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Graphic Tee Summer Trend

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Graphic tees summer trend are making their mark this season. I love it because I have a drawer full of random tees that I have held on too, and many of them I wore in high school! From favorite bands to favorite quotes, slap it on a cute fitted, cotton t-shirt and it is ready to be styled with so many different bottoms. Jeans are usually the way to go but I’ve seen graphic tees styled with leopard skirts or black dress pants. Wear it on casual Friday and through a blazer over it. So many fun stylings options with the graphic tees summer trend. I wore mine with puma sneakers and a striped skirt.

Here are a few of my favorite styles:

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Summer Wedding Guest Dress Ideas

The wedding season is here, which means you may get several wedding invites to attend of friends or family members. Time to find that perfect summer wedding guest dress, and I have quite a few ideas to help you along the way. Finding the perfect wedding guest dress can sometimes be a chore. You don’t want it to be too fancy where people may think you are apart of the wedding party and you definitely don’t want to outshine the bride. The tips and dress ideas below will help you avoid those attributes but also let you shine and not get lost in the crowd. A wedding guest dress should be appropriate and somewhat modest (no club dresses, please), but also cute and flirty. This powder blue summer wedding guest dress is from Pink Desert and my flower shoes are from Cecelia New York. These are summer wedding guest dress approved!

When I look for a wedding guest dress, I gather my ideas of a dress from the wedding invitation. What colors are they using in the invite? Where is the wedding located? Will it be formal or casual? From there, I usually decide what color of dress I should start to look for. I like to match a little with the invite, but not too much that I may be considered part of the wedding party. I’ve gone to many weddings where I am wearing a bright, colorful yellow and red dress when everyone else is wearing blush and pastels. Trust me–you will be wishing you wore something else when you look back at the pictures. Also, for a summer wedding you probably don’t want to wear black. Don’t be afraid of wearing a little color.

Here are a few of my favorite shops I like to go too when looking for a wedding dress:

Nordstrom–this is usually my first stop for wedding dress hunting. What I like is that you can filter their dress collection by color, then cut, then style. It is so helpful and makes the search easy and seamless.
Chicwish–this shop carries unique, feminine styles that you just can’t find anywhere. If you are looking for a dress with ruffles and tassels this is your shop. Make sure you order with plenty of time. Sometime their shipping takes longer than usual.
Asos–this online shop has a large dress selection with a price range for everyone. You can actually search for “wedding guest” dresses and even select tall, petite, full bust, plus or maternity. And they all come in the same style.

Summer Trend Floral Ruffle Wrap Dresses

Summer Trend Floral Ruffle Wrap Dresses

Once warm weather hits, I am living in my dresses. Comfort and staying cool in the hot, humid Southern heat is what you’ve got to do to keep going because it can really knock you over. I usually opt for breezy, flowy dresses and skirts to keep any sort of clothing off my skin and let the wind blow through those sweaty areas (and you know what I am talking about!). If you’re looking for a nice dress, you can see here for cocktail dresses. Cocktail dresses are perfect if you’re going to an evening event in summer. Even wearing shorts can be a little too much to bare. So, I love that one of the summer trend is floral ruffle wrap dresses. My kind of summer trend! My bohemian self comes out and I embrace any floral ruffle dress that is a wrap dress, muumuus and tunics. I picked up this cute blue floral ruffle dress at a local clothing shop near my house, and I am obsessed with the styling. I wore it for the first time on our recent trip to the 30A/Seaside area in Florida. It was perfect strolling to wear around Alys Beach and catching lunch at George’s after church.

Along with summer trend of floral ruffle wrap dresses, what else is still trending are tall wedges and woven straw bags especially the large round handbags. There are so many great variety and prices, you can really find them anywhere now! I love the available options and how they make an evening summer outfit feel a little more beachy.

SHOP the POST: (similar dress to my floral ruffle wrap dress)

Here are some of the summer trend floral ruffle wrap dresses that I am loving right now. They are all so pretty and femme, and the tie around the waist makes it so sweet. They will keep you staying cool and breezy this summer!

Striped Seersucker Dress

Striped Seersucker Dress

When the temperatures start to raise here in the South, seersucker dresses are what I like to turn too especially if there is an afternoon party to attend. A striped seersucker dress is breezy and light and perfect to wear when the humidity raises. A southern staple, seersucker is classic to wear for a summer hostess dress or a baby shower luncheon. There are so many versatile styles made in the cotton textile. The striped seersucker dress I wore over the weekend is a perfect example. I couldn’t find it online, so I linked it to another similar dress from Target. It is from the Who What Wear line and here is the style number of the dress (#WD-249 in Athletic blue) if you have troubles finding it because I think it’s only sold at certain Target stores, and I think it is only sold in stores, not online. I am also wearing it in a size medium, and I bought the dress for only $39! And the best part is is that it’s lined! The timeless frock can be styled in so many ways. You can dress it up for office ready with a belt and heels. Or keep it more feminine with a sparkling necklace. I wore a fun pair of tassel earrings to accessorize my striped seersucker dress.

Here are a few other striped seersucker dress that I have been eyeing:

Transitioning Summer to Fall

Transitioning Summer to Fall | Wardrobe Outfit for Fall

Lately I am so confused with the weather in Atlanta. One minute its cold and the next its so warm. This time of season does make for some beautiful Fall days, but I just need to remember to keep something on hand for a chilly morning. So, don’t pack away yet your summer dresses, skirts and t-shirt. Last time I checked the weather, most of the country was on a warm spell. Instead set up your wardrobe for transitioning summer to fall with jackets, scarfs and cardigans and wearing your favorite summer items under a fall piece. One of my favorite things to wear with my summer dresses are booties. Booties are perfect for transitioning summer to fall on a beautiful fall day.

Also, I say you can still wear white after labor day. Who made that rule anyway? White jeans paired with a black tall boots or slouchy sweater is a cute look for transitioning summer to fall and keeping your wardrobe up to date. Go ahead and break the rules!

I listed below some of my top picks on transitional clothes pieces to wear with your favorite fall pieces.

Floral and Pom Poms for the Fourth

Floral and Pom Poms for the Fourth

I can not believe the 4th of July is almost a week away! This year has flown! When a festive holiday comes up, activities and outfit styling comes to my mind and I am eager to try and make it a memorable holiday. Floral and pom poms for the Fourth are my current patriotic theme. I’m obsessed with the pom pom craze this summer, and you can never go wrong with a beautiful flowy, floral dress during the warm months. This year I get to spend the Fourth with my family, which doesn’t happen often. We love to live on traditions and nostalgia memories. Small town parades, barbecue, fireworks, big band music, watermelon…these are things that remind me of America’s birthday. I’m sure many of you feel the same way. I love it all, and I love my country!

I love watching the 4th of July festivites through the eyes of my children. They get so excited even when the matching band comes down the street during the parade and are eager to catch all the free candy thrown from the floats. So make sure when you head out, to grab something floral and pom poms for the Fourth. I will be posting the DIY for my pom pom bag that I love and took me less than 30 minutes to make. What are you doing this Fourth?

Check out some of these other options of floral and pom poms for the Fourth!

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