fashion
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White Dress and Bensimon Sneakers at the Lavender Farm
I love how a white dress is a classic piece that you can style for different occasions. I have a shorter halter style one and this midi gauze one: I wear them both and have had them for several years. I thought this midi one would be perfect for a hot summer morning at the lavender farm. I was actually searching for a local blueberry or peach farm, and came across a lavender farm about 25 minutes from the house. I love lavender and it reminds me of summers in France. I did not live in Provence but a couple of hours away so I do remember trips where the…
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Brindle Boutique Floral Blouse for a Hike
I packed this blouse from Brindle Boutique on our North Carolina trip early June not knowing exactly when I would wear it. It is flowy and could have worked well with the shorts I brought (I also brought a pair of wide leg jeans which I did not wear), but I eventually decided to pair it with my olive skort and orange tennis shoes. On this particular day, we were going to be outdoors (as everyday), but our activities would not included water. I knew we would visit Hamilton Gardens in the morning, but we were unsure about our afternoon plans. The gardens were mostly shaded but we missed the…
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One and Done with the Ageless Link Up
Joanne suggested the theme one and done for July: this could be a dress, a jumpsuit or a romper. Since I had not shared this cute little thrifted mini dress yet, I thought this month’s link-up would be the perfect opportunity. I found this dress on a thrifting trip with my friend in Chattanooga. They actually had it in her size too, but she chose not to buy it. Since the length is really short, I added a pair of thin white biker shorts to make it more modest. The advantage to a one and done piece of clothing is that you do not have to worry about adding a…
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Clara SunWoo Ankle Petal Pants and Wrap Top
I am so excited to collaborate with Clara SunWoo again this summer and share an outfit with so many endless possibilies! Clara Sun Woo is a mother and daughter design team based out of New York. Their clothing collection is very comfortable and made of a soft stretch knit fabric that is easy to wear everyday and is exceptional for traveling (here is a timeline of their story). Today, I am sharing two separates that I put together even though they are not part of a set, but they work perfectly together. Stay tuned in August for 8 more outfits combining the ankle pants and wrap top with pieces from…
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June Favorite Outfits Shopped from my Closet
The key for me to shopping my closet successfully is to use favorites and combine them with something I haven’t thought of before. Of course, there are several outfits that I do repeat, but having a nice variety of clothes sure allows me to exercise some creativity. Since I am attempting a no shopping summer, creating new outfits from what I have curbs the desire for new things because I am technically wearing something new by combining old pieces. Here are my 7 favorite outfits from June. Tank and Maxi Skirt I’ve worn this skirt several times since I bought it last fall and it was featured on the blog…
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Another Beach Coastal Outfit
Remember the outfit I shared a few weeks ago featuring these tan pants? I was inspired to wear a similar color palette to today’s outfit after KellyAnn shared some inspiration on IG. Now that we are in full summer form here, a lighter color palette feels cool and this time I wore it to a girl’s night in with church friends! Linen pants are just perfect for a hot day and pairing them with a tank was a simple solution for not getting too hot. Shortening these pants (using fabric glue) was the best thing ever: I am now able to wear them comfortably with flats without worrying that the…
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Neon Cropped Linen Shirt 4 Ways
A few months ago, I picket up this neon shirt at Target when it was on sale. I thought the bright color and lightweight material would be fun for late spring and summer time, and then I was on a mission to wear it several different ways as part of my daily outfits. Bookending my look! It is always fun to create a look where you bookend with the same color: I added orange earrings I bought on Etsy and my bright orange sneakers. Over a Dress I am not sure that the neon shirt toned down my dress for Sunday church, but it was the perfect lightweight topper for…
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4th of July Outfit Inspiration for the Sunday Showcase
Each year, I enjoy sharing some outfit inspiration for the holidays by using some older and newer pieces in my closet. The first outfit is completely shopped from my closet with pieces at least 2 years old. The 2nd outfit features a new pair of fun pants from the Brindle Boutique (use code MIREILLE for 25% off) and other pieces from my closet. The pants were purchased in May so I am still doing well with my summer no shop. Shop you Closet For patriotic holiday, I like to shop my closet for pieces in the red, blue and white color scheme without being too obvious and literal with my…
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A Neutral Outfit Inspired by this Blonde Shopping Bag
KellyAnn from ThisBlondeShoppingBag has been sharing some outfits on IG that she has been inspired to recreate from Pinterest. As I see these, I have been taking a screenshot to remind me to recreate them myself. Earlier this month, the following outfit really appealed to me so I went through my closet to find what I had that was similar. I knew my pants were very similar to hers which is why the outfit caught my eye. Mine are from Target a year or two ago, and this year I used fabric glue to create a hem as they were really long on me. I only have one pair of…
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How to Dress up a Skort
The last time I shared this skort on the blog, I wore it casually for a hiking outing with a tee and sneakers. Today, I am sharing a few tips on how to dress it up and these ideas can be applied to a variety of casual pieces. I only have one skort and I keep it folded along with my burmuda short and my camo mini skirt. One way to get more wear out of your clothes is to organize them in a matter that makes sense to you so you do not forget what you have. All of my clothes (minus my pajamas, undergarments and workout clothes) are…