Labor Day Blues

Dress: Nasty Gal - identical version HERE

Shoes: Target

Necklace: Gentry - get it HERE

Labor day weekend is always the unofficial end of summer for me. I spent my time hanging by the lake with my family, reading good books and relaxing in the sun. I was torn between enjoying my long weekend and already missing summer, but overall the weekend was a success. I definitely feel more relaxed and ready for fall (pumpkin spice lattes, boots, and pretty fall colors outside...yes, please) and have accepted that summer is coming to a close.

Accepting summer being over was way easier wearing this gauzy dress with lace detailing and my new chunky bubble bib from Gentry. Saying I'm obsessed with this necklace is an understatement. I want to wear it with everything! It's so pretty and adds the perfect pop of color to just about any outfit.

I purchased this dress for graduation but ended up wearing another one. I just pulled this beauty out of my closet, tags and all, and mentally kicked myself for forgetting it all summer. I probably would have never taken it off if I would have worn it sooner. It's the perfect LWD for summer and I'm already figuring out if there is any way I can make it work this fall. Wouldn't  you say YES to white after labor day for this dress??

As for my hair, it was pretty and bouncy all day, but by sunset and the time of taking these pictures, it was a hot mess. Rather than put it up into a top knot like I would usually do, I took a note out of Lana Del Rey's book, and threw it all over one shoulder. While my hair looks nothing like Lana's (smooth, beautiful perfection), I liked the messy, easy look, that was so reminiscent of summer. I will definitely be bringing this look back in the months to come!

Don't forget to enter the Caring Cowls giveaway! Giveaway ends September 8th! 

ENTER HERE!

Caring Cowls - GIVEAWAY! {CLOSED}

Happy September 1st! While I am so sad summer is over, I cannot wait to start dressing for fall. Jeans, boots, jackets and my all time favorite, a cozy cowl. Thats why I'm so excited to share this news with you today! 

I met Sarah freshman year of college and we quickly became super close friends.  Due to Sarah's job working with the elderly, she learned to crochet and started making cowls.  I fell in love with them and had her make me a quite a few in a variety of colors.  These cowls are amazing as they are warm, have a great fit, are machine washable, and are absolutely adorable. I literally wear mine ALL the time in the fall/winter as they have become one of my staples. I'm sure they will make frequent appearances on the blog this year!

 Recently, Sarah decided to put her crochet skills to good use and started a donation fund called Caring Cowls (which will be selling more than cowls as the year progresses).  Here is a little information about her vision:

The gorgeous Sarah of Caring Cowls and her handmade creations! 

Caring Cowls is a donation fund designed to support various charities and organizations.  All proceeds from the cowls go to a charity in need (right now the American Red Cross).  Cowls and other products are handmade and made to order.  To find out more about the products and the fund, visit the Caring Cowls blog HERE.  Make sure to purchase a cowl for this great cause!

In celebration of Caring Cowls' launch, Sarah is giving away a free cowl!

Here's how to enter: 

1. Follow Twenties Girl Style via Google Friend Connect (GFC) publicly. 

2. Follow Sarah at Caring Cowls via Google Friend Connect (GFC) publicly.

3. Leave a comment on this post that you have followed both and include your email.

The giveaway starts today (September 1st) and ends September 8th. A winner will then be randomly selected and contacted via email. Cowl color and pattern options can be found on the Caring Cowl product page located HERE. 

Good luck! 

The Perfect T

V-neck T: Victoria's Secret PINK - find HERE

Pants: American Eagle - similar HERE

Shoes: Sperry Bahama's - find HERE or HERE

Necklace: Nordstroms 

It seems like I'm always on the hunt for the perfect v-neck. I've had so many grey v-neck's over the past few years it's not even funny. It doesn't seem like I ever discover the imperfections of one until the 3rd wash, either.

Situation: I purchase the PERFECT fitting v-neck. Take it home, wear it once, all is well. Until...DUN DUN DUN..I wash it. After the first wash, I notice the neck is stretched out weirdly or the t has shrunken completley. The love affair is now shattered.

Situation 2: I purchase the PERFECT fitting v-neck. Take it home, wear it AND wash it once, all is well. Until... DUN DUN DUN...the second wash. After the second wash, I notice the t has stretched out and is ridiculously ill-fitting. The love affair is now shattered. The t is out.

Situation 3: I purchase the PERFECT fitting v-neck. Take it home, wear it, wash it, wear it, wash it, and all is well. Until.... DUN DUN DUN...the third wash. After the third wash, I notice the fabric of the t is balled up and worn looking. The love affair is shattered. Time to buy a new t.


This was my life (I know, I know first world problems), until I happened upon this baby at Victoria's Secret PINK. I wasn't sure it was true love until I wore it after the 3rd wash...and now the 4th and 5th as well and it has proven itself reliable and wonderfully perfect. What's better? At $17.50 (or 2/$28), this essential v-neck comes in a variety of colors.

Am I saying YES to this T? YES. Ah true love ❤

Do you have 3rd Wash problems? Or have you found the perfect T? Let me know!!


PS Just got a Twitter...SAY WHAT? Girl is way late at jumping on that bandwagon. Oh well...better late than never:]
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Polkadots and Peach

Top: Forever21

Pants: Target (sister's :) )

Shoes: DV by Dolce Vita 'Onya' Platforms

Bracelets: Target, gifted, 'Cinema Americano' via Jewelmint

Ring: Old Navy

This peachy/coral color has been my all time favorite this summer (you can see me rocking it HERE, HERE, HERE and even HERE). You can bet I will definitely be trying to bring it into my fall wardrobe as much as possible. I adored these peach skinnies, borrowed from my little sisters closet, paired with this whimsy, layered polka dot top from forever 21. Of course I would add my favorite shoes (I won't even give you the links to all the posts in which I wear them...it's embarrassingly frequent) and some turquoise and gold arm candy to finish things off.