Glam

Dolce Vita sandals (on sale!) / Forever 21 Blazer / Forever 21 Ruffle Dress (similar here and here) / Forever 21 sunglasses (less than $10!) / Stacked Bracelets (also loving this one) / Dangle Earrings

This past weekend was my brother's 18 birthday, so our entire family (as tradition) went out to celebrate. We went to a higher-end restaurant than usual, so I wore something a little more glam than usual and was more than happy to get in touch with my girly-er side. And, as always, I couldn't resist throwing a jacket over the top of it (hello statement maker!). This jacket in particular was a steal from Forever 21, less than $30 for this constructed beauty! I paired it with a dress I bought from there a few months back and I instantly fell in love with the combo. I really love this look because you could wear it to a bunch of events, and it hardly feels like your even trying. Just a dress, blazer, and some "hardly heels". Plus some accessories to top it off, because how can you feel glam without a little gold?


xoxo

Links I Love

Happy Friday!

1) For all of you headed to a brunch this weekend, here is some inspiration of what to wear, and order (refinery29.com)

2) The 7 secrets to walking gracefully in heels (I could have used this a long time ago!) (whowhatwear.com)

3) Banana Republic revealed a completely new look yesterday after receiving a makeover from their new Creative Director, Marissa Webb, and I have already fallen head-over-heels in love with the new staples they've released (bananarepublic.com) #thenewBR

4) Blake Lively was also among a new-comer to the interwebs this month with the launch of her lifestyle blog Preserve - here's a ceviche recipe I'm dying to try out  (preserve.us)

5) Do you worship Alexa Chung like I do? Well then I have an article for you - "Am I Alexa Chung Yet?" (intothegloss.com)

6) I's here! Your first sneak peek at Altuzarra for Target! (Need I say more?) (whowhatwear.com)

7) Because this girl loves her brows and thinks you should too (thezoereport.com)

8) If you've been living under a rock for the last month, you've been some fabulous looks by Olivia Palermo, but don't worry, I've got you covered (oliviapalermo.com)

9) A single pancake for us single girls (or the ones who want a little taste of everything and not just pancakes!) (joythebaker.com) Mmm... blueberries.


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Wear Now & Later

BB Dakota Jacket / Loeffler Randall Leopard Print booties / French Connection Faux Leather Tote / Blocked Out Dress / FOREVER 21 Back Pumps / Clare V Furry Clutch / Steve Madden Quilted Leather Sneakers / Citizens of Humanity Boyfriend Jeans / Mango Romper Playsuit / Club Monaco Stripe Pants / Cameo Stripe Coat / Topshop Faux Leather Trousers / Equipment Gingham Tee / Madewell Vest

Once Fall pieces start hitting the stores (um, didn't Summer just start?) I can't help but start my "back to Fall" list of clothing. Here, I've put together my list of favorite "Wear it Now & Wear it Later" pieces that can easily transition from Summer to Fall. Depending on how you decide to wear and layer the pieces is really all that matters, and many of these pieces can stand up season to season with just a couple other elements changing around them. This romper for example, would alone be perfect for a warm summer day, but would also look just as adorable with some booties and a warm jacket over the top when cooler weather hits. So, even if it's still hot out, it's never too early the start preparing for the Fall weather that's right around the corner.

What pieces are you looking to wear for Fall?
xoxo