sunshine.

Rompers and Picnics at the Beach

I wore this adorable eyelet romper (previously featured here!) for our casual day at the beach and paired it with my favorite spring accessories- Leopard Sandals, a dutch braid and a perfectly packed picnic basket! Nothing recharges me after a crazy week like spending a day relaxing in the sunshine. To have your own effortless picnic day, check out my guide to preparing for the perfect picnic here!

Rompers and Picnics at the Beach

Rompers and Picnics at the Beach

Rompers and Picnics at the Beach

 shop my beach romper look:

Eyelet Romper- similar here ($50) and here ($27) / Denim Jacket- similar here ($35) and here ($40) / Sam Edelman Adora Leopard Sandals (on sale for $70!) / Gold Collar Necklace (on sale for $15!) / Bamboo 21-Piece Insulated Picnic Basket ($40)

Garden Party Ready | Spring Dressy

Well, it’s finally here. Happy first day of spring!

Lately I’ve been inspired by super feminine “spring dressy” looks. I’ve been dying to get dolled up for really any reason ever since Lauren Conrad’s launch of her Cinderella Collection. Adding to my obsession, I recently came across this J. Crew Laser-cut Midi Skirt and cannot stop thinking about it! At $128, it’s more expensive than I normally spend on such an impractical purchase, but I couldn’t resist including it in today’s Garden Party collection. It doesn’t hurt to look right?

With Easter right around the corner, retailers are starting to shift their assortment to spring apparel, so it’s about time our closets start following suite! This spring is all about pretty pastels, texture and florals, and my favorite items seem to be all about texture. Check out the embellished clutches, textured skirts and even cut-out shoes below! There are tons of tiny details built into these pieces that make them feel perfectly delicate, ultra feminine and spring forward. How could you possibly resist them?

Whether you are headed to a garden party, celebrating Easter with your family or just dressing up in front of your mirror at home, the collection below is too good to pass up. Spring forward with spring dressy!
Garden Party- Spring Dressy

shop spring dressy:

Forever 21 Crochet Trim Dress ($25) / LC by Lauren Conrad Tulle Skirt ($48) / Old Navy Floral Dress ($25) / Accessorize White Embellished Clutch ($44) / H&M Crepe Jacket ($25) / ASOS Blue Slanted Clutch ($27) / Forever 21 White Mesh Paneled Skirt ($20) / H&M Pink Suede Pumps ($60) / J. Crew Laser-cut Midi Skirt ($128) / Guess Babbitta Floral Pumps ($99) / ModCloth Rosette Clutch ($40) / ASOS 3D Floral Clutch ($63) / LC by Lauren Conrad Floral Cut-Out Heels ($55)

Channel the Romance- floral and lace trend

Wake up! Winter is almost over and it’s time to start stocking up on some spring looks!

Florals, crochet and lace are all attracting my eye this season. There’s something about this ultra-feminine look that just screams “spring has sprung!”. Connecting the spring mentality to these pieces makes this trend completely irresistible. This trend goes perfectly with summer festivals, but it also great for any barbecue or day out and about. Although I love each of these pieces individually, I would personally choose to style them separately. I think a delicate crochet top looks great with boyfriend jeans and I would rather wear a floral skirt with something like a leather jacket. I love mixing the soft side with some edge, it makes this trend more transitional and wear now. Shop my favorite floral and lace trends below and share your must-haves in the comments!

Channel the Romance- floral lace trend

shop the floral and lace trend:

Perforated Loafers ($16) / Leaf Head Piece ($6) / Perforated Clutch ($22) / Scalloped Crochet Top ($20) / High Waisted Rose Print Shorts ($15) / Floral Romper ($20) / Pink Floral Blouse ($23) / Crochet Lace Midi Skirt ($30) / Tiered Lace Tank ($18) / Rose Headband ($6) / Floral Perforated Clutch ($45) / Rose & Lace Maxi ($33) / Perforated Oxfords ($28) /Lace Espadrilles ($25)

Studs & Crochet

studs and crochet- glamourita.com

Today I am following up on my Topshop Slip-Ons post from Sunday. So far, I am loving these shoes! They are the perfect practical shoe I was looking for this summer so I want to share how I ended up styling them. I love mixing edgy and feminine items in my outfits.

Levi's Studded Denim Jacket- glamourita.com

studs and crochet- glamourita.com

Studs and Crochet- glamourita.com

Studded Levi Jacket and Collared Sweater- glamourita.com

Levi's Studded Denim Jacket and Collared Sweater- glamourita.com

 

Crochet Skirt and Leopard Crossbody- glamourita.com

Crochet Skirt and Pink Topshop Slip-Ons- glamourita.com

Levi’s studded denim jacket (similar here and here) / Old Navy Jeweled Sweatshirt (similar here and here) / H&M Crochet Skirt (similar here and here) / Topshop Tika slip-ons / Amici Crossbody

Today I decided to ditch the jeans and dress them up with a flirty crochet skirt. Pairing this look back to my studded Levi jacket and leopard print crossbody adds just enough toughness to offset the pastel pink shoes and crochet skirt.