Blogging Besties: Nude Sandals

Ahh, it feels good to be creating Blogging Besties posts with Alex again!  For those of you who are new to this series, you can find an explanation here and all of our past posts here.  Having just a little bit of inspiration makes getting dressed so much more fun, in my opinion, and Alex provided lots of good ideas with her outfit last Friday!

Of all of her adorable pieces, I chose to pass-on a pair of nude sandals!  They are a perfect neutral upon which to build a fun outfit!

I don't know about you, but I'm already itching to buy fall clothes.  I admit to purchasing a few sweaters on a recent shopping trip but I also picked-up this bright maxi skirt on clearance at Old Navy.  It's the perfect piece to keep me excited about summer ensembles for the next month or so!

For its first outing, I didn't want to pair the skirt with an expected color...so I chose this moss green tee from Everlane.  While I wouldn't have initially thought these colors would pair so well, the scarf really pulls the palate together!  I also took notes from Casey and added a statement necklace underneath the scarf for added interest.

Now we want you to take an element from my outfit and incorporate it into one of yours...then we want you to link-up next week and show us how you wore it!  Here are the items you have to choose from: a neutral tee, a (bright) maxi skirt, a scarf, a statement necklace, a scarf with a statement necklace or nude sandals.  Check back next Friday to see what Alex passes-on!

P.S.  I'm guest posting again for Ada of Elegance and Mommyhood!  Pop on over and say "hello!"

What I'm Wearing:

Tee: Everlane (exact but different colors)

Skirt: Old Navy (exact)

Scarf: Target (similar, similar)

Necklace: Kendra Scott (exact)

Wedges: France (similar, similar)

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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: Favorite Sneakers Look

In April I treated myself by purchasing a pair of classic, white Converse sneakers.  At first I was unsure about how this footwear would work with my typically feminine style.  Three months later, however, they are one of my most-worn pair of shoes!  They have made four previous blog appearances and have been worn countless other times.

I find that my Converse work really well with my girly pieces to create more of a fun and playful vibe.  I also find that they add dimension to some of my more classic items of clothing.  Take this basic romper, for example.  I can dress it up with heals and a crystal necklace for a summer dinner date.  I could step it down just a notch by wearing it with a cute pair of flats and a belt for lunch with girlfriends. And finally, by pairing it with my Converse, I have a comfy look for grabbing a morning coffee.  Before I purchased these sneakers, I had only two variations on the romper look.  Now, one romper = three looks!

What are your favorite sneakers?  Are they a classic pair of converse or a bright pair of Nikes?  As usual, Carrie, Casey and I want to see how you styled your sneakers.  Show us on Instagram (#create28summerlooks) and by linking-up on Monday!

Need some more inspiration?  Here are some other ways I've worn my Converse plus a Pinterest board full of ideas!

Follow Whitney R.'s board Favorite Sneakers on Pinterest.

We're going to continue talking shoes tomorrow when Casey shows you her favorite summer pair!

What I'm Wearing:

Romper: H&M (exact)

Denim Jacket: Hand-me-down (similar)

Necklace: Kendra Scott c/o Rocks Box (exact)

Converse: DSW (exact)

Create28: My Favorite Go-To Summer Look

Happy first day of July, you guys!  With the school year an ever distant memory and Independence Day right around the corner, I truly feel that we are in the throws of summer!  And it's time to start Create28: Lovely Summer Looks!  First up: My Favorite Go-To Summer Look!

Given the ever-soaring temperatures, I know that I have been sporting my go-to summer look bunches already.  What is my signature summer ensemble, you ask?  More often than not, you'll find me in a jersey maxi dress, a denim vest and a pair of wedges!

In my opinion, there isn't anything more comfortable than a stretchy, flowing maxi dress!  And comfort is key when it's so darn hot outside, amiright?  Sometimes it can be hard (at least for me) to find maxi dresses with the right proportions to be flattering, but for the last two summers I've found this style maxi at the Banana Republic Outlet.  I've already purchased it in three prints and I'm hoping to find more this summer.  When you find something that works, go all out, I say!

All the BR Outlet Maxis (original post, original post)

Another summer staple that I added to my closet last summer is my denim vest!  Sometimes you want a little extra interest to add to a dress and this piece works perfectly when it's too hot to add a jacket or a cardigan.  I can't even tell you how frequently I wear mine!

For more go-to summer look inspiration, head over to Carrie and Casey's blogs to see what they are wearing today!  We've also created a Pinterest board featuring even more ideas.

Follow A Little Bit of Cheer's board Summer Go-To Looks on Pinterest.

And we want to see what you're wearing, too!  Post your looks on Instagram using #Create28SummerLooks.  We will also be hosting a link-up for your whole week's worth of outfits each Monday.  Come on, join in the fun!  Tomorrow's prompt: Graphic Tee Look!

What I'm Wearing:

Dress: Banana Republic Outlet (similar, similar)

Vest: Old Navy (exact)

Necklace: Kendra Scott c/o Rocks Box (exact)

Wedges: DSW (similar)