Prints X Purple

 Dress- Obey | Sweater - Max Studio (similar) | Shoes - Tahari (nearly identical pair here) | Purse - J.Crew (old, love this mini bucket bag!) | Shades - Ray-Ban

Lately you can find me oftentimes in soft colors and flowy pieces. As Michigan is surrounded 3/4 by water, we have very humid summers where too many layers means within 15 minutes of being outside, you are going to be drenched and your clothes sticking to your skin. 

The airiness of this dress and sweater (to keep the sun off my shoulders and the rest of the time around my waist because you know, it's hot) feels so apt for the season and there is nothing better than being comfortable when dressing up!

 What pieces do you gravitate towards in warmer weather?

-Meagan-

Summer Reading x Weekend Comfort

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My family and I are planning our first trip Up North to our cottage this weekend and I am so unbelievably excited to be back in my favorite place in the world! Sadly, I looked at the weather forecast for the days we will be there and it is looking cold and rainy. 

On the bright side, my cottage is also one of my favorite places to curl up, get cozy, and read a good book. Below I've listed out some of the books I've read this spring and plan on reading throughout the summer season. I also couldn't resist compiling a cozy lounge look that would be perfect for a day of curling up with a good story :)

• Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard - I read this book in a day and a half and even that wasn't fast enough. I gobbled up this story and am now anxiously waiting for the sequel to be released (have to wait until 2016, boo!). If you like Dystopia fiction and Fantasy, this is a cool fusion of the two genres.

• The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson - I've heard so many good things about this non-fiction book, I'm surprised it's taken me this long to purchase. The fact it is a true story about a serial killer using the Chicago World Fair to lure in his victims makes it all the more spooky and enticing!

• All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr - If you're a sucker for World War II fiction novels, this book comes highly recommended.

• The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay - My favorite standalone book (Harry Potter is my favorite series, of course :) ). Girl haunted by a traumatic event in her past moves to a new town and crosses paths with a boy who seems cursed by death surrounding him. I can't do this book justice in just a few sentences - please, please, please check it out!

• Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty - I always love mystery books when laying out on the beach. This book presents itself as a fast-paced, easy read that leaves you wanting to know whodunnit?
 

Pants | Shirt | Bralet | Glasses | Slippers | Pillow | Mug

Happy Reading!

-Meagan-

I'd love to hear your book recommendations in the comments below!

Ripped Denim x Neon

 Top - Forever 21 (old, very similar option here) | Cami - J.Crew Factory (on sale!) | Jeans - AG Adriano Goldschmied | Shoes - J.Crew (old, cute pair here) | Clutch - J.Crew Factory (love this option) | Shades - Ray-Ban

 I wore this outfit to a Cinco de Mayo party a few weeks ago and had to recycle it again this weekend. It's finally summer weather and while I love my neutrals (I sometimes wonder if gray is my favorite color), I can't resist a look with a good pop of color!

I had accidentally shrunk the top (I'm apparently still learning how to do laundry) and it had been sitting in my closet pretty much since I wore it on my Italy trip (post here). Luckily, crop tops are in now and I don't feel as silly wearing it out and about. I layered it with a cami that perfectly matched the embroidery for a weekend gathering to be a little more family friendly.

I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend with family and friends!

-Meagan-

 Side story: I thought this shirt was ruined at the Cinco party after a whole glass of red sangria spilled on my back (risks of taking group photos at a party centered around tequila I guess ;) ). By some miracle I managed to get the entire thing out! It may be shrunk, but it isn't stained :)

Gingham x Leather

 Dress - Marc by Marc Jacobs | Jacket - Miss Selfridge (similar) | Heels - Madewell (cute alternate here!) | Shades - Banana Republic (love these) | Clutch - J.Crew Factory | Pearls - Graduation Gift, options available here

I scooped up this dress during an online sale a little while ago and had been patiently waiting for the change to wear it out. The style and pink gingham pattern are so feminine and I officially fell in love when I noticed its little details (bow in the back and there's actually a cellphone pocket in the front!).

 Happy MDW, everyone!

-Meagan-

PSA: With all the activities on Memorial Day happening, remember to apply sunscreen! I learned my lesson yesterday when I forgot to put some on for a track meet where I sat in the sun all day. Needless to say, I'm pretty pink and sore (as you can see in some of these pictures). I'm taking this experience as a sign I need to invest in a cute sun hat :)

Flower Child

 Jacket - Mango (old) | Dress - Somedays Lovin | Shoes - Jeffrey Campbell (similar on sale here!) | Purse - J.Crew (old, cute alternative here) | Shades - Prada

I don't know about you, but I love my sleep. Most mornings I hit my snooze button for an hour (anyone who has ever had to share a room with me knows this all too well), only to wake up 15 minutes before I'm supposed to leave, grabbing anything in sight and running out the door.

Now that Michigan is starting to thaw out, maxi dresses are the perfect solution for my fifteen minute power prep. They are simple, chic, and give off the appearance that you took the time to put yourself together, when you secretly know you literally got ready in five minutes.

Maxi dresses may be reinforcing my bad habits, but hey, they are cute and if I can get an extra thirty minutes of Zzz's, then that's fine by me:)

Happy Memorial Day weekend! 

-Meagan-

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