navy lace dress… 3 ways!

I'm obsessed with lace dresses this season… they are so beautiful, yet highly versatile. I bought a similar navy lace dress recently and I can't wait to wear it for a wedding we will be attending later this summer.  In the meantime, I've been brainstorming other ways to wear it… any dress that can go from the office to girls night to a wedding is a win in my book.

Here are three great ways to style up this dress… what I love about this dress is that it's so beautiful on it's own that it's the perfect backdrop for whatever your occasion is.  And while it's definitely a no-brainer to dress this look up… I love the idea of taking it down a notch too.  Dressing this dress down is unexpected and of course make the piece even more versatile!

What is your favorite style below? Which way would you be most likely to wear it?

GET THE LOOK:

navy dress (or less expensive option!)

the office: blazer, clutch, pumps (less expensive option), necklace

girls night: denim jacket (less expensive option), clutch, sandals, earrings

summer wedding: earrings (less expensive option), clutch, bracelet, sandals

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my everyday style: a summer scarf!

Much like a little jacket, I usually have a lightweight scarf on hand during the summer.  You never know when you will be stuck in the freezing A/C or when the night may cool down. A nice lightweight scarf is the perfect addition to any summer outfit. Plus they can easily be shoved in your purse or bag when you don't need it. 

I used to have a million scarves… and then I realized I was really only wearing the same few ones over and over so I downsized to a few that I absolutely adored.  This one definitely made the cut and it's now my go-to spring/summer scarf. 

(photos by Jennifer Ketchum)

Outfit details:

Scarf, Banana Republic (similar, similar, similar or similar)

Striped Top, J.Crew (similar, similar or similar)

Shorts, Old Navy (similar or similar)

Bag, Kate Spade (similar or similar, or similar less expensive)

Bracelet, Banana Republic (similar, similar or similar less expensive)

Sandals, Target (similar or similar)

Hair: (my hair is shorter than in this video, but I still do it the same)

Loose Waves Hair Tutorial, Conair Curling Iron, L'Oreal Volumizing Mousse, Aveda Dry Remedy Hair Oil, Aveda Air Control Hair Spray

Makeup: 

Beautycounter Dew Skin Tinted Moisturizer,  Beautycounter Blush in Tawny/Whisper,  Bare Minerals Volumizing Mascara, Bare Minerals Well Rested Luminizer, Bare Minerals Long Lasting Eye Liner

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2 ways to style a striped dress this summer!

The striped dress is one of my all-time favorite closet staples for summer. I think I own like two or three and each time I see a new one I totally want it (but have to restrain!).  Striped dresses are the ultimate work horse in your closet… from throwing over a swim suit at the beach, to hanging out with the kids, to weekend errands, to a fun girls night out look or even dressed up for a summer date night.  This little dress can do it all!

Here are two fun ways to style the striped dress this summer… one laid back and simple and the other with a few bold and bright accessories.  What is your favorite way to style your striped dress? I would love to know…

To be honest, sometimes I just throw on a striped dress and my favorite flip flops and call it good… that always works too!

GET THE LOOKS:

simple & casual: dress (only $18!!!), scarf, sandals, tote, bracelet, shoes

bright & bold: dress, denim jacket, earrings, sunglasses, clutch, sandals

OTHER AWESOME STRIPED DRESSES YOU MAY LIKE:

super nautical, classic investment, under $25, tank version under $15, perfect to wear to a wedding, swing style, long sleeved

red, white and blue… on repeat!

I hope you gals are planning for a firework, bbq, friends, family and fun filled weekend! I know I can't wait to get the weekend started and do some serious relaxing with my family and friends…

Call me crazy but dressing in red, white and blue all weekend is, like, mandatory!  And fun too…  I already wear a ton of blue and white… I do admit that my closet is a little low on red… but just have some fun this weekend breaking out any red, white, blue, stars, stripes or other patriotic outfits you can think of!  There is no better time!

Here is some inspiration from the archives to get you inspired… I hope you have an awesome and safe weekend!

1. jeans, bag, chambray, similar blazer

2. similar red striped top, similar jeans, similar bag

3. similar striped top, similar striped sweater, similar white shorts, sneakers

4. similar denim jacket, similar white dress

5. similar striped sweater, similar white shorts, similar flats

6. blue linen top, similar bag, white jeans

7. similar striped top, similar jeans, similar flats

8. white peplum top, shorts, sneakers, similar white bag

9. striped tunic

Make sure to follow me on Instagram (user: JillGG) all weekend for more red, white and blue inspiration!

all american CLASSICS!

Let's be honest… we American gals have got it going on. Am I right!?!? We get effortless style and cool casual… give us a simple pair of sneaks, a t-shirt and some rad sunglasses and we are instant babes.  Oh yes, you know the feeling!

What better time to let our your inner American-gal vibe than this weekend!  Grab some of these instant classics and celebrate this amazing country we live in…

(Oh and Happy July by the way! Yay, my favorite month!)

striped sun dress (only $60! so cute!), weekend sweatshirt, khaki shorts, sneakers, star earrings, sunglasses (or less expensive option), california necklace (or more states!), boyfriend jeans (or less expensive option), star sweater, sail cloth tote

my everyday style: striped shorts (again)!

I'm going full throttle on the patriotic theme this week… Fair warning: you will be seeing lots of stripes and red, white and blue inspiration this week for sure (both here and on Instagram!). These striped shorts have long been on my wish list and when I finally bought them (I don't know what took me so long!) I quickly realized they are now a closet staple.

They are a perfect staple for around the house during the week or hitting the pool or hanging out with friends on the weekends.  You can easily throw a tank top on with them or even dress them up with flats and a blazer.

I've mentioned this before, but whenever I am stuck on how to style a piece in my closet (or I am feeling lazy!) I always turn to my chambray shirt.  It seems to go with anything and always makes for a pulled together look at a moment's notice.

(photos by Jennifer Ketchum)

Details:

Shorts, Old Navy (similar or similar)

Denim Jacket, Old Navy (or similar)

Chambray Top, J.Crew (similar tank top style or similar less expensive)

Sandals, Target

Bag, J.Crew (similar less expensive)

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Hair: (my hair is shorter than in this video, but I still do it the same)

Loose Waves Hair Tutorial, Conair Curling Iron, L'Oreal Volumizing Mousse, Aveda Dry Remedy Hair Oil, Aveda Air Control Hair Spray

Makeup: 

Beautycounter Dew Skin Tinted Moisturizer,  Beautycounter Blush in Tawny/Whisper,  Bare Minerals Volumizing Mascara, Bare Minerals Well Rested Luminizer, Bare Minerals Long Lasting Eye Liner

it's stripe season...

Let's be honest, I wear stripes year round… so to say that there is a "stripe season" is a little silly. But during the summer I can hardly go a day or two without sporting stripes.  Summer time is a stripe state of mind.

And with the Fourth of July celebration coming up this weekend, what is more patriotic that sporting some stripes?!?!  This week will have a decidedly patriotic theme here on the blog (and over on Instagram too… check me out for in the flesh patriotic inspiration all week as well!).  Today I have stripes, stripes and more stripes and check back for tons of inspiration for the Fourth all week!

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