Anthropologie skirt | New York and Company shirt | Vintage earrings | Vintage ring | Steve Madden sandals

I know I just posted yesterday about how excited I am for fall, but I have a few more summer outfits to share while the weather is still warm. This skirt I was initially hesitant about (it’s a little brighter/preppier than the things I normally wear), but it was $15 at Anthropologie! How can you pass that up? Of course I got it, and I’m so happy I did. It’s surprisingly comfortable and really lightweight, plus it has great pockets. I pretty much only wear it with solid tees in black and white, but I haven’t gotten tired of that combo yet, so I’m okay with it. I’m hoping to wear it at least one more time before I switch to my fall wardrobe.

And, in case you were wondering – these pictures are indeed from a while ago. I’m not currently lounging by the water, much as I wish I were.

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Zara blouse // New York & Company jeans // Birkenstocks // Vintage clutch

I love patterned tops, and this bright yellow one makes me so happy. You can wear one with a neutral bottom and it’s an instant outfit, and doesn’t require accessorizing or layering, which I personally don’t have patience for in the summer. This summer has been pleasantly mild, which means I haven’t had to give up my jeans in favor of shorts. This is sort of a go-to outfit for me, and it was perfect for walking around quaint towns while on vacation a few weeks back. (And, as you might be able to tell, it was really, really windy when I was taking these pictures.)

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H&M dress | Baublebar necklace (old) | Marc Jacobs clutch (old) | Birkenstock sandals

I joke that this dress kind of makes me feel like a cupcake since it’s almost over-the-top girly, with a giant, pastel floral print and a pleat in the skirt. It’s actually one of those magical dresses that makes you look instantly put-together but is secretly super-comfortable – the product description calls it “textured sweatshirt fabric,” and they’re not joking – it’s super soft, slightly stretchy, almost plush, and the skirt still holds its shape. I like to wear it with my trusty Birks to tone down the sweetness and make it look just a little more like a casual summer dress.

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H&M jumpsuit (recent, but not online) | Steve Madden sandals (old, similar here) | Marc Jacobs clutch (similar gold option here) | Forever 21 earrings | Vintage necklace

This past weekend I went shopping sort of spontaneously, and decided I would allow myself only a few small purchases. Going in, I knew I was sort of intrigued by jumpsuits, but I wasn’t sure how I’d look in one – and I stumbled across this one in H&M. Have you ever seen teal, navy and coral leopard print?! It was pretty much love at first sight. And as luck would have it, it fit perfectly, with pockets and a tie waist to boot. I’m now totally a jumpsuit convert. They’re the new maxi dress. The sleeves on this one remind me of a kimono, especially since the top wraps in the front, but the whole thing feels as comfortable as pajamas. Go get a jumpsuit. You won’t regret it.

As for the earrings, they were sort of a consolation prize for myself for making it through the store alive (the one I went to was a bit of a nightmare). I’d seen earrings like these before, but wasn’t sure how much I would like or wear them if I had a pair, so I dropped $5 on these and I kind of love them. They’re the perfect dainty-but-still-slightly-edgy accessory.

So, it was a successful trip (also largely because I found the latest Kinfolk in Anthro). I made it out with the perfect outfit for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra the next day – and I snagged some pictures by the cool sculpture out front, right before a torrential downpour.

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