Putting Together a Quick Date Night Look

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Achieving a casual date night look with your closet staples can get you a pretty classic and put-together outfit. Last minute date night? No problem. Look around for your favorite pair of jeans, a white tee, and then start pulling in colors with a fun bag or clutch, and of course jewelry. The hardest decision might be if you want to wear flats or heels! … Read More

Flare Jeans + Off the Shoulder Top

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Today I’m sharing two old trends I love that have come back around: flare jeans and off-the-shoulder tops! Flares with heels or wedges give girls the opportunity to sport something other than skinny jeans. Let’s face it – if you’re like me, there are days you just don’t want to squeeze into your skinnies, lol! Off-the-shoulder tops are such feminine pieces. If you find just the right one, … Read More

Summer Stripes + Nordstrom Giveaway

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Stripes | Nordstrom Anniversary Sale | Teacherfashionista | Jules

Happy July, all! I am kicking it off with summer stripes and a giveaway! (Read to the end for the Nordstrom gift card giveaway we are offering in time for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!) July brings my last full month of being off work, and I am ready to just soak it all in! I rarely put on more makeup than mascara, and end up … Read More

Pink Scalloped Dress

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You might remember when I shared my love for scallops in this previous post!  I can’t believe there is another scalloped dress in a new shade. How lucky can a girl get to find this gem in such a great summer color?! Top reasons I love scalloped hems: 1. They add a feminine vibe 2. They make a plain dress unique 3. They make it easy to look put-together   This scalloped dress … Read More

Vibrant Summer Maxi

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Bennie C’s Boutique has a number of affordable, simple, and beautiful clothing choices. I enjoy finding these little boutiques because then you end up with unique pieces you don’t see on everyone else. Here I go again – expanding the maxi dress section of my closet. And I don’t mind one little bit! The vibrant colors in this maxi make it stand out in any crowd. It is … Read More

10 Things You Need for a Fun Pool Day

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With the heat of summer upon us, we are welcoming weekends (and perhaps week days) of entertaining friends outdoors and enjoying pool parties. I wanted to share some of the things that really make days in the sun more fun! (Click on any of the images below to shop each product.) 1. Playful Floats Being in the pool is even more fun with toys to swim and float … Read More

Under $35 with New Look

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Happy Wednesday! Today, I’m highlighting summer dresses under $35 with New Look. (See a similar dress post I did with Forever 21 a few months back here.) I have put together another shopping board below with dresses that will take you to shopping dates, coffee and brunch on the weekends, and everything in between! (Note that New Look offers free shipping on orders over $95.) Whenever I find a … Read More

Maxi Dress Dream

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This dress from Fashion Junkee is such a dream! Seriously. I have worn it once a week since I got it… to work, to church, shopping, and to dinner. Not only is the large floral pattern so feminine, the tube top is not too tight, and the dress has super cute pockets! I also just love it because it goes anywhere – dressed up or down, … Read More

How to take your Booties into Summer

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Part of being a budget-conscious shopper is stretching your closet staples to fit into more than one season. Booties are so great for this! These faux-suede lace-up cut-out booties are from Fashion Junkee and also come in gray and camel brown. They are SO trendy right now the way they wrap around your ankles with such fun tassel ties. Take them from fall into spring and summer with these style tips: Find an ankle … Read More

Must-have Summer Graphic Tees

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Outfit Details:  |  Shorts  (These run small-I am in a medium) |  Tee  (I am in a small)  |  Sunglasses  |  Saddle Bag  | With the temperatures in Arizona hitting over 100 degrees this week, I couldn’t help but think about my weekend ahead and how excited I am to pull out a favorite pair of shorts and a causal graphic tee! Weekends (especially Saturdays) were … Read More