Most of the time when I think of brunching with my girlfriends, I envision cute pastel dresses and lace, but what about the brights? With summer peeking around the corner, I wanted to put together a few chic red brunch-ready ensembles to get you inspired for summer!
Since cold shoulders and ruffles are all the range, I had to purchase this adorable Democracy top from Stage. It’s so comfortable, and adds a feminine touch to my casual rolled-cuff shorts and mirrored sunnies. To really complete this look, I paired it with strappy wedges, and dainty gold-tone jewelry. This is my favorite Saturday brunch outfit because its ideal when the temperatures really heat up, and it is cute-to-boot!
My other brunch look is a little more chic, and fun. I purchased this Peter Piloto for Target romper a few years ago, and completely treasure it! I wanted to work it into a tailored style, so I paired it with my long sleeve White House Black Market blazer (similar) and these adorable stacked MIA faux leather slip on’s. The combination turned out better than I had expected! I absolutely love how this ensemble looks. It’s such a confidence booster for me to put together an ensemble that makes me feel like…well, me! And that is what this ensemble does.
So for your next brunch, search through your closet for one of your favorite pieces, and see how you can transform it into a new look! You just might be surprised as to what you come up with!
Summertime means shorts…well it definitely does if you live in Texas! My favorite shorts to wear are these white rolled cuff denim ones from Old Navy. I just love the fit, length and stretch they offer! But the trick here is…how do you dress them up?
Shorts are super fun to wear, and the keep you cool, but lets face it, they are a casual piece of clothing. But as summer approaches, and the temperatures rise, dressing up gets very difficult and sometimes downright impossible! Which is why I wanted to brainstorm ways to create cute, wearable ensembles incorporating shorts that are chic enough you could brunch, shop, and even socialize in.
That is how I landed on this combination! This lightweight Calvin Klein top is designed in a stretch material, that features a split neck design and roll-tab sleeves. The weight of the material allows the top to hang just right, as the print sets a cooling chic tone. To top off the look, I paired it with stacked bracelets, 50’s inspired sunnies and espadrille wedges. What takes this look from casual, to chic, is the wedges and the design of the top. Adding a modern print, 3/4 length sleeves, and a slightly dressy shoe, completely morphs the ensemble.
So don’t be afraid to rock your favorite shorts at your next get-together! With the right pair of shoes and printed top, you can turn this said-to-be casual wardrobe piece into a chic complementary item.
One of the great things about blogging in a large city, is the opportunity to meet other bloggers in your community! Last month I met up with a group of fellow Houstonian bloggers for brunch at B&B Butchers. We shared laughs, discussed opportunities and dined on some truly delicious food! Here is a photo recap of the afternoon!
Perfect weather, amazing company, tasty dishes and spring drinks…what more could a girl as for?
What I wore
For this brunch I decided to wear a dress. This lightweight chambray striped dress has an elastic neckline that provides the option to wear it off-the-shoulder or scoop neck. The material is lightweight and has an intricate lace trim. I paired it with a white laser cut clutch and espadrille wedges. This look screams spring and is perfect for brunch and, of course good ol’ Texas weather.
Meet ups like this provide bloggers the opportunity to share insight, build relationships, recharge, and motivate one another! As a blogger, this part of my life can seem singular, like I’m alone in it…but in reality, that is not true! I left brunch feeling refreshed, and unstoppable. Knowing you have a community of supporters, and friends by your side is such an uplifting thing! Stay tuned for more meet ups and get togethers! I’m sure we will be having more in the near future! 🙂
