Horrible pun in today’s title, but I cain’t quit! So, today’s post is about being ahead of the game. So often I find myself scrambling at the last moment to find just the right thing to wear for an event, and I know I’d have much better luck if I’m casually/passively keeping my eyes out for something for the few weeks leading up to an event. Otherwise, I’m like a wolverine prowling around a store hungrily and angrily settling on something that’s not quite right. So, let’s start shopping for the fourth today so we’re ahead o’ the curve. My tippy top picks:
+I’ve featured this before, but how perfect is this linen Madewell dress ($150)?!
+Especially with these speckled sandals (on sale for $89) — kinda look like fireworks, right?!
+This tiered maxi (Dodo Bar Or, $500) is the stuff of dreams.
+You can wear these K. Jacques with anything (and they’re on sale for $155!)
+Cherry embroidered clutch ($125).
+An affordable navy tassel necklace ($25) spruces up any ol thing.
+Prada espadrilles (on sale for $305).
+Or, check out this sweet gingham dress from Mother of Pearl (on sale for $378).
+Striped one-piece (Armani, $175).
+Dr. Scholls for J. Crew ($98).
+Red romper ($398), ideal with these gold mirrored slides ($29).
+Tasseled earrings (KJL, $100).
+And maybe this for some casual front porch sittin and readin?
For outdoor entertaining, I just had to snag these fun little placemats ($10 each). And serve drinks atop this fun little tray ($48).
Finally, some other dresses worth considering — most of which are around $100 or less:
+How freaking FUN is this striped mini ($73)?!?! It’s just calling for a good time.
+A simple embroidered mini ($105) in blue and white is so fresh and easy.
+Love this watermelon red embroidered dress (on sale for $99).
+Seersucker + cutouts = sweet and sexy. $150. Looks a lot like this more expensive style ($350) I’ve been eyeballin’.
+I feel like this dress (on sale for $90) would really beat the heat. Lightweight and breezy with the happiest pattern.
+Striped, OTS dress from MDS ($225).
+I already mentioned it in a previous post, but this striped beaut ($65) is going to be on REPEAT in the Magpie summer wardrobe.