Zara top (similar here) | Zara pants (similar here) | Urban Outfitters ring | Vintage clutch (similar here)

It probably seems like I have an endless collection of patterned pants, but I assure you that’s not true (I can dream though…). These I got from Zara during their last blowout sale, but could only get them a size bigger than I needed – it actually turned out okay though, since they’re perfectly breezy and slouchy in this size. The dots are also a cool paint stroke sort of pattern, and I think they look pretty awesome with just a plain black top (and they’re high waisted, so they’re perfect for crop tops! Score!). I’m planning to live in these this summer, and I linked to another cool black and white pair if you’re in need (and you are, trust me).

Side note, my Birkenstock wearing is actually becoming a problem and all my other shoes are probably feeling sad and neglected. These shoes are life changing, and you need them if you don’t already have them.

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NY&Co tee // H&M pants (sold out, similar here) // Zara platform sandals (really similar in gold here) // Marc Jacobs pouch // Vintage bracelet

Patterned pants. Something I was hesitant to embrace a few years back, but have come to love and wear a lot. It was love at first sight with this floral pair (sadly they’re no longer available), and they’ve already become one of my most-worn items this season. They’re one of those occasional, weird H&M finds that’s surprisingly high quality. The material is substantial and has fantastic movement, and the oversized patch pockets are trimmed with lime green piping. I tend to wear them with my favorite white tee (and some metallic pink platforms), but also love them paired with a soft pink top and Birks. And – because I can’t gush about them enough – these pants are perfectly high waisted and the legs are super wide, making them unlike any other pair I own.

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H&M Dress // Vintage clutch // Steve Madden sandals // kate spade ring

Like last week, this is another sort-of boring/simple outfit, but that’s because I think this dress looks pretty good on its own. I tend not to wear a bunch of jangly bracelets or layers of necklaces, instead sticking to the statement accessory here and there and wearing clothes that speak for themselves (yikes that sounds cheesy) – like patterned pants, a graphic tee, or, in this case, a bright orange maxi dress. Hooray for comfort and ease!

(Also – some of the pictures may make me look it, but I promise you I’m not translucent.)

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New York and Company shirt | New York and Company shorts (similar options here, here and here) | Birkenstock sandals | Vintage necklace | Target purse

Shorts are not my friend (generally speaking). I don’t love my legs, but Baltimore’s crazy-humid, crazy-hot summers don’t allow for pants. Perhaps it’s just me, but the majority of shorts I run across are teeny tiny and tight. But last year I was determined, and stopped in NY&Co after finding my favorite pair of white jeans there. I walked out with two pairs that are not only comfortable and a decent length but cute, and this is one. The shirt is a fun story too – I just grabbed it to try on shorts with, expecting to hate it – but I ended up loving it and ever since, I’ve worn it constantly, year-round. It’s kind of a plain outfit, but it was insanely humid this past weekend and I couldn’t imagine wearing something more complicated.

(By the way, that picture in the background is a part of The Walters Art Museum’s Off The Wall open-air exhibit. The picture is actually pretty weird, so I’m giving you a link to the Wikipedia article on it. Everything in the bottom left corner is bizarre and hysterical.)

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