Must Have: Floral Tees

Here's my formula for summer dressing. Add one floral tee to a jersey skirt and sandals. Repeat.

 

1 | Blossom Knit Pocket Tee | $13
2 | Piece of the Prairie Top in Mint | $25
3 | Floral Print White T-shirt | $24
4 | Serene Sketches Top in Pink | $25
5 | Floral Print Round Neck Asymmetric Back T-shirt | $25
6 | Florist's Apprentice Tee | $25
7 | Flower & Leaves Print Green Short-sleeved T-shirt | $23
8 | Piece of the Prairie Top in Rose | $25
9 | Floral Print Tee | $12

Must Have: Floral Dresses

A few weeks ago, when I posted this about this floral pencil skirt, a reader asked me to do a roundup of floral dresses. Here are a few of my favorite knee length options:

1 | Floral Twist Front Dress | $35 (Orig. $59)
2 | Floral Print Long Sleeve Midi Skater Dress | $26 (Orig. $40)
3 | Midi Dress With Kimono Sleeve In Bird Print |  $43 (Orig. $88)
4 | Vintage Floral Dress With Half Sleeves | $27
5 | Floral Print Bodycon Midi Dress | $23
6 | Elbow Sleeve Floral Fit and Flare Dress | $33 (Orig. $69)
7 | Floral Printed Dress | $39 (Orig. $65)
8 | Leaves and Girls Print Midi Dress | $27
9 | Blue Floral Neoprene Pencil Dress | $49

If I had to pick a favorite, it would be #4. Or #1. Or #3 or #6. I kind of like them all.

Spied: Therapy Floral Pencil Skirt

You guys, when floral goes out of style, I'm going to be so heartbroken. Right now, it is kind of my favorite thing about getting dressed in the morning. I want to wear it every day. I spotted this skirt and just had to share.

Therapy Floral tube skirt | $42

the top is also available (and on sale) here

Here are a few other floral skirts that I definitely want to have (under $40):

Pleated Midi Skirt In Neon Floral Print 

Floral Pencil Skirt (my fave)

River Island Floral Printed Skirt 

Pencil Skirt in Hawaiian Print 

Peplum Pencil Skirt In Floral Print (on sale)

Floral Quilted Skirt 

Mya Floral Full Midi Skirt 

Are you as into floral as I am this spring?

Go Get It: H&M {No. 6}

It took what felt like an eternity to be able to order from H&M online but I'm so glad it's an option now. Here are a few of my favorite finds:

1 | Gray Draped Dress | $35
2 | Orange Striped Top | $15
3 | White Floral Scuba Top | $35
4 | White Wool Biker Jacket | $40 (Orig. $130)
5 | Black Patterned Slim-fit Pants | $15
6 | Dark Blue Satin Blouse | $25
7 | Black Floral Chiffon Blouse | $18
8 | White Heart Woven Top | $30
9 | Black Jersey Dress | $25 

Have you purchased anything great from H&M lately? Leave it in the comments. 

DIY: Floral Cross Stitch Sweater

Ever since I made my heart cross stitch sweater I have been looking for another way to implement cross stitching into apparel. I just love the way this turned out.

Go Get It: Forever 21 {No. 1}

I post a lot about sales. I love finding discounted gems at J.Crew and Anthro but sometimes I forget to post about retailers that have great prices all the time. I am going to start a new series doing just that. I will spotlight some of my best finds at stores like Forever 21, Target, and Old Navy.

We start with Forever 21. Here are some of my favorite things they have in stock:

1 - Posh Bejeweled Statement Necklace - $11.80
2 - Garden Chic Top - $19.80
3 - Classic Faux Suede Pumps - $15.80
4 - Bird of Paradise Blazer - $27.80
5 - Iconic Faux Leather Ballet Flats - $22.80
6 - Rich Bouquet Woven Top - $14.80
7 - Go-To D'Orsay Wedges - $32.80
8 - Feeling Festive Sequined Sweater - $22.80
9 - Striking Multi-Layer Bead Necklace - $19.80

Spied: Floral Tailored Ankle Pant

I took a quick stroll through Target today (such a dangerous thing to do when on a budget) and I couldn't help but admire some of the pretty things I saw. I was especially drawn to the pretty prints. This floral is to die for:

Merona Tailored Ankle Pant w/ Belt - Prints - Target - $27.99

Here are a few other pretty things I spotted (all under $30)

Front Pocket Tie Waist Skirt

Black Dot Print Ankle Pant (half off!)

Polka Dot Peter Pan Collar Blouse

Navy/White Dot Tie Front Dress (on sale)  
Chambray Dobby Dot Shirt

What do you think? Would you wear this print?

Must Have: Girls Back to School

Some of you may remember a post a did last year at this time about back to school clothes for girls.I am using the same set of outfits for inspiration this year, because they were adorable and frankly, the best thing I could find.

Here are a few cute pieces I think can mix and match to make a great back to school wardrobe for your little girl.

1 - Girls Chambray Shirt - Old Navy - $19.94
2 - Whiskered Skinny Jeans - Forever 21 - $16.90
3 - Webster Girls Cardigan Sweater - Target - $8.48 (Orig. $16.99)
4 - Sequined Cherries Top - Forever 21 - $12.90
5 - Animal-Print Ballet Flats - Old Navy - $19.94
6 - Floral Bow Headband - Forever 21 - $1.80
7 - Embellished Graphic Tee - Old Navy - $14.94
8 - Tulle-Flower Polka-Dot Cardi - Old Navy - $24.94
9 - Chaps Plaid Twill Work Shirt - Kohls - $14.99 (Orig. $30.00)
10 - Pintucked Floral Top - Forever 21 - $5.99 (Orig. $14.90)
11 - Striped Bow Pullover - Forever 21 - $12.90
12 - Budding Rosette Hair Clips- Forever 21 - $1.50

Do you have any tips you all want to share about getting a more sophisticated look for your daughter without breaking the bank? And of course any sale tips are always appreciated. Leave your thoughts below.

Trend: Floral Maxi Dresses

My style sense is leaning a bit on the resort side these days. I can't help it, with all the tropical humidity and palm trees in my neck of the woods. I want to laze about in clothes that don't really feel like clothes. That's where these pretty floaty dresses come in:

V-Neck Maxi Dress in Pink/Orange - Target - $24.99 (Orig. $29.99) (and in plus)

Floral Surplice Maxi Dress - Forever 21 - $24.80

V-Neck Maxi Dress in Violet/Pink - Target - $24.99 (Orig. $29.99)*

*Also available in black/white (and in plus)

What do you think? Is this a style you would wear?