Workweek Chic: Rule Breaker

Elsa Top: Lilly Pulitzer (Same colors here) // Pants: Gap // Necklace: Kendra Scott Rayne // Apple Watch // Wedges: Tory Burch Salley 2 // Tote: Tory Burch York Tote (same bag in leather)

Never one to shy away from color in the workplace, this cheeky Elsa Top (aptly named "Rulebreakers") most definitely adds more fun to my weekly rotation! If you look closely there are all sorts of rules bring broken on this top! ;) Something about wearing these bright colors makes Mondays seem not-so-Mundane and Tuesdays seem no-so-Terrible!

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Crisp and Clean

Normally Mondays aren't all that fab, but I'm pretty excited today because it's my birthday week!! I can't lie, I'm kind of a #BirthdayDiva and I LOVE my birthday :) I love a reason to celebrate and #PopFizzClink the night away!

Today's look keeps things simple, but it's a look i've been grabbing for more and more (blame it on the busy work schedule!) This tunic is literally the perfect piece, it's long enough to wear with leggings but also is easy to tuck in for a totally different look. Paired with skinny jeans and flats, it makes me feel slightly European (they do the simple look better than anyone else) :) 

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Caffeine Please!

I don't know about you, but the older I get the more I am dependent on my caffeine fix! #CaffeinePlease #AllDayEveryDay I have two cups in the morning and sometimes need my afternoon cup too- whoops! At this point I like to consider myself a coffee expert, so I love finding new great coffee shops. Buddy Brew is one of the coolest local shops (they even have a mobile brew bus) and their coffee is so good y'all! 

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Spring Scallops + Happy Birthday Mom!

This spring weather is becoming too fabulous for words... so I'll keep it simple, "I love it!" :) 

I'm also loving the Riviera shorts collection from the Loft- they fit like a dream (especially with my hippy hips) and they have been coming out with so many fun colors and patterns. The first pair I bought this season was this scalloped pair, and I've been head-over-heels for them since first sight! I love that they are the perfect neutral (black, duh) but the scallop edge gives them a little something "extra" :) 

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Lilly Pulitzer "Tiger Palm" at Work

The wind was not my friend when trying to capture this outfit! Seriously y'all, it was the hot mess express and in the fight between me and the wind, it was wind- 1, Gentry- 0. Oh well, at least I was able to capture a few shots to share with y'all!

This is a pretty typical workweek look for me- an Elsa top, dress pants, and wedges. It's a pretty simple formula and works every time. There's days when it's fun to go over the top at work, but then there are days when it's just nice to keep it simple. One of my favorite fashion "rules" is "K.I.S.S"- Keep it Simple Silly!

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Casual Valentine's Style

With Valentine's Day around the corner,  I thought it would be fun to share some casual style inspiration. I recently picked up this pink color block poncho and knew it would be perfect for the love-filled holiday around the corner! Unfortunately it sold out in about 5 minutes, but I have shared some adorable options below for y'all :) 

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Trend Spin Link-Up: Denim

Walking in Memphis in High Heels // The Fashion Canvas // Girl Meets Bow

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Celebrations in Celebration

Happy Monday y'all! I know that Monday's aren't normally a cause for celebration (more like a reason to #SaveWaterDrinkWine) but I love adding cheer to my everyday and today seemed like the perfect day to do so! :) 

Recently, my family and I went to Celebration, FL to (what else?) celebrate my Grandma's birthday. She was born December 26, so it's always fun to keep our Christmas cheer & family time going during her birthday celebrations! We love having dinner at the Columbia restaurant there- I literally dream about their 1905 salad- the best!! And they start your meal by bringing you our a hot-out-of-the-oven cuban bread portion... it's the most amazing dinner! Eek- now I'm hungry!! :) 

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Seeing Spots

This weekend was kind of the best! Some of my best girlfriends and I planned a fun trip to Gainesville to cheer on our Gators at the Homecoming game and we had a totally blast despite the 90 degree temperatures (yes... in November!) Even though it was an ugly win (9-7) I'm still pumped for our boys and we're going to the SEC Championship game- whoop whoop!! Can't wait until December! After a busy Saturday, I headed back to St Pete for our Junior League's "Fall into Fashion" fundraiser- and what a fun time it was!

I'm sure you can feel me when I saw I definitely needed something easy for my Monday! I hopped on the swing sweater trend last year- and i've never hopped off! They are the perfect topper piece and add the perfect natural base to some pretty wild pants :) 

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Plaid and Pearls

 

There's nothing better for the holiday season than festive plaid! I loved this pattern from  J. Crew Factory so much I couldn't resist getting it in both this popover and the matching skirt (which I will be styling next week)! I styled this shirt super-casually here, in a look perfect for running errands or a quick lunch, but it could easily be dressed up with a festive metallic skirt and party ready in a jiffy! Don't you love versatile pieces?! 

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A Colorful Day at Work

Y'all, workwear might be my new favorite thing (especially when it's this colorful!) We've chatted on here before about the importance of your clothes doing double duty (for work and play) and this dress is the perfect example of that! I wore this dress in NOLA when touring and attending conference; paired with sandals and an oversize tote is was perfect for a casual day! But with streamlined accessories and TB wedges it's perfect for the office. And y'all know I love inserting some color in my workweek! 

On a total tangent... who's watching Empire this season?! I wasn't super into the first episode, but now I'm all in again! The music is totally on point and can't wait for it to come out on iTunes so I can add some of these new jams to my running playlist!

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Cheerful & Easy Workwear

I don't always like using the work "easy" to describe my outfits, because sometimes I think the word easy gets confused with lazy and that's certainly not what I'm advocating! But I am all about having simple, set formulas that you can grab on a busy morning and know that it will always turn out great. For me, during the workweek, that formula is an Elsa Blouse + Solid Skirt - trust me y'all it works every time! What's your formula for fashion success at the office?

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All for Color Fall Collection + GIVEAWAY!

Well friends, today is about to be the best Wednesday ever! Not only am I sharing the sweetest tunic from All for Color (who I first shared here), but it's the first day of FALL (as of 4:21 am!) and I've teamed up with some fabulous blogger babes to give away $250 to All for Color! Even better- two runners up can win  $50!! I'm jumping for joy over here y'all!! {Full details on how to win at the end of this post}

Now onto all the reasons I love this tunic... 1) It's colorful- and we know I'm all about that color! 2) It's long! Way too many tops these days are "hi-lo" and I just don't dig it. I like my tops with length to them (I like to think it hides my hips ;) ) 3) The flattering waist tie helps give you a cute shape. 4) Flats now, boots later- versatility is key! 

Tell me, are you ready to #FallForColor? 

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Instagram Roundup

Y'all had such positive feedback to my previous Instagram roundup that I thought it would be fun to do another one! I've been trying to post more of my #ootd on insta so you can see my daily looks and/or pieces that don't make it on the blog. It's so much fun for me to share these with you- let me know if there is ever anything else you want to see! 

Dress: Old Navy (love this & it's almost 50% off) // Wedges: Tory Burch // Coffee Cup: Starbucks (very similar)

Dress: Ellen and Ollie (sold out, similar) // Sandals: Sole Society (50% off!) // Mug: Lilly Pulitzer // Tote: Barrington Gifts (obsessed!)

Tank: Tracy Negoshian // Skirt: Lilly Pulitzer (love this option) // Mug: Ashley Brooke Designs

My dress: Fiore Boutique (under $40!) // Mannequin's Dress: Fiore

Top: Lilly Pulitzer // Jeans: Loft Curvy Skinny // Flats: Tory Burch ℅ Shopbop // Necklace: Lilly Pulitzer

Dress: Loft // Necklace: ℅ Happiness Boutique // Wedges: Banana Republic {Full Post coming soon!}

Thanks so much for reading and have a wonderful Thursday! Y'all rock! XO

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Workweek Uniform

Kate Spade Pearl Studs // Alex and Ani Bangle // Lilly Pulitzer Elsa Blouse (view all options here) // J. Crew Pixie Pant // Michael Kors Watch (Part of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale until Aug 3rd!) // Tory Burch Reva Flat

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Currently Obsessing Over… {v. 41}

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Woah friends! What a busy and wonderful week it has been! As you may have seen on Instagram, yesterday I had the amazing opportunity to speak at my alma mater, the University of Florida, to a class of business & retail students about my career path in retail and my tip and tricks for them to land their dream job. I was such a humbling experience to speak with students whose shoes I was in just 5 years ago (omg time flies!!) I had a blast and it was neat to see everyone respond so positively! So thankful for a great day (and thank you so all the students who attended both in-class and online, y'all rock)!

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How to Dress for a First Date

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As a girl who is "out there" in the dating pool, I've had my share of prepping for first dates and I know the stress that can come along with trying to pick the perfect outfit. I've been thinking for awhile that it would be nice to share some tips I've picked up and tried-and-true outfits that may help you too if you are also on the hunt for "Mr Right" :) AND, if you've already found your hunk-of-burning-love, then let these looks inspire you for your next date night with your hunny!

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Work Style: Loft Cranberry Drop-Waist Dress

When it comes to my work wear, I like pieces that are simple and statement making all in one. Red is always an attention-grabbing shade & I don't own anything else in this pretty cranberry color so I thought it was the perfect addition to my rotation! I was hesitant to try a drop-waist style (since often they are too fitted through the hips for my shape) but this one is purrrr-fect y'all! It's got a loose and easy drape that leaves plenty of room for your curves; speaking of which- you can also size down in this dress because it's so roomy! (I'm wearing a small for reference) Adding my new favorite wedges makes this dress perfect for the office, but with a denim jacket and flats it would easily transition to your fall wardrobe too (ugh… are we already talking about fall?!) ha!

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Summer Footwear Guide

As of June 21, summer is here! That means that your wardrobe better be ready- and that includes your shoes! Today I'm sharing my footwear guide of the shoes you need in your wardrobe & the styles that will get you through the next few months. Which ones are you planning to add to your closet? :)

Tory Burch Reva (I linked to the full collection b/c there are so many amazing options!) / Kate Spade Flamingo Flats / Tieks Ballet Flats / Kenzo Orange Espadrilles / Kate Spade Pink Bow Flats / Sperry Top-Siders (the ultimate summer shoe!) / Sole Society Ruthie Pink Flats / Soludos Navy Striped Espadrilles

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Crop Top Two Ways + Kate Spade Giveaway!!

Zara White Crop Top (Under $30!) // J Crew Striped Pull-On Skirt // High Rise Pants (Options Here) // Vince Wedges // Sam Edelman Dayton Sandals (33% off!) // Tory Burch Crossbody // Merona Straw Tote (sold out, Similar & on Sale!) // Kate Spade Studs // BaubleBar Pink Tassel Earrings

One of the hottest trends this season has to be a crop top- they are everywhere! If you're anything like me you may not be comfortable with the idea of your belly showing, so today I've tackled two ways to style a crop top that will keep you covered and confident! Tell me… would you rock either of these looks?

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