Zara Printed dress, Zara tweed blazer (similar), Marni Blue Resin cuff bracelet sold out but still available in red, white, and brown, Trouve wedges (similar), YSL Arty ring (this one is beautiful too), Celine clutch

I hope everyone had a great weekend. Mine was spent watching the adorable Blue Moonbeam and catching up with old friends. I was able to get the sleep that was much needed and catch up on other things around the house. One thing I made a priority was to find a few summer dresses that my closet is in desperately need of. I found a few good ones from Zara (who has an exceptional spring collection) and a few from Shopbop but still on the hunt for a few classics – striped dress, white button-up dress, and an easy white tunic. Since Texas gets incredibly hot the only prerequisite your closet must have is an easy and light-weight dress.

Throughout my life I have looked for different things when it comes to a summer dress. When I was younger I wanted cute and easy, high school I wanted trendy, college I wanted short and sexy and now I am super picky – sleeves, loose fit, mid-length, high or v-neck neckline, easy to transition from day to night, and decent material. I always think our styles change with our tastebuds (which change about every seven years). Since I am right around my seven year itch to change my style I am not surprised I want all new summer dresses.  Below I have found a  variety of summer dresses that are on my wish list… maybe you can find something too!

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 Pleated Wide Leg pant, Vince Sheer Silk top (exact similar), Ann Taylor Leopard belt (similar + on sale), Celine clutch, Karen Walker Helter Skelter sunnies

Growing up wearing white before Easter or after Labor Day was a no no. I mean really, if I came down wearing white jeans in October I was sent back upstairs to change. Since this was ingrained in my head it has always been something I followed. However, this year I have realized white is very appropriate between the above time frame – it is all in the fabric. White wool during winter – perfection. White linen before Easter – no go. All in the fabric! Knowing this, I had been on the lookout for white wide-leg trousers for what seems like ages. I was dying to wear them to NYFW but couldn’t find ones that were “weather appropriate” so opted for this leather look instead. I finally ended my search on these beauties from Nordstrom. They.are.perfect. Long, light, and moves perfectly! The key to wearing wide-leg pants is that they must be long. Yes, that is right, get out your highest heels and strut. The longer the pant the longer and more chic you look!

All white has been on my style wish list for what seems like ages. When I see pictures on Pinterest or around the web of girls wearing it I always think it is so ethereal and chic. I thought about waiting until after Easter to wear this look but decided to throw caution to the wind and daringly post it a few weeks before. such a badass. All joking aside, wearing white is just about the easiest and fastest way to look pulled together this season. In the cooler months we love to wear all black because it is easy and always looks great, but in the spring we reach for lots of color, florals, and patterns. If you want to stick with the, “easy and always looks great” method, try incorporating head to toe white into your stylings. You won’t be disappointed. And if you do wear it before Easter – you are such a daredevil! 

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