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You are here: Home / Diary / Fashion Friday: Edition the disappointment of no rain

Fashion Friday: Edition the disappointment of no rain

June 22, 2018 ·

All last week the weather forecasters kept talking about a “rain event” that was going to bring anywhere from “zero to six inches of rain”. Way to hedge your bets, meteorologists. There’s somewhere between a zero and one hundred percent chance that you might win the lottery. Congratulations.

Anyway, I was really hoping for some good rainy days this week because it’s been so hot, but it turns out the “zero” part of their forecast was true for San Antonio. Well, unless you count the four seconds it sprinkled at my house on Tuesday. And I don’t.

At least I’m not bitter about it.

The good news is there an actual 100% chance that I found some cute stuff this week and that Anthropologie just put a ton of stuff on sale.

1. free people little wing kimono

I love the colors in this kimono and think it’s great because you can wear it now with shorts or over all white and it still transitions well to fall. It’s $68 and also comes in a plum colorway.

2. vero moda block stripe beach kimono

This cutie cute kimono/swim coverup is just $18. You could wear it over a swimsuit or with an outfit. Love the bright color and the stripes.

3. sugarfix by baublebar delicate bracelet set

I ran in Target this week because I essentially run in Target every week and I glanced over and saw this entire Baublebar display. I had no idea Target was doing a partnership with Baublebar but I am here for it. There were some cute pieces in the store and tons more online. I love this bracelet set for just $16.99.

And I also love these beaded double hoop earrings that comes in turquoise, hot pink or bright yellow.

They are $12.99. But look around at all the stuff because there are a bunch of really great options.

4. grecerelle casual maxi dress

If you see me this summer, there’s a good chance I’m going to be wearing this dress. It is the perfect thing to throw on and I usually wear mine tied up like the photo shows. It is $23.80 and comes in a ton of color options. I love that I can wear it with everything from flip flops to wedge heels depending on how dressy I want to be.

5. ruidoso embroidered dress

This is on sale at Anthropologie for $99.95 and I adore it. My weakness is a summer dress with embroidery.

6. malindi embroidered tunic

I like everything about this top. The color, the embroidery, the length. It’s a great summer top and is on sale for $59.95.

7. tasseled stella market tote

I featured this tote earlier in the spring. It’s perfect for the beach, pool or lake and is now on sale for $49.95. It also comes in a white option.

8. malta tie-waist dress

This dress has great reviews and is on sale for $89.95. I happen to love the stripes because it’s a little more casual-looking option, but it also comes in black and would be easy to dress up.

9. breezy tunic tank

This tunic tank is on sale for $29.95 and comes in several color options but I happen to love this blue and white version.

10. loft tie waist chambray utility shorts

I saw these shorts in Loft and they are the softest thing you’ve ever felt. They would be so cute with just a simple tank or t-shirt.

And I have been wearing these gap midrise denim with raw hem shorts at least once or twice a week because the length is the perfect not too short/not too long combo and the denim has a good amount of stretch to it so they don’t feel tight or make me angry.

That’s it for today.

Have a great Friday.

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  1. S

    June 22, 2018 at 7:27 am

    I received the maxi dress in the mail yesterday. I love the soft fabric and the navy color. Thanks for sharing.

  2. lauren

    June 22, 2018 at 8:34 am

    I can’t do the bow/tie thing in front. It reminds me of Serena Joy Waterford from The Handmaid’s Tale.
    Everything else I darling!
    Thanks for sharing!!

  3. Nancy

    June 22, 2018 at 9:14 am

    I just love a pant that doesn’t make me feel angry!!

  4. Annie

    June 22, 2018 at 10:41 am

    Same story with the rain here in Colorado. The forecast was rain every day this week. We have had zero. Nada. Zilch. It makes me sandgry (sad + angry).

    I feel you about the shorts. Too tight makes mommy want to fight.

  5. Jeannette

    June 22, 2018 at 10:44 am

    We received a lot of rain in Beaumont. And even more in Port Arthur. I wish we could send you some.

  6. Kari

    June 24, 2018 at 2:03 pm

    You can have some of our rain. Here in northwest Iowa, everything flooded and the city sewer backed up. So many people have water (and other crap…literally) in their basements. Yuck!

  7. Melissa

    June 25, 2018 at 3:28 pm

    I thought you might enjoy knowing Duchess Megan’s go-to Mascara regimen: https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/royals/30-genius-beauty-hacks-the-royals-use-to-look-flawless/ss-AAyYnqP#image=23

  8. Chrissy Miller

    June 27, 2018 at 1:59 pm

    It POURED in Sugar Land all week!!

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