I can not believe we are nearing the end of July!
Where is the Summer going? If only January-March went as quickly as June-August!
While technically there is 8 weeks left of Summer, school starts up in 6 weeks and that is the real end of Summer.

If you are a frequent reader of S&S you know how much I love Summer.  The weather, longer days, a more lax schedule, all of it. I always love how much more time I have with my son.  With less sports and more vacation time, we get to really spend quality time and Nolan has been living his best life this Summer.  Trips to Narragansett, Ogunquit, and the Cape and when he is home he riding his bike around the neighborhood, pool hoping and playing manhunt. He is almost 13 and having a Summer like I reminisce about.  His group of friends are like all of those 80s movies we remember, Stand By Me, ET, The Goonies which is why we are LOVING Stranger Things Season 3. Are you watching? It is such a fun thing to watch together and something we can both relate to.

Being as it has been one of the most relaxing Summers I have had in a while, I have been loving the relaxed and casual look of palazzo pants.  They are so easy and yet look polished somewhat chic. This pair from Francesca's is on sale in a few different prints.
  

pants / bodysuit / sandals / bag / sunnies

What is your favorite part of the Summer?

xx, Elise

Happy Thursday!! 

It always seems as soon as the warm weather happens, my social calendar explodes. 

With work, dance, bridal and baby showers, birthdays, shows and parties, my dance card is full! 

Nothing makes me happier than being busy with all fun things, but mama needs things to wear! 

This weekend alone, I have three events! 

I got this dress from at Nora Cora, and online shop I saw on insta.

BIG mistake...HUGE!

I ordered four items at the beginning of January for a trip I was taking mid February.

They did not arrive for my trip.

I inquired about my order status and they sent me a fake tracking number. 

After a few more weeks, I got an email they were out of one item and I would be refunded.

Guess what? I wasn't.

Many weeks later I got two items that were so minute, they would not fit my 12 year old niece. 

10 weeks later I got this dress. My thoughts are, MEH. The fabric is not at all like it was advertised, the slit extremely high, the front is exceptionally low, and the arm holes are HUGE!! 

If I were in a pinch, I could probably pull it off but I feel exposed and not comfortable.

Below is a Revolve round up with some similar dresses.

Happy Tuesday! 

Slowly but surely we are easing into spring, one degree at a time, 

allowing for outside activities. 

Every once in a while I like to do a splurge v. save post. 

Below are some of the hottest Spring and Summer trends at different price points.

What are some of your favorite trends??

 splurge / save 

                 Splurge   /    Save     /    Steal

Splurge / Save 

xx, Elise

Happy First FULL day of Spring! 

Is everyone as excited as I am?

When shopping for Spring and Summer pieces, I always have to remind myself that we have a very small window of spring like weather. It goes from cold to super hot really quickly.  In the past I have suffered from seasonal amnesia where I have completely forgotten how cold, cold is and how hot, hot is.  It seems by the time June rolls around, I want to wear light weight airy clothing.   

I kept all of this in mind this year while stocking up on my warm weather wardrobe. 

I loved this dress, but it came with a belt tie. I don't love the way I look with a belted dress, so I opted  to leave it at home. I loved the look of a button down shirt dress.











dress / earrings / sandals / initial necklace / bag / sunglasses / watch

What do you think, are you belt girls?

xx, Elise

Can you believe it is almost Labor Day? 

How can this be? I feel like the Summer just started! 

I had such an awesome week away last week, but this week has been the most stressful of the Summer for sure. Nolan doesn't go back to school until the Tuesday after Labor day and with camps being done for the season it has been a struggle to figure out what to do with him while I am at work. Fortunately, he has some great friends and has had an action packed social schedule for these last days of the season. The thought of having to get him up and on the bus by 6:50 starting Tuesday is petrifying!

I am actually a little embarrassed about how many times I have worn this dress.  You may remember this post from last November.  I styled this maxi going into the Winter with thigh high boots and a fuzzy coat.  The super light fabric, plunging neckline and high slit make it perfect for the Summer. 

I wore it to Father's Day dinner, out for drinks with friends and to a cook out.  I can safely say it was this season's staple. 

What were some of you Summer go-tos? 

xx, Elise

dress c/o / sandals similar here / bag / sunnies / necklace