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purple perennials.

f21 top; j. crew shorts; h&m belt; michael kors watch; juicy couture bracelet; rebecca minkoff bag; classified sandals

My days of wearing shorts and a tank are outnumbered, but I thought I’d give it one more go around while the weather still permits (helloooo high of 80’s this weekend!).  And although I’m ready to say goodbye to the heat, I’m not ready to part with the bright colors and playful patterns.  I’ll be holding onto those year ’round.

short + slouchy.

h&m sweater; j. crew chino shorts; cynthia vincent x target wedges; juicy couture necklace
michael kors watch; j. crew i.d. bracelet; madewell friendship bracelet

This year, I’m determined to dress like it’s autumn, even though the season only lasts about two weeks in Arizona.  So when I found this lightweight, oversized sweater at H&M, I knew I had to have it.

You would think that a tiny person in huge clothes would look ridic.  Well, you’re partially right.

Although the top pretty much consumes me, I threw in a few tricks to make sure I wasn’t swallowed whole.  I tucked in a corner of the sweater so I didn’t look like I was walking around pantless (pretty key, unless your name is Gaga).  It’s easy for the shorts to disappear behind all that fabric, but I prefer the bagginess to be balanced with something short and crisp.  The statement necklace breaks up the sea of blue and the wedges give me some much needed height.  The end result: comfy and chic combined.

floral arrangement.

f21 top; j. crew shorts; h&m belt; michael by michael kors bag; madden girl sandals

So now that I’ve revealed my sick obsession with colored shorts, it’s time to start parading them around!  I’ve had a blast experimenting with different combinations in my closet, and so for this look incorporated my two favorite elements: floral and bright.  Even though summer is quickly slipping away, you better believe I’ll be getting the most of my colored shorts.