Summer is typically when I like to play with color, and while yellow isn’t typically what I reach for, I actually really love these vibrant lace-up sandals from Express! Because they’re so bright, I think they make the perfect summer statement sandal. Below, I styled the sandal 2 different ways, but also think they’d be just as cute with your favorite pair of cutoff shorts and a simple tee.

For more pops of color, see how I styled this dress and this dress from last year.

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Happy Friday, everyone! Taking a step away from Friday Favorites today to share a new linen top that can take you from day to night! I wore this button front linen top from J.Crew for the first time on Easter Sunday. It’s the perfect warm weather blouse because it’s linen, lightweight, and has billowy sleeves for extra air flow. It also comes in 3 other colors! I think the white option would be another great color to have.

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– Consistently wearing my Hérmes Oran sandals now that it’s warming up. – (similar sandals and handbags)

–  Trying out a new shade of my favorite tinted lip balm from NARS. – (color fast lane)

– Weekend coffee dates with Justin. It’s a bit of a drive for us, but we love Java! Yes, the whipped cream is worth the extra money.

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Last week I mentioned my pool/beach accessories were seriously lacking. While I feel like every other aspect of my wardrobe is up to par, it’s time to upgrade the old Forever 21 t-shirt dresses I use as coverups and miscellaneous totes for something a bit more chic and age appropriate. For today’s Wednesday Wish List, I’ve rounded up a plethora of summer pool/beach essentials, most of which are at excellent price points. Let’s start shopping!

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dress, only a few sizes left; linking similar options below | sandals, more affordable options below | bag is old, sharing other options below | earrings | watch | gold stretch bracelet

One of my favorite things about summer is pulling out all my dresses that don’t get worn during the winter. I’ve had this little gingham number for a couple years now, and I think it’s time to give it the attention it deserves.

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