Fitted Drop Waist Dress

{Opening Ceremony Dress, Steve Madden Heels, No Label Purse}

In planning what I needed to wear to a formal birthday party, my thoughts on what to wear were scattered. I was going to reach for my go-to shift dress, but I thought I would mix it up and opt for this Opening Ceremony Fitted Dress. I own very little green pieces than I do black, so this was a nice mix of colors for my normal palette. I loved the texture (the green is is swirled ribbed material and the black is a thick spandex chiffon) of the fabrics and the tight fitted drop waist. I don't own a shaped dress like this, so it was a no brainer on picking it out. 

Summer Origami

{Vintage Origami Blouse, Levi Shorts, Vintage Purse, Nine West Wedges}

I fought tooth-in-nail over this blouse on Ebay a couple years back. This was during my "all vintage" phase when I lived in New Mexico. I am now very much over the "all vintage thing", and occasionally adding those favorite pieces into newer looks. Although, this blouse had me at hello, and cost me nearly 60 dollars (originally selling for .99 cents). It was a battle between me and another buyer, and fortunately for me she gave up before I spent an unreasonable amount of money for this top. The silk fabric and the outlandishly different print was something I was not going to give up to anybody. I am glad I kept it over these years, its refreshing to pull it out of my closet in this summer heat, and add a new flare with some denim shorts. 

Jean Jacket Baby

{Forever21 Off the Shoulder Dress I Madewell Jean Jacket I Heels}

I love simple dresses, especially in the summer. They are the easiest to throw on, stay cool and ultimately feel comfortable in. I found this little number before I was traveling to Palm Springs for the weekend at Forever21. I actually didn't get to wear it on the trip (sprained my foot) and was in jean shorts and tees the whole vacation. So pulling it out finally for this June gloom was actually perfect. I have a hard time liking anything with a "tube top" mainly because I am small chested and those dresses slide down all day. This one fortunately has these little sleeves that help keep the dress up and make it feel effortless. 

Fold Over Green

{Forever 21 Top I Topshop Skort I Forever 21 Heels I Coffee - Starbucks}

I have found a endless love for skorts. Maybe it's stemming from my adolescent days where I am pretty sure I ran around in them all the time, but they are something that is slowly taking over my skirt collection.I found this one recently from Topshop where it actually has some texture to it, like the one I wore last month from Zara. Having something with texture adds more depth to an outfit for me. I am also trying to digest that June is almost over! Is anyone else feeling like this year is just flying by?

Off the Shoulder Ruffle

{Forever 21 Top I Newport Skirt I Steve Madden Heels I Very Red from Anthropologie Lip Stick I Vintage Bag}

My boyfriend and I are huge fans of dressing up to go out on a date night. We like to incorporate a little "dating" into our relationship to keep things new and fresh. Most of the time date night can include movies, shows at the Pantages, going out for a drink, or just finding a new place to have dinner. I found this off the shoulder top at Forever21 for a steal of a deal, and just so happened to have the perfect body hugging skirt to match it to. It made what was two separate pieces, look like a matching set.

Patterned Blue

{No Label Dress I Steve Madden Heels}

When buying any dress, I try to think of more than one place I can wear it to. I am always about multiple wears in an outfit, especially if I feel polished, pretty, and put together. This dress I found online through a friend. I have a dress that is similar in red, but is shaped differently. I bought this blind on the internet and having never tried it on - it fit perfectly. I have already worn it on a date night recently and planning on wearing this to a polished brunch with some friends.