palm print paradise

palm print maxi dress / Guess wedges / similar straw hat / Bite lipstick in Dragonfruit / Essie nail polish in Fiji (new favorite!)

Happy Wednesday loves! So I've been waiting to share this dress with you all for months because I bought it specifically for my trip — like I said, still obsessing over palm trees in every shape and form! I fell in love with this dress immediately when I saw it, even thought it's pretty different from my normal style. First, it's pink, which I never wear but I loved how it looked against the green palm leaves. I also loved the flowy, asymmetrical hem — it made me feel like I was ready to go salsa dancing!

The cut of this dress is extremely flattering and perfect for a date night or even girls night out. It might be a little harder finding a place to wear it here in Iowa, but it's one of those outfits that just makes you feel good no matter where you are, so you can bet I won't hesitate to break it out again!

P.S. summer leather, statement earrings and dress fever 

wish list: dress fever

row one: split side LBD / olive T-shirt midi / cutout racerback 

row two: powder blue lace-up mini / cutout mini / racerback shift dress / blue popover dress 

row three: asymmetrical tank dress / color block slip dress / floral maxi / green wrap dress / twisted hem midi

Happy Tuesday, babes! How's your week going so far? I'm incredibly excited because my mom's best friend is flying in from California tomorrow, and we always have so much fun when she's here! We're planning a girls night, dinner and drinks, a day trip, and lots of other fun stuff over the next few days.

In other news, my shopping lately has developed something of a pattern. When warm weather hits, it's almost impossible to find me wearing jeans because I am ALL about the dresses. Adam says I have dress fever, and I can't argue with that! I may or may not have purchased five of them in the last two weeks...oops! ;)

These are some styles I found and love, but the two styles I can't get enough of this year are shift and swing dresses. I typically lean more toward fitted cuts or A-line skirts, but for some reason I'm really loving the flirty feel of loose dresses. I just got this one in purple (and love it) and I'm considering ordering this one now, too. There's no such thing as too many dresses, right?

P.S. my spring wish list, a pretty linen dress and my favorite jacket for summer

transitional spring fashion

linen dress / cropped sweater / criss-cross flats / similar clutch / Rimmel by Kate lipstick No. 08

I should just title this post "Mom Style," because that's what everyone keeps calling this dress and these sandals... But I don't care because I love them both! I found them (and the sweater) unexpectedly while I went with a friend to check out the 40% off sale at Old Navy last weekend. Talk about a great deal! This linen dress is so pretty and perfect for spring/summer, and I can't explain my current obsession with flats like these ones. And for less than $15, can you blame me?

I'm planning to wear this outfit for Easter Sunday since it's supposed to be a little chilly here in Iowa, but also it's the perfect dress for a spring picnic or an afternoon by the lake, don't you think? Old Navy is still offering up to 40% off women's dresses, in case you're still looking for a good one to wear this weekend. I also shared two similar linen dresses that I love in my newsletter yesterday — if you're not getting it, sign up here!

P.S. 8 great wedges for summer, my spring wish list and my favorite nude lipsticks

what to wear to holiday parties

top row: black mesh sequin dress / metallic floral dress / sequin slip dress / red skater dress

bottom row: white bodycon dress / sequin shift dress / black maxi dress / red lace dress / blue sequin dress / high neck glitter bodycon dress / green plunge neckline dress

The holidays are upon us (finally!) and that often means a full calendar of parties, events and get-togethers. My favorite parties are the ones that require guests to get all dolled up — and who doesn’t love to rock sequins on New Year’s Eve?! I’ve only got a couple parties on my calendar so far, but that won’t stop me from buying at least one new dress! I’m sure many of you are also looking for a dress or two for holiday work parties or maybe even family gatherings, which is why I rounded up some of my favorite styles from stores like Nordstrom, Asos, Tobi and Express. 

Are you dressing up for any holiday parties this year? Which dress is your favorite? I think mine has to be... a tie between the black maxi and the metallic green dresses!

P.S. A gift guide for her, one for him and a wish list for me ;)

What to wear to a wedding

striped maxi / poplin cami dress / mint maxi / geo print maxi / blue geo maxi

blush zipper skater dress / hot pink halter / lime cutout zip dress / green daisy print

What to wear to a wedding has been on my mind a lot lately because we're currently in the middle of our "three weddings in four weekends" part of summer! Two weekends ago we were at a wedding in Okoboji, so I opted for a palm print dress to match the lake town vibes. This weekend my mom will be getting married — thankfully I don't have to plan an outfit for that one because I've got a bridesmaid dress waiting in my closet! And then the weekend after that we have a couple more friends getting married, and I haven't fully decided what to wear to that one yet (although I'm leaning toward this one).

So, naturally, I've been scouring other blogs and shopping sites for dresses or ideas to get some inspiration. And even though summer is halfway over and many of you have probably been to a wedding or two this season, there's bound to be at least a few more sprinkled in throughout the year! Which is why I've rounded up some of my favorite dresses for wedding guests — everything formal, fun, flattering and fashionable ;)

Do you have any weddings to attend this year? Which dresses are your favorites? 

P.S. 11 dresses for the offbeat girl, cool summer style and the perfect printed sundress

The perfect Easter dress + a special discount!

Asos dress / clutch (old, similar here and here) / Nessi and Co. bracelet c/o (use code EU10 for 10% off)

Asos pumps / Baublebar button ring / Covergirl lipstick in "pucker" / Steve Madden sunnies

I'm so excited to share one of my favorite new outfits with you today! It's finally dress weather, and if you've been reading my blog lately, you know I could not be happier about the spike in temperatures. I bought this dress a few weeks ago to wear for weddings this summer, but it would also be the perfect dress for Easter! I paired it with nude and silver accessories to keep it classy and simple, but I think the pop of pink on my lips adds just enough color to keep it interesting. Oh, and the purple sunnies ;)

The powder blue color of this dress and the shape of the neckline are just beautiful. I think it would also look great with a white blazer to make the silver jewelry stand out even more. I specifically want to point out this gorgeous Nessi and Co. bracelet. I've been trying to stock up on more bracelets, and I really like the style and detail of this one. Nessi and Co. is a new company that sells affordable and high-quality silver jewelry. I love that each piece is less than $20, and right now you can get 10% off using the code EU10!  

This past weekend I attended a photography class to learn some of the fundamentals of taking and staging photos, and it was such a great time. It got me really excited to start taking more photos and doing more photo shoots, so get ready to see a few more outfit posts thrown in the mix of my usual content! I hope your week is off to a great start :)

P.S. The brights are back, not your average dress and spring-time shopping favorites

Not your average dress: 11 styles for the offbeat girl

Top row: knotted sweater dress (Zara) / red suspender layered dress (Forever 21) / split sides dress (Revolve) / aztec midi (Express) / sheer oversized T-shirt (Forever 21) / oversized relax shirt dress (Asos)

Bottom row: blue scalloped shirt dress (Urban Outfitters) / floral print cami dress (Asos) / pink fit and flare dress (Revolve) / gray textured pencil dress (Asos) / abstract shift dress (Asos)

I'm now at that age where all my friends are getting engaged or getting married. At least, it seems like all of them. Adam and I have five (!) weddings on the calendar this year so far, and we're really excited to celebrate these huge moments with all of them — and for the chance to see friends we haven't seen for a while.

Aaaaaand for the new dresses I obviously have to get ;)

Toward the end of last year, I was getting pretty bored with most of the dresses in my closet. They all seemed to be a similar, uninteresting style. This year I want to focus on adding more silhouettes, prints and textures to my wardrobe. I love how each one of these dresses has something unique to offer that sets it apart from the rest.

I got a little carried away when I was looking online, so some of these might be just a teensy bit too eccentric for wedding guest attire... (especially the white one — obviously!) But they're perfect for a summer closet update!

Which one is your favorite? I have my eye on the floral cami dress and the red suspender layered dress. Here's hoping for a hefty tax return! ;)

Related: a shopping haul, January favorites and dresses for every occasion

Weekend shopping roundup

Express is having a great sale on dresses, so I just ordered this black one (for only $40!) to wear on New Year's Eve. I really wanted to get this purple version to add a little color to my closet, but they didn't have my size in stock. Must be a sign that black is my color ;)

I love the style and feel of this dress. I already have it in the navy blue sparkle, and it's just so comfy! It's so easy to throw on, and I always feel great when I wear it. That's why I couldn't resist getting another one when the price was so good.

These pearl studs are also on the way, because I've been dying to try out this double-sided earring look for a while. I can't wait to get them in the mail next week — along with all the Christmas presents I bought over the weekend :)

I'm also loving this floral dress from ASOS (Maybe add it to the Christmas list? ;), and these new earrings from Forever 21. I've been looking at these earrings for weeks, and I finally just bought them while I was picking up a few gifts. Now I can't stop wearing them!

What trends have you been wanting to try lately? Leave your comments below!

(Images via Express)