Bathing Beauty

I don't know about where you live, but it is definitely summer here in Jackson.  Although the official start of summer isn't until Friday, we have already been reaching temperatures in the mid 90s... which means it is time to spend some time by the pool.  

So, since I hope to spend a little time by the pool this weekend, I put together some of my favorite suits for the summer (and three cover ups because you have to look cute en route to the pool!)

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Tuesday Shoesday Week #56

Happy Tuesday Shoesday!  Hope everyone survived Monday with minimal damage.  This week, we are talking about metallics!  I love metallics, especially for shoes.  I currently am a gold girl.  I am sort of obsessed with all things gold right now.  But I do like all metallics.

So today, I've got some fabulous metallic sandals that are just perfect for summer!  

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Mix It Up

Yep, I'm pattern mixing again.  I can't help myself.  Especially with stripes and florals.  They just go together so naturally.  And I love the bold stripe of this skirt and the light, feminine florals of the shirt.  

Shirt: Target (similar); Skirt: Old Navy; Shoes: Target; Necklace: Bauble Bar (similar)

Hope you had a good weekend!

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Weekend Style Files

It is time for another Weekend Style Files!  If you like the Fashionable Wife on Facebook, then you already know what today's post is all about (yeah, you get insider info like that on the FB page, so you should go like it).

Anyway, this past Thursday was the birthday of the most fabulous Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen.  These moguls turned the ripe old age of 27.  I must say, I am quite the fan.  I grew up watching Full House and Billboard Dad!

Whether you were totally loving their whole homeless chic look or not, you can't deny these two have made a big impact on the fashion world.

So honor the day of their birth, here is a look back at some Olsen moments.

So happy birthday to one of fashion's fiercest duos!

Sample Society

A few months ago I decided to cancel my Birchbox subscription.  When I first started getting my Birchbox, I loved it.  It was so fun getting a surprise each month and I loved all the different samples.  But then, after a few months, I felt like my boxes stopped being as good.  I got a TON of perfume samples (and I am not a perfume girl), and I just felt like I got junk.  I would maybe like one thing in my box a month.  I know that it is only $10 a month, but it just wasn't worth it because I didn't like or use most of it.

So my friend (and blogger) Lindsey and I have been longing for a replacement box (she canceled her Birchbox subscription too).   I get Julep boxes but not every month.  And I love nail polishes, but I also love the makeup samples.  Lindsey tried Ipsy, but didn't love it either.

But then, I ordered from Bauble Bar (this has a point I promise).  And inside my box was a card about Sample Society from Beauty Bar.   PLUS there was a code to try a month free.  So Lindsey and I decided that we would give this box a try.

And, y'all, it is good!

My first box came this week and I was delighted with the samples and the brands.

The general theme for this month's box was summer skincare.

Illume Desert Tulip Candle, Stila Lipgloss, B. Kamins Sun Defense, Philosophy Hope in a Jar and Murad Eye moisturizer

I am most excited about Philosophy.  I already use Purity (the face wash) and LOVE it.  But really, I am excited about it all!

Sample Society is more than Birchbox- it is $15 a month.  However, so far it is totally worth it for the quality of product.  I am definitely going to get it next month!

Do you have any subscription boxes (makeup or anything else) that you get?  I want to know what else is out there!

Summer Classic

I'm not sure what it is about blue and white that screams summer to me, but it does.  I love blue and white anytime (and pretty much for anything) but a cool blue and crisp white for summer is a classic.  

Please pardon my hair... it was quite windy when we took these pictures.

Shirt: J. Crew; Pants: Gap; Shoes: Via Spiga (similar); Clutch: Marley Lilly

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Romp Around

I don't know about you, but I kind of have a thing for rompers.  I don't really know why.  Maybe it is because they are so easy.  Maybe it is because they are so cute.  But I love them.  Just as simple as a sundress, rompers are a fun option for the summer.  From solids to stripes to prints, there are so many options for rompers right now! 

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Right now, I am craving a simple black romper.  It is definitely one of the top items on my wishlist.  It is a perfect piece to go from day to night.  

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So how do you feel about rompers?