One of my friends accused me of teasing everyone on Instagram with snaps of this dress with NO DETAILS! Sorry for the delay, details to the entire ensemble are below. I have to say this dress is TOPS. The print is outa-this-world delightful. The cut of the dress is perfect, and the little extras like the keyhole and bow in the back make it extra special.

Wore this number to a wedding this weekend with these shoes. We danced the night away and this dress went from ceremony to dinner to dance floor SEAMLESSLY! This is certainly not a one-time wear, either. I plan to sport this baby for my Grandfather’s 90th Birthday party in August. A party like that calls for a dress like this! I hope your Tuesday is worth celebrating, even if it’s only in a small way!

XX, Megan

Dress: Kate Spade Stelli Dress (and here), Shoes: J.Crew (similar, and here), Clutch: Target (similar), Sunglasses: Karen Walker Super Duper, Earrings: J.Crew (similar), Lips: MAC Candy Yum-Yum

Every time I do an outfit post I am reminded of the sweetest card my six-year-old bestowed upon me for Mother’s Day. The card was a compilation of fill-in-the-blank descriptions of me. The three that repeat in my head again and again and again are– my mom likes to… get her picture taken, my mom enjoys… cleaning things, my mom loves to… ride her bike with me.

I laughed out loud when I read the comment about getting my picture taken. Just to be clear, before appointing myself a blogger, I did not like having pictures taken of me. I did not DO selfies, I did not pose for the camera, I did not model for any agency. You’re shocked, I know!

The funny thing is that as I’ve already explained in a previous post. This blog business is family inclusive not family exclusive. To see the traveling circus that are my outfit post photos would have any of you rolling on the ground, gulping for air, in the throes of a death laugh.

My kids are there watching me turn this way and that, hearing my husband declare that I look angry, or woeful, or constipated. They entertain themselves by driving each other crazy and asking when we’ll be finished and bartering for treats. This is the way of it. Hence the kindergartener who believes that his mother loves to have her picture taken.

Anyway, summer and dresses are practically synonymous so I served up two for you today! Especially HOT SUMMER days call for light dresses, and while things have cooled off here again in the mountains we went through a stretch of near 100s a few weeks ago. Scorching. I pulled both of these little numbers to try to look cool even if I couldn’t keep cool!

Have a fab Wednesday!

XX, Megan

P.S. I do love to clean things, though! LOL!

Look 1: Dress: J.Crew (last year, similar), Sandals: J.Crew, Sunglasses: Ray-ban, Cuff: Vintage, Ring: Vintage, Lips: Mac Angel

Look 2: Dress: Old Navy, Sandals: J.Crew (sold out, similar, similar) Sunglasses: Ray-ban, Bag: Madewell (or here, or similar)

One of the things I love most about our little town is the mix of retro buildings– some dating as far back as the 1800s, some from the 30s and 50s, some with a more modern cabin vibe. This service station has the best lines, and I couldn’t resist the red trim. It takes me back the the era of filler-up boys who’d run out to your car to fill your gas and clean your windshield.

This culture doesn’t exist anywhere else in the modern world other than Oregon that I know of, and I wasn’t alive to experience the real feel of a full service gas station. But now I get to take pictures at one because, why not?

I wore this dress for a date night last weekend. We SUPed the Provo River with friends and then grabbed sushi. This little number was perfect to go from river to a quick-change for dinner. The tie-dye is right up my alley this summer, and it has a built in shelf bra. No extras required!

This would also be a great throw-on-and-go option for the 4th as it would easily go from poolside to firework viewing. Bam. You’re there. By all means, don’t forget about the Birks. Indispensable. I won’t wax on, but I LOVE these babies. So functional, so comfortable, so they’re ugly. I love them!

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

XX, Megan

Dress: Patagonia (also here), Jacket: J.Crew Factory, Shoes: Birkenstock, Sunglasses: Ray-Ban, Bag: Old Navy

The color here is really making me happy. This blazer has been in my closet for three or more years and the outfit options where it’s concerned just don’t quit!

I hope you’re digging the Americana vibe as of late because I can’t get enough. This outfit will take you straight from park or playground games of tag to an evening enjoying summer tunes or fireworks on a picnic blanket. I hope you’re all digging your summer, and that you have a fantastic week of the 4th!

XX, Megan
Blazer: J.Crew Factory (similar), Shirt: Old Navy, Shorts: Levi’s, Shoes: Birkenstocks, Sunglasses: Ray-Ban, Bag: Old Navy, Lips: Top Shop Rio Rio, Cuff: Vintage, Rings: Vintage

Oh, America! I’m so happy you were born! Not simply because I get to wear your colors and your symbols. But truly, I am proud to be an American.

I don’t really do FAVORITES. I don’t have a favorite color. I don’t have a favorite kid. (That would be bad, right?) I have lots of candy I likes, but I’m not discriminating. I like gummi, and fruity, and chocolate, and cinnamon, and ice cream, and cupcakes, and cookies all the same.

So no surprise, I don’t have a favorite Holiday. The 4th of July is right up there with Easter (because we always go to Moab), and Christmas (because, who doesn’t like Jesus and Santa?), and my Birthday.

I do have a soft spot for what I’ll call Americana styling for lack of a better term, and yes you can cue the Old Crow Medicine Show, Mumford and Sons, The Wailin’ Jenny’s (even though they might be Canadian), and Willie Nelson.

I love me some red white and blue in any combination. Now careful, because I do draw the line at fully wearing the flag, and head scarves with screaming eagles powering down on the stars and stripes. But I really do love to dress in the red, white, and blue.

Here in Utah we have the distinction of being able to carry our Americana from May 30th all the way through July 24th. Pioneer Day, folks, if you’ve never heard that one. So I’ve styled up some outfits to get you through these star spangled Holidays, and heck, I’d encourage you to try out your red, white, and blue style savvy any month of the year!

Have a fabulous Friday! Coming at you with a Science Saturday post tomorrow!

XX, Megan

Shirt: J.Crew, Jeans: Madewell, Bag: Madewell (or here or similar), Shoes: Splendid, Necklace: Gorjana, Earrings: Kate Spade (old, similar)