Summer dresses are here- my top picks

As soon as the mercury starts rising, there is one thing I look forward to! That is wearing a dress! I love dresses for many, many reasons. They can be forgiving, they are comfortable, they can be casual or dressy, they take the guess work out of mixing and matching clothes. Have I sold you on dresses already?

Short or long, Solid or floral or stripes, I believe there is a dress for every BODY and every BUDGET. Here are some of my favorite picks for the season ranging from $16 (not a typo) to $120!

From beach to backyard barbecue, to your cousins wedding these dresses are effortlessly chic.

layer with a denim jacket or a blazer or a cardi for a warm layer. Throw on sneakers, ballet flats or wedges to dress these up or down!

Need more style inspiration and looking for ways to feel your best?

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3 ways to style a graphic tee

I ‘m back!

Today I have decided to stop licking my wounds all day, get up, dress up and show up!

I have had a busy day of calls and learning and getting ready was the perfect way to set the tone. Productive days call for a cute outfit to get me in the mood! Do you believe this theory?

One of the ways to get more out of your wardrobe is to wear each piece a minimum of three ways! Across different seasons!

I love this awesome graphic tee and sharing three fun ways to wear them!

When you shop for pieces, make sure you think of at least 3 things they will go with in your existing wardrobe. This way, you’ll get the most wear and most return on your investment.

1️⃣. A super cute pink pleated skirt.

Add some WOW factor with this fuchsia, pleated skirt. I repeated the leopard print in the shoes as well. But nude pumps will work great as well. All other accessories are kept to a bare minimum (YET STRONG) for this look. You can grab my tee and skirt HERE

2️⃣. Black jeans and a moto jacket when the weather allows.

This tee transforms itself perfectly for cooler weather. Here with black high rise jeans and my favorite Moto jacket. Do you have a Moto jacket? It is my most favorite thing in the world- I pair it with everything from dresses to denim! Linking you up with my faves HERE.

3️⃣. White jeans and a very light weight long cardigan for those crisp summer evenings.

If you’ve been here a while. You know I love my white jeans. I have added a super lightweight cardigan for late summer, cool nights. Wedge heels dress it up, but can be worn just as easily with flats or sneakers.

Which look is your favorite?

Most pieces in all these looks were already in my closet. If you want to add similar items to yours check it out HERE.

How to uncover your personal style

Every single person has their own unique style waiting to be uncovered!

No I am not kidding, I am super serious.

The things that stop us from uncovering it and embracing it are judgement, fear and of course budget too.

Here are some quick tips to uncover your own style:

❤️ seek inspo: start a board on @pinterest or a collection on @instagram and go wild pinning ideas. Don’t let the budget, designer, brand names, labels, your size vs. models size stop you. Just collect everything that catches your eye.

If you need a refresh in the hair or make up department, later, rinse and repeat above process.

❤️ Next look at what’s common in all the pictures. Is it neutral colors, print and pattern, lots of color, use of accessories?

❤️ Now check your current wardrobe. Where are the gaps? Did your inspo board have gorgeous patterns but your wardrobe is mostly solid? Pinned a lot of dresses but wearing mostly pants?

Now you have identified the holes in your wardrobe.

❤️ Actively seek out items that will bridge the gap between your dream style and currently style.

❤️This happens over time not over night! Almost nobody throws out everything they own and buys all new things.

❤️Curate your closet and add pieces gradually that you truly love and make you feel amazing.

Need help uncovering your style or bridging the gap? Connect with me here

I cannot wait to see what you uncover!

Want to look 10 pounds lighter?

Want to look taller and 10 lbs lighter? Without going to the gym?

Try this at home!

Dress monochromatic. But please don’t do boring black head to toe! Love my NEW navy blouse and skirt! I haven’t been wearing a lot of skirts lately so I was thrilled to find one that worked for my shape!

Another tip, make sure the shades match closely! Even neutrals can come in many tiny shade variations! 📸: @crphotographynj 

Add visual interest with a colorful necklace and a pop of color with fun sandals or shoes. Mine are @ninewest from @tjmaxx but I am linking up similar (very inexpensive) for you!  You can instantly shop my looks by following me on the LIKEtoKNOW.it app Shop your screenshot of this pic with the LIKEtoKNOW.it app @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/2BpJJ