4 Affordable Event Dress Ideas
The inspiration for this post came from me not knowing what to wear to a baby shower that I’m attending this month. I ordered a bunch of affordable dresses from Shein hoping that one would work out. I had no idea I was going to love each of them so much! I thought it would be fun to share them all in a blog post for those of you who need a few great ideas for dresses to wear to events if you’re like me and also don’t love to spend a pretty penny on a dress you may only wear once!
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I am 5’9” and a size Medium across the board, but when it comes to Shein I like to size up. I got a Large in all of these dresses and only one dress (not pictured) didn’t work out length-wise. Otherwise they all fit perfectly!
Beige Pom Pom Dress
I’ve seen this style all over Instagram this summer and I’m glad I finally ordered it! It comes in a darker brown color too but I love how dainty and pretty this warm beige color is. The pom pom details give in just the right amount of interest! It is slightly sheer but I got away with nude colored undergarments with no issue, but you may want to wear a slip with it!
Polka Dot Ruffle Wrap Dress
This dress comes in a bunch of colors but I’ve been on the hunt for more blue pieces to add to my wardrobe! I love polka dots and wrap dresses are universally flattering. I probably could have gotten away with sizing up one more time with this dress for the width, but the length was perfect for me! I wish I had gotten this dress earlier in the summer!
Peach Chiffon Tiered Off Shoulder Dress
This dress is perfect for a wedding shower or guest outfit! I love the layered ruffles and this color is to DIE for gorgeous! It’s hard to see in the photos but there are thin straps that hold the dress up and also make it so the off shoulder part stays down, off your shoulders (hope that makes sense).
Floral Midi Dress
I love this dress, but when I put it on it was kind of like a mumu, I wish it had a tie to go around the waist, but with the belt it is actually my favorite dress from the whole order! Problem solved! This dress looks and feels like a $100 dress and it was UNDER $30. I still can’t believe it! It also has beautiful movement as you can see in the photos.
Which dress is your favorite? I don’t know how I’m going to choose which one to wear to the baby shower, I love them all so much!
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xo
The Best Memorial Weekend Sales!
The Best Sales to Shop Memorial Weekend!
Happy three day weekend! Even though I’m super busy with packing for our move this weekend, I’ve made sure to give myself time to shop all of the amazing Memorial Day sales going on right now! These are the first few I’ve rounded up my favorites from but I plan to add to this post as the weekend goes and I have time to do more shopping. I want to make sure I get the opportunity to see everything out there so I can be your ultimate resource! I’ve included discount codes and links to my favorite items.
Stay tuned for a home decor post coming your way soon too! Happy shopping!
J Crew
Nordstrom
American Eagle
Thanks for stopping by!
xo
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Spring Athleisure Try-On With 32 Degrees!
One of my favorite affordable athletic wear and casual clothing brands, 32 Degrees generously gifted me some items to share with you all in this post. I hand selected each piece and all opinions are my own, this blog post is not sponsored! I’ve worn them for a few years and I remember being super skeptical because the prices are seriously SO GOOD, I figured the quality couldn’t be great, but I was seriously mistaken and the brand has since then taken a first place spot as my go-to destination for athleisure and fitness clothing! Their T-shirts are seriously the best fit and feel, not to mention price, that I’ve ever found! If you missed my Instagram try-on session, it’s saved in the highlight “32 Degrees” on my home page here!
Thank you all for reading!
xo
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Nordstrom Spring Favs + Double Points Event!
I went into Nordstrom the other day to buy this cute dress for a recent event and didn’t even realize they were having a double points event! #bloggerfail
There was a ton of cute pieces for spring that I wanted to share with you all, as well as some staples that I wear year round!
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How cute is that “Mama” ring?! I totally want it for Mother’s Day (cough, cough DUSTIN)! Also that pink hat is on it’s way to me. You know I can’t pass up a cute new hat! Everything on this page is also linked up on my Liketoknow.it if that’s your preferred shopping method! You can also shop any of my Instagram outfits that way too, make sure to give me a follow while you’re on the app!
Thanks for stopping by!
xo
Target Spring Try-On Haul!
Holy smokes you GUYS. I had no idea how much of a hit my Amazon haul would be and I am so excited because it was one of the most fun posts to make! Now I want to do all of the try-ons for you guys! I asked on Instagram what retailer you’d like to see me share next and I got a ton of “Target,” so I figured I’d start right there! Let me know in the comments what store you’d like to see a try-on for next. For sizing reference I am 5’9” tall and am a true size Medium!
I also shared this entire try-on on my Instagram stories, saved to the highlight named “Target.”
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Outfit Above: // Hat // Earrings // Necklace // Bag // Top (old, sorry) // Blazer // Shorts // Shoes
I’ve seen this set on a couple other bloggers and I had to have it! Not only is it adorable paired together, there is endless versatility in mixing and matching the pieces with other items in your closet. I love this blazer over a floral dress or paired with jeans and a t-shirt. Both pieces are sold separately and made of part linen and part rayon so they are breezy and breathable yet the rayon allows them to be comfortable on the skin. Linen is known for being a little scratchy but this set is not one bit scratchy! I am wearing a size 8 in the blazer and a medium in the shorts. I’d say they both run true to size!
Outfit Above: // Hat // Earrings // Necklace // Bag // Jumpsuit // Shoes (Target dupe) // Shoes (actual) //
Can we talk about how perfect this jumpsuit is?! I can see this at a wedding, baby shower, birthday party, basically anything Spring related! It is also a great workwear piece. Pair it with a blazer and you’re good to go! The material is slightly stretchy which was unexpected but amazing, I’d say get your true size or even size down. The flowy material is super forgiving, even after a big brunch!
Outfit Above: // Hat // Earrings // Necklace // Bag // Dress // Shoes (Target dupe) // Shoes (actual) //
I can totally see this dress being one of my Spring and Summer staples! It is so comfy and soft, a great length for tall or short gals (the hem swoops down in front and back, so cute), and it is also suuuuper affordable! Runs TTS (I got a Medium).
Outfit Above: // Hat // Earrings // Necklace // Bag // Top // Jeans // Shoes //
These under $30 jeans are the EXACT dupe for my favorite Madewell jeans that I wear all the time (I have them in black AND white). The only difference is the color is slightly less stark white, more of a cream and the PRICE is significantly lower, we’re talking hundreds of dollars lower! I have a feeling these will go fast so grab you'r size before they’re gone! They are super soft and stretchy but very tight. I got my true size and they fit perfectly! I love that they are slightly cropped with the raw cut hem, so fun! The button fly is a great added detail too!
Speaking of detail… this top! If you’re a long time follower you know I am a fan of basics with flair! I love a good plain tee but it needs to have something interesting like this knot detail! It makes this basic item so much more than just a basic and adds so much interest to an otherwise boring piece! Comes in blush and white too, I love it so much I already ordered the other colors too!
Outfit Above: // Hat // Earrings // Necklace // Bag // Top // Jeans // Shoes //
If I were to design my perfect pair of jeans, these would be them! This is the one MUST HAVE from this haul… if you only buy one thing, have it be this pair of jeans! I LOVE a good dark wash skinny jean, these tick every single box for me! The length is perfect, they come in short, regular and long for every height (I got a regular length in my true size). They’re stretchy and high waisted so they suck everything in! Dark wash jeans are always super flattering and go with EVERYTHING. I am a total jeans girl and I can’t live without a pair of jeans like this in my wardrobe!
This top is so fun, I wish I had it for when I was at the tulip field this year! It is giving me some major country vibes but I can totally see this as a perfect top for Memorial weekend or the 4th of July! It hits right at the top of my jeans, might be slightly less cropped on you if you are shorter. I got my true size Medium and it fits perfect!
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xo
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Five Spring Trends and How to Wear Them!
Spring fashion is so fun, everyone is emerging from their leggings and chunky knits to the flexibility of wearing more fun styles! Some Spring trends survive through the years and some evolve, as you’ll read in this post. I’ve rounded up the top 5 trends that we’re already seeing this trend and that will definitely be carried into the summer in a big way!
Natural Elements
Natural details are so beachy and effortless, one of my favorite trends for Spring and one of the easiest elements to add into any ensemble! I love a good woven bag or basket bag for most Spring outfits but this past month I’ve been expanding to straw shoes and even jewelry like the cute earrings shown below! You can really add a natural element into any outfit without difficulty, just balance out your accessories so that you don’t have an overwhelming amount of any one color of neutral or texture.
Outfit details: HAT // TOP // KIMONO // BAG // JEANS // SHOES //
Balance out your items like I did here, my shoes, bag, and hat are all natural elements with different colors and textures, worn far enough apart on my body that they compliment each other perfectly. This is one of my favorite Spring outfits this year!
Clear Accessories
This is one trend I never thought I would grow to love! I remember being so against clear accessories just a few years ago, but now that they’re back in full force and being styled much more effectively, I’m here for it 100%! This trend can be tricky because you don’t want to over-do it. You also have to be careful what kind of item you choose. This trend is meant to be minimal but also pack a punch with these fun conversation-starting pieces! A good place to start is with a handbag with a clear element like this one here, I bought it in white and have had a lot of fun wearing it both casually and dressed up. The insert is also removable for versatility! I would love to pick up a fun pair of clear sandals I’m loving these ones in particular. There are lots of clear statement earrings and other jewelry as well, I’ve tagged all of my favorite clear accessories below!
Floral Print
I know, I know. Florals for Spring, but hear me out. This year is different! Florals are back in a big, and bold way. We’re mixing and matching florals and other patterns - the brighter the better! Small print florals are huge but I’m working to ease my way in with the patterns. I’ve never been a big pattern wearer but I decided to give them a chance this season.! The floral dress below is one of my favorites because it’s a neutral and the print is bigger and less busy. It is more of a minimal pattern which makes it easier to match accessories. Sticking with neutrals will help you if you are feeling unsure about where to start patterns like me! I love all of the natural elements of this outfit too, mixing all of the trends!
Hair Accessories
Head bands, hear scarfs, barrettes, bedazzled bobby pins, scrunchies, they’re all trending! I have always been a hair accessory kind of girl so now that it’s cool again, I’m loving all of the fun new options to try! The most popular and recognized item lately has to be there pearl barrettes. They are such an easy, throw-on-and-go kind of item. You really don’t even need any other accessories when you wear a statement item in your hair! I’ll often wear my dainty layered necklaces with a fun hair accessory, but I don’t want to wear anything that will compete too much. I shared them in my Amazon try-on blog post and saved in my Instagram highlights!
Bright Color
Pastels will always be popular for Spring but this year we’re seeing lots of bright colors too! Yellow and red have been huge contenders but nothing is off limits when it comes to this trend! I’ve always been a neutral girl at heart but I’ve been having so much fun experimenting with color recently, I don’t think I’ll ever go back to wearing just neutrals again! This trend can be scary because it is so bold, but like every other trend you can start with small pieces. I like to wear just one bright color, like a top or pair of shoes and then have the rest of my outfit be somewhat simple so my bright colored piece really pops as the statement of the look. I would love to try a monochrome outfit soon, I’m thinking head to toe in red would be really amazing and such a fun and bold statement!
Thank you for stopping by my blog, don’t forget to pin your favorite outfits and leave a comment below!
xo
Amazon Spring Try-On Haul!
Amazon has been my favorite place to shop for clothes recently! The prices are great, and with Prime I can get my items in 2 days with free shipping and returns! I’ve been sharing a ton of cute Amazon pieces in my daily faves on my Instagram and the most common questions I get are about fit and sizing since Amazon can be hit and miss as it is such a huge online store filled with so many different brands and pieces. I figured I’d go on the hunt and find some great Spring items that I could put to the test for you all and share how they look, fit, feel, and all of the other details you might be interested in knowing before you place your order on Amazon. I also have a page for my Amazon finds here on the blog! It is a permanent page that I constantly add pieces too, items I own and items I have my eye on! For reference I am 5’9” tall and am a true size Medium!
I also shared this entire try-on on my Instagram stories, saved to the highlight named “Amazon".”
This post is not sponsored, but I do earn a small commission when you make a purchase using my affiliate links. I appreciate all of your support so much!
OUTFIT ABOVE: Hat // Dress // Shoes // Bracelet // Bag //
THIS DRESS: runs TTS, has an added slip in the skirt portion and elastic around the waist which adds extra comfort! The tie is removable, could be a cute hair or bag accessory. Comes in a handful of other cute colors, so fun for Easter or brunch with the girls! I’m wearing a size Medium.
MY BAG: Perfectly inspired by the Cult Gaia brand bamboo bag! I love this cute thing so much! It is super structured and doesn’t fit a ton, but it’s great for lunch with the girls or a fun Spring or Summer event! I always get so many compliments on it when I bring it out, such a statement piece!
THESE SHOES: great dupes for the Steve Madden “Greece” sandal, such an amazing price point, I wore these babies OUT last summer and it’s time to stock up on more colors for this year. I’m thinking I’ll purchase the white ones next! Obsessed!
THE HAT: This hat is adorable and just gives me all the country, garden-y vibes. It is super wide-brimmed and is such a fun statement at an amazing price point!
THAT BRACELET: looks just like David Yurman, but affordable! I love this bracelet and I plan to buy other styles from the same seller to create a fun arm party!
OUTFIT ABOVE: Hat// Dress // Bag // Bracelet // Shoes (not Amazon)
THIS DRESS: my new favorite dress! I’ve already worn it more than a handful of times since I got it in. It runs TTS if not a tiny bit big. I only sized up for the extra length because I’m 5’9! I’m wearing a Large here but if I was shorter I totally could have work a Medium or even a Small. There is a ton of extra material in the middle section, The ruffles are so fun, and you know I love me some polka dots!
THAT HAT: kinda like Rag & Bone but sooo much better because you don’t have to drop your entire paycheck for this one! I love this hat for year-round! Comes in a ton of colors too.
MY BAG: I love a good, round bag for summer! This one is so fun and looks designer. I’ve had it since last summer, it came in with an interesting smoky smell that wore off over time. I Love this bag for Spring!
OUTFIT ABOVE: Hat // Earrings // Sweater // Shorts // Shoes (not Amazon)
THESE SHORTS: YOU GUYS. I am in love! They have a stretchy, elastic paper bag waist with an attached tie. Run a little bit small but they are so dang cute and comfy! I sized up to a Large and they fit perfectly.
THIS SWEATER: My sweater runs really large, I would size down unless you like your sweaters really oversized and slouchy (I love it oversized, I kept my true size here).
THOSE EARRINGS: These earrings are so fun! They make me want to go on a tropical vacation… giving me total Baublebar vibes but for a fraction of the cost. Love!
MY HAT: My new favorite hat! I promise you this will be my go-to this Spring and Summer! I already can’t get enough of it. Reminds me of Eric Javits, but much more affordable. It goes with every outfit, casual or dressy!
OUTFIT ABOVE: Hat // Sweater // Skirt // Bag // Shoes (Not Amazon) //
THIS SKIRT: I am BLOWN. AWAY. by the quality of this skirt! Absolute perfection and super affordable, I 100% thought this skirt would be a return but I took a chance on it and I’m so glad I did! I got my true size, there are other patterned options to choose from. Definitely going back for one of the floral ones too! Such a perfect piece for spring and summer!
THE BAG: I’ve had this bag since last summer and it is not only my most reached for bag in the Spring and Summer, but most affordable bag I own! I want to buy one for everyone I know. It goes with everything, so versatile and cute!
All other outfit details described in previous outfit!
OUTFIT ABOVE: Jumpsuit // Bag // Hair Clip // Shoes (Not Amazon)
MY JUMPSUIT: I honestly CAN’T EVEN with how comfortable this jumpsuit is! The material is stretchy, which was such an unexpected but good surprise! I feel like this piece looks so much more expensive than it is. The sizing is a little strange for me… I have a long torso so even though I sized up it is still a little short on me, but not to the point that I can’t wear it. I probably could have even sized up one more! Keep this in mind if you’re tall like me. If you’re shorter or more petite sizing is probably more true for you!
THESE BARRETTES: An Absolute must have for Spring! These little accessories have come back from the 90’s with a vengeance and I couldn’t be more excited! I love that they are super versatile and classic, yet make such a statement for a small accessory!
THIS HANDBAG: Another amazing find! This bag looks just like it’s designer counterpart that is super expensive. I found this beauty by accident and am so excited to share it with you all! The insert and handles are an embossed croc pattern, and the insert is removable! I love a piece that can be worn different ways and I know I’ll be reaching for this bag all season long!
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Thank you for stopping by! Stay tuned for part two of this Spring haul, coming soon!
xo
Easter Dresses For Every Price Point
We’re one week into April and Easter is fast approaching! I realized this morning that I still have yet to pick up an outfit for Easter Sunday, every year we go to brunch at Edgefield in Troutdale, Oregon and I like to wear something special since we take tons of pictures, and it’s fun to have a reason to dress up! Do you all have any special Easter traditions that you celebrate with your family? Let me know in the comments!
I went ahead and saved all of the cute dresses I found when I was shopping for my own, and put them here in this post! I haven’t pulled the trigger on one yet, but I figured I’ll just come back to my own post when I decide which one I want to get! Stella is wearing a light pink and white striped dress and I want to wear something that coordinates at least color-wise. I’ll let you all know on Instagram when I decide which one to get!
Hope you all have an amazing week!
xo
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