Fourth of July Faves

Shop: 1. H&M off-shoulder dress // 2. Ray Ban sunglasses // 3. H&M bowtie shirt (similar) //

4. Zara gingham dress // 5. H&M ruffle romper // 6. H&M striped bikini // 

7. Nordstrom Rack fringe earrings (similar) // 8. Vineyard Vines tote // 9. Steve Madden sandals

Happy Fourth of July Weekend!! There is no better time to embrace classic American style. The more patriotic, the better! I'm bringing out all of the stripes, gingham and red, white and blue in my closet.  I like these looks because they could easily go from a pool party, to a barbecue, to watching fireworks. I can't wait to experience the holiday in D.C. and see fireworks over the National Mall! What are your Fourth of July plans?

Here are more of my faves:

xo, Annabeth

Sharing My Favorite Scents

Shop: (from left) Jo Malone perfume // Burberry perfume // Chloe perfume // Daisy perfume

I thought I'd take a break from my usual style posts to talk about something else — my favorite perfumes! I know a lot of people who have a signature scent (like Chanel No.5) but for some reason, I've never been able to narrow it down. I tend to choose my perfume depending on my mood or even outfit. That being said, here are my four go-to scents and why I can't live without all of them!

1. Marc Jacobs Daisy perfume

Daisy was my first big girl perfume that I got in the eighth grade. Before that, the top of my dresser was covered in fruity body sprays from Bath & Body and Victoria's Secret PINK. I remember seeing Daisy in Teen Vogue and knew I had to have it. I got it as a Christmas present from my parents and since then, I have gone through at least three bottles. I use it more often than my other perfumes because it is the perfect balance of floral, feminine and is not too heavy (I hate musky-smelling perfumes!).   

2. Jo Malone Peony & Blush Suede Cologne

I'm obsessed with peonies (hence the ones above that I couldn't resist at Whole Foods) but I think it is actually the notes of suede and red apple that make this perfume so addicting. It has a juicy yet sophisticated smell. I also love the size of the bottle because it is only 1 fl. oz. so it is perfect to pack in my carry-on.

3. Chloe by Chloe Eau De Parfum

I finally got this scent about a year ago after stopping to smell it every time I was at Sephora! It also has notes of peony (clearly I like floral scents) as well as magnolia and rose. It is so girly and I am guilty of spraying it on anytime I am wearing pink. Not to mention the bottle is beautiful!

4. Burberry Brit Sheer Eau De Toilette Spray

While this scent also has floral notes, it is much more crisp than my other favorites. It contains pineapple, mandarin and grapes, which makes it smell so fresh. I'm not sure why but it definitely smells the most grown-up of all the scents I use, which is why I am often inclined to spritz it on before work. I also think this scent works better in the winter as opposed to my Chloe and Marc Jacobs picks.

What are your favorite scents?

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xo, Annabeth

Summer Internship Staples

Shop: 1. Banana Republic tweed dress // 2. Tory Burch pearls // 3. Kate Spade agenda //

4. J. Crew ruffle blouse // 5. Longchamp large tote // 6. Coach leather loafers (similar here) // 

7. J. Crew skirt // 8. H&M cardigan // 9. J. Crew Factory pencil skirt

It's been a few weeks since my last post because I have been crazy busy! I moved to Washington D.C.  last Monday and started my summer internship a few days ago. That means my most recent #ootds have been quite professional! Since I haven't had time to take photos for an outfit post, I thought I'd share my summer internship staples. Since it has been 90 degrees all week in the District, I've been sticking to sleeveless dresses with high necklines that help me stay cool but still look put-together. Most of mine are various shades of my favorite color blue, but I saw this light green one at Banana Republic the other day and I'm still thinking about it! I also never go without my pearl earrings — they make any outfit look more elegant. Also, I almost always carry my Longchamp large tote that easily fits all of my work essentials, including my agenda, comfy shoes for the commute (I like to slip on heels once inside) and a cozy sweater for when the office AC is on full blast. And I think it is important to invest in well-made, solid-colored blouses and skirts that can translate into lots of outfits. I've had the same navy skirt from J.Crew for four years and it hasn't failed me yet!

Shop more work outfits/accessories:xo, Annabeth

Instagram Roundup: Summer Steals

Shop this look: Nanette Lepore floral blouse (similar here) // Topshop denim shorts // 

Target earrings // Steve Madden espadrille sneakers // Louis Vuitton bag

I couldn't believe my luck when I found this Nanette Lepore blouse for only $25 and Steve Madden sneakers for $30 at Marshall's. They are such on-trend pieces, with the embroidered flowers on the top and the espadrille-bottoms on the shoes. 

Shop this look: Target striped jumpsuit (sold out, similar here and here) // 

Kendra Scott pendant // Kendra Scott long necklace // Kate Spade sandals // 

Rayban sunglasses // Rebecca Minkoff bag // David Yurman bracelet

My mom surprised me with this AMAZING jumpsuit from Target and I wore it to my college graduation party (it's perfect colors for University of Illinois). Unfortunately I can't find it online but I linked a few similar jumpsuits and if you are lucky maybe you will find it on the racks at your local Target. Since the jumpsuit makes such a statement on its own, I accessorized it with simple pieces like delicate gold jewelry and sandals. 

Shop this look: Off-shoulder denim dress (similar here and here) // 

Straw clutch (similar here) // David Yurman bracelet // Pandora ring

 Marshall's does it again! I found this dress that includes lots of my favorite trends this season, like frayed denim, stripes and the off-shoulder style. I wore it to an outdoor graduation party and dressed it up with the summery straw clutch.

Shop this look: Target bikini // Ray-Ban sunglasses

To me, nothing screams summer more than a white bikini. I found this one at Target and I love the bows on the top and pucker fabric. 

I hope to continue these Instagram roundups to share more of my everyday style, and if you are interested in more of my outfits on Instagram, check out my new "Shop" section on my blog! 

xo, Annabeth

MDW Outfit Inspiration

Shop: 1. Free People off-shoulder top // 2. J. Crew gingham dress // 3. J. Crew silk tank // 

4. Mar Y Sol straw clutch // 5. Steve Madden sneakers // 6. J. Crew red top // 7. H&M white pants

Happy almost Memorial Day weekend!! To me, the holiday signifies the beginning of my favorite summer traditions —  barbecuing and swimming with the family, playing tennis every day, and eating all of the snow cones and ice cream in sight! And of course, I want to do all of these things in style! This weekend, I want to channel all-American vibes with patriotic colors, classic silhouettes like an A-line dress and high-waisted white pants, and nostalgic patterns like gingham and seersucker. A straw clutch and white sneakers with an espadrille-twist keep the classic looks on trend. 

Here are a few more of my #MDW picks:xo, Annabeth

Graduation Style

Shop this look: Club Monaco dress // Kendra Scott tassel necklace // 

Charlotte Russe heels // David Yurman bracelet // Tiffany pearl earrings

Wow. I never thought the day would come where I would be writing this post, but I graduated from the University of Illinois on Sunday! It was a wonderful weekend spent with my family and friends, reminiscing, visiting my favorite campus buildings and restaurants, and obviously, celebrating (a.k.a. lots of champagne!) When picking out a graduation dress, I strictly looked at white options because the color pops so well against my school's royal blue gown and bright orange stole. I definitely recommend choosing a solid-colored dress that complements the school colors, but I did see lots of cute patterned dresses at graduation that incorporated orange and blue and looked great! This Club Monaco dress was love at first sight. It is so preppy and ladylike with the scalloped tiers, and it also has a cute cut-out in the back! It is such a versatile style that I will wear to work this summer as well. I also have to talk about this sparkly necklace from Kendra Scott! My mom gave it to me as an Easter gift and she thought it would be festive for graduation since the tassels were like the ones on my graduation cap. She was right but I know I will be wearing it with lots of my summer outfits! Lastly, for any of my followers who are graduating this month too, congrats and good luck! Real world, here we come!!

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xo, Annabeth

Neutrals with a Pop of Pink!

Photos by: Elise Kozal (www.elisekozal.com)

Shop this look: Loft pink ruffle sleeve tee (another here) // Target X Bauble Bar earrings // 

Articles of Society white jeans // J/Slides slip-on sneakers // Kendra Scott bracelet // 

David Yurman bracelet // Pandora pearl ring // Zara backpack

I have been wanting a pair of earrings like these for months but couldn't justify spending $50 to 100+ on them. Lucky for me, I went to Target to buy mascara and came across the SAME earrings for only $10.39!! And yes, I get very sidetracked at Target! I love the white earrings because they will match nearly all of my summer dresses but they also come in black and white stripes, royal blue and turquoise. I was even more excited to learn that BaubleBar teamed up with Target to create this line of trendy but reasonably priced jewelry called SUGARFIX. There are lots of other cute styles like tassel earrings and sparkly chokers. You can shop the full collection here. As for my outfit, I went for a casual but polished vibe, perfect for those last few days of studying before summer. During the day, I will more likely wear pearls but switch to the white statement earrings at night to dress up the look. 

Click to shop my other SUGARFIX faves!

xo, Annabeth