it's a plaid party!

It's time to let your inner plaid-child have a ball this season!  Plaid instantly brings cozy feelings of winter and holidays.  A little plaid is all I need to get me in the mood for the holidays and thankful for falling snow and warm fireplaces.

From pajamas to blankets to tops to scarves, there is a plaid piece (or two) for everyone here!  Any of these make for simple holiday gifts for the loved ones in your life or are perfect to sport to holiday parties, soirees or family gatherings.  Make sure you pile on some plaid this season.

1. plaid top 2. plaid blanket 3. plaid pajamas 4. plaid mug 5. plaid pumps 6. gap sweatshirt with plaid appliqué 7. plaid skinny pants 8. plaid shift dress 9. plaid matchbox 10. plaid scarf 11. plaid vest 12. plaid pencil skirt 13. plaid slippers 14. plaid candle 15. plaid handbag

Shop these and more plaid picks below!

my everyday style: it's (unofficially) fall!

It's unofficially officially fall.  Which gives me major whiplash and leaves me a little dumbfounded to be honest. Wasn't it just June?

Apparently not.  My kids start school today (praise the Lord, hallelujah!) and I'll be busy this week getting caught up on whatever I didn't get done over the past three months of non stop fun and complete indulgence.  Which is pretty much everything.  So here's to fall and to an "everything" to-do list on a Tuesday that feels like a Monday.

Enter an easy outfit… that's about all I can handle this morning.

(photos by Jennifer Ketchum)

Details:

Oxford Top, H&M (similar)

Shorts, Gap

Bag, J.Crew

Sandals, Sole Society

Watch, Daniel Wellington - ℅ 

my everyday style: red stripes!

This is another patriotic look that I had hoped to have on the blog before the 4th but I ran out of time!  But let's be honest… doesn't all of July feel a little patriotic? I think so.  In fact I think you can justify red, white and blue for pretty much the whole summer.

I hope you gals had a great long holiday weekend… I know it's Tuesday already, but I am still in mourning that the holiday weekend is over.  I mean, we don't get to celebrate the Fourth for another year? That seems so sad to me.  That is reason right there to keep sporting the red, white and blue…

(photos by Jennifer Ketchum)

Details:
Sunglasses, Ray Ban
Top, J.Crew Factory - on sale!
Jeans, Gap - on sale! (or similar)
Sandals, Gap
Bag, Sole Society

my everyday style: denim blues!

The easiest summer outfit formula is this… grab all the blue things in your closet and go!

Kidding, kind of.  But seriously, it works!  This is the time of the summer when I already feel like I am grabbing for the same shorts and t-shirt constantly.  I have to remind myself to mix it up a bit and for me, grabbing a dress - which isn't always my natural choice - is just the way to keep my outfits feeling fresh.  Plus, what's easier than a dress and navy blue?

(photos by Jennifer Ketchum)

Details:
Chambray Dress, J.Crew (similar, LOVE this one or less expensive version)
Striped Sweater, J.Crew (old but similar or similar)
Purse, J.Crew (similar or similar or less expensive option)
Shoes, Sperry - on super sale!
Sunglasses, Ray Ban