Cooperative dress | Holst & Lee earrings (also love these) | Monica Vinader ring (also love this)* | Julie Vos bracelet (c/o; similar) | Soludos sandals (also here and here) | Karen Walker sunglasses | Sea & Grass tote
*Monica Vinader is having a sale! Shop it here!
Plus, there’s still time to enter to win a phone case from Caseable!
Memorial Day (and, ahem, my birthday weekend) marks the unofficial start of summer. It often feels as if I’m constantly counting down to my favorite season so that I can break out my arsenal of summer dresses. But can you really fault me for that? Lightweight dresses are the perfect canvas for layering jewelry like these rings from www.MoonstoneShop.com. I’ve been a fan of moonstone for as long as I can remember, but it was solidified when I visited Moonstone Beach in California years ago and spent well over an hour sifting through stones on the beach to find the iridescent beauties. I had intended to have the stones I found polished and set in a ring, but let’s be honest, going straight to the source for genuine moonstone jewelry is so much easier! The shop carries an array of petite rings that are perfect for layering a few statement-making pieces to sprinkle into your collection. You can also find moonstone earrings, pendants, and bracelets.
ASOS dress | Soludos sandals (available in various sizes here, here, here, and here) | Karen Walker sunglasses | Sea & Grass tote | J.Crew scarf | Emma McKinstry earrings (c/o) | Larimar cuff (c/o) | Moonstone Magic rings (c/o) available at www.MoonstoneShop.com
When I bought these sandals in March, I knew I wanted to wear them with a polka dot dress from ASOS that I received from a collaboration with the company a couple of years ago. I hadn’t worn the dress in awhile and had almost considered donating it since it didn’t meet the “wear at least once a year” rule. I’m glad I kept it. The sandals have given me a renewed interest in the frock and reminded me of just how fun it is to wear it. Situations like these are exactly why it’s so difficult for me to get rid of items in my closet. I never know when I’ll want to reach for an item again. So, instead of abiding by the “one in, one out” rule or the advice to keep only pieces worn within the last 12 months, I keep any piece that feels special. If my heart can’t bear the thought of losing it, then I know it’s a keeper and that I’ll eventually make my way back to it. I know there’s a lot of pressure with blogging to only keep the newest items that have current affiliate links, but it’s so much more satisfying to revive an old piece with a new accessory.
ASOS dress (c/o; old, but I also love this knife-pleat dress and this polka dot dress) | Zara sandals | Ann Taylor earrings (sold out, but I also love these oversize straw earrings and these raffia hoops) | Tory Burch bag (old; similar) | Karen Walker sunglasses
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It’s no surprise that summer is my favorite season, and every spring day that has even a hint of something warmer in the forecast has me reaching for summer staples to debut, like this breezy linen tunic from Garnet Hill. I’ve had the opportunity to work with Garnet Hill on a couple of posts over the past few months (here and here) and I’m always delighted with the brand’s classic cuts and high quality pieces. This particular piece is crafted from flax grown and handpicked in France, and promises to get softer with every wash. It’s such a classic piece that pairs well with other closet mainstays, like denim shorts, but will look just as chic over a swimsuit when the weather really heats up!
Also, can we take a moment to admire just how fantastic and on-trend this little bag is?! I picked it up at Target after seeing it on Cathy’s Instagram Story. It’s really soft for being faux leather, and I can’t get enough of the oversize ring handle. (The cross-body strap is removable.)
Garnet Hill shirt (c/o) | Gap shorts (old; similar) | Lee Renee necklace | Monica Vinader ring (similar) | Welly Merck watch* (c/o) | Target bag | Hermes pocket square | Soludos slides | Karen Walker sunglasses (c/o Shopbop)
*Use code lovejessica to save 20% on any order at Welly Merck!
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