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Americana Ready- Stars & Stripes
My favorite time of the year is right around the corner, the fourth of July! I love the fireworks, the barbecue parties and of course the fun americana clothes!…. and I mean how can you resist sparklers?
Over the years, I’ve accumulated quite the collection of americana in my closet, but I love mixing it up with new items every year. My favorite, super easy look this year is Old Navy’s Star Print Dress. The chambray material makes it perfect for summer and I love the halter silhouette and added pockets. It’s adorable! I am also in love with this Tie Dye Crop Top and Denim Cut-offs. It’s the perfect fourth of July weekend uniform for spending the day out in the sun. And to keep it fun and casual, I think any of the outfits would look great with these amazing Red High Top Converse Sneakers, especially the White Overalls! I’ll be living in those the rest of summer! Are you ready for your long Fourth of July weekend? If not, enjoy and get to shopping! Happy Friday!
shop the americana trend:
Red High Top Converse Sneakers ($55) / Star Print Shirt ($22) / Striped Linen Shorts ($18) / Flag Beach Towel ($20) / Chambray Boyfriend Shirt ($48) / Striped Tank ($18) / Striped Crop ($17) / Striped Criss-Cross Sandals ($19) / Star Print Dress ($28) / White Overalls ($35) / Tie Dye Ruffle Tube ($35) / Denim Cut-offs ($35)
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!
shop memorial day outfits left to right:
Accessories– Cat Eye Sunglasses ($34) / Straw Hat ($15) / Watermelon Clutch ($35) / Tassel Bracelets ($32) / Fringe Earrings ($13)
Dresses– Embroidered Romper ($44) / Star Print Chambray Dress ($35) / Pom Pom Romper ($35) / Chambray Embroidered Romper ($52)
Shoes– Blue Criss-Cross Sandals ($56) / Stitched Espadrille Wedges ($80) / Gold Lace-up Gladiator Sandals ($65) / White Espadrille Sandals ($100)
April Rocksbox Review | 2015
Would you love getting sparkly jewelry delivered to your doorstep? Yep, thought so! Time for you to check out Rocksbox! (Use the code chelseabff5 to get your first month free!!)
I’ve had a subscription to Rocksbox for quite a while now. Not every box I’ve gotten has been perfect for me, but I’ve had a lot of fun trying out new designers and styles that are different than what I normally gravitate toward. April’s Rocksbox was no exception! Before I dig into the deets, here’s what Rocksbox is all about…
How it works:
1. BECOME A SHINE INSIDER ($19/month)- Take the style survey and add items to your jewelry Wish List.
2. GET 3 PIECES TO WEAR ON LOAN- Each piece is hand-selected for you based on your style and specific requests. Wear your pieces as much as you want!
3. RETURN ANYTIME TO GET 3 NEW PIECES- Return your Rocksbox pieces anytime and as often as you like. Every set has 3 pieces of designer jewelry, worth an average of $200 per set.
Check out my April Rocksbox:
Perry Street Eve Necklace (retails at $64, member price is $51)– I love this statement necklace! This pendent style is different than any statement piece I have in my collection. Most of my statement necklaces are bib silhouette and multi colored. This couldn’t be more different! I love the teal jeweled broach hanging from this bold gold chain. My only complaint is the condition of the necklace. I’ve never had an issue with this before, but the thick chain was a little banged up… you could tell this guy had been shipped out a few times!
Gorjana Mave Shimmer Mini Studs (retails at $30, member price is $24)- These studs are adorable! For those of you keeping track, I love Gorjana! They make great quality jewelry that lasts and you can be proud to wear! When Gorjana says mini, they mean mini! These earrings were a little small for my taste, but I love the simple design and the versatility. I got a ton of use out of them and loved pairing them back to my other Gorjana pieces.
Kendra Scott Jana Bracelet in Cobalt (retails at $80, member price is $64)- I finally got a Kendra Scott piece in my Rocksbox! I’ve been drooling over the Kendra Scott cuffs for months so I jumped for joy when I saw the Kendra Scott jewel bag in my box! It didn’t end up being one of the cuffs I was dying for, but a pretty cobalt bracelet instead. The bracelet is gorgeous and delicate in person which I loved! But I found it a little tricky to put on by myself so I didn’t get as much use out of it as I hoped.
Are you like me and can’t get enough of Rocksbox? Try checking out last month’s set of jewelry- March RocksBox Review.
Still want more? Sounds like you are ready to get your own Rocksbox! Go to Rocksbox and use code chelseabff5 to get your first month FREE! Enjoy! And please share your thoughts of Rocksbox in the comments below!
Feeling Blue at the Louvre
The Louvre not only houses some of the world’s most famous art, but it’s a work of art itself! I remember sitting in French class in middle school dreaming about the day I would eat a macaron in front of the Eiffel Tower and peer into the glass pyramids of the Louvre. And let me tell you, the Louvre did NOT disappoint… and Mona Lisa says hi!
The weather was so unpredictable on these spring Parisian days so layers were key! Our days were long and consisted of waking up early for coffee and sights, walking around and exploring the city all day and ending the night with drinks and dinner. A coat was necessary for early mornings and night, but when the sun was out it got pretty warm!
This light sweater, coat and tight combination was perfect for Paris’s unpredictable state of mind. I got this bright cobalt blue statement coat right before my trip and I couldn’t be happier with my purchase. I don’t have a ton of need for a wool coat in San Francisco, but I definitely got my money’s worth of this one in Europe! Especially since it’s on sale for $40! Check out the rest of the outfit below and share your favorite Paris travel tips in the comments!
shop my look from the louvre:
Blue Wool Coat- similar here (on sale for $40!) / Forever 21 Marled Sweater ($15) / Faux Leather Embroidered Skirt- similar here ($60) and here ($58) / Sam Edelman Booties (on sale for $98!) / Coach Crossbody ($175) / Rocksbox Necklace / BP Sunglasses ($12)
Carry the Cropped Trend into Fall with Cropped Sweaters
Have you been sporting the crop tee trend all summer long? Well you’re in luck! It looks like you will be able to wear this belly-baring trend all the way through fall! The cropped sweater trend is fun, easy and casual. You can pair the cropped trend with textured knits and a slouchy fit and it becomes much more conservative than the cropped tee look. I’m not saying you will be wearing this look to church on Sunday, but it’s a great way to embrace the cropped trend without exposing too much skin. I pulled together some great deals below making it easy to sport the trend this fall without breaking the bank!
Express Blue Cable Sweater (On Sale for $19.99) / Forever 21 Waffle Knit Sweater ($17.80) / SheInside Striped Tee (On Sale for $9.90) / MANGO Textured Sweater (On Sale for $24.99) / Forever 21 Cozy Sweater ($22.80) / Nasty Gal Blue Crop Sweater ($78) / Target Blue Marled Crop Sweater ($24.99) / Modern Citizen Striped Cropped Sweater ($59) / Forever 21 Grey Marled Sweater (On Sale for $9.99)
