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5 Ways to style Converse Shoes

August 15, 2016

I can't believe it has been two weeks since I posted. In case you didn't know, I went on vacation with my best friend of 26 years. She lives in Palm Beach and I flew in to visit her. We took a road trip and drove down to Key west for three days and celebrated my birthday while we were there. I decided to take a break from social media while I was on vacation; well except for snapchat! I am so glad I did. It was great to be present in the moment and really disconnect from my phone and computer. I was gone for a total of 10 glorious sun filled days of laughter, shopping, more laughter, and every day a pool day! I am ready to go back to the beach! I have several outfits to share with you, and of course the resort we stayed at while in Key West, so look for those to be posted later this week.

Today I want to share with you a trend that actually have become a staple in just about every gals wardrobe. The Converse, or if you are old enough to remember them referred to as "Chucks"! If you don't own a pair .... get out there and grab yourself some! I am thinking about adding a pair of pink Converse to my closet. Today I am sharing just how versatile a pair can be and different ways for you to style them. The possibilities really are pretty endless! I have worn them with everything from white denim, to dresses! Throw them on with a maxi too!

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August 15, 2016
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Beach Bound

July 29, 2016

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I am officially on vacation and on my way to the beach! If you want to see what we are doing you can follow along on snap lisa.murie for shenanigans that will not be here on the blog or my instagram! I rounded up a few rather important items every beach lover should take with them. A good hat to block the sun from your face and top of your head is important. I am taking two and looking to purchase a third while I am down there! Not that anyone plans on a sun burn, but being prepared is important if you do burn a little. Doesn't this after sun soothing spray sound perfect? Of course, what would a beach trip be without a darling swimsuit. I have packed my new suits and can't wait to enjoy the sun. After a full day in the sun this Aerin Mediterranean Honeysuckle soft scented body wash makes you feel so good with your sun kissed skin. If you have a few places to stop off at before headed in from the beach then this pom pom cover up is the perfect little stand in for a summer sundress.

One of the most important things I feel in my bag is always a lip moisturizer and a sun block for my lips. This sugar petal fresh has the prettiest pink for your lips. Sandals are a must for summer outfits and a cute espadrille that laces up is on point right now. Drawing up the end of this round up is the hottest trend, off the shoulder. This off the shoulder top will make you feel great about the little kiss of sun you picked up during the day for a few cocktails and fun times with your friends in the evening.

1 Hat 2 After sun body mist 3 Suit 4 Body Wash 5 Coverup 6 Sugar Tinted lip Treatment 7 Espadrilles 8 Top

July 29, 2016
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Mixed Patterns - Third Times a Charm

July 27, 2016

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Happy Wednesday friends! This skirt has been a trooper. I shared where I styled it with a white button down, and with a Pink Paisley and blue ombre' look that didn't work the best it could. So here I am, third times a charm even though the first time was a success, but the second time not so much. I took the mistakes from the second style and improved them. I added a v neck striped tee this time rather than a round neck tee that had a longer hem. I also switched out the wedges in brown for my M Gemi bright pink flat sandals. This time around I think the outfit is a success. What do you think about this outfit? It's really fun to see what you can put together all from within your current wardrobe.

Style Tip: When mixing patterns remember that the size should be two different scales. Notice the larger print on the skirt stands out, where the stripes are a nice compliment without competing with the paisley skirt. I added my Rustic Cuff leather wrap bracelet in leopard for that little pop I always like to have.

Paisley Skirt // Stripe Tee // Sandals // Handbag here, here, and here // Lipstick // Bracelet // Sunnies //

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July 27, 2016
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Transitioning a Dress

July 25, 2016

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Happy Monday. How was your weekend? I spent mine preparing and pre packing for my trip this week for Florida. I may be over packing by about a dozen outfits.... A girl needs choices on vacation! A few weeks back I was shopping for vacation and beach wear and came across this dress. Finding a great dress for work is not always as easy as it sounds, so when I saw this dress at Saks off 5th I scooped it up. I love the shape, colors, and mostly the great fit. The tailored fit of this Tahari dress is slimming even with horizontal stripes. Transitioning this dress for fall will be easy with a blazer or cardigan layered with it. When shopping for items to add to your wardrobe it's important to think of the number of seasons you can utilize it. This dress with its soft colors, but yet bolder stripes will be a great transition item for spring with a cardigan. Summer time the dress is perfect as it is, and for fall add a sweater again, or throw on a blazer. If you really want to add an edge to the dress try an add a jacket with a shorter cut like a moto. Also, for fall add a close toe shoe to complete your look. How would you style this dress? Do you agree with my ideas?