Life & Looks Lately + Giveaway

I shared last week how busy that week was but that also meant.. lots of outfits!  I'm most definitely not a fashion blogger so - bear with me.  I always enjoy putting together outfits much more in the warmer months because I love living in dresses and all the bright colors.

This outfit was all about staying cool.  I took Stella out after my morning workout and could not believe how hot is was outside already that early in the morning! I knew I needed something to beat the heat and stay cool and that is exactly why I picked this dress that day.  For those of you who are new here, my pup (or assistant I like to call her during a workday) tags along with me to work some days so during lunches we have a little play session outside.

 dress: old navy (few sizes available online but fully stocked in my local store) // sandals: tory burch // earring studs: kate spade neon stud (similar color green) // necklace: kate spade "mrs"

I was out of the office one day last week for a meeting and some other things and wanted a dress that was nice but also flowy so I was comfortable for the day.  This one had come in the mail just the day before and I fell in love - I love the combo of the bright colors and black as well as the casual style of the dress.

dress: nordstrom // shoes: jack rogers wedge // earrings: kate spade white stud // 

bracelet: kendra scott // tote: tory burch

Wednesday and my favorite night of the week (during summers only).  Out on State Street for Dining Under the Stars with my grandma.  This week we went to a little french place and the rain held off but it was a little bit of a cooler night - which is always nice when you're dining outside.  On this day I posted tips for being an on time wife and then was late to leave!

dress:  lilly pulitzer

Friday blooms from the grocery store - I was loving this color which is a little different than I would usually pick.

Also at the grocery store I did a little gathering for a donations event our church is doing with the local food drive for Fourth of July.  A theme and a good cause?! Yes!



Date night for the week.  I had some returns to do at the mall so we picked Maggiano's which was close by and to our surprise they had dining outside so we were sold for a late dinner.

Enjoying a martini and being outside while waiting for one of my favorite meals with my favorite person was a successful night in my book. We ended up being the only ones on the patio which happened later that weekend for lunch - nothing like an empty patio all to yourselves.

dress: lilly pulitzer

The princess of the house got a new bed which is way too big for her but that was the plan and the plan worked because she loves it.  She also hides under it and tries to get the stuffing out of the inside.

After a day on the golf course, I was ready to be comfortably cute and relax at my parents' house for one of our Father's Day BBQ's.

top: old navy shorts (not pictured): old navy

*I can't say enough good things about these shorts - I got them Friday, wore them twice this weekend and then ordered them in lavender and blue (only $9 right now!)*

Of course I couldn't skip National Wear Your Lilly Day on Sunday so for some errands and a lunch date this dress was just right.  I read Lauren Scruggs first book and am obsessed with her (as well as her and her hubby) so I am just starting in on her new one.

dress: lilly pulitzer // sunglasses: tory burch similar style // book: your beautiful heart

Now for the fun part… To help Kristina at Medicine & Manicures celebrate her 2nd blogiversary, myself and a bunch of other great gals teamed up with her for an exciting giveaway.  

Enter below for a chance to win this fabulous Kate Spade watch (how perfect for summer?!)

The giveaway will run until next Tuesday (6/30). Good luck!

Hosted by:

Medicine & Manicures The lovely co-hosts:

The New Mrs. // Katie Elizabeth // Life on Myers // Girl Meets Bow

 Champagne & Suburbs // Meet at the Barre // Sequins & Seabreezes    Sell Eat Love // Home of Malones // Davis Duo // Playdates & Prescriptions a Rafflecopter giveaway

Speaking of giveaways… Today is the last day to enter in the Lilly Pulitzer giveaway.  These goodies are perfect for summer as well. The clock is ticking - Don't miss out!

Don't forget to join in on the own it linkup tomorrow.

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