This is the last Summer outfit I’m sharing for the year, August is in a week which means bring on the PSL’s and sweats. They’ll be lots of sassy sweats dressed up coming your way … wait for it! They’ll be no PSL’s though because I don’t like them.
We’re closing out Summer fashion with my favorite uniform: white and denim! I’m pretty sure I’ve shared 2 white and denim uniforms a month for the past 6 months. *kanye shrug* I like what I like. I might have to do 1 last white and denim roundup before the end of August for you guys.
I have wanted an off the shoulder puff crop top for a couple of years so when I found this one at Zara for $30 ($20 during the Summer Sale) it was a quick purchase decision. It’s light weight and fun, perfect for vacay with a maxi skirt, cut off shorts or flowly wide leg pant. Of course, I paired it with my super high waist Mom jeans for a coffee (tea for me) date.
Looking at my outfit my top, denim, jelly sandals and sunglasses were all $25 or less. That almost never happens lol
This has been my necklace combo go-to this past month. I can’t lie I saw Alex Garza wearing this combo and loved it so much I decided to pair mine together. I already had both pieces so it was easy.
I bought this Adidas dress for my birthday back in January and it was the worth the wait to wear it. It didn’t get warm enough to wear this dress until April/May. It’s such a fun easy dress and I’m able to channel Middle School Julia
ASH GLADIATOR SANDALS: This stunning metallic rose gold sandals were my biggest splurge this season. After having to update my gold and nude gladiator sandal each season I decided it was totally acceptable to splurge on a pricier pair because I know I’ll wear them into the ground and get all my monies worth. I wear them a few days a week and they’re hands down my favorite sandal.
Your girl LOVES a sweatsuit and Champion absolutely kills it! Their sweats are the best quality, seriously. One of my materialistic goals was to get a fun printed Champion set and when I saw this pink tie-dye option I had to have it. I literally wore it twice a week the first month I bought it with zero shame. It’s too hot in the middle of July to wear it but she’ll be back out making her rounds on stories this Fall!
NIKE CORTEZ: these were my Summer sneaker choice and well worth it. I wear these at least 3 days a week.
Ummmm, this clutch is a Fall bag purchase I just brought her out to play this day.
However, this sweatsuit, obsessed!!! It’s Champion so it’s pretty thick and a little too warm to wear in the Summer heat but I still wear it for coffee shop workdays. Now, come Fall I’ll be wearing TF outta of this and for Winter I’m buying a long sleeve sweatshirt so I can keep the party going.
My sunnies are also a favorite Summer purchase. They’re $16 Celine dupes I scored at Nordstrom. They’ve been going in and out of stock so if you see them snatch them up!
This whole outfit is a fave! This dress is perfect for the Summer heat and humidity. Being oversized it never touches the skin between that and the length breezes come through nice.
This PVC Hermes inspired bag was hands down my best Amazon score this season. It’s fun and chic all in one and was only $35
Straw Fedora Hat … ugh $12, light weight, pulls your look together!
2 Summer Faves in 1! These lemon jellies have been my fun go-tos all Spring and Summer. I bought them in Peach, ya know, GA Peach with a juicy peach … I thought it was fitting. Between the two I hands down reach for and wear the Lemon jellies most. Definitely worth the $20
The other favorite? This protein smoothie from Roots Pressed Juice in Buckhead. It’s so bomb! They top it off with coconut flakes and chocolate chips. All ingredients are fresh and clean, no processed stuff so I can actually enjoy it!
MANICURES!!! I really wanted to step outside of my norm this season so what better way to get wild than with a fun manicure?!? Now, obviously I didn’t get too crazy but I’ve had fun playing with subtle designs in my fave pink hues.
This TopShop boilersuit was a process… Originally I ordered 2 to see what fit was the best. My size fit in the hips, butt and thighs but was massive in the waist and had the biggest waist gap but the waist gap continued to the entire top. I shared this was the IG Story Queens and y’all really came through for my and suggested I have it altered, a few ladies suggested elastic in the back of the waist band.
Because this was a Nordstrom purchase and I have alterations credits I was able to take it to their tailor at no charge. The tailor told me I actually needed to have each side taken in 1″ (2″ total) and I requested she put elastic in the back. She did such an amazing job you can’t even tell there’s elastic in the waist band.
The picture above is before alterations. Now the top portion skims my frame and the waistband accentuates my waist while the lower body is still slouchy. It’s so cute y’all!! I got stopped 10 times the day I wore this.
This specific jumpsuit is sold out online. I did see a few in store at Nordstrom Rack. TopShop and Madewell both regularly have boilersuits so always check them out when you’re looking.
As it’s been the Summer of accessories my main always worn accessory I’ve worn this Summer is my blunt bob! Seriously, hair is a game changer and creates the vibe. Our hair sets to tone as to who we are going to be for the day or season.
I’ve also been killing my SJM Initial Necklace all Summer too it adds a subtle touch to the decolletage.
ISSA Uniform!!! Having a uniform is so important and helpful to your wardrobe. A go-to uniform can help cut down on getting dressed time and is so helpful when you “have nothing to wear” or don’t want to wear clothes at all. Ladies, you know what I’m talking about!
If you’re unfamiliar with the term uniform when referring to your actual wardrobe aka fun irl clothes. A uniform is your go-to look. That uniform for me is denim and white.
Uniform Examples:
Blazer, skinny jeans
Button down top and trousers
Maxi dresses
All black
Having a go-to uniform cuts down on getting dressed time and makes shopping a bit easier. For me having a huge denim and white top selection makes getting dressed easier because everything coordinates. If I don’t want to put much thought into what I’m wearing that day I’ll just grab a white top and whatever jeans speak to my soul that day
Shopping is a bit easier because I know if a top isn’t white I’m less likely to wear it making it easier and quicker to make a decision on an item
This set is from Zara, it was in their Summer collection but sold out during the Summer sale *sad face*
This post is a part of The Rule of 5 series. The Rule of 5 is my #1 shopping rule to help build a curated wardrobe while maximizing what you currently own along with each new item you bring into your closet.
In short, before you buy a new item you have to think of 5 full outfits featuring this new item with pieces you ALREADY own. By doing this you will cut back on one hit wonder items, impulse shopping aka throwing money away and will begin to build a curated wardrobe of pieces you love and actually wear.
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You don’t have to think about what you’re pairing your top or bottom with
You look put together even if the set is of the sweat fabric
They are almost always comfortable
Because I love them!
With Fall on the rise ( I am shopping for and planning my Fall wardrobe, deal with it) you will be seeing me doing THE MOST in more sets. This black co-ord set from Zara is the only short sleeve light weight fabric set I have. To be honest, all my other sets are sweatsuit sets lol I guess I should elevate my life and get some adult sets but then again maybe I shouldn’t.
This set and almost all black sets are the easiest to dress up, black automatically makes a look more sophisticated. To dress this set up casually I paired it with my favorite sandals of the moment, these super sassy and shiny rose gold studded gladiators from Ash add polish and a touch of glam. The straw fedora hat really pulls the outfit together, sn: I’m really into hats right now they pull looks together so effortlessly.
To make this look more casual you can easily throw on a pair of sneakers and backpack. If you want to see more looks with this set, I’ve styled this set 5 ways on this weeks Rule of 5 be sure to check that out too!
