Polished and Patriotic

The Fourth of July is one of my fave holidays – it's a perfect summer celebration. The best way to dress for the day is in comfortable pieces that are perfect for a BBQ with friends during the day, and lounging on a lawn at night during the festive fireworks show. Below are some easy staples that, when put together, create a polished patriotic look for the upcoming holiday ...

a classic denim jacket  \\  an easy white sleeveless blouse  \\  cherry red shorts  \\  a vintage red white and blue handbag  \\  comfortable nude wedge sandals

A Walk on the Wild Side

The goods:
• leopard dress from Mikkat Market
• blazer and ankle booties from Zara
• vintage gold belt  

Whoa – so I've been living in a black and white world lately, it's all I wear! I'm switching it up and going a little wild. An all leopard print dress can be a risky move, but I loved this cute little swing number on Mikkat Market and toned it down with some solid black tights and a sleek blazer. Just make sure to steer clear of any cheesy animal print pieces – stick to clean silhouettes and a good pattern.