Orange Swing Dress

Dress : Old Navy / / Shoes: Old Navy / / Sunglasses: Elie Tahari

Alabama has been hot these past few weeks. And there's no better way to beat the heat than to roll out the breezy dresses and sandals. 

I love a simple, stream-lined dress for the summer and this swing dress from Old Navy fit the bill. They were on sale for only $15 and I had to go for this vibrant orange color. I don't own anything orange and the color and silhouette are great for almost any occasion.

 Necklace: franchesca's (Out of Stock, but here's one of my faves)

Franchesca's is one of my first pics for beautiful, well-made jewelry that is great for the price. They always have buckets (yes, buckets) of items on clearance and sometimes a BOGO on the already marked-down items. You can't really beat it!

Druzy Ring: Forever 21 (Out of Stock, similar) / / Thin Ring: charming charlie

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Friday Favorites

When writing this blog, sometimes it can be pretty tough to get inspired. After work or class, my creative juices are usually running dry and I have to draw inspiration from another source. One way I often do this is by reading "favorites" posts from my favorite bloggers or watching them on YouTube.

 So, for today's post I decided to share some of my favorite things that I've been inspired by or enjoyed lately à la Lauren Conrad, one of my personal favorite sources of inspiration. 

Favorite Recipe: Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Seeing as I love anything cheesy (favorite food!) and full of carbs, pasta is naturally one of my favorite meals.

I've made this pasta twice so far and it's amazing. The alfredo is (of course) what really makes or breaks a

pasta for me and this one is perfectly rich and creamy with a hint of spice from the seasoning. You can try this

recipe out for yourself by visiting Tastes Better from Scratch.

Favorite Blog: Thrifts and Threads

As much as I love my girly, colorful blogs, Brittany's effortless casual-cool style is a breath of fresh air and very relatable to how I dress most days. I also love that she combines thrifted and vintage items with retail ones to show that you can look great and not break the bank. She also give great advice at succeeding on Instagram and blogging. Check her out! 

Favorite Trend: Lace-Up Tops

\These tops have been everywhere this spring and summer and for good reason. It's a great way to add an extra touch to a casual outfit. I especially love to wear mine with cutoff shorts and sandals or wear a monochromatic look with white skinny jeans. I especially love the look of this collared version from Urban Outfitters.

Favorite Location: Monaco

My family on my dad's side is from Monaco and I've always wanted to visit, but these shots I came across on Pinterest really show the beauty of the state. Monte Carlo is home to the infamous Monte Carlo Casino, Hotel de Paris, the Prince's Palace, and the Monaco Cathedral, the final resting place of the beautiful, talented (and fashionable) Princess Grace (Grace Kelly). There are also plenty of amazing restaurants, shops, and sights to see. I definitely hope to visit someday!

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The beautiful Hotel de Paris.

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The streets of Monaco at night.

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The famous Monte Carlo Casino.

That wraps up today's post! I will attempt to do one of these most Friday's, but I may miss a few here and there. What are some of your favorites of the moment?

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Jeans 101: Crash Course in Styling Denim

Source: David Prince

I, like most, live in denim.

You can see from the outfits I've posted on the blog that my high-waist skinny jeans are my most worn item(s). You could probably consider me an expert jeans-wearer. But, we all have a style we prefer. Many love the laid-back boyfriend, while some opt for the classic boot-cut. Not to mention the flare, which has made a big comeback lately. But sometimes it can be difficult to make certain styles look chic. So, click on through for a crash course on how to wear any pair of jeans you may come across

Capsule Wardrobes

Long time, no post!

I've definitely been slacking on my posting on the blog since summer started (gotta love blogging burnout!) But, I was inspired to write a post after coming across the blog Unfancy. This blog documents Caroline's journey to nix cheap impulse buys and focus on creating wardrobe of versatile clothing she loved to wear.

So how did she do it?