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Friday Five Under $55

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If you buy one thing from today’s Five Under $55 post, make it the Equipment cami for $54. It’s 100% silk and all of the sizes are currently available.

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Take 50% off your entire purchase at Ann Taylor today. This scarf reminds me of a print Tory Burch would create. It also comes in a pink colorway. Other favorites under the $55 threshold include this tunic and these flat sandals. If your budget is a bit more relaxed, this maxi dress is just begging to be taken on vacation. I’m also fond of the heel on these sandals in “wet stucco.”

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Do you remember the Banana Republic blouse I posted earlier this week that’s on sale for $40 through June 29? It just arrived and it’s gorgeous. The material is perfectly lightweight and breezy for summer. When it’s worn with the shoulders up, it’s work appropriate, but it’s happy hour ready with the neckline shrugged down. It runs large. I was worried about the small fitting over my hips, but it’s just fine. I’ll try to post photos of it on Monday.

Tickled Pink

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The air conditioner at our office has been on the fritz, giving me an excuse to wear my favorite summer dresses to work. No, they’re not the most professional, but it’s one of the perks of working in a casual office. I wore this pink frock yesterday, the first day I was able to go partial weight-bearing on my cast. I still have to use crutches, but at least I could set them aside and spend a few minutes upright on my own! It’s the little things. Three weeks down, three to go, and then I can start enjoying summer.

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Dress: Line & Dot
Wristlet: Tory Burch (similar)
Earrings: ASHA
Bracelet: c/o Julie Vos (also love this one)
Sunglasses: Karen Walker c/o Shopbop
Lips: Stila “Fiore”

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// linking up with Tara //

Friday Five Under $55

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  • A pair of statement hoops by Kenneth Jay Lane. For more aaffordable jewelry, check out the brand Shashi. I love the dainty rings, which are all $44 or less.
  • Thanks to J.Crew’s current promotion (30% off with code GOSHOPPING), these brushstroke shorts make it under the $55 threshold. They would look darling with this silky shell in orange (also under $55).
  • Have you seen the darling cocktail napkins Gray Malin designed in collaboration with Lettermade? In addition to the pineapple wine glasses I featured here, I’d like the pineapple cocktail napkins for my future bar cart.
  • Few things scream summer like an easy slip dress. All this one needs is a statement necklace (found on one of your summer travels, of course) and a pair of simple sandals.
  • This white structured bag is an absolute steal at $24. It’s not leather, of course, but that just makes it less upsetting if someone spills ketchup on it at a summer barbecue!

The Coveted

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This week, I’m coveting:

  • A linen dress with pretty dip-dyed ruffled sleeves. Shift dresses rarely work on me, so I’m envious of the ladies who can pull of this pretty summer frock! Wouldn’t it be fun to wear to a gallery opening? It would look incredible paired with this necklace.
  • A ring that makes cocktail hour even more fun.
  • A small handbag that makes a big statement. I’m obsessed with this bag, but if you aren’t into the embellishments, this version comes in cream, orange, and light blue.
  • Everything at the Lulu Frost sample sale. This necklace tops my wish list. Some of the brand’s newer pieces (like the horn pendant and scarab earrings) are on sale at Net-a-Porter here.
  • The unexpected braided leather detail on this pair of sunglasses.
  • Stemless wine glasses with pineapples on them. As if I needed more reason to buy a bar cart… They also come in a palm tree version and with flamingos.
  • A pair of everyday flats. After this cast is off, I’m stuck with sensible footwear for the rest of the summer. I’ll probably have a few weeks of sneakers before transitioning into something more fun, like Tory Burch Reva ballet flats (shop ’em here).

11-Piece Work Wardrobe

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I’ve been awfully unhappy with my summer work wardrobe lately. I feel like all I have in my closet are skirts (great) and wool sweaters (not great), which is making Monday through Friday a little difficult in the humid weather. I’m lucky to work in an office with a relaxed dress code, making sundresses A-OK, but I feel like I should step it up a bit. That said, I don’t want to invest in too many pieces. I’d rather buy a handful of items (or rework current items) to create a seamless capsule work wardrobe for the rest of the summer. I’ve pulled 11 items that can be worn in various combinations together or reworked on the weekend, like the dress with the subtly sexy back cutout. Wear a cardigan over it to work, but wear it as-is on the weekend with a pair of leather sandals. You could also wear the button-up shirt untucked with a pair of shorts. Below, you’ll find six ways to mix-and-match these pieces for a stylish work week. (Just assume you’re wearing the same flats and choosing between the leather tote or clutch depending on your work load.)

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