Linen Pants

 Linen is the fabric of Summer.

And linen pants are definitely a Summer wardrobe must-have.

I usually have a hard time with linen pants. I feel like the just kind of hang there and don't really do anything for my body. When I saw these I thought they were so flattering.

I love how wide the leg is, but they are slightly fitted in the thigh area. 

I kept things simple here with a white tank and heels. (I have to wear heels because they are pretty long.) 

I also think they would look really cool with white sneakers and a slightly oversized button down shirt. 

You could really style these a million different ways. Definitely something to snag for these last few weeks of Summer.

Tank: Target | Pants: Parkside Harbor | Heels: Target | Sunnies: Quay Australia | Name Necklace: Etsy | Initial Necklace: Nordstrom | Lips: Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner in Pillow Talk with Buxom Full-On Plumping Lip Cream in Creamsicle

Aerie Denim Shorts

 If you have followed me for a while you probably know that Aerie is one of my favorite retailers. They are my go-to for active and loungewear. 

Recently, when I was browsing their site I came across these denim shorts. 

I am a huge denim shorts gal in the Summer, but having just had a baby none of mine fit right now. 

I was going to buy a size up in my regular denim shorts, but when I saw these I thought I would give them a try. 

I love them so much! haha

They are really soft and the perfect amount of baggy. They also have all the normal things denim shorts have like pockets, zipper and button closure. They just have some elastic in the back that allows for extra stretch. They fit me really good now and I know they will still fit when I get back to my pre-pregnancy weight. They will just be a little baggier, but that's totally ok with me. 

I did size up one from my regular size. This was mostly to accommodate my thighs. I think as far as the waist goes I would have been fine with a medium. 

I also snagged this sweatshirt. This would be such a cute look if you live or visit a beach town that gets cooler at night. Perfect for a bonfire on the beach .

Top: Aerie size medium | Shorts: Aerie sized up to a large | Shoes: Nike | Sunnies: Quay Australia | Necklace: Etsy | 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

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