Pinterest Wednesday

Before I get to Pinterest Wednesday, there's a whole lot going on today! It's Dave Barnes' birthday, so happy birthday sir! It is also National Wear Your Lilly Day! So, get out there (in this heat wave) and wear your Lilly proudly.

Last but not least, Happy First Day of Summer! Summer is my favorite season of the entire year and I'm very excited to kick off this summer with a little bit of Pinterest Wednesday. Two trends that I'm totally loving so far this summer are: high-low dresses/skirts and pleats! Put both of those together and it is just gorgeous. Last week for cMm's birthday, I wore a blue watercolor pleated high-low dress and was absolutely loving the ensemble. Pair that with the wind and you've got some great movement going on in that outfit.

Not all high-low skirts work though. It's gotta be the right length, print, and must be correctly accessorized. Pinterest has a few great ideas!

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Great color, scarf, and belt! You can't go wrong with a cute pair of wedges to pull the outfit all together!

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This dress has a super cute print and I'm just a huge fan of those wedges.

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Not a high-low but it is pleated. Loving this ensemble! The gold belt and accessories make it work.

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Mint is so hot right now and what better than a pleated mint colored skirt?? Um, that bauble and pink belt!

What are your thoughts on the high-low trend?

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My Latest Find: Francesca's Collections

One of my favorite stores to shop at is Francesca's Collections. The store is color-coordinated (to keep the OCD side of me happy) and has the best selection of shoes and accessories. It's also a great spot to find cute birthday presents for your best friends! I can easily spend a couple of hours just going through everything...and walking out with a bag filled with some amazing items!

Prior to going abroad in January, I would always drive all the way to Bethesda Row to Francesca's since it was the closest location. HOWEVER, when I returned home from abroad, I happily discovered that Francesca's opened a location 5 minutes from my house. Dangerous!!

Yesterday I was running a few errands in Washingtonian Rio and decided to swing by Francesca's and peek in to see what they had. A couple hours later, I walked out of the store with a couple purchases. No regrets though!

I'm in love with this navy blue flowy blouse! The fabric is light, so that I won't sweat through it in the summer time. It would be perfect with a color popping bauble and white jeans for a night out. White shorts work also for a casual afternoon!



Brace yourselves for the next dress! It's a great hue of blue, lace detailing, and best of all: double key hole back with gold buttons. Yeah, I instantly fell in love with this little find. To top it off? It was on sale! As some of you may know, I have a senior photoshoot/portrait session coming soon and I think it's safe to say that this dress is a front-runner for the shoot. Pair it with a brown-braided belt and cowboy boots? PERFECTION!

Thanks Francesca's Collections for making my Friday afternoon great with these wonderful finds! I will be back soon, for sure. Ladies, head to a location/online store and take advantage of the 50% off summer shoes sale!