It's Wedding Season!!

If you're like me, the invitations for weddings have been pouring in for a couple of months now! And what's better than seeing friends joined in marriage, having a few too many drinks, dancing a little off beat, and finding the perfect dress to wear for this fun celebration?! Well I could probably name a few.....but attendance to some weddings are still a must and because many of those are basically like a high school or college reunion, you want to look your best!  There are so many styles and bright colors to choose from this year, but I'm still a stickler that no one should wear white to a wedding except the bride (unless it's requested, of course.) 

I have been a fan of the pastels this spring and wore this Pink Scalloped Tiered Sculpted Shift Dress from White House Black Market to my best friends' wedding a couple of weeks ago! This dress is so comfortable and I had a lot of compliments on it! It's now on sale for only $99.99-- just click here to see if they have your size!

I also purchased this mint green dress at TJ Maxx for only $40!! It's Cynthia Rowley -- such a fan of her collection because her clothes are very well made, stylish, and comfortable! The style of this dress is flattering for a lot of body types because it extends out at the waist and comes down below the knees to help with our imperfections.... shhh! This color is also great for any hair color and can be paired with a contrasting color necklace or earrings! I wasn't able to find this particular dress on the internet, but Lulu's had several styles in this same shade that would also look great for a summer wedding!! (Pictured below, can find at www.lulus.com)

Western Wear

As a true southern girl I love to add western inspired items with my outfits, whether it's a pair of boots or a vest like I'm wearing in these pictures. 

The Aztec dress on the left is from Francesca's that I bought last year. The have so many cute dresses on their website, if you are not close to one of their boutiques. The one pictured to the right is only $29.98 right now, just click here.

I'm obsessed with the cowboy boots I'm wearing in this picture and probably try to wear them too much. I have them in light brown (as shown), dark brown, white, and black! Yeah, it's a problem.  Volatile is my favorite brand of cowboy boots because they have the perfect heel and very comfortable.  Depending on where you purchase them (DSW, Off Broadway Shoes, etc.), they are going to average around $65-80.  Although they are well worth the money, if you search around you may be able to find a better deal!


Many people are adding denim vests with dresses or maxi skirts and I am loving this trend!  I added a fringe vest because it was in my closet and I thought it paired with this outfit just as good, if not better than the denim.  I wear this vest year round because it's suede so it can also be used in the winter.  A great vest similar to this one on sale now for only $99.99 can be found here at Urban Outfitters!! (shown below) My maxi skirt was purchased last year from www.bluetiquecheapchic.com but you can also find a similar skirt on Urban Outfitters and even your local TJ Maxx or Marshall's!!

Pretty in Pink and Pearls

Sometimes it's nice to get back to the basics that makes us really feel like a girl, such as pink and pearls.  Any time you can add a vintage or retro look with that, only it makes it that much better.  I bought this 60's inspired, color block shirt from The Loft last year and my string of pearls were my grandmother's. The Loft always has great sales and a good place to look for basics or statement pieces like this shirt. Paired with black skinny pants and wedges to make it a quick outfit for work, running errands, or dinner with friends!



To get this similar look you could also use a peplum top, like the one here from Body Central (for only $14.98).  They have multiple colors on their website.








A pearl necklace (long or short) can be picked up anywhere and I tend to favor the ones with a bit more character, like these two from Charming Charlie-- they always have affordable jewelry in every color & style! I absolutely love this store and it's great for when you are in a hurry to find the right statement piece!