Create28: A New Summer Trend

What style trends have you noticed this summer?  A few that I have picked-up on have been lots of white-- whether it be dresses or denim,-- Birkenstocks, kimonos and swing dresses.  While I'm loving all of these looks, the trend that I am most excited about this summer is the romper!  Now, I know that the romper isn't exactly a new trend.  It's popped-up for a couple of summers now.  But I feel like this look really exploded this season with cuter-than-ever styles available.  I hesitantly dipped my toe into the pool of rompers with a simple black number.  As soon as a realized how comfy and easy it was to wear, I knew that I had to find another romper in a cute print for summer!

And then I found this beauty!  I adore every single thing about it: the print, the fit, the colors!

One thing to think about when purchasing a unique romper is it's remixability.  Unlike shorts that you can pair with different tops, a romper can only be remixed with various completer pieces, shoes and accessories, so make sure it works with what you have in your closet.  Pink and navy are colors that I wear frequently so I knew this one would work well in my wardrobe.

For this romper's first run around town, I wore it with a pink cardigan and my new favorite espadrille wedges.  Next time I might pair it with a denim jacket and a pair of cognac sandals.  I'm also thinking some navy tights and a pair of riding boots will make the romper work into the fall!

Today Carrie, Casey and I are all posting our own favorite summer trends so please pop-over to A Lovely Little Wardrobe and A Little Bit of Cheer to see what they are wearing!

Need a little extra inspiration?  Check-out our Pinterest board for favorite summer trends:

Follow A Little Bit of Cheer's board Favorite Summer Trends on Pinterest.

And as usual, we want to see what you've got!  Show us your favorite trend on Instagram today (#create28summerlooks) and link-up with us on Monday!  And ladies, this concludes our Create28: Lovely Summer Looks Challenge!  Thank you so much for playing with and following along.  Come back tomorrow to see my recap of the challenge.

And don't forget!  You only have a few more days to enter the giveaway for a $75 gift card.  Enter below!

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What I'm Wearing:
Romper: LOFT (exact)
Cardigan: Banana Republic Outlet (similar, similar)
Wedges: DSW (exact)

Create28: My Summer Date Night Look

Happy Friday, ladies!  Do you have any fun plans this evening to celebrate the start of the weekend?  Perhaps you have a date tonight with a special someone!  What are you going to wear??  It's a good thing that's what we're discussing on day 24 of Create28: Lovely Summer Looks...summer date night looks!

My favorite date night look will always consist of that perfect little dress.  You know, that one that fits in all the right places, feels a bit flirty and makes you feel like a million bucks!  Add some cute wedges and I am ready for a night on the town!

I wore this Milly for Kohl's dress for my birthday dinner in May and just knew that I had to pull it out again before the end of the summer.  Sometimes with such bold pieces, I struggle to think of remixing options.  But ladies, it's all about the accessories.  You may remember that I wore this dress before with pink pumps but navy espadrilles give it a different vibe.  I also added a bold Kendra Scott necklace for a bit more glamour.  And don't forget that cute little clutch!

What is your go-to date night look.  Perhaps some short shorts or a sexy romper?  Carrie, Casey and I want to see you all gussied-up on Instagram (#create28summerlooks) and for our link-up on Monday!

Looking for some more ideas...

Follow Whitney R.'s board Summer Date Night on Pinterest.

And don't forget to enter our giveaway!  At the end of the month we will mail the lucky winner a $75 gift card to her choice of Gap Brand Stores, LOFT, Nordstrom or Target!  Check-out how to enter below.

What I'm Wearing:
Dress: Kohl's (similar, similar)
Necklace: Kendra Scott (exact)
Clutch: South Moon Under (exact in black)
Wedges: DSW (exact)

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Create28: My All-American Patriotic Look

Happy Independence Day!  I hope that you are busy celebrating today with parades, barbecues, baseball and fireworks!  I also hope that you will take a deep breath today and appreciate the freedoms that we enjoy in the United States as well as the men and women who have worked hard to protect the lives that we live.

Today's theme for Create28: Lovely Summer Looks is keeping with the holiday spirit: My All-American Patriotic Look.  Carrie, Casey and I are all featuring our own looks today so make sure to stop by their blogs to check-out their red, white and blue!

I have extra-special July 4th plans this year.  A good friend of mine is marrying the love of her life this evening!  I'm super excited to have such big and joyful plans this holiday weekend.  I mean, wedding cake and fireworks.  Does it get any better?!

For the wedding festivities, I wanted to look patriotic without being cheesy.  Way back in December I found this gorgeous, red maxi and knew that it would be perfect for the event!  To keep with the American vibe, I purchased classic navy espadrilles and a white crystal necklace.

How are you sporting your red, white and blue today?  Don't forget to show us on Instagram (#Create28SummerLooks) and to link-up with us on Monday!  Need some more inspiration?  Check-out our Patriotic Pinterest board!

Follow A Little Bit of Cheer's board Patriotic Looks on Pinterest.

And please come back tomorrow to see how Carrie styled her Denim Look!

What I'm Wearing:
Dress: Boutique (similar, similar)
Espadrilles: DSW (exact)
Necklace: c/o Rocksbox (similar, similar)