OUTFIT PLANNING | Spring and Summer

GOOD FRIDAY

This weekend we are incredibly thankful for the fact that when Jesus was on the cross, we were on his mind. The greatest sacrifice the world has ever seen.

This weekend we celebrate that Jesus, perfect in every way, paid the price for all of our sins. He did that for us.

We celebrate the fact that 3 days later he rose from the dead as our personal Savior!

But God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. – Romans 5:8

He did this for YOU. He loves YOU. He desires to have a personal relationship with YOU.

It’s called Good Friday because what he did was good for all of us.

It is my hope this Easter weekend that we all feel God’s love. Let’s celebrate that we are deeply loved and forever forgiven.

Our church always has a truly incredible Easter service, and you can always watch online. If you don’t have plans to visit a particular church Sunday morning, I encourage you to watch HERE!

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life.  John 3:16

 

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Are y’all ready for warmer weather? BECAUSE I’M HERE FOR IT. Our weather has been absolutely glorious lately. I’ve got some NEW and FABULOUS warm weather outfits for y’all that I know you’re going to love! Today’s pieces come from Nordstrom, Amazon, Aerie, Loft, and Walmart.

There are lots of pieces that you will see over and over in today’s outfits. I do this on purpose because I love to show that the pieces are super versatile and can be mixed and matched into tons of different looks. Sometimes I’ll take an entire outfit, and all I’ll do is just switch up the top or the pants for the next look. Or maybe I’ll keep the main pieces and the accessories, and I’ll just switch out the bag and the shoes for a totally different vibe. 

Highlighting the versatility of the pieces will hopefully show you how certain items can become work horses in your closet and your wardrobe!

I’ve got 20 outfits for you today, so let’s get started!

Love the neutral base with the pops of color in this outfit.

This white denim is my favorite white denim EVER. I got this pair last year (or maybe even the year before), and I love everything about them. Stretchy, comfy, flattering, and not see thru!

sleeveless sweater (only plus size still in stock) / white jeans / dark brown ruffle bag / flower sandals / turquoise earrings / gold bracelet stack

Here I just switched out the bag and the shoes.

sleeveless sweater (only plus size still in stock) / white jeans / straw bag / neutral wedges / aviator sunglasses / turquoise earrings / gold bracelet stack / lip gloss

And I totally changed the look up here by just switching out the white denim for the regular denim. I have these jeans, these earrings, and this bracelet stack – LOVE them all.

sleeveless sweater (only plus size still in stock) / cuffed jeans / straw bag / neutral wedges / aviator sunglasses / turquoise earrings / gold bracelet stack / lip gloss

Completely different look here by just changing out the top. Everything else is the same as above.

puff sleeve blouse / cuffed jeans / straw bag / neutral wedges / aviator sunglasses / turquoise earrings / gold bracelet stack / lip gloss

 

Again, everything the same here… just changed the black top for this GORGEOUS red flirty number.

And yes, I ordered the top in this color for myself. It also comes in black and white.

ruffle puff sleeve top / cuffed jeans / straw bag / neutral wedges / aviator sunglasses / turquoise earrings / gold bracelet stack / lip gloss

My favorite ecru jeans make an appearance here. I think this outfit is so chic! The red, gold, cream, and turquoise styled with raffia textures… LOVE.

ruffle puff sleeve top / ecru jeans / straw bag / neutral wedges / aviator sunglasses / turquoise earrings / gold bracelet stack / lip gloss

I showed you this blouse with denim shorts a couple of weeks ago, but when I saw it had a matching skirt, YOU KNOW I grabbed it. I’ll show you the set on me next week. Spoiler Alert: I think it’s fabulous. I got a medium in the top (it’s oversized, so a small would have been fine on me), and I got a small in the skirt (also oversized, so I would suggest sizing down). The skirt is elastic across the back waistband, so it’s super forgiving.

striped blouse / maxi skirt / bucket bag / raffia sandals / multicolor necklace / drop earrings / lip gloss / hammered open cuff

And in case you don’t like the matchy matchy look above, the skirt also looks great with a plain white tee!

white tee / maxi skirt / bucket bag / raffia sandals / multicolor necklace / drop earrings / lip gloss / hammered open cuff

You saw the earrings and the sandals in looks above, but everything else is new.

This puff sleeve sweatshirt is so me, and it comes in 4 colors (including a mini stripe you’ll see in a minute). The shorts are from our beloved favorite denim brand, Wit and Wisdom! I like that these have some length on them.

striped puff sleeve sweatshirt / Wit and Wisdom denim shorts / orange Paris mesh tote / flower sandals / turquoise earrings / gold tube bangles / lip gloss

Exact same outfit here, but switched out the green sweatshirt for a white blouse… and you’ve got a totally different look!

puff sleeve blouse / Wit and Wisdom denim shorts / orange Paris mesh tote / flower sandals / turquoise earrings / gold tube bangles / lip gloss

Here’s the navy striped version I talked about. Love the nautical vibes created by styling it with my favorite white denim.

striped puff sleeve sweatshirt / white jeans / orange Paris mesh tote / flower sandals / aviator sunglasses / turquoise earrings / gold tube bangles / lip gloss

Same base outfit as above, but switched out the accessories, bag, and sandals.

striped puff sleeve sweatshirt / white jeans / straw bag / multicolor initial necklace / raffia sandals / aviator sunglasses / twisted gold hoops / gold bracelet stack / lip gloss

And here everything is the same except the top.

I fell in love with this green, and this linen blouse elevated the entire look!

green blouse / white jeans / straw bag / multicolor initial necklace / raffia sandals / aviator sunglasses / twisted gold hoops / gold bracelet stack / lip gloss

White denim to regular denim….

green blouse / cuffed jeans / straw bag / multicolor initial necklace / raffia sandals / aviator sunglasses / twisted gold hoops / gold bracelet stack / lip gloss

 

And now it’s time for a dress…

My goodness I love Farm Rio! This yellow floral is so vibrant and happy, and this style is flattering on so many.

Farm Rio dress / straw clutch / neutral wedges / aviator sunglasses / turquoise earrings / hammered open cuff / lip gloss

 

This orange eyelet dress has the same vibe and similar fit as the above dress, but this one is a fraction of the price.

YOU WILL NEVER GUESS HOW MUCH IT IS.

It’s lined, it has pockets, and it also comes in black and white.

I think I might wear this baby to Carter’s soccer banquet next month (navy and orange are the team colors). I will show it on me next week.

eyelet dress / multicolor initial necklace / straw clutch / neutral wedges / aviator sunglasses / turquoise earrings / hammered open cuff / lip gloss

And now I’ve got some pool and beach looks…

How fab is this swimsuit. I love a suit where you can detach the straps and go strapless, and the colors and pattern on this suit are STUNNING. I want every single thing you see here. I own and love the shorts and the flip flops. I’ve had both for a couple of summers now, and they are some of my most worn items over the summer months.

swimsuit / lace up sweatshirt / denim shorts / orange Paris mesh tote / aviator sunglasses / glitter filled bangles / Havianas flip flops / lip gloss

I own this crochet cover-up in 2 other colors, but I thought this neutral was perfect with this navy floral.

swimsuit / crochet cover-up / orange Paris mesh tote / aviator sunglasses / starfish earrings / glitter filled bangles / Havianas flip flops

This look is fun and playful.

And listen, if you don’t have the Unseen Sunscreen, put it in your basket right now. It’s my favorite face sunscreen EVER. It goes on like a primer, and I wear it both under and over make-up.

swimsuit / white gauze cover-up / blue Paris mesh tote / aviator sunglasses / starfish earrings / glitter filled bangles / Unseen Sunscreen / Havianas flip flops

Another swimsuit look… another bandeau swimsuit… another pair of denim shorts.

swimsuit / denim shorts / blue Paris mesh tote / aviator sunglasses / starfish earrings / colorful stretch bracelets / Unseen Sunscreen / Havianas flip flops

 

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AVARA SPRING SALE 30% OFF

Avara is having a HUGE SPRING SALE this weekend!

Click HERE for the spring collection that is 30% OFF. (The code SPRING30 should automatically apply at checkout!)

Some of my favorites from the spring collection…

This long sleeve floral dress is giving Zimmerman. The details are GORGEOUS. The pleating, the open eyelet details, the ruffle collar, the banded hem, the tiny little belt! I LOVE it ALL! Fully lined and seriously beautiful. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.

long sleeve floral dress / heart toggle necklace / matte gold tone bracelet stack / heeled sandals

Okay, I love this dress too. This white eyelet dress is so charming. It’s fully lined with gorgeous lace details, a great split neck, scalloped lace sleeves, and a fabulous layered and scalloped skirt. The fabric belt cinches in the waist and just finishes the look off perfectly. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.

white eyelet dress / heart toggle necklace / matte gold tone bracelet stack / heeled sandals

If you prefer a dress with a totally relaxed fit and lots of room (it’s very billowy), this poppy dress is your dress. Cute and comfy, you can see it looks great here with heels, but it would also be cute worn super casually with a pair of white sneaks.

This one runs big, so size down. I’m wearing a small and it’s still quite roomy.

poppy dress / heart toggle necklace / matte gold tone bracelet stack / heeled sandals

The Juliette dress is my favorite kind of dress with an A-line silhouette, a split neck, a short hem, some puffy sleeves (that aren’t too puffy), pockets, and A RUFFLE SKIRT. These types of dresses look the best on my body type, and I’ve gottta say, I love a dress without a zipper. I find that most dresses with zippers are often too tight on me (especially across the chest), so these types of dresses you slip over your head really work the best for my body type.

This one is actually an Avara exclusive that you won’t see anywhere else, and I’m in love with the vibrant colors and fun print. This one would also be cute with a denim jacket and sneakers.

For size reference, I’m wearing a medium. It is a bit tight across the chest and the site recommends sizing up, but if you’re not super busy, I don’t think you will necessarily need to. Extended sizes available.

Juliette dress / heart toggle necklace / gold bracelet stack / neutral sandal option

If you prefer a longer hemline, this belted dress is absolutely lovely. The repeated botanical print is so very charming. I think this dress will surprise you, I know it did me when I slipped it on! It’s a lightweight cotton that doesn’t wrinkle, and the v-neck and tie waist are just as cute as can be. I love it here with wedges, but I also think it would be adorable with sneakers worn super casually. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium. Extended sizes available!

belted dress / heart toggle necklace / gold bracelet stack / neutral sandal option

This floral blouse is cut more generously than all of the other tops, so if you like a top to be a bit more roomy, this one would be a great choice. The colors are beautiful, and the pattern is whimsical. The added details of the gathered sleeves and the smocked chest are so nice.

This is an Avara exclusive, so you won’t find it anywhere else!

For size reference, I’m wearing a medium. Extended sizes are available.

floral blouse / heart toggle necklace / ecru jeans / gold bracelet stack / multicolor beaded necklace / neutral sandal option

 

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I hope you enjoyed today’s spring inspiration, and I hope you found a piece or two that you think would be great in YOUR closet.

That’s all for today, y’all!

 

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