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Shake Shack Dallas

Top: Urban Outfitters // Leggings: LuLu Lemon // Shoes: Nike // Bralette: Calvin Klein // Sunnies: Karen Walker

Shake Shack opened at the Crescent in Dallas a few weeks ago, and this past weekend I finally had time to stop by! I enjoyed the classic ShackBurger with a chocolate shake, and my photographer had the Link Burger with a raspberry limeade (we shared the fries). I had to steal a delicious bite of the Link Burger, since it is specific to the Dallas location and topped with jalapeño cheese sausage from Pecan Lodge (yum!). Shake Shack is on the corner of Pearl St and McKinney Ave, opposite of Morton’s Steakhouse, and has an extensive patio and lawn to make up for the smaller building. The majority of the lawn (where we sat) has tree coverage which makes the outdoor seating bearable even in 90-100 degree heat. There is also plenty of space for kids to run and a few lawn games. Since indoor seating is limited, I recommend going on a day when you do not mind sitting outside.

When I went to Shake Shack Dallas, I wore one of my go-to outfits for day to day. I am wearing my favorite tee shirt from Urban Outfitters layered with a Calvin Klein bralette, both of which I own in multiple colors. I am wearing size small in the tee, and it fits long and loose enough to half tuck. I do recommend letting this tee air dry because it will shrink in the dryer. I am also wearing these super cute flower motif leggings from LuLu Lemon. I love the high waist fit and the open detail along the back of the legs. I am wearing a size four in these leggings since LuLu Lemon tends to run small, and recommend going a size up. I tied this black and white look together with my white Nikes and oversized Karen Walker sunnies. These lifestyle tennis shoes are perfect for a day exploring town, and have the most comfortable soles. Be sure to check out Shake Shack Dallas and shop my entire look below! xoxo

Images via Alex Phillips.

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Black Slip Dress for a Night Out

Dress: Topshop // Jacket: Nordstrom // Scarf: Zara // Shoes: Charles David // Earrings: BaubleBar // Clutch: Elements Dallas // Sunnies: Karen Walker

Last week I shared this versatile black slip dress, and how I like to style it for the day as well as for the evening. The third way I like to style this simple slip dress is for a night out. The length and lightweight material of this dress makes it easy to wear with almost any shoe including these black leather pumps. To tie in the pumps I added this faux leather moto jacket from Nordstrom (also comes in a beautiful olive green). I am wearing a size small in the jacket and the sleeves are a bit longer than I would like, but I could easily wear a sweater under the jacket. I dressed up this look with my favorite statement earrings from BaubleBar, a star patterned neck scarf, and a beaded clutch from Elements on Lovers Lane in Dallas. These earrings are an easy way to dress up any look and do not pull on my ears. They also come in mint, white, and yellow. I am loving the scarf trend right now, and found some cute (and affordable) options at Zara, such as this black and white star scarf. Shop everything from this look below! xoxo

Images via Alex Phillips.

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Black Slip Dress for Evening

Dress: Topshop // Shoes: Banana Republic // Purse: Neiman Marcus (similar) // Scarf: Elements Dallas // Sunnies: Karen Walker

The other day I styled this black slip dress for the daytime with a knit cardigan. Since this dress is so versatile, I am sharing two more ways I like to style it for different occasions. For an evening look, this dress works great with minimal accessories. I paired the cross back slip dress with these simple strappy leather heels from Banana Republic and a tassel bucket bag from Neiman Marcus. I love matching a black dress to my shoes and bag, and then use jewelry to bring a little color to the look. I decided to keep this evening look primarily black by only adding thin gold hoops and a thin gold bangle. The main accent was the beaded scarf I found on sale at Elements in Dallas (on Lovers Lane). I do not have a link to the exact scarf, but Mignonne Gavin makes some similar ones as well as Anthropologie. The beaded scarf is a great alternative to a chunky necklace, and easy to style with layers for fall. Stay tuned to see how I style this dress for a night out! xoxo

Images via Alex Phillips.

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Black Slip Dress for Daytime

Dress: Topshop // Sweater: Gap (similar) // Shoes: Marc Fisher // Sunnies: Karen Walker

I love finding pieces that can be styled into multiple looks such as this black slip dress from Topshop for Nordstrom. In the next few posts I will be showing three different ways to style this classic slip dress for all occasions. I have tried on a million slip dresses but fell in love with this one because it is lined and not sheer. Black is my favorite color, so naturally it was my first choice, but this dress comes in other colors including a light pink that I also love.

The first thing I like to do in the morning is grab coffee, and go through all my emails. This dress goes perfectly with a large knit cardigan when running out the door early in the morning. I am wearing a cardigan that I got from Gap last year, but they have a ton of similar cardigans in their new arrivals for fall! As the day gets hotter, this dress also looks cute with a jacket or sweater tied around the waist. I paired this look with my favorite Marc Fisher flatforms to add some subtle height without having to wear heels. These shoes are seriously as comfortable as wearing flats but give some extra length to legs when wearing a dress.

If you are ever near the Harwood District in Dallas, Magnolias Sous Le Pont is the cutest coffee shop. I enjoyed their medium roast during this shoot and my photographer had an iced latte that was so delicious! xoxo

Images via Alex Phillips.

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Metallic Foil Sweater

Sweater: Banana Republic // Shorts: Nordstrom // Sunglasses: Karen Walker

Dallas weather changes like the wind, and it makes dressing for the day very difficult. Just last Saturday I started the morning in cold rain, and by noon I was getting a sunburn. Banana Republic has become one of my favorite places to find outfits that can easily transition through the seasons and the day. This metallic foil sweater has three quarter length sleeves and an open knit that allows it breathe. I am wearing a size small and it fits loose throughout (including the arms), but fits true to size in length. Not only does this sweater pair well with jeans or pants for fall, but I paired with with my favorite jean shorts for a cool summer morning. The metallic foil on this sweater will pair well with darker pieces for fall and winter looks. Shop the entire look below! xoxo

Images via Alex Phillips.

Banana Republic provided free product in exchange for this post. All opinions expressed are my own.

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Burnt Orange Top

Top: Nordstrom // Shorts: Nordstrom // Shoes: Marc Fisher // Sunnies: Karen Walker

When Nordstrom had their Anniversary Sale, this Socialite off the shoulder top was one of the first things I added to my basket. I love the tassels and lace detail on the bell sleeves. This top fits true to size (I am wearing a small) and has adjustable straps, so it will not fall off your shoulders. Since it is still 100 degrees in Dallas, I wore my favorite denim shorts from Levi’s. I am wearing a size 25 in the shorts and roll the cuff down once so they are longer in length. This burnt orange top is perfect for football season, (even though I will be cheering for Oklahoma!) and looks great with wide leg jeans for fall. The Marc Fisher flatforms are available in multiple colors, and the burnt orange top is also available in white. Shop the look below! xoxo

Images via Alex Phillips.