This dress was destined for my closet given that it’s basically an updated version of the one I bought last year and have worn just about every week since. I’m such a sucker for a loose dress with flats, so much so that I’d call it my signature style. To keep my favorite look from getting stale, I look for pieces each season that have on-trend detailing. This year’s iteration of my beloved dress has a sweet bow tied at the neck, dainty ruffled hems, and gathering to add texture. If you’re as captivated with it as I am, definitely go down a size. I usually start with a medium in a new item, but I had to go with a small in this and there’s still plenty of extra room.
LOFT dress (the print also comes in a blouse) | Prada sunglasses | Tory Burch bag (similar) | J.Crew earrings (similar here and here) | Ferragamo shoes (c/o Shopbop)
I’m pretty sure this top was part of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale in July, but it wasn’t until it landed in the regular sale section that it caught my eye. I have been spending so much time looking for affordable loose blouses that I can wear with jeans this fall, and happily this one fit the bill. I love the little details from the bell sleeves to the ruffles to the seaming at the waist — all of which make the blouse feel more special than its inexpensive price tag.
Caslon blouse | J.Crew skirt | Ann Taylor sandals | Target bag | Monica Vinader ring (similar) | Bauble Bar earrings | Karen Walker sunglasses (c/o Shopbop)
This time of year is my style sweet spot. There are few things I love more than being able to wear a lightweight sweater with a mini skirt or a pair of shorts, and this sweater that Garnet Hill sent over is just perfect for the transitional weather. It’s a breathable linen-cotton blend that offers just enough warmth for breezy days without being too warm when the weather heats up in the afternoon. Labor Day in Madison was on the chilly side, which made this the perfect ensemble for running errands and meandering around our new neighborhood. (I picked up this amazing brass ram on our outing. Anthro has a similar one.) The sweater runs a big large, so size down if you want a more fitted look.
Garnet Hill sweater (c/o) | J.Crew skirt | Ann Taylor sandals | Tory Burch tote (old; love this and this) | Karen Walker sunglasses (c/o Shopbop) | Tory Burch earrings (old; love these) | Monica Vinader ring (similar) | Hermes bracelet
I hope you’re having a wonderful Labor Day weekend with a few things planned for the unofficial last day of summer! Dave and I went to Lion’s Den Gorge Nature Preserve (see a pic here) yesterday for a hike with gorgeous views of Lake Michigan then headed to Port Washington to see the breakwater light (where this photo was snapped) and have a late lunch before heading back to Madison. It was the perfect way to spend Saturday. Today is all about taking it easy in town. I’ve been spray painting our vent grates white and I have a few more to do, we still have outlets to switch out from almond/black to white, and shelves to paint for the closets. But chances are that we’ll just go for a bike ride around the lake and call it a day!
