Sew Cute

The classic oxford shirt, a staple in every woman's closet. But, my biggest challenge is to create new and exciting looks with this classic piece. To mix up my classic oxford I tied the bottom of the shirt to create a cropped look. A lot of bloggers have been doing this and I love the look it creates! For a day of lunch and shopping with a friend I put together this casual and comfortable look. 

My shorts are a stretchy jersey material that is perfect for a warm spring day. These shorts are breezy and uber comfortable! They have an elastic waist band which make them perfect for a hardy lunch at Olive Garden. To say we ate a lot of bread sticks would be an understatement.... But, none the less I loved this look for a day of errands. 

For accessories I added a few of my favorite Kendra Scott pieces. I recently shopped their HUGE sale on their website and picked up some great pieces. One of them being this gold and rhinestone cuff. This bracelet is gorgeous and it's perfect for any look. I also wore my Alex and Ani bangles with a Lilly and Laura bracelet to complete my bracelet stack. 

I wore my Kendra Scott earrings from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale last year. They are a blush pink color which is a great summer neutral shade. Kendra Scott earrings are the perfect preppy statement piece for a classic look. 

Where it's from: 

Shirt: Ralph Lauren Polo 

Shorts: American Eagle 

Shoes: Jack Rogers 

Earrings: Kendra Scott 

Bracelets: Alex and Ani, Lilly and Laura, and Kendra Scott 

Watch: Henri Bendel 

Ring: Kate Spade 

Purse: Michael Kors 

How do you style your button downs? Let me know in the comments! 

XOXO 

Miranda 

I paired this adorable navy and white polka dot dress with a bright red belt. This belt came with a different romper but I love wearing it with other pieces. It also has an adorable bow clasp which makes it different from your average belt. This dress is also one of the most flattering pieces I own. It's tighter around the waist which creates the perfect hour-glass figure. It also has an adorable lace detail at the bottom and top at the dress. 

To accessorize the look I wore these red low wedge sandals from Sperry. I love sandals that have double straps like this. I can't wait to wear these more this summer! I also wore these bold heart sunglasses from Urban Outfitters. I picked these up ages ago but they are still adorable! To tie the red, white, and blue theme together I wore my Blair Waldorf KJP bow bracelet, my Daniel Wellington red and blue watch band, and a stack of Alex and Ani bangles. 

Although I don't do anything big for Memorial Day it's fun to dress festive for the occasion. Red, white, and blue is one of my favorite color combinations. I think it is the perfect look for any summer day. 

Where it's from: 

Belt: AKIRA 

Shoes: Sperry Topsider 

Necklace: Kate Spade 

Ring: Kate Spade 

Bracelets: Alex and Ani & KJP 

Watch: Daniel Wellington 

Sunnies: Urban Outfitters 

On Thursday it was finally warm enough to wear some spring clothes again! The past few days have been cold with temps around 50. Yuck! So, I was so excited to get outside and take some pictures. 

For this look I simply paired a fun and bright plaid shirt with a dark wash jean. This plaid print is an adorable spring top for anyone's style. Normally I am not a big fan of orange but I think in this top it totally works. This top is super light and comfortable which makes it ideal to transition from spring into summer. If you style a top like this with a skirt and wedges or sandals it would be perfect for a summer evening. 

I stole these adorable Sam Edelman sandals from my mom's shoe collection. Most sandals this season have thick straps which I love. I think it makes a bigger statement then thin strapped sandals that have been in style for forever. This sandal features a black ankle strap and a white snakeskin strap near the toes.  

I wore this look to hang around the house and go on a movie date with my bestie. Whenever I go to see a movie, even in the summer, I try and wear long sleeves and longer pants. I'm always cold in the theater so a comfortable and warm look is a must! 

For accessories I added a touch of black to my look. I wore pearl studs, my Kate Spade bow ring, along with my clear and black crystal statement necklace. My necklace is from J Crew and it matches everything! I love buying these kind of necklaces because they can go with a lot of different looks. 

For my bag I carried this metallic gold Kate Spade small tote. My mom gave me this bag last spring and it is the perfect size! It's just big enough to carry everything I need for a movie date. 

My friend and I saw Pitch Perfect 2! Be on the lookout for my thoughts and a review on the movie on the blog next week. 

What is your favorite thing to wear to the movies? Have you seen Pitch Perfect 2 yet? Let me know in the comments! 

XOXO 

1| Linen skirts. The linen skirts from the J Crew outlet are my go-to during the spring. On a recent trip to the outlet mall I found two more great neutral colored skirts in navy and army green that I know I will be wearing all year round. These skirts are light weight and matching with anything. Also, they are a great fit for my petite frame. 

2 | My red J Crew coat. This coat is perfect for the unpredictable weather in the midwest. It's just heavy enough to wear when it is low 60's but it isn't to heavy if the weather gets warmer. Also, I love all of the nautical touches that it has. The tie loops are made of rope which is an adorable touch. 

3| A pair of Hunter boots. Rain boots are a must in the spring for all of the rainy days. I have two pairs of Hunters and I always wear them on campus. They are perfect for any time of the year. 

4| Tory Burch flats. During the spring I ditch my boots and switch to ballet flats and Sperry's. My favorite pair of flats is my Tory Burch Reva black flats. They go with anything and are the perfect shoe to add to your closet. 

5| Croakies. My last must have is croakies for my sunglasses. I use croakies all year round, but when it's warmer and sunnier they are a must. I like having my sunglasses at easy reach around my neck. Also, they are just a cute additional accessory for any look. My favorite place to get croakies is Southern Tide, Lilly Pulitzer, or Fraternity Collection. 

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

XOXO 

Miranda