TBMD

I used Jean's recent DIY dress as today's outfit inspiration, from the silhouette down to pairing navy with brown. I also mixed and matched lace with taffeta to add more interest to the eyes. This wasn't planned, but I rather liked how it also helped break up the monotony of all-navy.

I've run out of comments for maxi dresses because I've been wearing and blogging about it practically every week! Here are two more outfits, but I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.

Following in Elle's footsteps, I too gave the combination of lace with jeggings a try. Speaking of which, jeggings and I seem to have a love-hate relationship. I love how comfortable they are when worn, but yikes, all the creasing and wrinkles make my legs look like a sausage stuffed in casing. Note to self: remember to wear jeggings only during the non-bloated days of the month.

Sale alert at LOFT, take 40% off everything (excludes jeans) through 6/23 with code GIRLSNIGHT.

- Cotton shorts with 4" inseam - $23.70 with code (I'm wearing size 00R - TTS / outfit below)
- Vaughn t-strap sandals - $17.70 with code (I'm wearing size 6 - TTS / outfit below)
- Flounce hem lace dress - $56.93 with code (I'm wearing size 0 - sized up for hips / outfits: here, here)
- Pamela scalloped Mary Jane pumps - $53.70 with code (I'm wearing size 6 - review here / outfits: here, here)

No order placed for me this time around, but I'll be on the lookout for the painted parrots scarf ($20.70 with code) in stores this weekend. Love the fun, quirky print.

At J.Crew, take 30% off with code THEBEST through 6/24.
- Saint James for J.Crew three-quarter sleeve tee - $69.99 (excluded from promo) (I'm wearing size XS / outfits here)

At J.Crew Factory, take 40% off everything (prices as marked). Also use code SUMMER for an extra 10% off $75+ or 20% off $125+.
- Lightweight long printed scarf - $20.50 (outfit below)

Lastly at Ann Taylor, take an extra 40% off all sale styles. No code needed.

I've been talking about transitioning away from short shorts for what seems like forever... and now I can finally back up all my talk. White was my color of choice (because owning white skirts and white pants apparently aren't enough). I went with the 4" inseam and think that might be the longest I'll wear for now... until I hit my mid-life crisis. I'm thinking a 3" inseam could also work and will be keeping my eyes out to replace my navy colored short shorts.

DH and I went up to NYC a couple weeks ago to attend his cousin's wedding. Rather than taking our time to enjoy the city for a weekend, we crammed our stay into the shortest amount of time permitted. It was a whirlwind of eating, wedding festivities, and more eating. I stayed awake by guzzling bubble tea whenever I got the chance. Our stay was fun, but exhausting... and I probably wouldn't do it again (no longer as young as I used to be).

I was at my most efficient when it came to packing for this trip. Pats self on back. I managed to fit all the essentials into a regular-sized bag, which allowed me to walk around the city hands-free and with a lighter load on my shoulders. I was only able to do this because I decided to save packing space by wearing my dress for the entire duration of the trip. I figured I'd just switched up the accessories between playing tourist and attending a wedding. All those PFC challenges that called for making do with clothes off your back sure came in handy.

I didn't have good photos from the trip, so I re-shot my daytime outfit [below] when we came home. For the actual wedding, I went for simplicity with just the dress, knot cuff, gold strappy sandals, and a gold/stone clutch.