Splurge Worthy Summer Dress

 Guys! This post is a little sad.  It's my last outfit post with the bump. Obviously the bump had to go so Elle could join us, but I'm not going to lie, I miss it sometimes. It's kind of funny because I feel like I struggled a little in the beginning with how to style/dress the bump and now I miss it. 

Anyway, let's get into today's outfit shall we. 

I had my eye on this dress forever. The price tag however, always kept me from pulling the trigger. 

I finally justified it this year because I had a wedding in the Keys and a ton of baby showers on the calendar so I knew I would get a lot of wear out of it. I also knew it would still look great once the bump was gone. I actually plan to wear it to dinner tomorrow night! 

The color is what really caught my eye. When I was looking for similar (less expensive options) I just couldn't duplicate the color. It looks so good with a pink lip and golden/tan eye makeup.

It's also very lightweight which is perfect for the Florida heat. 

The best part, though, is that it has pockets. We all know girls love a dress with pockets! 

I would say this dress is definitely worth the splurge if you can justify it.

 

Dres: Revolve | Shoes: Tory Burch | Bag: Tory Burch | Sunnies: Quay Australia | Necklace: Etsy | Earrings: Target | Lips: Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner in Pillow Talk with Buxom Full-On Plumping Lip Cream in Creamsicle on top

Farmers Market

 I don't know why this look makes me think of the farmers market, but it does. 

We actually have a cute little farmers market close by that opens on Sunday mornings that I have been wanting to check out. A few of our friends have gone and say it's amazing. They have some food trucks, local produce, meats, and other stuff.  

I was hoping to check it out a few weeks ago and never got around to it. I'm thinking we will definitely make it a family outing in the next couple weeks. And when we do, I will probably wear this exact outfit. 

I specifically bought this dress the last couple weeks of pregnancy because I knew it would be great wear now and later option. I got to wear it a few times while pregnant and I've worn it a few times since I've given birth as well. I can vouch that it definitely works for both.

I can also tell you that I've dressed this look up a bit with heeled sandals for dinner, but decided to keep things more casual here. 

I think the hat and flats give it an effortless/cool vibe. And of course I had to pair it with my go-to tote bag as of late. 

J actually got this bag for me on my birthday last year. I need to do a full review on it because it's such a great bag. (Adding that to my list now!) 

Dress: Old Navy (Same dress different color here. Similar option here & here) | Shoes: Shein | Bag: Marc Jacobs | Hat: Lack of Color | Sunnies: Quay Australia | Necklace: Etsy | Earrings: Target | Lips: Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner in Pillow Talk with Buxom Full-on-Plumping Lip Cream in Creamsicle on top

The Dress of the Summer

 If you follow me on Instagram, then you have already heard me talk about how much I love this dress. 

Let me start by saying this dress is great if you are pregnant or not. I definitely plan to continue wearing it all Summer after baby girl arrives. 

However, being 39 weeks pregnant this dress has been a lifesaver. I have literally worn it 5-6 times in the last 2 weeks. It's pretty much the only thing I wear if I have to leave my house to go anywhere other than Target. 

I've worn it on multiple dinner dates, a little kids birthday party at the park, a doctors appointment and if I had to go into my office, I would probably wear it there too! 

Basically, if you're pregnant do yourself a favor and buy this dress.

It's super lightweight, which is perfect for those warm Summer days ahead. It's also very flowy which is one of my favorite qualities in a Summer dress. 

Did I mention that I actually have it in another print as well? That's right, I have another one! 

I would say you could get your normal size or even size down one. 

I'm wearing a small here and my other is a medium. Both fit great! 

Dress: Parkside Harbor | Shoes:Target only available in black (similar tan option here) | Necklace: Etsy | Sunnies: Quay Australia | Earrings: Target | Lips: Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner in Pillow Talk with Buxom Full-On Plumping Lip Cream in Creamsicle

Free People Dupe

 I can't believe Summer is winding down.

We still have a few more weeks, but the unofficial end to Summer is Labor Day.

While it's sill 10000 degrees out I wanted to share this dress with y'all.

It would even be perfect for any Labor Day plans you might have this weekend.

When I first saw this dress I got total Free People vibes. 

(I even found a dress later that was Free People and looked identical.)

I love the ruffle detail at the bottom and when I saw the back I was completely sold.

I originally bought this for our Mexico trip, but never got the chance to wear it. (Over-packer probs.)

I decided to keep it though because I think it would be perfect for a date night here in Florida.

Now let's get to the best part. Would you believe me if I told you this dress is under $40? 

Well it is and it comes in a TON of different color options. You can even have it before the weekend.

I honestly want to order it in a few other colors.

Dress: Amazon | Sunnies: Quay Australia | Shoes: Tory Burch | Earrings: Amazon | Lipgloss: Fenty Beauty Limited Edition similar here in FU$$Y

I do want to talk about sizing for a minute because some of the reviews can be a little confusing. I went with my normal size medium. When I first put it on I thought it was HUGE because it went below my butt. However, there's a drawstring tie so you can make it tight. I think some people miss that in the reviews. I know I did at first. 

All that to say I would stick with your normal size. 

Hot Child in the City

 I shared my favorite way to stay cool in the sweltering heat last Thursday.

I thought I would share another dress that is great for staying cool today and where I find a lot of these dresses. (Hint: If you read last weeks post you might already know.)

I actually picked up this dress while I was in NYC earlier this Summer.

There was a TERRIBLE heat wave and I was literally looking for anything that would keep me cool.

This dress seems like it would be really hot because there is so much fabric, but it really isn't. It's also black which I know some people say to stay away from when it's hot. However, y'all know I love black and even in the Summer I find myself gravitating to it. (It definitely hides the sweat.)

The thing that really sold me was the lace-up back. I feel like an open back always helps beat the heat.

Dress: H&M sold out (similar here, love this, and this) | Shoes: Shein | Sunnies: Quay Australia | Earrings: Target sold out (similar here) | Lips: Charlotte Tilbury Hot Lips Lipstick in Secret Salma 

What are your favorite pieces to wear in the Summer? Do you have any tips for staying cool? I'm heading somewhere VERY HOT on Thursday so I will take any advice. haha