School’s out for summer! Just kidding, I start my internship and an environmental health class in less than two weeks, but that means I have over a week to *not* do school work. I’ll take it!

So, this was my favorite outfit last summer.  Most of my summer/warm weather outfits will be from last year because I haven’t been summer shopping yet, nor do I have much cash to do so. The good thing is I wasn’t blogging last summer so it’ll all be new to y’all! Also, shorts and tees will never go out of style. Add a hat and you’re golden. Speaking ot hats, this one is shaped funny because it spent about 6 hours smooshed under a heavy bag during a road trip to Illinois last year and it never really recovered. Does anyone have any advice on how to take the bump out?

One reason this was my favorite outfit is because these shorts are so comfortable, super cute and very versatile. Tie that t-shirt to add a little interest and you’re even more golden 😉

Here’s a photo of me wearing this last year. Looks completely identical!

I love clever puns and ModCloth is the queen of them. ‘Leaf Me Breathless’ is what they called this cutie-patootie flora and fauna dress when I purchased it a few years ago. It’s really light and flowy, and has become my go-to dress in the summer. Having a backyard barbeque? Let me grab my little green dress and sandals. Outdoor wedding? Little green dress with a blazer and wedges. Brunch on Sunday? Little green dress. Class on Tuesday? Little. Green. Dress. You get the picture. Also, the belt came with the dress and I’ve worn it with so many other outfits that e,ven if I didn’t wear the dress, the belt itself would have made the purchase worth it.

Here’s what it looks like without the cardigan:

And here’s the fun one:

My best friend is flying in from Los Angeles today and I’m pretty sure she’s bringing that L.A. weather with her! Because of that, it was a beautiful day. I realize that I talk about the weather on the blog a lot – pretty much every post – but that’s because I dress for comfort and the weather plays a big role in that. This is what I wore to finish up my holiday shopping, hence the flats, and there was a light breeze so I wore the cardigan.

I wasn’t sure if this outfit was blog-worthy but this is my comfy casual look and it’s just as good as any of the others so I went with it.

I saw folks out today wearing shorts and sandals. It was only 65 degrees, which is nice, but definitely not shorts weather for me. And since when did North Carolina become Florida? Personally, it drives me crazy because I like for it to be cold in the winter.

Cardigan: Gap | Top & Necklace: Old Navy | Jeans: Loft | Shoes, Sunglasses & Earrings: Target

Sweater: Banana Republic | Camisole: Target | Belt: Banana Republic | Jeans: Old Navy | Shoes: Payless (old) | Earrings: Target | Necklace: Francesca’s (the single strand of pearls was a gift) | Bracelet and Watch: gift

There’s nothing like ruffles and pearls to make you feel all girly and feminine. I’m not usually a fan of them, but I like the subtly of the ruffles on this sweater. I feel very pretty in it.

I layered two pearl necklaces to add some bulk to my neckline to contrast the deep plunge of the sweater. It’s all about balance. This bracelet, however, is kind of a problem. I don’t normally wear them because my wrists are freakishly small and most jewelry just slides right off of them (as you can see in the photos). My watch only stays on because I took out every link except one. Is it normal to have such small wrists? I should probably see my doctor about it….

What makes you feel all girly and feminine?