Around the Waist

Skirt The Rules // Teal Tank Dress & Chambray Shirt

Socialite tank dress (only $30!) // Madewell oversized chambray boyshirt (on sale!) (c/o) // Ann Taylor necklace
Old Navy bucket bag (similar here and here) // Kate Spade ‘Sailors Knot’ hinged bangle
Bourbon & Boweties arrowhead bangle (c/o) // Julie Vos ‘Tatiana’ ring (c/o)
Sole Society ‘Joesy’ block heel sandal (more sizes here) (c/o)

My favorite thing about getting out of NYC is seeing it from afar. If you follow me on Snapchat (username: skirttherules), you saw that I was in Brooklyn on Sunday evening to watch my husband play soccer (and maybe to take blog photos… #multitasking). Williamsburg is only one stop out of the city, but it feels like a world away. Things are a little quieter and a lot more laid-back, so I followed suit and embraced those off-duty vibes.

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Skirt The Rules // Teal Dress & Tan Bucket Bag

I wish I could say I was cool and always tie a button-up shirt around my waist with ease, but I’m not. I haven’t rocked this look since the 90’s, but have been meaning to give it a whirl again. I recently got this turquoise tank dress for summer, which I love because it’s so soft and simple! Still though, something felt like it was missing so I grabbed the coziest chambray shirt in my closet and voilà — extra cool points and an extra layer to keep me warm when the summer breeze rolls through.

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Photos:
James Colvin

Navy as a Neutral

Skirt The Rules // Navy Dress & Leopard Clutch

Lush blouson chiffon skater dress (similar here) // Clare Vivier leopard flat clutch // Kate Spade ‘Sailors Knot’ hinged bangle // Kendra Scott ‘Arden’ bronze druzy cuff (50% off!) // Pour La Victoire ‘Yaya’ heels (similar here)

It’s Monday again and I’m dreaming about two things: a double shot of espresso and this navy dress that I recently got from Nordstrom (it’s almost sold out, but this is another great option). I wore it with a floral skirt when James and I went to the courthouse right before our wedding, but I’ll save that outfit for another day. Right now, I’m loving navy as the perfect summer neutral — from this botanical print cami to this flared skirt, you really can’t go wrong … even if you get dressed before having your first cup of coffee.

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Skirt The Rules // Navy and Leopard Outfit

Skirt The Rules // Clare Vivier Leopard Clutch

Skirt The Rules // Navy and Leopard Outfit

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Summer Weekend Wear

Skirt The Rules // Summer Weekend Outfit

Topshop tie strap cold shoulder top // Topshop ‘Hallie’ bleach cutoff shorts // Ann Taylor rattan straw bag
Kendra Scott ‘Anna’ triangle ring set // Schutz ‘Bilquis’ flat gladiator sandals

Happy Friday! Even though I’ve been back from Arizona for almost two weeks now, I feel like this my first real weekend of summer. Last week was dedicated to unpacking, cleaning and napping, but now I’m back in full force. The weekend starts with my favorite off-the-shoulder top (comes in four different colors and worn in mint here!), a pair of destroyed denim shorts and a brunch date with a girlfriend that I haven’t seen in forever.

Also on the to-do list: a little summer outfit shopping. One of my favorite brands is offering 40% off your entire purchase this weekend, which includes this straw clutch, this striped maxi dress and this lace skirt. I’m also currently obsessed with this floral print, which I just got in a romper and a maxi dress. Summer weekends have never looked so good. TGIF loves!