Glow

 Top: 'Cream Sleevless Peter Pan Collar Lace Blouse' c/o Little Mistress

Pants: Bullhead Denim - from PacSun a few years ago

Shoes: Target (last year) - DV by Dolce Vita identical version HERE (and they are on sale!)

Bracelets: Target

Ring: Jewelmint 'Giza Ring' 

Nails: OPI 'Mod About You'

 Long time, no see! I'm sorry I've been MIA! Between working and trying to spend as much time as possible at the lake, my blogging has been pretty nonexistent lately! My sister (also my photographer:) ) has also been super busy with summer shoots, including weddings and senior portraits, so finding time to take photos that matches up perfectly with both of our schedules has been pretty difficult. Anyways, I'm back!

I love love love Summer. It is by far my favorite season, and I prefer to spend my days reading books, swimming in the lake and sunbathing. Something else I love? Being able to go makeup-less. I love that in the summer time, the sun gives me a natural glow that allows me to put on a little bit of mascara and go (although, I may have gotten a tad too much sun (notice my lobster nose?) last weekend).

After a long day on the lake, I got all dressed up to go out with the boy. I received this blouse from Little Mistress and automatically fell in love. This is truly the perfect piece to take from summer to fall. I love the sheer, flowy fabric and the pretty flower detailing that has hints of gold. It's the perfect lightweight top with a high low hem-line and a peter pan collar that I find absolutely adorable. I paired it with melon colored skinnys and nude wedges for a cooler evening, but can't wait to add a heavy cardi, leggings and boots for fall. I love finding new online stores, and Little Mistress might just be one of my new favorites.

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Today, I have teamed up with 24 fabulous bloggers to bring you a Sizzlin Summer Giveaway where not one, but TWO lucky readers will have the chance to each win a $250 VISA GIFT CARD to purchase whatever their little heart desires! To enter, simply follow the steps in the Rafflecopter below. 

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Yeah...I Really Own That: Marsa from The DayLee Journal

It's no surprise that I'm obsessed with Marsa who blogs at The DayLee Journal (you've seen her on my blog here). Not only is she adorable and possibly my best blogging friend (BBF!), but I want to steal her entire wardrobe. She has such an effortless way of putting things together, with a hint of quirky, cool thrown in the mix. Seriously guys, her style is amazing and once you check out her blog you will want to copy just about every outfit, I promise. Also, Marsa and her husband, Jerry, are quite possibly the cutest couple ever ever. She often shares antidotes from their every day life that always have me laughing out loud. Check her blog out here!

With that said, I am so happy to introduce the lovely and ALWAYS adorable Yeah...I Really Own That blogger for July...

Marsa from The DayLee Journal

Sooooo tie-dye shirts. Does anyone even wear them anymore? I don't know about you, but they make me think of summer, hippie, camping, or all three of them combined. They're definitely not the first thing I would pull out when I'm looking for something "trendy." But for some reason, when I found this a few summers ago for a whopping $7 I couldn't resist. And I wanted to find a way to wear it without the typical "beach" or "summer" vibe so this is what I came up with. I know tie-dyes will probably never be the coolest thing to wear, but it's pretty much one of the comfiest shirts I own and I love it. So yeah guys, I really own that.

Malibu Barbie

 Dress: Forever 21 

Similar:

Hawaiian print with a scuba fit HERE

Sleeveless floral shirt dress HERE

Tropical floral with cutouts HERE

Purse: DailyLook - Similar (splurge/steal) - I also think THIS one from Tobi is identical (Join tobi.com HERE for 50% off your first order) 

Shoes: White 'Lo-Pro' Vans - HERE

Ring: Jewelmint 'Gold Reef Ring'

Sunnies: Ray-Ban 'Erika' - HERE

 The second I put on this outfit, I automatically thought of Malibu Barbie. Is this not something she would totally wear to the beach?? Obviously she would change out the white tennies for pink pumps, but still.
This was the perfect date night outfit. I wore it to dinner with the boy, and I got multiple compliments from him throughout the night. He even liked my blindingly neon bag!

I tried out white nails for the first time this summer and loved the fresh feel they gave the outfit. Adding my white vans to the mix was the perfect way to keep it casual for our dinner date. Next time I wear this, I think I might just have to add some pink shoes....

Don't forget to enter to win the 'Chrysalis Petal' Skater Dress from Lashes of London! 

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