Month: July 2014

How to Wear a Flared Mini Skirt

Teal isn’t usually the first color that comes to mind when you think of summer, but I recently snagged this fluted skirt on major sale from J.Crew and had to take it for a spin.  I decided to keep the rest of the palette on the same side of the colorF spectrum, mixing a navy printed tank with this gorgeous leopard clutch.  I’m feeling more like fall in this outfit, but don’t you worry — I also just scooped up the skirt in bright red and poppy, so we’ll be back to our regularly scheduled bolds and brights soon enough!

J.Crew Teal Fluted Skirt Leopard Calf Hair ClutchCrystal Statement Necklace Clare Vivier Leopard Flat Clutch

WEAR
Top: Forever 21
Skirt: J.Crew (on major sale!)
Necklace: LOFT
Bracelet: J.Crew (similar here and here)
Clutch: Clare Vivier
Heels: Steve Madden (on sale!)

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James Colvin

Red, White and Blue Look

We all know that the Monday after a holiday is always the worst — especially when you’ve just spent it with all your favorite people.  Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays and for the past two years, we’ve headed down to Lake Norman in North Carolina for a weekend of sparkling sips, fireworks and an epic tournament of cornhole.

What to Wear to the Lake

Usually, my lakeside attire involves a bikini, barefeet and a bucket of bug spray, but on Friday, I forced all of my friends to dress up in their patriotic best for a few group photos (more on that later!).  My outfit didn’t deviate much from the red, white and blue look I shared last week, but I like what I like: button ups, statement necklaces and ‘Merica.  Hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July weekend!

Red Gingham Shirt & Navy Dress Red Gingham Shirt & Navy Dress Red, White and Blue Outfit What to Wear to the Lake

WEAR
Shirt: Forever 21 (similar here and here)
Dress: Old Navy (similar here and here)
Necklace: Ann Taylor (on sale!)
Bracelet: Greenbeads by Emily & Ashley (c/o)
Shoes: JustFab (c/o)

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Skirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; 4th of July outfit photo; J.Crew polka dot chambray top; Forever 21 red strapless dress; Banana Republic sparkle stone white statement necklace; J.Crew square pave link bracelet; H&M mirrored aviator sunglasses; Juicy Couture French Basket straw and sequin summer tote bag; Zara basic colorblock heel

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Happy Independence Day!  As you’re reading this, I’m probably lakeside in North Carolina sans wi-fi, which is just fine by me because I’m probably off attempting yoga on a paddleboard or trying to stand up on water skis (both major fails when I tried this last year).  If you’re still connected to the Interwebs this weekend, I highly recommend you check out all the holiday sales going on  this weekend because there are some major deals to be had!  Happy 4th of July and happy shopping!

FOURTH OF JULY SALES
Ann Taylor
 — Take an extra 50% sale items during the Semi-ANNual Sale
Anthropologie — Take an extra 20% off sale items with code BUZZ20 (ends 7/7)
Banana Republic — Take 40% off everything with code BRJULY (ends 7/7)
BaubleBar — Get $10 off orders of $30 or more with code JULYRS (ends 7/6)
Club Monaco — Take an extra 30-50% off sale with code MIDSUMMER (ends 7/6)
DVF — Take an additional 40% off sale items with code JULY40 (ends 7/7)
GAP — Save up to 60% off everything!
Express — Take $40 off a purchase of $100 or more
J.Crew — Take an extra 40% off sale items with code SHOPMORE (ends 7/8)
J.Crew Factory – Save 40-60% off everything!
LOFT — Take an extra 60% off sale
Old Navy — Save up to 50% off everything!
Piperlime — Save up to 50% off select summer styles
Topshop — Take 30% off select summer styles