It's All in the Details {Off the Shoulder}

1. h&m / 2. topshop / 3. urban outfitters / 4. asos / 5. zara / 6. pixie market / 7. goodnight macaroon / 8. urban outfitters / 9. forever 21 / 10. asos / 11. topshop

With strappy bralettes & cutout tops, the back has definitely had it's moment in the sun the past few years as the body part to show off. However, the heavy influence of the 70's is illuminating the new must-show body part, the shoulder.

I must say, I was skeptical at first, but after wearing this dress I am a total convert - I am loving this top! I rounded up a few of my favorite off the shoulder tops, from strappy to traditional, preppy to boho and a few in between. Which one is your favorite?

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Sunday Browsing vol. 39

Happy Sunday & Father's Day! While I'm not with my Dad today, I'm feeling extra fortunate because I got to spend the last 3 days with him and my family in Hershey, Pennslyvania (yes, like the candy bar) celebrating my Dad's accomplishment for work and enjoying some time together. 

Sunday Browsing is back! And (hopefully) better then ever since I'm sharing even more of my favorite links to give you a little something extra to browse while your lounging by the pool.

to shop & beautify:

• i've been swooning over this dress for a few weeks now, clearly i have an affinity for dresses with wings. 
• i'm bookmarking these lace up sandals in hopes they go on sale.
• how adorable is this fringe clutch? it would be the perfect statement piece to any outfit.
• totally crushing on this midi dress that would transition perfectly from summer to fall.
• RUN, don't walk, zara is having their semi-annual sale!
• to my long haired ladies, this look is killer.
• this article post on splurge vs. save face masks only fueled my desire to invest in a high quality mask even more.

to travel:

• after visiting LA earlier this year for work, I'm dying to go back with the husband and therefore pinned Emily's updated guide to LA immediately. 
• a coffee guide to New York City.

to eat & drink:

• 13 easy food blogger breakfasts YUM.
• who wants to be my taste tester for this plum & thyme prosecco smash?
• as if they weren't good enough on their own, Erin combined two summer treats into one to make margarita popsicles, making these ASAP!
• an easy way to dress up dessert this summer.

& a few more for fun:

• this is fun, celebrites & fashion icons reveal their first AIM screen names - mine was CapelliNY(some number combo), what was yours?
• another look at my favorite outdoor space.

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The 70's Revival

When the 70's first started making a revival on the runways, I was less then impressed. In the past, my wardrobe skewed preppy (thanks to my love for the Jenna Lyons) and the closest I came to channeling my inner flower child was my halloween costume in 6th grade.

Call me a push-over, but fast forward a few months and I can't seem to get enough of the billowy silohuettes, fringe details, fresh earth tones and lace-up sandals. This dress is the first of many 70's inspired looks that will be making their way to the blog thanks to a little binge-sesh I had with zara a few weeks back. 

What are your thoughts on the 70's revival? If you need some inspiration, look no further then #chloegirls, my new fave obsession. 

zara dress (under $50!) / baublebar earrings / old heels, similar at asos / ray-ban sunglasses

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Girls in White Dresses

row1: asos picnic dress / chicwish floral tiered dress / topshop tuxedo romper

row 2: pixie market bow tie dress / dee elle floral swing dress / zara fringe dress 

row 3: madewell shirtdress / pixie market tiered dress / chicwish cutout dress

row 4: h&m embroidered dress / j.crew factory eyelet dress / nastygal asymmetrical dress

Even though my tan is nonexistent, my calendar is telling me that it is in fact summer, which means I feel the need to stalk up on as many dresses as humanly possible. As have been scouring the internet, I've noticed that time & time again I'm gravitating towards white dresses. It is seriously pathetic how many of my carts, sitting in shopper's purgatory, are filled with various versions of a white dress - midi, eyelet, boho inspired, I don't seem to discriminate. 

Sure, they may not be practical for the various wedding-related activities I have, but I've learned that the one benefit of growing up shifting a few events from bridal to baby showers means you can wear whatever you want (insert praise emoji here).

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Effortless Sunday

Today's post (& yesterday's outfit) is brought to you by the hours I spent dancing in too high of heels on Saturday night. Why? Well, because after dancing for 4 hours, my feet would only think about moving if I promised tennis shoes. And despite the fact that I went to bed before midnight, I still woke up with an aching back and neck (#grandmastatus), meaning I needed an outfit that didn't require much thought. So tennis shoes, shorts & chambray with a side of bandana (my new fave trend) it was for a day of brunching with friends & catching up on life.

Now, as for the radio silence this past month - that was brought to you by my day job. Nothing exciting, just a couple of crazy weeks that required more time then normal at the office. Crossing my fingers that June is easier and I can spend more time on the good ole blog.

crap eyewear sunglasses / husband's badana, identical from target / j.crew factory chambray, similar from madewell (on sale!) / zara shorts / nike shoes / zara bag, similar at nordstrom rack

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Reminiscing with Silk Scarves

My mother's collection of silk scarves, that were always tucked away in the back of her dresser next to her jewelry, held various roles in my childhood. When I was little they were coveted accessories while playing dress-up, fastened on my head for a 70's inspired costume (perhaps that is my next look!), inevitably made fun of during my teenage years for being "uncool" and pushed aside as I would sneak into my mother's room to try on her jewelry and dream of getting married someday. 

Over the past few weeks I have been seeing silk scarves re-emerge and without my mother's stash handy, I pulled one from the back of my closet to accompany me on date night this weekend. It appears that silk scarves are once again a coveted accessory, but this time it is for the real world instead of the world my young imagination once created. 

 old scarf, loving this from zara / old top (similar look from lush & topshop) / express jacket (similar at free people & forever 21) / madewell jeans / madewell ring / aldo heels (similar at asos) 

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Sunday Browsing vol. 38

It finally feels like spring, can you even believe it?! Usually when weather like this happens I do a terrible job at taking advantage, but yesterday I kicked my rear in gear and was able to sneak in a run in the morning, enjoy a baseball game outside for my husband's brother, and even dine el fresco. It's astonishing how much of an impact a little sunshine & fresh air has on my mood because I feel like a new person. 

I'm hoping to sneak in just as much time outdoors today, but when I am inside, you'll know I'll be checking out some of my fave links: 

• to indulge: Callie, a recipe maven, shared  baked strawberry donuts, which I'm dying to make.
• to eat: I'm trying this recipe for quinoa black bean crockpot stuffed peppers for the first time tonight.
• to wear: a recent add to the to-do list? figure out how to pull this look off. 
• to be healthy: 6 reasons you should cut back on sugar. 
• to drink: drooling over these 3 recipes for colorful last-minute cocktail ideas for summer. 
• to read: Garance Dore's letter to her 20 year old self is so sweet & reminded me to have some perspective. 
• to shop: zara is totally my homegirl as of late. It seems like I love everything they introduce each week. I have this & this in my cart right now.