Changing up my polka dot dress.

    I've written before about my Leota polka dot dress...in this post I wanted to show you all how I changed the look a bit. Adding different accessories like a belt can really change the look of a summer dress. I chose to pair the green dress with a watermelon colored belt (jb and me $26), keeping the flat part in the front and tying it in the back with a twisted knot. It adds another color to the look and also defines the waist. I paired it with a purse in a very similar color and threw on a heel from Miz Mooz in a fun green. Same dress-new look:)

Laura

FP floral shorts.

I was lacking a photographer tonight so I had to be a little creative and take my own. The pups decided they wanted to be included as well in all of the pics, which is fine since they are adorable and probably will make the pictures much more fun to look at:)
I'm wearing my new Free People floral short- which, I have to thanks my friend Kasidee for showing them to me, and convincing me how cute they are. I've paired them with a Michael Stars tee that has a comfy/looser fit. I also decided to size up in these shorts to create a slouchier fit and it also helped add a little length to them.

How are you all feeling about the floral trend? It makes you branch out of your box a little, but it's a fun summer trend!

Laura

Shorts.

With warm weather ahead as much as I don't think shorts are the best look on me, I purchased a pair to wear for the summer. I can't stand jeans on a hot day in the summer... And dresses aren't typically practical for working outside;)
I picked a pair by Lucky brand. Cut off style, but not super short. They are also a little wider in the leg so the material isn't super clingy. The top I'm wearing is new today from the store as well (Jb and me) it's from billabong and was only $34. It's super soft material too, which is always a plus.

What kind of shorts are you all wearing this summer?

Billabong crop top $34

Lucky brand Abby short. (also available in a denim  option at the store)

Maxi dresses on short gals like me.

I love maxi dresses. I actually wear them all the time in the Summer. Some people however who are short like me (5ft 2") don't feel as though they can wear these long dresses. I , however disagree...

Here are some ways to make Maxie's work for us short gals:

-wear tall wedges or platforms. Both are very comfortable shoe options and also add a lot of height.

-get the dress altered to a shorter length. It typically won't cost more than $15 to have this done...or maybe you know someone who would do it for free:)

- give the dress a raw edge hem by simply cutting the dress off at the bottom. Be careful when doing this and use fabric scissors so you get a clean, straight cut.

- for a beachy/casual look let the dress drag a bit and wear a fun sandal or flip flop (you don't want to be tripping over it), but a little extra length is ok at times.

-Laura

Billabong sundress.

    One of my favorite new dresses from Jb and me. This fun printed sundress is by the brand Billabong and I snagged it for only $44 at Jb and me! The platforms are at the store as well... I love them:). I added a bright neon chain necklace to my outfit to add more color by my face, and paired it with a purple messenger bag. Fun and summery:)

-Laura

Winner!

Congrats Julie!!! (blogger name:jeremy,julie,and Jacob)You are the winner of my giveaway! Please email me at laura@jbandme.com for more details:)

Floral.

Floral is becoming a big trend right now, we're seeing it on shorts, t-shirts, blouses and even shoes. I'm not sure if I will be wearing floral on my lower half this season, but I'm definitely digging it on tops. I've paired this blouse (which I purchased at Jb and me for $24!) with an older pair of true religion Becky jeans, and a pair of OTBT platforms. These shoes are so comfy and they give me lots of added height! Who else is wearing floral this season?

P.S. don't forget to sign up for the giveaway I posted yesterday!

Laura