Light Layers

 Vest: swapped (similar) // Top: H&M // Shorts: UO (similar) // Coach Bag: thrifted // Wedges: Target--old

Late summer is the perfect time to wear light layers.  It's even better when one of those layers can be functional by providing multiple pockets. 

Here's to a positive and productive week!

Summer Necessity

Jacket: Gap Kids; Dress: Target; Wedges: Nine West via Marshalls; 
Clutch: H&M; Necklace: Shoxie

Happy Monday! Denim jackets are so necessary despite the soaring temperatures because of arctic air conditioning. 

Stay cool!

Printed Black + White

Shirt: Marshalls; Shorts: UO (old); Wedges (similar) and Clutch (similar): H&M; Sunnies: Target

Farewell June, Hello July!  I can't quite believe that the year is half over already.  But summer is in full swing and though I'm loving the warm weather, I could use a break from all the muggy rain Philly has been getting lately...

Since summer is speeding by so fast, I better finish writing my summer bucket list this week to make the most of this season.  High up on my list are: a few visits to the beach, flea markets and music festivals. 

What's on your summer bucket list?

Here's to a positive and productive week!

Black + White Simplicity

Blazer: Loft; Dress: swapped (similar); Shoes: Go Jane; Necklace: Shoxie

Though I've worn plenty of color so far this year (especially pink), I've also worn a great deal of black and white.  When you are short on time in the morning, sometimes coordinating patterns or bright colors is a bit of a lofty goal. On these days, picking the simplest of colors: black and white works best.

My thoughts and prayers are still with those affected by the Boston Marathon bombings.

Review: ASOS PETITE Swing Dress in Baroque Print

I recently added the first ASOS item to my wardrobe.  I'm still on my black and white kick, so I chose this dress from the ASOS PETITE Collection because it looked versatile and I could easily see it fitting in with my existing wardrobe items.  So to really test out the dress, I did what I mentally do every time I add something new to my wardrobe: I remixed it.  Here is the ASOS PETITE Swing Dress in Baroque Print styled three ways:

Pops of Orange 

 

Blazer: H&M/Necklace: Claire's/Clutch: ???/Shoes: ShoeMint  

Shades of Gray

Earrings: H&M/Clutch: The Career Wardrobe (Philly)/

Shoes: c/o Burlington Coat Factory (purchased with gift card)/Tights: Target 

Dash of Denim

Earrings: Old/Denim Vest: Forever 21/Clutch: Francesca's Collections/

Boots: It's Vintage Darling (DC)

Size: I ordered a size 6 in the dress because I didn't want it to have a clingy fit.
Price: $47.47
Material: 96% Vicose, 4% Elastane
Likes: The crisp black and white graphic print.  The dress is comfortable and the length works for my short, curvy frame so I can easily style it for a variety of occasions.
Dislikes: I don't have any dislikes other than the sleeves being a tad too long.
Verdict: I like the dress and definitely plan to get a lot of wear out of it for the remainder of the season.  I've already worn this dress to a cultural event and to the office.  Next time, I may add a scarf or layer the dress over a skirt for a different look.  My order also came pretty quickly.  The ASOS PETITE Collection has an array of stylish items for petite ladies that fit my price point and style aesthetic. 

Note: I was given an ASOS store credit to order an ASOS item and chose this dress.  As always, all opinions in this review are my own.