Garden Party Maxi

Even though it's hot as Hades in the DC area, I feel like summer is slowly coming to an end. Maybe it's a mental thing, like me trying to prepare myself for the frigid winter ahead and letting summer down easy is the only way I'll cope. Maybe it's the Fall fashion I simply can't get enough of. Or maybe it's simply the fact that I STILL haven't been to the beach yet (where are you, Labor Day?!)

Around this time, I'll typically start spending less on the summer dresses I adore and start saving up for that Fall jacket I've been craving. So when I found this super gorgeous dress on SheInside, I was ecstatic to know I didn't have to choose - I could have both!

When I got this dress in the mail, I almost cried happy tears. It's absolutely the ideal dress for the imaginary garden party I'm dying to attend, and also the perfect summer send off dress when I head to Florida for Labor Day weekend. AND it's only $20.99. Cue major happy dance, people.

On Julien: Dress, c/o SheInside. Turquoise cardigan, J.Crew (similar - get an extra 50% off using code TREAT!) Clutch, K.Slademade. Sandals, handmade in Positano. Necklace, c/o Three Jane NY. Earrings, Julie Vos. Sunnies, Kate Spade (similar.)

Iconic Jumpsuit

I stayed away from the jumpsuit trend for as long as I could. Since I have bigger hips (holla at my pear-shaped ladies!) I thought it would make me look like an oompa loompa. BUT THEN this magical thing happened and I discovered Estiletta, a local online boutique that carries small designers from Spain and Italy. Supporting small business is my jam, you guys. 

When I slipped on this jumpsuit, I was literally giggling. Like, in my room, laughing and taking selfies to show everyone I knew that I, too, could rock a jumpsuit. This little ICONIC number is straight from Barcelona and I wish I had it in a thousand different colors. And it is SO soft. 

I debuted my look at the W Hotel during launch of Stubble & ‘Stache, a local men’s grooming company (side note: my husband’s facial moisturizer is now better than my own and I may or may not have been using it every day since.) I paired the jumpsuit with nude heels (now 50% off with code EXTRA50) and this gorgeous, long layered chain necklace from Moon and Lola. I left the rest of the jewelry to a minimum, although I did sport this pretty polka dotted watch because, well, obviously.

Stay tuned over the next few weeks when I’ll show you how to wear this jumpsuit…TO WORK! *cue gasp* Yes, it’s possible and looks pretty darn awesome if I do say so myself.

Have you jumped (#sorrynotsorry) into the jumpsuit trend? 

On Julien: Jumpsuit, ICONIC via Estiletta c/o. Shoes, J. Crew Factory (50% off using code EXTRA 50 through 7/23!) Purse, K.Slademade. Necklace, Moon and Lola c/o. Watch, Swell Caroline c/o. Midi rings, Rachelle Celine c/o. Sunnies, Kate Spade (similar here.)

Patriotic

This past Fourth of July, we ventured deep into the city for a picnic barbecue at a friend’s home in DC. I’ve had this dress hanging in my closet since I wore it to a Great Gatsby party last year and was determined to get more wear out of it. I paired it with a pretty scarf I found thrifting a few weeks ago and some of my favorite festive jewelry from Swell Caroline, Lilly Pulitzer and Three Jane NY. Even though I was a bit overdressed for my friend’s afternoon barbecue, it was just right for hitting up a few spots in Georgetown after the fireworks ended.

Come fall, I think this dress would look great with a sleek leather jacket and short booties, but I’d love to get a few more wears out of it this summer. How would you still this pretty little thang?

On Julien: Dress, LOFT (similar here.) Shoes, J.CREW Factory (on sale!) Scarf, thrifted (similar here.) Link bracelet, c/o Swell Caroline. Nautical bangle, Lilly Pulitzer. Necklace, Three Jane NY. Bag, Longchamp. Sunnies, Kate Spade (similar here.) Lipstick, Smashbox "Infrared" Matte.