This month I am participating in ThredUp's Summer Shopping Challenge. I was given $100 to shop the store, and let me tell you, it took me FOREVER to go through the site searching for items to buy. There was so much to choose from! Rather than buy a full outfit with my gift card, I decided to buy a few pieces to spice up my Summer wardrobe! Over the next 4 days I'll be sharing the looks created with those items!

ThredUp offers slightly loved clothes for up to 90% off retail. For example, I found a Marc Jacobs dress I got a few years ago for a mere $79.49 on ThredUp; it retailed for almost $300. There is another Marc Jacobs dress I've wanted since I saw Keira Knightly wear it for only $48.99! They have amazing designers such as Rag & Bone, Burberry, Tory Burch and, of course, Marc Jacobs!

Not in a purchasing mood? You can also send some of your clothes to ThredUp to earn some extra cash! I sent a bunch of my unwanted clothes last week and am waiting for them to be evaluated so I can make some extra shopping money. Also, if you sign up with this link, you'll get a $10 shopping credit - what are you waiting for?!

For this outfit I styled a Free People top I scored for $10.99 as well as a pair of Sam Edelman sandals I scooped up for $14.49. How do you beat those prices? Also, while looking at the photos, sing Summer Breeze in your head since that's what I was doing.

Top: Free People c/o ThredUp, Shorts: Rag & Bone c/o Marshalls, Sandals: Sam Edelman c/o ThredUp, Sunglasses: Cole Haan c/o Marshalls, Purse: Olivia & Joy c/o Marshalls, Bracelets: Ten Thousand Villages, Necklace: Francesca's



* Disclosure: I have received free products or value from ThredUp in connection with my affiliation with ThredUp's Summer Shopping Challenge.

Since September I have been participating in Marshalls Project Fab program (I participated in a challenge in August and was chosen to be one of 25 members.)  Sadly, my post featuring outdoor entertaining, was my last challenge of the partnership. I, along with the other bloggers participating, are super sad that it has come to an end. But, since Marshalls is so awesome, they sent one last package. An outfit styled specifically for me!

Before this year I had not been a fan of white jeans, but for our confidence challenge I styled a pair and they've begun to grow on me; much to Lydia's amusement because I still claim I won't buy more white pieces. Now I have this second pair with a little more edge thanks to the zippers and moto-style seams near the knee. Look forward to some more white jean looks soon!

There are no words to express how grateful I am to the Marshalls team for allowing me to participate. It has been one of my favorite stores since I began hunting for bargains with my mom in my pre-teen years. To be able to actually collaborate with a brand I love is a dream come true. Thank you Marshalls!

Mesh Top: Torn by Ronny Kobo, Tank: Vince, Jeans: Paige Denim, Sandals: Isola (similar style), Clutch: Olivia + Joy, Sunglasses: Cole Haan, Necklace: Lydell NYC, Bracelet: Michael Kors
All items via Marshalls (except phone case, stone bracelet and watch)

 

We've finally made it. The last outfit of my vacation. So depressing! It's like having to come home all over again...

Apparently this is my Disney shirt since I wore it both times we went. Ha ha. This trip was just to Epcot, so we walked around the various countries and ate some food. Then hid inside a store while there was a huge thunderstorm.

Top: Urban Outfitters, Skirt: T by Alexander Wang (Net-a-Porter), Sandals: Target, Purse: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Saks Friends & Family Sale), Necklace: Bubu Ruby, Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage, Brilliant Imports & Mom's, Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop) 

Good morning, everyone! Feast your eyes on these photos of Diagon Alley! The park officially opened yesterday, so today is a perfect day to share these photos! Luckily for me, when I went there were only a few hundred of us inside at any given time. Much more convenient for photo taking and walking around. I do not want to be there today, must be swamped with people!

You'll see a photo below with a red-haired gent, and that is Domhnall Gleeson (Brendan Gleeson's son) who played Bill Weasley in the last few Potter films. But remember his face, he is going to be famous after his stint in the new Star Wars films! He was also in About Time with Rachel McAdams if you saw that (I still have not...shame on me!)

The day after the red carpet and evening event we got to spend the morning exploring Diagon Alley, with our cameras this time!  The place is seriously AMAZING, I wish I could have stayed for a full week to take everything in. There's so much detail, right down to scratches on the walls.  Everything was put there for a reason and you can tell the guys who created the park love what they do! It is truly a feast for the eyes! Stay tuned tomorrow for some shots within the park!

Dress: American Eagle, Sandals: Ancient Greek Sandals "Athena" (Gilt), Necklace: Bubu Ruby, Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Rings: vintage, Brilliant Imports & Mom's, Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop)