Snapshots: the Little Things

Tank: Pins & Needles | Bracelets: J.Crew (similar here), F21,
Ann Taylor, boutique | Nails: CND Shellac "Wildfire"

Favorite summer nail colors by Essie (Turquoise & Caicos,
Peach Daquiri, Hot Coco, Lilacism) and Sephora by OPI
(Only Gold for Me, Flurry Up)

French macaron thank-you notes by River & Bridge

Colorful cruisers at Tri-Bella in Denver

Love this sentiment & this canvas from Z Gallerie

Just wanted to share with you some "little things" from my Instagram feed that put a smile on my face. Enjoy!

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What to Wear to Impress Your Date: Petite Fashion Challenge #18

For this Petite Fashion Challenge, the lovely Amber of Easy Petite Looks asked us to share an outfit we'd wear to "impress our dates," with bonus points for taking pictures with our dates or on a girls' night out.

Dress: Abercrombie | Sunglasses: Prada | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Shoes: Ann Taylor (similar style here and here) | Necklace: Ann Taylor (similar here)| Bracelets: Swarovski, Express, F21| Watch: Fossil | Fingers: CND Shellac "Wildfire" | Toes: Essie "Turquoise & Caicos "

Well, no bonus points for me, unfortunately. My date couldn't be in these photos with me since he was the one taking them. He did, however, approve of this look! He likes when my hair is up, so I decided to wear it in this super-easy bun, and the rest of the outfit came together after that. It was perfect for an evening dessert date, and I think he was suitably impressed--if only by the height of my usually-down hair.

To see the other entries for this Petite Fashion Challenge, visit Easy Petite Looks. Can't get enough PFC? Browse my previous entries here.

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Neon Lace

Jacket: Zara | Tank: Pins and Needles | Skirt: Pins and Needles | Sunglasses: Karen Walker | Shoes: Charles David | Bag: Tory Burch (similar here) | Necklaces: Ann Taylor (similar here), JenniJewel | Bracelets: J.Crew (similar here), F21, boutique | Belt: H&M

Tip: This jean jacket is a petite-friendly find from Zara--I'm wearing an XS here, and it fits nicely. I love that it's a more streamlined, fitted version of the one I wore constantly at age ten--definitely an American classic.

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Gold and Light

Photos: Katie Derus | Tee: Nordstrom (similar here) | Skirt: F21 | Sunglasses: Karen Walker | Shoes: Nine West (on sale!) | Bag: kate spade new york | Necklace: Ann Taylor | Bracelets: J.Crew (similar here), ALDO, F21 | Earrings: bought in Turkey (gorgeous similar pair here)

It was really difficult to narrow down the pictures I wanted to put in this post--Katie captured this gorgeous summer evening so beautifully. As is typical of Colorado, it was raining not too long before we went out to take these photos, but the clouds quickly scattered and the sun reappeared, making the world look clean and golden.

P.S. In other news, I think I've discovered the next overnight fashion blogging superstar.

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Sunday Sunshine

Blazer: Zara (currently out of stock, but they re-stock often!) (check it out styled another way, too) | Top: Urban Outfitters (old, similar-ish here and here) | Shorts: Arden B. (similar here and here) | Sunglasses: Chloe | Shoes: ALDO | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff (available here in black) | Necklace: JenniJewel | Bracelets: Ann Taylor, J.Crew, F21, vintage | Rings: F21, vintage

I just got back from a fun whirlwind weekend in Chicago seeing friends, shopping, and eating some amazing food. This was my outfit for the only day the sky wasn't threatening a torrential downpour all weekend!

I love these tailored shorts with this floaty, pale yellow top and the bold, structured, colorful blazer plus the pop of neon yellow in these fun shoes. It definitely put a smile of my face--hope it does the same for you on this summer Monday!

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Mint Condition

Jeans: H&M (similar from ASOS) | Shirt: Arden B | Shoes: ALDO | Bag: Tory Burch (no longer available in this color, but similar here) | Necklace: Ann Taylor (similar here) | Bracelets: J.Crew (similar here), Express (similar from Max&Chloe), Ann Taylor, F21, Boutique

Just a quick post to share my Sunday brunch look with you--hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!

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Anchors Aweigh! (An ASOS Review)

Dress: ASOS (on sale!) | Belt: H&M | Sunglasses: Prada | Shoes: BCBG | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff (similar here and here) | Bracelets: J.Crew (similar here), Express (similar from Max&Chloe), Ann Taylor, F21, Boutique

Yesterday, you all saw my patriotic pre-Fourth outfit--the outfit in these photos is what I wore to yesterday evening's fun festivities!

This anchor-print dress was one of my first purchases from British online retailer ASOS, and for only $29 plus free shipping, it's a real bargain (it's actually only $22 in white with a good range of sizes available!). The fit and quality both left me pleasantly surprised and exceeded my expectations. The other dress in my order (see this post) also fit well and was as attractive in person as it appeared online. I definitely will be ordering more from them in the future!

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Happy Fourth!

Cardigan: Ann Taylor (similar at a steal from Target) | Top: Tommy Hilfiger | Jeans: Dollhouse (ancient, used to look something like this) | Belt: Urban Outfitters | Sunglasses: Karen Walker | Shoes: Ann Taylor (similar here and here) | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Bag Mini (available in black here) | Necklace: JenniJewel | Bracelets: J.Crew, F21, Ann Taylor, boutique

This was my pre-Fourth outfit for a quick bike ride and some drinks with friends yesterday evening. I'm excited to put together my "day-of" outfit and share it with you soon!

Hope you all enjoy this wonderful mini-weekend as much as I hope to--today I'm off to do some biking, brunching, barbecuing, and fete-ing some friends who are lucky enough to have their birthdays on Independence Day! Happy birthday, dear friends!

Readers, what are you wearing for Independence Day?

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