Sew Cute

Casual Chic 

Since school has started I have been trying to find new ways to be comfortable yet chic! So, for this first week look I wore this fun graphic sweatshirt with a simple navy skirt. I love the idea of dressing up a super casual piece like a sweatshirt. It gives me an element of comfort but I'm still cute and put together for class. I accessorized with bright pink accessories including a bold statement earrings, casual sneakers, and a bright belt. 

Where it's from: 

Sweatshirt: J Crew 

Skirt: J Crew (Crew Cuts) 

Belt: American Eagle 

Shoes: Keds (vintage) 

Earrings: J Crew 

Glasses: Tory Burch 

Bracelets: Alex and Ani 

Watch: Michael Kors

Get the look: 

Dress up your favorite sweatshirt with a skirt that fits your style. The first look features a boho twist with fun ankle booties and emerald stud earrings. The second look features mixing prints with a fun floral skirt, pearl studs, and simple flats. 

Paradise Island 

I have been loving palm trees, pineapples, basically anything that is tropical. I don't know if I secretly want to go to Florida but I do know I have been loving these two summer trends. This OOTD features palm trees! I paired a super fun white and gold palm tree tee with a green pair of chino shorts. These chino shorts are 5 inch so they are a little longer which I knid of like. I am kind of over the style of shorts where everyones butts show.... not really my thing. 

For accessories I kept things very simple. I simply wore a few bracletes, my new watch, and a pair of earrings. But, I love the neon Kate Spade bangle that I am wearing. It suprisingly goes with a lot of different things! To complete the look I wore my Jack Rogers gold sandals along with a skinny gold belt. 

shirt (similar)  | chino shorts | earrings | gold bracelet  | sandals

Where it's from: 

Shirt: J Crew 

Shorts: J Crew 

Shoes: Jack Rogers 

Bracelets: Kate Spade & Alex and Ani 

Watch: Henri Bendel 

Belt: Aerie 

Earrings: Kate Spade 

Do you guys like my new watch? It's from Henri Bendel and I am obsessed! I don't have a nice leather band watch so this is a great piece to add to my jewelry collection. 

Flower Power

For my internship I have to dress a little more professional then an average 18 year old (well now I'm 19 it's my birthday today... weird!) girl during the summer time. So, I try and find fun ways to wear color and patterns but still look like I am going to work. I found a happy medium with these fun green floral pants from J Crew. I am in love with this print! It is super bright but it isn't obnoxious. My friend got this print in a shorts version but they didn't fit me so I was a little bummed. But, I later found the city pant in the same print and knew I had to get them! I paired the green pants with a simple white button down. Time and time again I talk about these Ralph Lauren Polo shirts but I can't say it enough! These shirts are honestly perfection. You can wear them super casual, professional, or for basically whatever. 

For accessories I wore a bright neon pink belt to accent the pink in the pants. Also, I wore a classic J Crew statement necklace that basically everyone seems to have. But it is for sure one of my favorites! I also wore a simple pair of gold and white sandals. My bracelets include my favorite Alex and Ani bangles, a neon Kate Spade bangle, and a Pura Vida bracelet. I am a campus rep for Pura Vida so I have been loving these bracelets for the summer! To get 10% off your oder be sure to use the code POLLITT10! 

pants (similar) | oxford shirt | necklace | Pura Vida bracelet | sandals (similar)

{I am loving this Pura Vida bracelet (on the left). They are perfect for any summer time stack. I usually put it on the same wrist as my watch to add a little bit of color.}

Where it's from: 

Shirt: Ralph Lauren Polo

Pants: J Crew 

Shoes: Target 

Necklace: J Crew 

Belt: American Eagle 

Watch: Michael Kors 

Bracelets: Alex and Ani, Kate Spade, and Pura Vida

Shop the look: 

Crazy for Chino

This summer I have been trying to up my wardrobe. In other words I want more classic pieces that will last me more then one summer. I am kind of over the whole high waisted denim shorts thing. Of course I still have some and I will still wear them, but my go-to short this summer is chino shorts from J Crew! These shorts are PERFECT. They come in multiple lengths (depending on your comfort level/ age). My mom loves the 7 inch shorts and I usually go for the 3, 4, or 5 inch. So, no matter what they have a great length for you. Also, I have gotten all of mine on sale! The purple ones below were $10 then the neon pink ones were only $18. If you look hard enough you can find good deals on these!

How I style them: 

Here are two previous OOTDs that feature my fabulous chino shorts. How would you style them? 

 

My collection: 

My collection contains a neon pink and green pair, classic white, a pastel purple pair, and a chambray polka dot pair. I am slowly building up a pretty good collection! 

Seeing Neon

As you may tell I have been wearing a lot of neon lately! I don't know if its the summer heat or it's bold look but neon is for sure a summer must have for me. This look includes a bright white and neon tribal print scarf. I got this scarf for only $7 at American Eagle when it was on sale. Hey if you can get 60% off sale items you have to get it! I paired it with a simple black skirt and tank so the scarf could be the main center piece of the look. For accessories I wore some bright jewels including bold statement earrings and a stack of neon bangles. 

scarf | tank | skirt (similar) | sandals | earrings (similar) | Pi Beta Phi bangle 

{How do you feel about summer scarfs? Comment your thoughts down below!}

{Found one of my favorite Kate Spade bangles the other day. It has a few bright neon shades all around it. This will go great with all of my neon pieces I have been wearing.}

Where it's from: 

Scarf: American Eagle 

Skirt: Forever 21 

Tank: Aerie

Earrings: J Crew 

Bangles: Alex and Ani, J Crew, and Kate Spade

Watch: Michael Kors

{I'm LOVING the flowers in my garden! These peonies are perfection. Perhaps perfect enough for Blair Waldorf.}

On Instagram: 

Neon kick 

Recently I have been wearing a lot of neon! I don't know if it is because it is summer or all of a sudden I am into bright colors but I am kind of liking it. I am also liking this super girly and preppy ensemble that I wore this lovely day. For my shorts I picked a bright neon pink chino short and paired it with a simple white shell top. The top is super cute because it has three bows that go down the front which gives it an extra girly touch. To tie in the pink color I wore a pair of bold statement earrings that have pinks and purple shades in the stones. I kept my shoes comfortable because this day I drove down to my friends house in Bettendorf for the weekend. So I wanted to stay comfortable in the car. In this look I am also wearing my go-to sunglasses that I always keep on my Lilly Pulitzer croakies. Litearlly sunglass straps are the best invention because you can just keep them around your neck and they are perfect for if you going in and out of places. Not to mention they come in cute patterns! I completed the look with my usual watch and bracelets of course. 

shorts | earrings | white shell | Sperrys | sunglass strap 

Where it's from: 

Shirt: Topshop

Shorts: J Crew 

Shoes: Sperry Top-Sider 

Sunglasses: Forever 21 

Sunglasses strap: Lilly Pulitzer 

Earrings: J Crew 

Purse: Kate Spade 

Bright lights!

Neon is always a huge summer trend. However, I have noticed a lot of brands taking it to a new level this season. I am loving all of the bright bold colors! Here are some neon needs of mine that would be perfect for a day at the beach. 

hat | cooler bag | phone case (on sale now!) | tumblr | towel 

sandal | baby lips | keychain 

Other neon picks: 

splurge | steal 

 

visor | snapback

steal | splurge 

 

steal | splurge 

leather bag