Happy fourth, you guys! Well, almost! I love this holiday. It’s such an awesome time to spend time with family, eating tons of picnic foods, and remember the reason we all get to enjoy these freedoms.(Shout out to my Papou who served in WWII!)

I love how this look is a fun way to give an outfit patriotic flair without feeling cheesy. A striped dress is such a staple, but I always try to add a few pieces to keep it from looking too nautical, like this fringed Hanuel necklace and tying a jean jacket around my waist.

We’re heading down to the valley this weekend (where this photo was taken) for a weekend of tubing, grilling and puppy cuddling. What are your fourth of July plans?!

On Julien: Dress (similar) and jacket, J.Crew. Necklace, Hanuel c/o. Bag, Solsak c/o. Sunnies, Kate Spade (similar.)

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?