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leopard print maxi dress

July 16, 2015

Before summer started, we picked up this leopard print maxi dress from the Trina Turk boutique in Dallas. We love maxi dressess, they seem to be a piece we keep wearing from season to season. As soon as we spotted this great leopard print, we were hooked. The added bonus is the open back which makes it perfect for summer events!

We brought this dress along on our trip to Laguna Beach in early June. This is another dress that is an “easy to pack” dress. We talked a lot about this in this post, but we love dresses that can be dressed up or down, depending on the occasion, and take up very little space in your luggage! We also look for for fabrics that don’t wrinkle, or fabrics that will lose their wrinkles quickly after hanging, such as silk. Looking back on these pictures makes us miss our trip to Laguna Beach. Hopefully we can squeeze one more trip in before the end of summer…!

PS: Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale Early Access ends tonight! That means that the sale opens to the general public starting tomorrow! If you are looking for ideas for what to buy, check out our previous posts here & here. We like to try to pick up some of the pieces that are more of an investment, such as a great coat, a handbag, or pair of boots. These things won’t be on sale again until long after you wish you had them! This is also a great time to pick up some work staples for the guys, like this button down or these slacks. Caleb has his eye on these loafers, and this shirt looks like one for Justin. If you shopped early access, we would love to hear about your favorite buys!

leopard print maxi dress– c/o|gold wedges (similar under $100)|louis vuitton clutch (similar under $400)|tortoise chandelier earrings- c/o (similar)

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steals and deals

July 15, 2015

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Wednesday has never looked so good! It has been a long week so far, so it’s nice to know we are on the downhill slope to Friday! This weekend should be pretty relaxing. Our husbands are planning to watch the British Open, and we will join them in between relaxing by the pool! It feels like summer just hit Dallas with these 100 degree temps. Usually we hit 100 degrees much earlier than this, so we are grateful for the late start! It also seems that most of our favorite stores and websites are having huge summer sales! It’s a great time to add a beautiful handbag from gigi new york, or the latest offerings from j. crew. And don’t miss the nordstrom anniversary sale, new fall arrivals discounted for a limited amount of time. This is early access, so be aware that only cardholders can shop now until July 16th when the sale opens to the public.

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nordstrom anniversary sale: save big on brand new fall arrivals for a short time, prices go back up on august 2nd (open to nordstrom cardholders only until july 16 when it opens to the public)- invest in these boots now to wear for years, the classic ballet flat in the prettiest gold, a timeless silk shirtdress & this coat in our favorite blush pink (and under $150!)
gigi new york: 50% off summer styles- speaking of blush pink, this bucket bag, a tote bag in the softest blue & add a pop of color and a tassel with this clutch
j. crew: 30% off your purchase- love this gauze skirt with tassel trim, blue and white stripes are always a good idea & a colorful boyfriend shirt
club monaco: extra 30% off sale and 40% off clearance- the open back detail on this maxi, this silk dress is simply beautiful & a crop top finished in lace

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desert dress

July 14, 2015

When going on vacation, we always try to pack in a carry-on. It doesn’t matter if we are going on a weekend trip, or spending two weeks in Europe. We have heard (and witnessed) horror stories about lost luggage, and the last thing we want to do when we arrive is be stuck waiting for our luggage! It always seems to be a little bit easier to pack in a carry-on when traveling during the summer. You can usually find some assortment of summer dresses, shorts and tops, sandals and maybe one pair of heels, that will take us through the trip!

When visiting Southern California last month (you can see our recommendations here), we stuck to the same packing philosophy. This desert print dress from Joe Fresh served as a great casual day dress, but when worn with a pair of chunky sandals (like these, and now 40% off), it was perfect for dinner. We love the desert print, the knee length, and the lightness of the silk fabric. It looks great with these gladiator sandals, too. If this print isn’t for you, the same dress silhouette is available in a pineapple print, which is adorable!

desert dress– c/o|brown sandals- c/o (similar and 40% off)|gold aviators|clutch (similar)

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