Dress: Zara // Shoes: Kate Spade (similar) // Sunnies: Karen Walker

The other day I passed Zara in the Dallas Galleria, and thought I would just window shop. Joke is on me, I ended up in line with my arms full. This blue and white striped dress was among my finds for under $40. The length, cotton fabric and sleeveless cut are perfect for summer. I also love the fact that this dress has pockets, since I never know what to do with my hands. This dress is no longer online, but is still available in stores, if you go to Dallas Galleria, it is on the wall to the far left when you walk in. I am wearing an extra small, since it fits loose. The extra small is still plenty long, even for long legs and wearing heels. Shop more blue and white striped dresses below! xoxo

Images via Denise Thompson.

Top: J.Crew // Jeans: Gap // Necklace: Kendra Scott // Earrings: Anthropologie // Shoes: Anthropologie // Sunglasses: Oscar de la Renta

Happy Fourth of July! I know I usually post Weekend Words of Wisdom on Saturdays, but I thought I would mix it up a little for the holiday. Every year my family spends the fourth of July at our lake house eating endless amount of barbecue and homemade ice cream. Luckily the temperatures are mild enough (at least for a July in Texas) to continue wearing my white jeans. Usually there is not much color in my closet, but I have been making an effort to buy colors other than black and white. This tank from J.Crew is on of my favorites, so naturally I bought it in every color, including black and white. Shop some of my favorite red, white and blue looks below and enjoy celebrating the fourth! xoxo

Images via Denise Thompson.