Transition This Summer Dress to Work Wear With One Step

Dress: Banana Republic // Pin: Vintage // Bag: Kate Spade // Sunglasses: Le Spec // Hat: Boutique find (similar here) // Shoes: Nordstrom (my favorite affordable Chanel look-alikes)

Summer is nearing it's end and yet I still have so much to do. I feel like  every time I cross one thing off my list another pops up It's never all going to get done. 

The one thing that I have been able to accomplish is wearing lots of fun summer styles that I can't wear to work during the school year. This dress for example worn like I have here, wouldn't fly at school but I could totally make it work during the school year with once simple trick that I use all the time. 

Layering, friends!  A simple plain white tee or even striped-tee under this dress will take it from summer dress to teacher-appropriate, instantly. I have this ruffle sleeve one in mind that I'll be trying out soon. To really dress it up, I would even add a button-up collared shirt underneath in either light blue or white. 

The best tip I can give you when buying pieces for layering is stick with the basics to get the most bang for your buck. Get either long or short sleeve options (I base this decision on the temperature of your office environment) of white, black, gray and navy tees that are fitted and comfortable. I Also like to add in a simple striped option because In my opinion, a good striped tee is pretty much a neutral. Also you could maybe add one fun color to your collection like red or yellow to add a pop of color if you are into being bold.

And there you have it. Layering can be the simplest answer that you may not have considered that can easily make some of your favorite summer pieces transition right over to the workplace.

So Nice, I Got It Twice

Dress: So Pretty in Pink Bowtique (c/o) // Shoes // Bandana // Sunglasses: Prada (old) // Necklace: Park Lane  (c/o)

Have you ever owned a dress so comfy, you wear it to bed? That is exactly what happens every time I wear this soft oversized midi dress. well it's supposed to be a midi dress but on me, my height plus my bump make it right about knee length which is perfect for me.

Not only is this dress so soft that it doubles as pajamas, but every time I wear this one or my tan one, (Yes, I have it in two colors) I get loads of compliments. Really what more could you want in a dress? Maybe a discount? Ok! Use code HOTPINKSTYLE and get free shipping on your entire order!!

I wore this on a lady date to the new restaurant, Sweet Lake Biscuits and Limeade. Thank goodness I was feeling good enough to eat there because it was great. I fell in love with their Limeade at the Saturday farmers market and was pumped when I found out that I could get it anytime I wanted now, as well as some other super yummy drinks too. Hello Honeydew Cucumber Limeade!

Also don't forget to hop a post back and enter to win $400 in Bellacor Furniture! Quite the week worth of good stuff. A sweet furniture giveaway, A discount on a comfy dress and a tasty new spot to try out for lunch. Enjoy!

Hushpuppies for Fall

Hat (old from Akira) // Dress // Scarf  (only $13!) // Booties (c/o) // Sunglasses // Purse

These little orange booties from Hushpuppies are changing up my Fall dress game. You know how some booties hit at a super weird place on your ankle and can't be worn with dresses? Well these little Cyra booties DO NOT do that! They are the perfect pair with dresses and skirts! They are also super comfy and under $100 bucks! If you haven't tried out Hushpuppies in like, a decade like I had, these Cyra booties are the gateway pair that will open you back up to your childhood favorites! 

A few more fall related Items. Get ready to see more of these knee length dresses over here. The midi style dress is everywhere right now but they hit me at the knee which is the perfect length for me. And you can get such cute options from Forever 21 like this $16 one and this $20 one!

Forever is also killing it with their scarves right now. I picked up this white one, this camel one you may have seen on my Instagram and this dusty blue one you see above all under $20!

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Gingham Dress

Dress: ASOS (similar here for 60% off) // Bag: vintage (grandmas) // Shoes: Ann Taylor // Belt: J. Crew (similar for 40% off) // Sunglasses: Prada

Gingham has alway been one of my favorite patterns, and this halter gingham dress didn't disappoint. I wish I could say that it's still available (this one and this one still are and on sale), but I scooped up one of the last ones during a sale on ASOS. I could spend hours sifting through all their adorable dresses and unique pieces! I am really loving this LOFT gingham dress (60% off) though, as well as these shorts. And can we talk about how cute this retro gingham one piece is too?!

Maybe you have some old gingham pieces in your closet from years past, but I recommend pulling them out and breathing new life into that timeless print while it's having a serious moment!