Dress: ASTR // Jacket: Gap // Shoes: Vince (similar) // Earrings: Anthropologie (similar) // Bracelet: J.Crew

Earlier this week I shared my time at Create & Cultivate Downtown Los Angeles, and gave a sneak peak of the dress I wore. When I was packing for LA, I quickly realized that I did not have an outfit that I liked and felt comfortable sitting in most of the day. I saw this ASTR tie front dress online at Nordstom, but they did not have any in the Dallas area. Naturally, I trusted the mail man and had the dress over nighted, all while crossing my fingers that it would fit. I ordered an extra small because I have another skirt from ASTR with a similar cut and an extra small fit best. This dress is great because it has adjustable straps and the tie front can easily be adjusted in order to make the dress fit best for everyone. The top button on the dress fits tighter on the rib cage and slight pleats makes the bottom of the dress easy to move in, but still gives a flattering shape. This tie front dress was easy to sit in and move around all day, and it went well with my denim jacket for cooler AC temperatures. The only complaint I have about this tie front dress, is the material. While I love linen, the dress wrinkles very easily and the second I sat down, I had a wrinkle across my lap. Shop more tie front dresses below! xoxo

Jeans: Gap  (similiar pair) // Top: Urban Outfitters // Shoes: Kate Sapde // Necklace: BaubleBar

Easter was last weekend, which means I’m back in white (jeans)! I was raised with very strict instructions to only wear white after Easter and before Labor Day, so I am still getting use to the idea of winter white and have not figured out how to pull it off yet. White jeans pair so well with light neutral colors like these tan Kate Spade heels and my favorite tee in sand from Urban Outfitters. I found these skinny white jeans at Gap and love the cropped leg and high waisted fit. I am wearing a size 25 and it fits well through the leg with enough stretch to move around. Shop more of my favorite light neutrals to pair for spring below! xoxo

Images via Eric Hoang.

Dress: Cloth & Stone Utility Shirt Dress (comes in blue, light pink, sand and white) // Shoes: Kate Spade (comes in black too) // Necklace: BaubleBar // Sunglasses: Urban Outfitters

Cloth & Stone is one of my favorite brands sold at Anthropologie, they have the softest material and very flattering cuts. This dress was an obvious buy for me as soon as I tried it on, because it is so comfortable and casual. I chose to buy the sky blue color (also comes in light pink, sand and white) because the other colors were slightly see through and looked more of a beach vibe. I am wearing a size extra small, which fits well through the hips and is long enough to be work appropriate with heels. My only complaint about this dress is that the material, while it feels great, easily wrinkles.

I wore this dress to a Dallas Meetup event last Wednesday evening at Lion + Witch where Ashley from The Teacher Diva spoke about her journey though blogging and the importance of analytics. Lion + Witch (located in Highland Park) is owned by the same lady who owns Milk + Honey on Greenville, but Lion + Witch has a completely different feel and style. If you live in the Dallas area, I highly recommend checking out their new arrivals and inspiring store decor! xoxo

Images via Mel.

Top: ASTR Off the Shoulder Crop Blouse // Skirt: ASTR Stripe Button Front A-Line Skirt // Bag: Neiman Marcus

I recently booked my first cruise, and even though it is a whole 60 days away, I immediately started shopping for beach clothes (whoops)! I found this striped set at Nordstrom and both the skirt and top are currently 40% off the original price! I ordered the crop top in a small just in case it was tight on the arms, but I would have been fine with an extra small (it does not fit tightly on the arms). Since the skirt is fitted at the waist, I ordered it in an extra small. I love the button detail down the front of the skirt, as well as the very useful pockets. This striped set is perfect for a day at the beach or a causal patio dinner. Shop more of my favorite beach ready sets below! xoxo

Images via Alex Phillips.

Top: Urban Outfitters // Jeans: Anthropologie // Shoes: Kate Spade // Earrings: BaubleBar // Sunnies: Urban Outfitters

I am typically a skinny or straight leg jean kind of girl, but I have been obsessed with these bell bottom jeans I found at Anthropologie this past fall. I am wearing a size zero which fits perfectly through the waist and hips, but is still long enough to wear with heels (if you have shorter legs I would not recommend these jeans because they run long). I paired my bell bottom jeans with one of my favorite tees from Urban Outfitters (bought it in four different colors, including black of course) and these adorable tan Kate Spade heels that are still on sale. BaubleBar has quickly become one of my favorite places to shop for simple jewelry and is where I found this necklace and these geometric earrings. These earrings are great because they make a statement but are lightweight and do not pull on my ears. Shop more of my favorite bell bottom jeans below! xoxo

 Images via Mel.

Shirt: J.Crew // Jeans: J.Crew // Shoes: Kate Spade

While I love dressing up, I am also a major t-shirt and jeans girl and luckily I work in a creative environment that allows me to dress casual. This metallic stripe tee is currently on sale at J.Crew and is a great neutral top. I am wearing a size small, which fits a little loose and is long enough to tuck (or half tuck) in my jeans. I also found these great jeans at J.Crew, I bought the Toothpick cut in size 24 with a 30″ inseam. Since I have longer legs, the 30″ inseam allows me to cuff the end of the jeans a little and still hit right at my ankles. These Kate Spade shoes are also still on sale and available in tan but are running low in sizes, they already sold out in black. Shop more of my favorite metallic and stripe tees below. xoxo

Images via Alex Phillips.