Top: J.Crew | Bottoms: J.Crew | Shoes: Tory Burch | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban (old), similar here | Bag: Tory Burch (old), similar here | Earrings: Nordstrom | Bracelet: Kate Spade (old), similar here and here | Watch: Shinola | Lips: YSL #7
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Is it just me or does it feel like this summer is just flying by? I mean we are already to mid-August!! It’s just crazy. This time of year, I always start to get so excited because fall is my absolute favorite. There are just so many fun fall activities to do and don’t even get me started on all of the fall fashion! I live for the days when the sun is out in full force, there is football on in the background (don’t tell my hubby that I actually sort of enjoy it!), and it’s warm enough to wear a comfy sweater, jeans, sunglasses and cute sneakers. If that’s not perfection, I don’t know what is!
Lately, it has even felt like fall outside, well sort of. Ok, maybe not the last few days, but I’m pretending the humid weather doesn’t exist anymore. Am I the only one loving this weather? It’s cool at night and perfect to take the pup for long walks. She HATES the humidity and hot days- I mean, hello, she would rather pull a sled. And it’s still hot enough to go to the pool during the day. Crossing my fingers that the humidity is gone for good! Myself and my hair thank you!
I know I love fall, but I also like to soak up every last ounce I can of the summer. Living in Chicago, I have learned to take full advantage of the beautiful weather during the spring and summer months. I mean you just have to. We don’t put up with below zero temps, tons of snow and the strongest wind for nothing. So lately, that’s exactly what Kurt and I have been doing- taking full advantage of the beautiful weather Chicago has been having.
A few weeks ago I wore this striped top to dinner for Kurt’s birthday (see it here on Instagram) and I just fell in love with it. I have really had a thing this summer for stripes! And then you add this cute ruffle to it and I just can’t stop wearing it!
How are you spending your last few weeks of summer?
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xoxox Amanda
You look so fab!! Love this look 🙂
xo, Allie
http://www.champagne-tuesdays.com
Thanks so much!
This top is too cute! I love the ruffles, you look so pretty!
xo, Lily
Beauty With Lily
Thank you!
Such a cute top! It would be perfect with pants for work!
-Nicholle
http://www.nichollesophia.com
I agree! And I wear it all the time to work too.
Awe you look beautiful!! I love the striped top!
Thank you!! That’s so sweet of you 🙂
I love that top! I would definitely wear that with jeans or pants
Trecee
It looks so cute with white jeans or even regular jeans too!
Love the ruffles on that top! I just bought a similar dress and I cannot stop wearing it!
Tori || Victori Media
https://www.victorimedia.com
A dress would be so cute!!
omg, that’s such a cute top! you seriously find the cutest clothes <3
That’s so nice of you- thank you!! I love shopping haha
Loving the white & blue look for the summer xx
Thank you!
Loving how pretty and feminine that striped top is!
Thank you!
That top is so cute! Stripes are my fav.
Mine too!
What a cute top! I’m ready for the fall season – I love the fashion and all the fun things to do.
I agree!! There are so many fun activities to do in the fall.
That top is SO adorable and seriously so chic! The whole outfit is so sophisticated and you look gorgeous!
Thank you Courtney!
Absolutely adore the detail on your stripped shirt. You look so fresh and stylish.
Thank you! That’s so sweet of you!
What a fun top! I’m always a fan of everything with ruffles!
xo
Sami
The Classic Brunette
I love the ruffle trend!
I love this outfit – that top is seriously gorgeous!
I feel ya regarding summer ending so quickly! I hate humid weather and Fall is my favorite season but I still wish I had more time to enjoy warm weather haha!
I agree! Right now I am torn because I know I will miss the beautiful weather, but I love everything about fall!