spring plaid

 

 

LoveShackFancy Kimball Midi Dress

Lack of Color Stardust Rancher (also here)

Unlike gingham, normally when I think of plaid, I think of fall, until I saw this gorgeous LoveShackFancy plaid midi dress.  The colours are so pretty and definitely scream a spring picnic!  I love the puff sleeves, which are pretty subtle (a lot of puff sleeved pieces I've been buying are quite dramatic).  I also love the ruffles that run down the dress.  Of course, I paired the pink and blue plaid dress with my pink Lack of Color hat.  (Although I recently ordered this Lack of Color straw hat, which would go perfectly with this dress!)  This pretty plaid print is also available in a mini dress, a crop top, and a maxi skirt.  

 

Since I purchased this plaid dress, I've been seeing plaid (and, of course, gingham) everywhere.  I've been eyeing this Free People Amelie Plaid Minidress.  Below are other plaid and gingham pieces I'm loving for spring:

 

Free People By The Way Plaid Mini Dress (I wore it in navy on the blog here!)

Free People Blossom Plaid Linen Kimono

Free People Everyday Slouch Shorts 

Lovers + Friends Alona Romper

SAYLOR Wisteria Jumpsuit

THE GREAT. The Dainty Cami

English Factory Colorblock Tiered Dress

English Factory Gingham Print Midi Dress

ZARA Embroidered Gingham Dress

ZARA Gingham Midi Dress

Plenty by Tracy Reese Embroidered Plaid Blouse

Farm Rio Gingham Contrast Romper 

Ghospell Sunrise Checkered Oversized Midi Dress

Glamorous Gingham Long Sleeve Mini Dress

MANGO Vichy Check Dress 

Happy shopping!

Mx

shopbop spring event

The Marc Jacobs The Jogger Sneakers

English Factory Tie Dye Braided Belt Dress

Amanda Uprichard Marisol Top

LoveShackFancy Luca Dress

Faithfull the Brand Ira Mini Dress

Madewell Perfect Vintage Jeans

ASH Power Sandals

Dolce Vita Zyda Sandals

MOTHER Looker Ankle Fray Skinny Jeans

Line & Dot James Tie Back Sweater

Free People Amelia Slouchy Trucker Jacket

DANNIJO Dionne Headband

AGOLDE Parker Vintage Cutoff Shorts

Free People Abigail Victorian Top

Stuart Weitzman Merinda Block Sandals

The Marc Jacobs The Soft Shot 21 Crossbody Bag

Levi's 501 Skinny Jeans

The Shopbop spring event is here!!  This event takes place every March where you can save up to 25% off everything (some exclusions apply) using code SPRING!  I'm eyeing everything from a new pair of sandals to a pretty blouse.  As you will probably notice, everything I've picked out is lightly coloured (if not white).  I'm loving all of the pastels and ruffles.  How pretty is the Free People Abigail Victorian Top?  It also comes in black, but I always gravitate toward anything other than black, especially for spring.  I own a pair of AGOLDE Parker Vintage Cutoff Shorts (as seen on the blog here) and they are my absolute favourite so I'm always excited to see a new colour.  A denim jacket is always a must for spring IMO.  I love the casual fit of the Free People Trucker Jacket.  It makes it easier to wear over anything from a sweater to a floral dress.  I think everyone should own a white knit sweater and a pair of white jeans.  I love pairing them together for a fresh look!  Add a pair of neutral booties, white sneakers, or a neutral (or pastel-coloured!) sandal.  Or add a pretty pastel-coloured bag for a pop of colour.  I'm obsessing over the The Marc Jacobs Crossbody Bag!

I'd love to hear what you scored at the Shopbop sale!  Comment below!

Happy shopping!
Mx

gingham dress

Madewell Scalloped Midi Dress in Rainbow Gingham;

Tony Bianco Farren Wedge;

Lack of Color Zulu Rancher

Gingham is such a fun print.  It's a lot like plaid and I love plaid.  I'll be posting my fall picks this week and it will include a lot of plaid.  This Madewell gingham dress is super cute and perfect for a hot never-ending-summer day.  It's on sale, along with this gingham dress!  And how cute is this gingham mini dress?!

Happy shopping!

Mx

pink gingham

{Petersyn Hannah Top;

7 For All Mankind Slim Illusion Skinny Jeans (old, similar);

ASH Heidi Suede Embroidered Boot;

Brixton Dalila Hat (sold out, love this one);

Prada Minimal Baroque Sunglasses (also here)}

I am obsessing over Petersyn (also here) lately.  I would literally buy every piece, but the pieces are not the most budget-friendly.  (Of course, this top is now on sale!)  As much as I love every piece, this gorgeous top was calling my name: it's pink, off-the-shoulder, gingham and has statement sleeves.  I actually bought this top before we left Myrtle Beach, but it's been too hot to wear it so I've been waiting for cooler weather.  I initially thought of pairing this beautiful pink gingham top with white jeans and gladiator sandals but, since I'm in fall mode, I paired it with dark skinny jeans and booties.

I'm also obsessing over the plaid version for fall!

Happy shopping!

Mx

gingham style

Gingham is one of my favourites.  When I see anything gingham, I have a hard time not buying it immediately.  This WHIT Ruffled Gingham Open-Shoulder Top from Anthropologie (second from the left) is at the top of my list.  It's yellow (one of my favourite colours for summer), has ruffles and an open shoulder!  I'm also eyeing this Petersyn Arabella Top (similar, left, center).  Ruffles?  Check.  Off the shoulder?  Check.  If you're looking for something completely off the shoulder, this Madewell Smocked Gingham Off the Shoulder Top (bottom) is currently on sale for under $50 at Nordstrom!  A pink gingham skirt?  Yes, please!  I'm also loving this ZARA Gingham Embroidered Skirt.  I prefer a bright colour, but there are many gingham options in black.  This MSGM Gingham Short Sleeve Blouse is so pretty (right, center).  A touch of gingham goes a long way.  There are many shoe options in gingham.  These Miu Miu Lace-Up Ballet Flats (bottom, right) are super fun.  I'm eyeing these Marques'Almeida Gingham Strap Sandals (they also come in yellow).

You can also click on the images below to shop.
Happy shopping!
Mx

embroidered check top

 

{ZARA Embroidered Check Top;

One Teaspoon Bandit Denim Cutoffs in Fox Black;

Lack of Color The Spencer Boater Hat;
Schutz Erlina Sandal (in black);
Prada Sunglasses}

As soon as I saw this beautiful embroidered check top on the ZARA site, I wanted to buy it immediately.  But it wasn't in stock yet so I clicked 'email me when available'.  Then waited.  And waited.  It felt like weeks (it was probably only a few days).  I stalked the website just in case the 'email me when available' wasn't working.  I finally received the email and it was like Christmas!  This was a top I needed in my closet.  It's perfect for transitioning into fall.  The embroidery is beautiful but I'm obsessed with the sleeves.  I originally paired this check top with dark blue skinny jeans for dinner (since it was actually below 80 last week in the evening), but it heated up again so this time paired it with cutoffs.  P.s. I've been living in these One Teaspoon Bandits.

off shoulder gingham

MLM LABEL Maison Off Shoulder Top (also here)

The shot, above, was taken before we headed out for my birthday, but we ran out of time and only had a few pictures so we reshot the look.

  

 

 {MLM LABEL Maison Off Shoulder Top (this colour sold out, also love this pink gingham dress);

Tularosa Shorts (similar here);

Jeffrey Campbell Cors Suede Peep Toe Bootie;

Rebecca Minkoff Mini Suki Cross Body Bag (this colour sold out, also here in lilac);

Lack of Color The Spencer Boater Hat;

Prada Sunglasses}

Last week I wrote about my favourite top ever.  This gingham top easily takes second place.  Unfortunately this colour is already sold out!  But I linked the black/white version and the dress version in pink, which is adorable.  I was looking for a special piece for my birthday and this top is definitely special.  I love the oversized fit (we went to a pirate show and had a 4 course meal and I was able to pig out and not worry about being uncomfortable).  I'm obsessing over off-the-shoulder tops but this one sold me because I have a slight obsession with gingham, the ruffled overlay is so pretty and of course the colour is gorgeous.  This gingham top is fun and easy breezy which is what I look for to wear in this heat.  I wanted to pair this top with my kick flare jeans, but since it was too hot I paired it with my favourite Tularosa shorts which are equally as comfortable.  (They're also the only shorts where the top didn't fully cover them.)  I'm obsessed with these booties and wear them any chance I get, but I also love that they're matchy-matchy but not too matchy.

Update: I found this colour on MLM's site (see here)! (Last time I checked they didn't have it.)
Happy shopping!
Mx