It’s the end of the week and MAN was this a long one! I guess settling down from the hustle of traveling the last couple weeks has really taken its toll. I am heading into this weekend with one scheduled event and hopefully a little downtime but no promises I will actually stay still for more than an hour; I do have a 2-year-old.
Earlier this week I posted a quick outfit for summer (here) and this post is similar. It’s a quick mom outfit with a little business in the front and party in the back. The shirt says it all for me, I Don’t Care I Love It! I think you have to create your own unique style and have that attitude. If you love something, wear it and share it!
This outfit is comfortable, quick, budget friendly, and perfect for the summer. The shirt even has a fun fringe detailing in the back that makes you just want to spin around like a kid! Hope you have a spinning great weekend!
♥Val♥
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Summer is flying by this year! We have been traveling a lot the last couple of weekends and it’s been great seeing family and getting to spend more time with mine. Summer is one of my favorites times of the year because so much time is spent by the pool and the beach.
When we travel, I always try and take quick outfits. The last place I want to be when we are on vacation is in a hotel room getting ready. One way I try and make my outfit fun is with accessorizing. I love novelty bags, big earrings, and crazy shoes.
This look took all of 10 minutes including putting my extra-long hair into braids. Braids are the only way my hair works by the pool or the beach, if not I look like a hot mess. I paired a simple outfit- white shirt with jeans with some bright accessories. The cute little gem of a bag and shoes are from one of my favorite brands for original items, 
Hope your summer vacays consist of more family time and less getting ready! More time for sweet kisses and making memories! What are your quick tips for staying fashionable on vacay?
It’s Wednesday again and time for Work Wardrobe Wednesday. Today I want to talk about a staple item for any career women’s wardrobe. This article of clothing is extremely versatile, fits EVERY BODY shape, and can be worn from day to night. It’s been around for decades and most recently popularized again by DVF. The wrap dress plays an important part in my wardrobe because it’s quick, comfortable, and has a professional look.
It’s no secret why Marie Claire named this “the most empowering dress ever.” It’s been everywhere from the runway, to the streets, and back. The wrap dress is a true power dress for the modern day career women. For me, it’s the ultimate easy dress. The jersey style is so comfy, requires no ironing, and can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. It’s also a dress-and-go kinda outfit.
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With the variety in styles and the way this flatters all women, I doubt this look is going away anytime soon. I am sure it will evolve with the trends and stay current. It’s a nice piece to add to your work wardrobe if you don’t already own one and can guarantee a stress-free morning getting ready.
It was a milestone birthday for my hubby this year, he turned forty. I remember when thirty was old, now forty seems super young, LOL. I love to throw parties and celebrate birthdays in style but that is not him. He preferred to have dinner, just the two of us, and have a low-key evening. He works in sales and is around people all the time and we have a two-year-old, quiet nights are special.
I was trying to decide what to wear for his “over the hill” birthday and of course it had to include black. I love LBD’s because they can be worn for almost any occasion. With this one in particular, I have seriously lowered my cost per wear! I have worn this to a birthday party, a wedding, night out with the girls, a graduation, and now a date night. It’s no secret that the LBD is a classic and versatile item that should be in every girl’s closet.
Accessorizing the LBD can change the look of it completely! I wore the dress with my birthday present, my very first pair of Louboutin’s! I was seriously Loca for Louboutins and I finally have a pair of my own! These are not everyday mom on-the-go shoes but do work well for the rare nights out. I added my heart Kate Spade bag and of course a firetruck red lip.
My hubs and I enjoyed our evening together. We did a dinner and show combo downtown. We attempted to have some drinks after but ended up back at home by eleven – even though we were kid-free for the evening. He and I are no longer the night owls we used to be, but still appreciated an evening alone. My fortieth is not for a while but I hope it’s just as entertaining!
Val Around Town 