Daily Dose of Design: Favorite Summertime Looks!

Monday, July 27, 2015

Favorite Summertime Looks!

There's absolutely nothing I love and think about more than long, hazy summer days. Living in New York, we unfortunately only get this kind of weather for a few months and trust me when I tell you I soak up every bit of sunshine that I can! There's so many things to do in the summer time and outfit planning in the summer is so much fun. This is the time of year that I love to plan outfits and mix and match colors and patterns. A few months ago, I shared a similar post detailing my favorite springtime looks and had a great response so I figured I would do something similar with summer outfits!

Here's some of my go-to outfit inspirations:


Running Errands:

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Striped tee// Sunglasses// Bracelet (similar)// Tory Burch tote// Denim capris// Tory Burch Miller sandals// Kendra Scott earrings

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Plaid shirt (under $10!!)// Statement earrings// Cuff bracelet// Urban Decay eye shadow// Essie nail polish// Reversible tote (under $50!)// Tory Burch sandals// Sunglasses// Kendra Scott ring// White denim shorts

Depending on the time of day I'm running my errands, I can sometimes still get away with wearing capris before it gets too hot - which I love! I could live in crop jeans. These looks could just as easily be worn for anything you do during the day! I try to change up my outfits as much as possible because I have way more summery outfits than I do summer days!


A day by the pool:

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Cover up tank// Ray-bans// Floppy straw hat// Striped beach towel// Kendra Scott cuff// Tory Burch sandals// American Eagle denim shorts// Beach tote// VS Bikini


Shopping Day:

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Tory Burch tote// Kendra Scott Druzy earrings// JCrew marbled tee// YSL #8// American Eagle denim shorts// Tory Burch Miller sandals// Kendra Scott ring// Sunglasses// Essie "Saltwater Happy" David Yurman bracelet (1)// David Yurman bracelet (2)

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White tee// Tory Burch sandals// Michael Kors watch// Reversible tote// Sunglasses// AE crop denim

If you couldn't already tell, shopping days are my favorite! I try and make these days ones that it's raining or not great weather to do things outdoors! I always use a tote as my bag when I go shopping - even though it's an annoyance to carry around, I have a much greater chance of loosing a small wristlet or just my wallet! I also like to have a water with me and put smaller bags in if I don't want to carry them.


Out to dinner:

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Pink linen sun dress// Kendra Scott bracelet (1)// Kendra Scott bracelet (2)// Urban Decay lip gloss// Kendra Scott ring// Tory Burch wedges// Michael Kors watch// Kate Spade tote

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Michele watch// JCrew linen tee// Kendra Scott statement necklace// Kendra Scott earrings// Essie "Blossom Dandy"// Rebecca Minkoff crossbody// Kendra Scott cuff bracelet// Tory Burch wedges// JCrew colorful shorts

I go out to dinner a lot in the summer and depending on the restaurant, I love dressing up an outfit! I also love switching it up from using a tote or a cross-body - I love the way a dressed up shorts outfit looks with wedges and a cross-body and also think a cute sun dress with a larger tote looks gorgeous together! You can never have too many sundresses for summer; they're also very easy to dress down for a casual look or dress up for a dressier evening look!


Workout gear:

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VS Tank// Lilly Pulitzer tumbler// VS sports bra// VS yoga shorts// Nike Roshe

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Duffle gym bag// VS tank// VS yoga capris// VS Pink water bottle// VSX sports bra// Fitbit Flex

If I'm going to work out, I'm gonna look cute doing it! I get any kind of workout gear from Lululemon and Victoria's Secret. I've been shopping mostly at VS for workout clothes lately because I love their PINK workout gear and their newer VSX line! These clothes are so comfy and you can easily mix and match these racerback tanks with shorts for the beach or the yogas for a day of relaxation. My FitBit is also an every day essential, especially for working out. I love wearing it all the time, but I never have liked the way it looks on my wrist if I'm going somewhere that I wear nicer jewelry to. Well thank god for Tory Burch as usual - her variations and styles that you can make your FitBit look adorable on your wrist!


Summer party/event:

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Navy shift dress// Kendra Scott Rayne necklace// Rebecca Minkoff clutch// RayBans// Kendra Scott ring// Michele watch// Wedges

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Silk chiffon summer sundress// Rebecca Minkoff clutch// Essie "Picked Perfect"// Kendra Scott bracelet// Alex & Ani (1)// Alex & Ani (2)// Alex & Ani (3)// Alex & Ani (4)// Pearl stud earrings// Lace wedges// Michael Kors watch

Summer is also a time with lots of parties, events and weddings that you need cute outfits for! Shift dresses are so in style now and there's so many cute ones in different colors and patterns that are perfect for summer events. I also love a good arm party as you can tell with all of my bracelet picks!!




What's your favorite outfit for the summer?

XOXO

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32 comments:

  1. Very cute outfits! I'm from Chicago, so I know what you mean. It feels like you get to be a different person each season.

    Sarah Noel -- www.sarahsmirks.com

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    1. Thank you! : ) I couldn't have said it better myself! It's the best! xoxo

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  2. Such cute outfits. I love the bright/pastel colors. I love the first and second one.

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    1. Bright and pastels have been my favorite this entire year! Thanks girl! : )

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  3. Can NEVER go wrong with TB sandals!!! LOVE THEM ALL!

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  4. Oh my goodness - I love ALL of these!!

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  5. Very cute. I wish I could pull off half of those clothes on your style boards! I don't know where my style lies these days. It's in between whatever is comfy then whatever keeps me cool.

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    1. Mine too! Surprisingly most of these outfits fall under those categories too! Comfort but still cute is hard to come by, but it's an important one! xo

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  6. First 3 outfits are my fave! I live in arizona, its like 120 degrees in Summer days. Less is best. But that pool attire is super cute :)

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    1. Thank you! Arizona in the summer time must be crazy! I spend as much time as I can by the pool too!

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  7. I love that second outfit with the green gingham!

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    1. That shirt is SO comfy and super cheap too! One of my favorites : )

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  8. Okay, so I'm obsessed with EVERY single one of these outfits! Can I come raid your closet!?!?! :)

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    1. I will soo share! Haha I'm so used to my little sister raiding my closet so go for it! : ) xo

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  9. Can totally relate!!
    Newfoundland canada not much of a summer so you have to soak it all in!
    These outfits are stunning!!!
    I have to say my go to seems to be very similar to the shopping outfit ;)
    Love everything, I want it all in my closet

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    1. The months we do get are important! Thank you!! : )

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  10. Very cute outfits! I can't wait til fall so I can shop again.

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    1. Oh me too! I keep seeing cute summer things and it's hard to resist since mid summer sales are starting! I'm trying though!! xo

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  11. These are SO cute! I love the second going out to dinner outfit! Beautiful colors and accessories!

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  12. I love the cat-eye tortoiseshell glasses! I am having an obsession with glasses right now it is very unhealthy xxhttp://www.fadedspring.co.uk/#!The-Colour-Wheel/cmbz/55affba60cf286eab0299113

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    1. They are SO cute! My favorite pair. I got them on sale - which is rare for Alexander McQueen! I recently saw a similar pair at H&M : ) My sunglasses obsession is REAL right now too!

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  13. These are all perfect! Anything with ripped jeans and athletic wear, count me in! Can all of these just appear in my closet?

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    1. I couldn't agree more! Comfy and cute which is perfect for hot days! Thank you! : ) xo

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  14. I love all of these outfits! They all look so beautiful. I need them all :)

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