Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Life & Looks Lately + Giveaway

I shared last week how busy that week was but that also meant.. lots of outfits!  I'm most definitely not a fashion blogger so - bear with me.  I always enjoy putting together outfits much more in the warmer months because I love living in dresses and all the bright colors.

This outfit was all about staying cool.  I took Stella out after my morning workout and could not believe how hot is was outside already that early in the morning! I knew I needed something to beat the heat and stay cool and that is exactly why I picked this dress that day.  For those of you who are new here, my pup (or assistant I like to call her during a workday) tags along with me to work some days so during lunches we have a little play session outside.



 dress: old navy (few sizes available online but fully stocked in my local store) // sandals: tory burch // earring studs: kate spade neon stud (similar color green) // necklace: kate spade "mrs"


I was out of the office one day last week for a meeting and some other things and wanted a dress that was nice but also flowy so I was comfortable for the day.  This one had come in the mail just the day before and I fell in love - I love the combo of the bright colors and black as well as the casual style of the dress.


dress: nordstrom // shoes: jack rogers wedge // earrings: kate spade white stud // 
bracelet: kendra scott // tote: tory burch


Wednesday and my favorite night of the week (during summers only).  Out on State Street for Dining Under the Stars with my grandma.  This week we went to a little french place and the rain held off but it was a little bit of a cooler night - which is always nice when you're dining outside.  On this day I posted tips for being an on time wife and then was late to leave!

dress:  lilly pulitzer

Friday blooms from the grocery store - I was loving this color which is a little different than I would usually pick.


Also at the grocery store I did a little gathering for a donations event our church is doing with the local food drive for Fourth of July.  A theme and a good cause?! Yes!



Date night for the week.  I had some returns to do at the mall so we picked Maggiano's which was close by and to our surprise they had dining outside so we were sold for a late dinner.


Enjoying a martini and being outside while waiting for one of my favorite meals with my favorite person was a successful night in my book. We ended up being the only ones on the patio which happened later that weekend for lunch - nothing like an empty patio all to yourselves.




The princess of the house got a new bed which is way too big for her but that was the plan and the plan worked because she loves it.  She also hides under it and tries to get the stuffing out of the inside.


After a day on the golf course, I was ready to be comfortably cute and relax at my parents' house for one of our Father's Day BBQ's.


top: old navy shorts (not pictured): old navy
*I can't say enough good things about these shorts - I got them Friday, wore them twice this weekend and then ordered them in lavender and blue (only $9 right now!)*

Of course I couldn't skip National Wear Your Lilly Day on Sunday so for some errands and a lunch date this dress was just right.  I read Lauren Scruggs first book and am obsessed with her (as well as her and her hubby) so I am just starting in on her new one.

dress: lilly pulitzer // sunglasses: tory burch similar style // book: your beautiful heart


Now for the fun part… To help Kristina at Medicine & Manicures celebrate her 2nd blogiversary, myself and a bunch of other great gals teamed up with her for an exciting giveaway.  
Enter below for a chance to win this fabulous Kate Spade watch (how perfect for summer?!)
The giveaway will run until next Tuesday (6/30). Good luck!
Hosted by:
Medicine & Manicures
The lovely co-hosts:
The New Mrs. // Katie Elizabeth // Life on Myers // Girl Meets Bow
 Champagne & Suburbs // Meet at the Barre // Sequins & Seabreezes 
 
Sell Eat Love // Home of Malones // Davis Duo // Playdates & Prescriptions
a Rafflecopter giveaway


Speaking of giveaways… Today is the last day to enter in the Lilly Pulitzer giveaway.  These goodies are perfect for summer as well. The clock is ticking - Don't miss out!


Don't forget to join in on the own it linkup tomorrow.


37 comments:

  1. I love all your summery dresses! I live in dresses during the summer too - it's just to hot! Looks like you had a really fun week!

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  2. Love that pink striped dress with the small cut out on the back! Super cute!
    Totally doing the giveaway!

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  3. Totally loving that floral dress and the pink striped dress! The little cut out in the back is so cute!

    <3, Pamela
    Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  4. So many adorable dresses! My favorite is the Old Navy striped dress. Looked adorable on you! I love a date night on the patio too! The hubby and I love to sit outside with some wine.
    Katey
    http://www.twopeasinablog.com

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  5. Love all the adorable dresses especially the Lilly! I love weekday date nights especially when you can dine outside.

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  6. Look look so amazing in all your outfits, I love your sense of style :)!

    Maggianos is such a delicious restaurant, right?!?! Love that food drive, my church does that too!

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  7. Love all of your outfits!! I especially love the pink dress with the cutouts. :)

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  8. Love all of your outfits!! I especially love the pink dress with the cutouts. :)

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  9. That striped pink dress with the open back looks so great on you actually all stripes look great on you! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  10. Maggiano's is such a an amazing restaurant! Your dresses are adorable!

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  11. Cute outfits, girl! It's been close to 100 each day here in NC so dresses have been the way to go!

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  12. You have such great style, love your outfits.

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  13. Love all your fun dresses! Especially the first one - blue and white AND stripes. Some of my favorite things.

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  14. I love dressing for summer, too! And I love that you get to take Stella with you to work! I wish I could do that at my job!
    Sarah at MeetTheShaneyfelts

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  15. You always look fantastic! So I have that Mrs necklace and I wore it all last week without taking off (something I don't normally do). Thursday night, Tim pointed it out that it was on backwards. Awesome - I walked around for FOUR days like that! I have 3 pairs of those Old Navy shorts too! Love, love, love them!

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  16. I seriously need to raid your closet - I love everything! Hasn't Old Navy had the cutest stuff lately? I can't wait to stock up on end-of-season stuff before we leave for Puerto Rico. I hope you'll also do a book review on Lauren's new book, I love her, too!

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  17. I love all your clothes. Your dresses are so cute and look so comfortable!

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  18. You already know how much I love all your dresses, seriously fabulous wardrobe gurlie! Especially loving that pink and white striped dress with the peek-a-book back. So pretty!

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  19. Love love love all of your dresses! You look stunning!! :-) Also, those roses are gorgeous!

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  20. Love the understated cut-out in the Lilly dress! You look great in all of these summery ensembles! And I totally recognized that striped Old Navy dress as one I'd been eyeing, haha ;)

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  21. Love all of your outfits! :) Perfect for the hot summer weather!

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  22. All such cute dresses! Love the Old Navy blue & white stripe and the Lilly Sarasota tunic (definitely on my wish list).
    Kelsey
    www.thepeacockroost.com

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  23. I just love that dress from Old Navy. I was so close to buying it like two months ago but swapped it for a very smilier one instead. Now I'm regretting it though because I've seen it on like 3 different people and love it. I just may have to head to Old Navy and buy it! :)

    That watch needs home on my wrist! Lol

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  24. Loving all your outfits!! The Lilly dresses are adorable! You'll have to let me know how the book it! I've been wanting to read it :)

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  25. I am seriously in love with every single one of your dresses! You have such a great style!

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  26. Love your style so much - your dresses are so pretty!

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  27. Love that floral halter dress! And I'm a huge stripe lover so of course those striped looks were right up my alley too!

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  28. I love so many things about this post. Your blue and white striped dress, dinner with your Grandma, that martini and a couple of giveaways. Love it all! :)

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  29. Love all of your floral! And mmmm Maggiano's! Yum! Great giveaway :) I've been wanting one of those watches!

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  30. Maggiano's is one of our favs!! I love stripes in the summer and that pink Lilly dress is so gorgeous!! You're a girl after my own heart with all your bright colors!!!

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  31. Love that black floral dress and the bright pink lily with the long sleeves. So fun about having the patio to yourselves, and love how your outfits match in terms of colors. :-) Such a cute picture of you and your grandma too. :-)

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  32. Your grandma looks so lovely! And I'm crushing hard on that floral dress. It's so pretty!

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  33. Love the Lilly dresses! And yay for Maggiano's, I need to go there soon!

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  34. You have the prettiest wardrobe! have been searching for some classy, but fun dresses for work! Thanks for the great inspiration! :)

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  35. So many cute outfits, you look great here!

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  36. The striped and floral dresses are just lovely. They look effortlessly beautiful on you.

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