I spent a little bit of time putting together a few outfits that I can wear this week, or sometime in the future. This first outfit will be best for wearing in the evening after the sun has gone down and it’s not quite as hot, since the top has long sleeves. Shorts will always be welcomed in the summer, though, especially in the North Carolina heat!  Other ways I’ve worn this top here and these shorts here.

Shirt: Tresic via ModCloth | Shorts: Gap | Sandals: Target | Necklace: Claire’s (old) | Clutch: Coach (gift)

You can’t see it in the photo but this blouse is also 3/4-length sleeve so it might be best worn when indoors (in the air conditioning) or after the sun goes down. Other ways  I’ve worn this abstract chevron blouse here.

Blouse:  41 Hawthorn via Stitch Fix | Shorts: Gap | Sandals: Target 

Purple is one of my favorite colors but I don’t have a lot of it so I couldn’t resist purchasing the dress and matchy cardigan. I can’t wait to wear this cute little outfit, hopefully this week.

Dress & Cardigan: Old Navy | Necklace: Claire’s (old) | Sandals: Target

What do you think of these outfits? Maybe you’ll see them on the blog again soon.

Linking up with More Pieces of Me & Sincerely Jenna Maria
 

The thought of wearing clothes right now is almost painful because of the heat wave. I’m lucky in that I get to stay mostly inside where there is air conditioning and cold drinks. In the event I have to venture out, it’s 100 degrees in the shade so I’m drawn to tank tops, shorts/skirts, and sandals. And white is perfect for summer! I wore this outfit to eat delicious tacos for dinner at one of our favorite taco joints, NanaTaco.

Oh, look what we have here: Nick has decided to make an appearance on the blog again, and he’s wearing summer whites, too! Nick wore this outfit to work with a tie and nice shoes, then changed into a pair of casual shoes when he got home.

Hers – Blouse: miami via Francesca’s | Shorts: Gap | Shoes: impo via Ross  | Sunnies & Handbag: Target | Necklace: Banana Republic

His – Shirt: Slate & Stone via Trunk Club | Pants: Banana Republic | Shoes: Clae via Trunk Club | Sunglasses: Oakley (prescription)

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I must have unknowingly had this outfit by Audrey in mind when I went shopping and purchased all of these pieces, so I guess that makes me an accidental copycat. Coral is in this summer and I’m glad; it’s one that I’ve always thought looked good on me! I’ve been wanting a lighter denim jacket, and I just happened to try this outfit on in the store and loved it. The flowy top is light and summery, the coral color is in, and the jacket is the perfect complement.

I had planned to wear a hat and my glitter sandals with this outfit – I’ll save that outfit for another post – but I wore this one to the grocery store and my feet ALWAYS get cold at the grocery store so I wore flats. They also look great with the coral pants so they were naturally a great choice.

Blouse, Jeans, & Denim Jacket: Gap | Flats: Target | Necklace: Banana Republic | Bracelet: Old Navy

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I’m going to go ahead and say it: this is my new favorite outfit. It has definitely become a go-to for just about everything. I wore it to one of my last days of classes/work before I graduated, I’ve worn it for running errands, and I even changed into wedges and wore it to the Walk the Moon concert I went to a few weeks ago (grainy instagram picture below). I love how simple yet put together it is.

Once again, I’m wearing a coral and blue color combination. I can’t get enough of it.

I’m sure you’ve seen these shoes all over the place, since they’re adorable and from Target. I have to say that I’m very upset with Target, as it seems that they’ve stopped carrying my shoe size in many of their brands. I usuallly wear a 5.5, but depending on the brand/fit, I can wear a 6. Luckily, I was able to wear a 6 in these cute flats. Otherwise, I would be very upset and have no other choice but to write Target a strongly-worded letter!

Here I am enjoying the VIP perks at the Walk the Moon show. Early entry, comfy seats, and the bar comes to you… I will never not be VIP ever again! Also, I was the only person there wearing a blazer but that’s just how I roll!

Peplum Tank: Gap | Blazer: Banana Republic | Jeans: kensie via Stitch Fix | Shoes: Target | Necklace: Banana Republic | Sunnies: Target

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There is a light at the end of the tunnel! My professional paper/thesis is almost complete and my presentation/defense is this week so I’ve finally had some time to 1) actually get dressed in a new outfit and 2) to snap a few pictures of the outfits. This last week it got up to 80 degrees, which is definitely shorts weather, and I don’t wear shorts all willy nilly. But these are so comfortable, so I couldn’t wait to wear them. They’re the perfect length, as well.

I wore this outfit to class and to the office, and out to dinner with friends.

Top: Old Navy | Shorts: Gap | Necklace: Banana Republic | Bracelet: Old Navy | Shoes: American Eagle via Payless