Ok guys, major trend alert here!! You’ve probably already seen it, but if not you are about to see this trend all summer long- the tie front attire. You can see it on dresses, rompers (as seen here), jumpsuits and tops. It is the perfect way to beat the heat and still stay trendy through the hot months this summer! Although this dress does show off a bit of skin, I have seen many other tie front options that do not show nearly as much and can certainly be appropriate for multiple occasions. I wore this dress to dinner and pictures on our family vacation to the beach but can’t wait to wear it with these sandals that I picked up recently. I’ve rounded up all of my favorite tie front options under $100 so you guys can give it a try!
Tie fronts under $100
Don’t forget that it is not too late to enter in the Function of Beauty personalized shampoo and conditioner giveaway that is going on until tonight. You can find instructions on how to enter here. Lastly, I wanted to let you guys know that I will be doing a recap of my family’s stay in Seaside, FL later this month so stay tuned! Have a great week 🙂
I’m back with another highly requested Old Navy haul! They are currently having their “Thank You Event” which means everything is 40% off if you are a cardholder and 30% off for everyone else. Make sure to use code THANKYOU at checkout to apply your discount. If you do see something that you love and want to give me credit, I appreciate you purchasing through my links below! If you are more of an in store shopper and still want to give me credit, you can order online and pick up in store. This way I get credit, you don’t have to search in store for each piece and then once you pick it up you can try everything on and return what doesn’t work!
Happy shopping friends:)
Tie Front Top: Breathable, light weight, cotton material. Size up!
Raw Edge Jeans: These are very stretchy and hit below the belly button. Run true to size. I am wearing the 0.
Tie Front Tee: Buy this one in ALL the colors. It was one of my favorite things that I tried on. Very soft + comes in multiple colors. Size up!
Ankle Jeans: The best pair of Old Navy denim I have ever tried on. Very high quality and reminded me of Madewell denim. They have a small amount of stretch and hit right at the belly button. I am 5’4″ and would have preferred the petite length. Wearing the regular length here.
Relaxed Fit Top: This top 100% came home with me. It is just $6 in cart!! It is extremely soft and made of cotton. I size up to a small for a little more of an oversized fit. It is long enough to wear with leggings and will also make a great swimsuit coverup!
Olive Mid- Rise Jeans: These have a good amount of stretch and run true to size. I am 5’4″ and would have needed the petite length. Wearing a regular here.
Tencel Top:Soft, flexible fabric that is easily dressed up or down. Great for the office. I always sized up in these but if you want a tighter, structured fit, they run true to size. Come in several colors!
Olive Mid- Rise Jeans: These have a good amount of stretch and run true to size. I am 5’4″ and would have needed the petite length. Wearing a regular here.
Graphic Tee: Old Navy graphic tees are the best! I sized up to a medium in this one in order to tie it. Size up one for normal fit and two if wanting to knot it.
Relaxed Fit Shirt: Great basic shirt that can be worn as is, tucked into jeans or tied in a knot. Size up!
Olive Mid- Rise Jeans: These have a good amount of stretch and run true to size. I am 5’4″ and would have needed the petite length. Wearing a regular here.
Moto Jacket:Great designer dupe jacket that comes in 3 colors! Fits true to size and is light weight enough to be worn year round.
Jumpsuit:Lightweight. linen material. Runs on the bigger side and as an elastic waist. Size down if in between sizes. Does not have pockets. Would be great for curvier women as there is plenty of room in the hips/booty! Also comes in a tall length option.
Midi Dress: This midi dress comes in some beautiful, vibrant colors! It does run a little big so if in between sizes, size down. Also I am in the regular length here but would have needed the petite length! Could be paired with sandals or wedges and is church appropriate.
Wrap Dress: Nursing friendly dress as it does have a working snap on the top. Runs on the bigger side so if in between sizes, size down.
Ruffle Sleeve Dress: Perfect cotton, work appropriate dress! Would be great for a casual work environment. Could be dressed up with a pair of pumps or down with some sandals or sneakers. Runs true to size and comes in several colors.
Midi Dress: I wanted this dress in ALL of the colors. It is the perfect Spring/Summer dress to take you from day to night. Throw it on with a denim jacket and wedges to dress it up. Runs true to size.
Espadrille Sandals:Again, buy them in ALL the colors. SO cute and a great designer dupe. They come in 4 colors. Make sure to size up a half size.
Jumpsuit:The square neck line and pockets make this jumpsuit look much more expensive than it really is! SO flattering and comes in several colors/prints. I am 5’4″ in the regular length.
Button Down Dress:One of my favorite things I tried on. Cute as is but would also be great unbuttoned and worn as a swim coverup. Runs true to size.
Tencel Shirt:Soft, flexible fabric that is easily dressed up or down. Great for the office. I always sized up in these but if you want a tighter, structured fit, they run true to size. Come in several colors!
Pixi Pants: Great work wear pant for Spring/Summer. They run true to size. I am in the regular length.
Graphic Tee:Do you not die for graphic tees with cacti, fruit and flamingos? Old Navy has a ton of options right now. I always size up so I can knot them!
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Now presenting… March Top Ten!
These shorts were the top seller by a landslide. I own them in two washes: the medium wash (as pictured here) and the light wash (knock off for these $130 ones). I have the medium wash in a 24 and the light wash in a 25. I am normally a true 25. The tie front shirt was a close second for top sellers in March and runs true to size.
Pom Pom Swimsuit ($25 dupe for this$160 one, I’m wearing a size 4) Thanks Britt for finding this steal!
Parrot Tank (runs true to size, I’m wearing a XSP)
Wrap Dress(huge trend this season! fits true to size + comes in several colors)
Black One Pieces: Left and Right // Both of these sold like hotcakes! Kylee’s swimsuit is just $35 and mine now comes in a full coverage option. If in between sizes, size up in both.
Straw Hat and Brown Sandals // Apparently y’all love hats as much as I do because y’all sold a ton in March! This hat is just $44 and offers the perfect amount of shade. The sandals are a knock off for the Hermes ones but these are just $15 + come in 4 colors! Make sure to size up as they do run small. They also offer a little bit of padding which I LOVE.
Hi friends! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is in full swing. Early access lasts another 3 days before the sale opens up to the entire public on July 21st. Some items have already sold out and others are starting to so I wanted to get this post up sooner rather than later so that you can get an idea of my favorite picks, sizing tips and my overall take on some of the best sale items!
I shared a first look of these outfits on my Instagram Stories but since those only last 24 hours, I wanted to give all of those that didn’t get a chance to view them, a way to shop these items. Do make sure you are following me on Instagramthough to ensure you are getting sale updates first! Now without further adieu I am styling 10 everyday + 10 work wear looks! PS don’t forget that I have rounded up all of my favorite picks from the sale for each of the categories below to make your shopping easier!
BP lace trim cami: $22 +comes in 3 colors // Runs true to size // One of my fav purchases!!
Circle cardigan: $49 + comes in 3 colors // My top cardigan pick. SO soft you guys and I love that it is longer in the back. Runs bigs, I am wearing an XS here.
Embroidered moto jacket: $110 // Literally my NUMBER ONE favorite purchase! // Runs true to size. I am wearing an XS.
Suede skirt: $64 + comes in 2 colors // One of my favorite purchases from the sale! // Runs true to size. I sized down for a little bit of a shorter fit.
WORK WEAR
Floral Shirtdress: $59 // Would be so cute with a pair of heels nor or boots when it gets cooler! // Runs true to size although I would suggest sizing up for anyone taller than 5’3” or for added length to make appropriate for the office.
Asymmetrical jacket: $98 // Black, grey and nude jackets are my favorite because they pair well with almost anything. Such a versatile and fun jacket! // Runs true to size.
J. Crew Reese Pant: $87 // Come in 3 colors and are the most comfortable work pant you could own! Have an elastic waist // Fit true to size.
Cashmere Drape vest: $98 // Such a good staple for any closet. Can be worn casually or to work // Comes in 4 colors // One size fits all.
Seamed back leggings: $31 / / These are thick enough to be worn to work and would be perfect to wear with boots // Comes in petite sizing and runs true to size although I suggest sizing up for work.
Button back ruffle hem dress: $65 // Love the buttons down the back and the drop hem waist. Would be so cute with heels now or booties for the cooler weather // Runs true to size.
Jersey funnel neck top: $19 // If you are going to buy one thing from the sale, let this be it. Such a good piece to have in your closet for work or play. // runs true to size but I suggest sizing up for work for a less fitted look.
One button cardigan: $104 // The price point isn’t great on this but the quality and structure is. It has a slight bell sleeve to it. // Fits true to size
Kick Flare Ankle Pants: $49 // Come in 4 colors + they have SO much stretch! // Fit true to size. I am wearing a 00.
J. Crew pleat leather mini: $95 // Worth every penny! I have a similar ones and get compliments ALL the time. // Comes in petite sizing and runs true to size.
Roll Sleeve Shirt: $58 // One of my favorite work wear tops because it is extremely functional. These are usually the first type of tops that I reach for in my closet // Comes in petite sizing and runs true to size. I’m wearing a PXS.
Seamed back leggings: $31 / / These are thick enough to be worn to work and would be perfect to wear with boots // Comes in petite sizing and runs true to size although I suggest sizing up for work.
Peplum shirt: $38 // My favorite top of the entire sale. Looks so cute with the sleeves rolled up as well // Comes in 3 colors // Size up.
Kick Flare Ankle Pants: $49 // Come in 4 colors + they have SO much stretch! // Fit true to size. I am wearing a 00.
Jersey funnel neck top: $19 // If you are going to buy one thing from the sale, let this be it. Such a good piece to have in your closet for work or play. // runs true to size but I suggest sizing up for work for a less fitted look.
Pleat midi skirt: $49 // Great price point and overall a crowd favorite! // runs true to size.
And for the grand finale…. here are my favorite work wear pieces included in the sale that are under $50!!
Happy Friday friends! One of my favorite Summer trends is making it’s way into every form of fashion possible. From dresses to jumpsuits to swimsuits, cut outs are a sexy trend that isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. If you are concerned that this trend might not be age appropriate or too revealing, there are plenty of options out there that show minimal skin and can still be just as sexy. To see more of my tie front dress from the beach in the picture above click here. To shop any of the above images, simply click on them and they will take you directly to the shop!
Have a great weekend and don’t forget to enter in the amazing Nordstrom giveaway going on. Sign up below by entering 1 or 101 times! The more entries you submit, the better your odds to win $1225!
*Giveaway ends on 7/13 and winner will be announced on 7/14 (the first day of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.) Must be 16+ years older to enter. International entrants welcome. Please keep in mind that you can not complete more than 101 entries, and that we can tell if the same person uses multiple emails to enter. ALL ENTRIES WILL BE VERIFIED, so make sure to hit ‘FOLLOW’ or ‘LIKE’ to complete each entry.
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