MAXI-ing it out

This will probably be the last maxi dress I wear this summer, which is bitter sweet. I loved summer, it was my last summer as a "kid" I didn't have a time demanding job and I was just able to enjoy those 2 months off of school and relax. School has started back up and I will return to work at Belk soon. But all of this means that I am growing up and that is exciting in itself. 

I love this maxi dress I got it 2 years ago at forever 21 and it is still going :) The back it way adorable, I had a problem with the bow and ties always staying where I wanted so a year ago I actually ended up sewing them in place which has worked out very well. I hope you enjoyed your long Labor day weekend as I did. What is your favorite maxi dress?

And I also wanted to mention how in LOVE with these photos, thank you so much Matt you did a fantastic job :) This has to be one of my new favorite posts on the blog. (the Duke garden is still my favorite so go check that out if you missed it).

Dress: Forever 21 (looks identical , similar)

Shoes: Similar

Hat: Target

Watch: Fossil

Bracelet: Francesca's

Earring: J.Crew (similar)

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Duke Rose Garden

 

 

 

I have lived in Raleigh for almost all of my life and have never been to the Duke rose garden, and now I know what a beautiful place I have been missing out on and I am already planing my next trip back. If you live anywhere near Duke University I would definitely recommend you plan and afternoon to spend in the Duke rose garden. I am in LOVE with this skirt from Pink Tartan for many reasons 1- it is hot pink so enough said, 2- it is fully lined and has pockets and was on sale at Belk for 75% off and 3- I just love a full skirt I think they are so flattering on everyone.

Top: Express here in solid

Skirt: Pink Tartan also love this one

Bag: Kate Spade (similar, similar)

Shoes: Messeca NY (similar) these shoes match my bag

Watch: Kate Spade (similar)Nordstrom Anniversary sale watches

Earings: Tory Burch

Bracelet: Nordstroms
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Summertime Mint

 

One of my good friends today let me borrow her Mint Kate Spade bag for this outfit, which it really makes the outfit. Sometimes it's good to not mix a bunch of crazy colors together, just chose a neutral like this gray dress and one color MINT and choose accessorize that go with that color palliate. 

Dress: Gap (similar)

Bag: Kate Spade (same color)

Necklace: Cat Banjo (similar, similar)

Bracelet: Pandora, Nordstom

Watch: Fossil 

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Sunshine Yellow

 

Sometimes accessory's are what really make the outfit, a classic tank top and shorts paired with some fun colorful accessory's can really make the outfit sometime special. 
Top: J.Crew This is my FAVORITE tank top

Shorts: J.Crew

Scarf: J.Crew (similar, similar)

Bag: Michael Kors

Watch: Michael Kors

Bracelet: J.Crew Factroy

Shoes: Jack Rogers

Earrings: Tory Burch

Belt: J.Crew