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Two-Piece Set // Summer Isn’t Over Yet

August 29, 2018August 29, 2018by Carey Spence2 Comments

Two-Piece Set | Sandals | Bag | Sunglasses | Watch | Lipstick in “Creme D’nude”

With August coming to an end, I know we’re all itching for fall. Fall clothes, fall weather, fall treats… (Anyone else ready for that pumpkin spice latte?). Well I don’t about you, but now that I’m back to school in North Carolina, it is HOT. I walked to class in 95℉ today and felt like I was melting. So with that being said, here’s a nice summer look for everyone who is dressing for reality, instead of their fall fantasy.

I bought this two-piece set earlier this summer and couldn’t be more in love. I wore it to happy hour with a friend and then also to dinner with my parents. It’s such a cute look, without being over the top. And that price point? This lil number definitely won’t break the bank at only $23! While you’re ordering, pick up a few extras too!

Throwing in a few extras is actually how I ended up with the lemon bag I paired with this look. It’s such a fun addition for summer, plus I love light blue and yellow (I actually wore that color combo to my senior prom!).

I dressed this look up a bit with my wedges for a finishing touch, but it looks equally cute with sandals. When I wore it for happy hour, I paired the outfit with my Tory Burch sandals.

Anyway, that’s all for this week. As always, let me know your thoughts in the comments below!

xo,

Carey

Photos by Nadia Crevecoeur Photography

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Leopard: “It” Print of Summer

July 11, 2018July 11, 2018by Carey Spence3 Comments

Bodysuit | Skirt | Sandals | Bag | Sunnies | Watch

It’s summer time and I have a case of leopard fever!! Between my go-to leopard slides and this skirt, I can’t get enough of the print. Move aside florals because this is most definitely the “it” print of the season.

If you follow me on Instagram, then you may have seen this skirt last week when I wore it to work. That’s one great thing about it — it’s so versatile. This skirt is from Topshop and it’s a little longer than most of their mini skirts, which makes it perfect to wear to work. Warning: I always size up in bottoms for Topshop, and while I don’t think I should have stayed with my normal size, the skirt is a little loose.

I wanted to keep this look casual for a fun Sunday brunch with my friends in downtown Baltimore. I added my fave new bodysuit from Free People. The style is so cute and like the skirt it can be worn for different occasions (I wore it out on a Saturday night, NOT work!). It also comes in a bunch of colors and I really want to get it in white too. Also from Free People are these cute 60s-inspired hexagonal sunglasses with a green tint. I’m all about fun sunglasses, especially in the summer, and couldn’t pass these up — especially when they were on sale for $10!.

Finally, I finished the look with my Tory Burch sandals; Fells Point in Baltimore is covered in cobblestones so wedges were out. And my basket bag topped off the look.

Thanks for reading and stay tuned for more on the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!

xo,

Carey

P.S. I have a poll going on Insta stories, but would like some feedback here as well. What type of content would you like to see more of on the blog? More casual outfits? Or do you want to see some dressier looks? Let me know in the comments!

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Striped Wrap Dress + My Favorite New Shoes

June 7, 2018June 7, 2018by Carey Spence3 Comments

Dress | Mules | Bag | Similar Hoops | Watch | Similar Sunglasses | Bracelet | Lipstick in “Creme Cup”

Welcome back! Sorry for the erratic posting lately, but I’m a little behind on content. Don’t worry though — more to come soon! Anyway, how freakin’ cute is my little wrap dress? I’m a huge fan of the wrap dress silhouette, but throw some ruffles on it? I’m a goner.

Funny story behind this dress — my mom and I recently showed up to church for my godson’s baptism a day early! My mom had the day wrong, so after we realized our mishap we decided to go shopping (duh). Anyway, my mom didn’t really like the dress I had chosen to wear so we were browsing for something new while at the mall. After trying on not one, not two, but six different dresses we finally ended up walking into Express where my mom picked up the little number I’m wearing above. As soon as I put it on, we both thought it was perfect.

What I love about this wrap dress (aside from the sunny color) is how versatile it is. I’ve already worn it three times — well, four if you count the photoshoot for this post. Obviously I wore it to the baptism, but I also brought it to New Orleans with me where I paired it with my Tory Burch sandals for a casual day, and then finally to an interview this week. If that isn’t versatility, I don’t know what is.

Now for my accessories. Unfortunately the basket bag you may have seen on the blog and on my insta broke recently, but I happened across this one while shopping at South Moon Under. I’m loving the black and beige color combo and like my old one it has two different strap options.

The shoes. You may have seen them on my insta on Tuesday. They were originally $70, but my mom and I both bought them for only $43! They’re so comfy and, like the dress, work for a variety of occasions. I’ve just worn mine out to dinner once, but I think they’ll make the perfect shoe for exploring on the weekends. My mom actually wore hers to work. But wherever you might wear them, you need these in your life ASAP! I fell in love with the cognac color, but they come in a few others as well (I also really love them in black).

I realize this post is getting long, but one last thought — I finally got on board the MAC creme cup lipstick shade train and I should have done it sooner! The color is too perfect; it’s just slightly too pink to be classified as a nude and is so flattering.

That’s all for this week, until next time…

xo,

Carey