Sew Cute

Summer time means city time. Monday my best friend, my mom, and I took our yearly summer trip to the Chicago Shedd Aquarium. I love looking at all of the fish and sea animals at the Shedd. Personal favorite are the whales! The Shedd is a great place to go if you are traveling to Chicago for a vacation or if you are from the area and have never been. 

For a day of walking I like to dress comfortable but cute. By pairing a classic button down with your favorite jeans you can create a casual look that is still put together. This army green jacket is one of my go-to of the moment. Right now the weather is super odd for it being mid may. It hasn't gotten warmer then around 60 so a light jacket is a must-have. I picked up this classic green utility jacket from J Crew Factory and it is the best! They have this style at both the regular and outlet store. It's perfect for spring or fall and can be worn with practically anything. 

Pineapples are my new obsession. This white button down with embroidered pineapples caught my eye recently and I had to pick it up. So cute! Adding small details like fruit or a print to any outfit is a fun way to spice things up. 

Walking around all day also calls for comfortable shoes. Recently I've been loving these Sperry espadrilles. But, I also love Keds or comfy sneakers for a day of walking around in the city. 

*Excuse my Shedd Aquarium wristband*

To accessorize this look I added a cute anchor KJP bow bracelet to add a nautical touch. I also added some dainty Kendra Scott bendable bracelets I picked up at Von Maur last week. They were on sale for $11-$15! What a steal! If you have a Von Maur nearby be sure to check out their jewelry sale section for some good deals. 

Where it's from: 

Shirt: J Crew 

Jacket: J Crew 

Jeans: American Eagle 

Shoes: Sperry Top Sider 

Earrings: Kate Spade 

Watch: Henri Bendel 

Bracelets: KJP, Kendra Scott, & Alex and Ani 

Belt: Aerie 

Sunglasses: Ray Bans 

What is your go-to outfit for exploring? Let me know in the comments!
XOXO 

Miranda

Preppy pastel blues mixed with navy is the perfect spring color combination. Add a dash of pink and we are in business! I love layering a button down with dresses, it creates a unique look and double duties your dresses into skirts. 

Although I left campus this past weekend, this spot is one of my favorites during the spring time. These adorable little blue flowers are scattered all over campus and add a dash of color. Iowa State during the spring time is just darling. There are colorful blooming trees everywhere you look. They are beautiful but not so good for my allergies. 

To add another pop of color to a monochromatic look I accessorized with a bold statement earring. The earring features some blue stones that tie everything together. 

I've been using this bag on repeat ever since I've gotten it! A fun colored bag adds a necessary dash of color to any look. 

Keds are a must-have spring item for me. These Keds are actually from the 80s and used to be my moms! Now I wear them all the time and they are perfect to pair with dresses or skirts to create a more casual look. 

Where it's from: 

Dress: Urban Outfitters

Shirt: Ralph Lauren 

Shoes: Keds (vintage)

Bracelets: KJP & Alex and Ani

Earrings: Baublebar

Watch: Henri Bendel 

Bag: Coccinelle 

Sunglasses: Ray Ban

Photography by Maggie Anderson

How do you mix prints for spring? Let me know in the comments! 

XOXO 

Miranda 

For a recent event in April I picked up the most talked about Lilly set from the Spring collection. The Flamenco print is all the rage and I am totally on board. Bright pink and green pineapples, hello it's perfection! I loved the two piece set in this print and I knew I had to have it.

For this look I decided to pair the skirt of the set with a simple crisp button down. The best part about purchasing a set is that you can wear it so many different ways. You can pair it together or wear the skirt or top on its own. 

By pairing the bright skirt with a more simple top you could wear this to work, a day of shopping, or to class. But, now that it is officially summer I don't have to worry about class *thank goodness*. 

This skirt is super flattering on a ton of different bodies because of the pleats and flowy silhouette. I think Lilly should start selling this skirt in all of their prints as a separate because it is just oh-sew-cute! 

To accessorize the look I wore a fun pair of Kate Spade glitter stud earrings along with some of my favorite bracelets. I've been loving my Bourbon and Bowties bracelets that I picked up in Florida over the past few months. I found this adorable Moon and Lola collaboration bracelet along with a more simple pearl option. Stacking them with simple Alex and Ani bangles completes the look. But, I can't forget my pink pearl KJP bracelet! I've been reaching for this one constantly and I think I've grown to love it more then my classic pearl KJP bracelet. 

Where it's from: 

Skirt: Lilly Pulitzer (part of a two piece set) 

Shirt: Ralph Lauren 

Shoes: Jack Rogers 

Bracelets: Alex and Ani, Bourbon and Bowties, and KJP 

Watch: Kate Spade 

Earrings: Kate Spade
Sunglasses: Ray Bans 

Photography by Maggie Anderson 

It's officially summer!! I just wrapped up my last final and I am free from school and junior year. With summer finally here I can't wait to create more exciting posts for Sew Cute Style this summer. Let summer begin! 

XOXO 

Miranda

Basically every other weekend I travel to Lawrence, KS to visit my boyfriend at KU. So, I've became a master at packing for a long weekend. 

Travel palette | Small to-go palettes are the perfect thing to pack on your trip. I am loving the Tarte Tease palette. It is a smaller version of the Tartlette Bloom palette and it is great! It has just the right amount of colors with both matte and shimmer shades. I also love the Smashbox Full Exposure Travel Palette. There are SO many great travel palettes on the market and they are so easy to pack! So ditch your oversized palette and pick up a perfectly sized mini one. 

Versatile lip color | Packing one or two lip colors you can wear the whole weekend is key. As someone who has a huge collection of lipsticks it is hard to narrow it down for a short weekend. But, by bringing along two versatile colors you can keep your makeup bag light. 

Fun makeup bag | The best part about traveling is having cute travel gear, this includes an adorable makeup bag. I recently found this adorable Rifle Paper Co. Lesportsac makeup bag at TJMaxx. SCORE! I got it for under $10 when it retails for much more. I love this one because it is easy to wipe down if it gets dirty. 

Must-have foundation | I recently tried this L'Oreal foundation and I am in love. It's lighter coverage then I usually go for, but when I layer it with a my normal foundation it gives the perfect coverage! It also creates a super glowy look which is great for spring and summer. If you like a lighter coverage foundation this is a must-try. 

Secret Outlast deodorant | Another must for your weekend getaway makeup bag is a good deodorant. I was recently gifted the Secret Outlast deodorant in my Bloom Voxbox through Influenster. This deodorant is the perfect travel size and is super strong. With long lasting power this deodorant is perfect to last you a long day of activities. 

What are your makeup bag must-haves? Let me know in the comments! 

XOXO 

Miranda