Can you believe the 4th of July is in a few weeks?! As it is one of my favorite holidays I am so excited for the festivities. My original plan for the 4th was to go to the Hamptons then fly home to Columbus on the 6th for the Taylor Swift concert.  Unfortunately my plans fell through for the Hamptons so now I am going to Columbus for a week. I was pretty bummed at first that the 4th in the Hamptons did not work out, but the more I think about it the happier I am that it did not. The Hamptons would of have been a crazy week (fun but crazy) and right now I need a vacation from all of that. I have been feeling a little rundown lately and a relaxing vacation at home is exactly what I need. Plus NO ONE does the 4th better than Upper Arlington Ohio. NO ONE. It is also my hometowns 100th anniversary and I want to be there to celebrate it. From watching the parade in the morning, hopping from picnic to picnic, and watching the fireworks at the park, I know the 4th is going to be amazing as always!

I am not sure what I am going to wear for the red, white, and BOOM holiday. Usually I opt for a dress in the traditional American colors. Normally I will wear one outfit to the parade then change for the rest of the day. In the morning I will wear shorts and a tank, then in the afternoon/evening a dress. Whatever I decide to wear I know it will be cute and patriotic!

What are you wearing for the 4th?

Madewell gingham tie-strap dress

J.Crew high rise denim shorts in white with button fly

La Vie Rebecca Taylor stripe jersey dress

Mar y Sol mia clutch

MDS Stripes short Amanda jumper

J.Crew cropped rugby-striped tank top

Reformation Olivia linen midi dress

Tuckernuck navy dreamcatcher earrings 

Milly mini Mila embroidered dress

MDS signature scarf

Soludos striped espadrille sandals

Amanda Uprichard duchess dress

Finders Keepers Celia romper

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dress // sandals (similar) // circle bag // sunglasses // earrings c/o

Summer is about bright, bold colors and wearing vibrant prints. A time when you can be playful with your wardrobe, donning pieces that stand out amongst the crowd. My style is dependent on my mood. Sometimes I like to wear energetic pieces, sometimes I prefer a more classic, minimalist look. That is the beauty of fashion, you dress yourself according to your current mood.

Yellow, as we all know, is a cheerful color. A color that looks great against sun-kissed skin. It has the semblance of the sun, fields of sunflowers, a positive attitude and happiness, and the feel of summer. It’s a color that I love to wear when I want to stand out. When I first saw this marigold dress with pink and blue florals, I knew it was the perfect dress for summer. It’s as if you are a cheerful garden.

dress // sandals (similar) // circle bag // sunglasses // earrings c/o

This marigold floral dress is easy to throw on for a night out or to an event. It’s not form fitting at all so I suggest going down a size. It has a subtle ruffle on the blouson sleeves, adding an extra detail to this already pretty garment. It’s a dress you will be reaching for time and time again this season when you want to feel cheerful and when you want to stand out.

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From Coachella to bridal parties, flower crowns have graced the heads of women all over our instagram feeds. No longer are they for the flower child of the 60’s, flower crowns have made it’s way back into our hearts and is now mainstream chic to wear. It’s a must have for parties that will add a fun touch to any event. Women will eat up the chance to wear a flower crown. I, for one, am here for the new flower crown generation

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