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Polka dots and circles

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wearing: rose gold circle earrings / lipstick / rose gold and lilac necklace / wide leg polka dot jumpsuit / mixed metal bracelets / Chanel summer nail polish / blue circle bag / black espadrilles (under $100!!)

There is something fun about mixing circle accessories with a polka dot jumpsuit. The circles play off of each other and create a lighthearted look.

Last week, my friend Laura from Have Need Want and I went to the “Rose Soiree” benefiting the Jr. League of San Jose at Santana Row. It was a really fun event which featured wine from local wineries in Saratoga, and the Santa Cruz areas. Twelve retailers participated in the wine stroll; it fun to be wine tasting while shopping, and also to be socializing with ladies I have done volunteer work with.

Since I knew it would be fun, I decided to go with a not-so-serious outfit. This polka dot jumpsuit has wide, dramatic legs which flow with every step. Since I am 5’4″ the jumpsuit was dangerously long on me. My wedge espadrilles barely lifted the hemline off the ground. I might need to sit down and raise the hem about an inch so I can wear other shoes with it this summer.

To play off the polka dots, I paired the jumpsuit with my favorite little circle bag and my large circle earrings. It was fun to mix together all the circles I could think of. Too bad I don’t own circle shoes! haha, Do those even exist?? Maybe I need some polka dot shoes to round off the outfit; pun intended. 😉

Shop my circles and polka dots outfit for summer:

Are you playing with polka dots this season?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Photo credit: Laura/Have Need Want

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Denim dresses for summer 2018

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wearing: bold silver earrings / lipstick / sunglasses / denim dress (runs large-order one size down) / silver and black leather watch / mixed metal bangle set / Chanel summer nail polish / blue circle bag / silver mules (on major sale!!)

Denim has to be my favorite all-time fabric. I love how it feels, how strong it is, and how it can fuse together a casual vibe and put-together look. In addition to denim, I love chambray since it’s still stronger then other fabrics. When I spotted this summer dress, I instantly feel in love with the thick chambray fabric, dark denim wash, tie sleeves, and versatile collar.

One of the cool things about this dress is that both shoulders can be worn up to look modest; or you can also wear one shoulder down, or both shoulders down. It sits best with one shoulder down. This feature gives the dress a day-into-evening vibe which is great for summer!

I’m super excited about these mules too! They are currently on major sale, which makes the price under $100!! Mules are so chic and on trend right now, I love how this pair incorporates all of the current shoe trends while being so comfortable! If you’re looking for the perfect pair of mules, these come in five colors and can be found online here.

Shop my denim dress for summer outfit:

Do you seek out denim pieces too? What is your favorite, go-to fabric?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

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Casual crazy striped dress for summer

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wearing: rose gold and lilac hoop earrings / lipstick / denim jacket (old, similar here) / striped dress / black convertible shoulder bag / Dior summer nail polish / bold silver and white ring / black espadrilles /

I have always been a fan of stripes, so when I spotted this fun sundress with stripes going in several directions, I had to have it! The fabric is really soft and perfect for hot weather. We had a little bit of fog the other day in the morning, so I topped the dress with my go-to denim jacket to combat the chill. The dress is sleeveless with a scoop neckline. It’s great for hot days!

We took these photos the other day before enjoying a yummy lunch at Lazy Dog Restaurant in Cupertino. My two younger kids were snapping my photos before we ate lunch, and in the photo above I am starting to laugh! Well, more of a scared laugh! My two kids were fighting over who was going to take the pictures; with my precious DSLR in hand! It was funny until the camera almost ate it. Then, it was not funny. Thankfully they worked it out, and each one did half the photos. The photos came out pretty good considering my kids were a bit hyper!

Can you see my nails in these photos? I’m wearing one of Dior’s new summer nail polish shades. Their summer 2018 collection is fabulous! I’m reviewing it on the blog tomorrow, so stay tuned! You will love the pretty and vibrant colors!

OK, back to the dress! If you are looking for a comfortable summer dress you can throw on with flip flops, sneakers, or espadrilles this season, check this dress out. It’s under $100 and perfect as a summer go-to! I’m in love!

Shop my striped dress outfit:

Are you loving stripes this season?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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