Lots of Dots

     

top: Topshop Nordstrom (50% off!), skirt: J. Crew (similar here & here), shoes: Valentino, lipstick: Wet N Wild Cherry Picking, bag: Gucci, sunglasses: Chanel (similar), earrings: J. Crew (LOVE these), nailpolish: OPI

Funday Monday - Monday Bloom - Monday Morning Gossip

I tried this Topshop for Nordstrom polka dot blouse on over Easter a few months back and fell in love with it. I just couldn't justify the $80 price tag at the time and regretfully left it behind. Ever since then, I have been watching the price constantly. It finally went on sale a couple of weeks ago for 50% off and I knew I had to have it! There's something about polka dots that I can't stay away from...

Thank you all for reading!

xo, Ainslee

Layering

outfit details: top: C Wonder, dress: Nordstrom, shoes: Pour La Victoire, bag: Kate Spade, necklace: Forever 21, sunglasses: Prada, lipstick: YSL Rouge Volupte #7, bracelets: J. Crew, Stella & Dot, rings: Ariella, Brandy Melville

Cooler temps allow for my favorite thing: layering. Normally I'd throw on a shift dress with a loose sweater or denim jacket but pairing this with a colored blouse was a fun change. I'm already thinking of different ways to layers sweaters, button downs, blouses, and skirts for the fall. Thanks for stopping by!

Linked with: Style Sessions,  Whatever Goes Wednesday, My Girlish Whims, I Feel Pretty, Trend Spin Linkup

Sequins & Dots

 

outfit details: top: J. Crew, jeans: Paige via Nordstrom Rack, bag: Tory Burch, shoes: Zara, sunglasses: Karen Walker, rings: Ariella, Brandy Melville, bracelets: J. Crew, Stella & Dot Renegade, Stella & Dot arrow, lipstick: MAC Lady Danger

Somehow this top got lost in the depths of my closet within the last 6 months. I love discovering older pieces like they're new again. Plus, with sequins and polka dots what could go wrong? Thanks for reading!

The winners of the Fabulous Fall Giveaway are... 

Lily Ann Cano, Ellen Ross, Brittany Couch, Samantha Marie, Christa Cox, Sydney Blair, Stephanie Ann, Dori, Chandler Fox, Chloe, and Linda Winiarski!

Congratulations, ladies! 

Please e-mail Jessica at afternoonstyleblog@gmail.com within 48 hours to claim your prizes!

Linked with:Style Sessions, Real Girl Style, Whatever Whenever Wednesday, Whatever Goes Wednesday, My Girlish Whims, I Feel Pretty

Summer Layering

outfit details: dress: B.P. Nordstrom (old), top: J. Crew, shoes: Cole Haan (similar), belt: J. Crew, bag: Michael Kors (similar), sunglasses: Chanel via Ebay, bracelets: J. Crew pearl (old), J. Crew pave link (similar), Stella & Dot Renegade, ring: J. Crew, necklace: Etsy

Layering always gets tricky in the summer, you don't want to be too warm or too cool. As an Arizona girl, I usually layer on top in case I get too hot and need to remove a layer. The cooler weather in Pinetop inspired me to throw this chambray on underneath my favorite shift dress instead and it's now a favorite look. Definitely going to be layering underneath when headed to cooler climates from now on.

And who doesn't love a drop waist dress? I feel like they look good on most body types and are so feminine and comfortable. Get yourself one gals, I promise you'll love it!

So excited to be featured in the Three-fer Thursday blog hop seen here and here as well as on the Tres Chic Thursday Fashion Linkup :)

Linked with:
Three-fer Thursday
Lovely Blog Hop
Tres Chic Fashion Thursday
What I Wore Wednesday

J. Crew New Arrivals

It's Wednesday pretties, halfway through! Woah, that went waaay fast.... I love long weekends :)

J. Crew has hit the mark yet again with their fabulous new arrivals for summer. I'm dying over that blouse and skirt. They're feeding my skirt + popover addiction...

Oh, and J. Crew is having an extra 30% off of sale items, yay!

Linked with:
Whatever Whenever

Anchors Aweigh

outfit details: top: J. Crew (similar), skirt: J. Crew via Ebay (similar), shoes: Shoedazzle, bag: Tory Burch (borrowed from Momma), necklace: J. Crew (similar), bracelets: J. Crew, gift, ring: Etsy, sunglasses: Chanel via Ebay

Happy Thursday!! So excited to be headed to Pinetop for the weekend with my family and boy, I'm looking forward to the beautiful weather and relaxation.

I fell in love with this top at J. Crew last year and somehow it got lost in the back of my closet, I love rediscovering beloved pieces. And I keep telling myself to stop wearing so much blue... I just can't do it. Help!

P.S. One of my best friends Amelia has just started her own blog, The Desert Muse, please stop by and give her some lovin!

Checkout this giveaway for lots of fabulous prizes and if you would, please follow me on Bloglovin' :)

Linked with:
Tres- Chic Fashion Thursday
Three-Fer Thursday

Can't Get Enough Blue

outfit details: top: J. Crew (similar), jeans: J. Crew, shoes: ASOS (similar), necklace: Anthropologie (old), bracelets: J. Crew (old), Stella and Dot, sunglasses: Chanel, ring: J. Crew, bag: Elliot Lucca

Say hello to the most unflattering but comfortable shirt EVER. And it's cute, right? A little maternity esque with jeans but that's totally okay with me.

I'm currently sitting amidst the beautiful pines and 70 degree weather at my parents' cabin. It's divine. Unfortunately heading back to Tucson next week for two more finals and them I'm done, wahoo! For now I'm just focusing on the serenity of this place. What are your plans for the weekend?

New Year, New Blog

Outfit details: top: J. Crew, pearls: Forever 21 (old), necklace: J. Crew, shoes: Michael Kors (old), jeans: Gap, rings: J. Crew, Nordstrom, clutch: Rebecca Minkoff, bracelets: J. Crew, Stella & Dot, A Beautiful Heart

Happy New year to all! Here's to a wonderful upcoming year and my first blog post, cheers! xo, Ainslee