I hope all my American readers had a great Independence Day! I spent mine with my family having a barbeque and eating too much food. Summer calls for simple outfits. This was a cooler day so I was able to wear jeans and my sweater without being too hot or cold.  So far this Summer hasn't been very hot, but I'm probably jinxing it.  I wouldn't mind it staying in the 80s the next few months, but I know we'll get up to the high 90s eventually and I will die.

Top: Made by Grandma, Jeans: Genetic c/o Piperlime & Lucky Magazine, Sandals: Ancient Greek Sandals 'Astrapi' (Net-a-Porter)

Everyone ready for the long weekend? This is what I wore last weekend to do some shopping and have lunch with Lydia and Christine! We headed to New Haven and visited Vintanthromodern where I picked up a suede jacket I first tried on 14 weeks ago (according to Instagram) And yes, I cheated and didn't put this in my wardrobe update post because this is such a random purchase not related to the season at all. After we shopped we had lunch at a Thai restaurant. It was my first time having it so I was a little nervous, I'm a VERY picky eater. But it was pretty good!

And yes, the post title is a reference to Bob Seger's Mainstreet (love this song!)

Jacket: Jones New York, Camisole: Eight Sixty, Jeans: J Brand 'Maria High Rise Skinny' in Supreme (Gilt), Bag: Etienne Aigner (thrifted) Sandals: Cole Haan 'Minetta (Amazon)

Yes, I'm wearing this sweater AGAIN. What did I tell you? I love it! But I've shown it three different ways, with a skirt, with white jeans and now with blue jeans. This is how I wear it most often, super simple. I will try not to post it again for a while, but I make no promises!

Sweater: Club Monaco (Clinton Crossing Premium Outlet), Jeans: FRAME 'Le Skinny de Jeanne' (Shopbop),  Sandals: Ancient Greek Sandals 'Clio' (Nordstrom), Bag: Etienne Aigner (thrifted)

I bought this skirt with a gift card back in April at the Clinton Crossing shopping event.  It's a size XL but it was only $6 and I had a gift card burning a hole in my pocket. I haven't had my Mom make the waist smaller so in these photos I'm wearing it dangerously low on my hips (with shorts underneath). If it was the proper size I have a strong feeling it would be WAY too short on me, so I guess it was a blessing in disguise that they didn't have my size. Ha ha.

Top: Cullen (Rue La La), Skirt c/o Aeropostale (Clinton Crossing), Sandals: Ancient Greek Sandals 'Alethea' (also here, here & here), Necklace: House of Harlow

I only bought three things this month, one was some navy sandals I've been needing for my Summer wardrobe, the second some new denim shorts and the third a ring while on vacation. Not too bad! The sandals were a bit of a splurge but I was having trouble finding a perfect pair of navy sandals.


THE RULES

1. Be mindful of purchases
2. Quality over quantity
3. Basics are best

MY PROGRESS

Clothes:

1. Blank Vegan 5 Pocket Olive Jeans ($23 via South Moon Under, retail $98)
2. Sea printed silk tapered pants ($56 via The Outnet Clearance Sale, used advertising money) 
3. ForeverYoung printed crop top ($65 in Santorini) 
4. DKNY batik print romper ($47, Clinton Crossing)

Basics:

1. FRAME 'Le Skinny de Jeanne' ($40 after gift card, Shopbop)
2. Club Monaco 'Ryan' cashmere sweater ($20, Clinton Crossing)
3. Madewell Singlet Side-Slit Tank in Black ($22.75, used advertising money)
4. Madewell Rivet &Thread Silk Noil Tee in Navy ($27.99, used advertising money)
5. *NEW!* Madewell denim boyshorts ($41, used advertising money)

Shoes:

1. Diane von Furstenberg 'Emma' pointed toe flats ($18 via Marshalls, retail $250)
2. Ancient Greek Sandals 'Alethea' ($150 in Santorini)
3. *NEW!* Ancient Greek Sandals 'Clio' ($185 via Nordstrom)

Accessories:

1. Ray-Ban 'Erika' Sunglasses ($15 via Ditto, with coupon code)
2. LUMO 'Violet' Ring with Australian Opal ($85, used advertising money)
3. LUMO 'Rope' Ring ($40, used advertising money)
4. Chanel Sunglasses ($320 in Athens)
5. Silver ring with jewels ($15 in Santorini)
6. Gold necklace with lava beads ($25 in Santorini)
7. *NEW!*  Owl ring ($40 at Jurassic Park in Universal)

Other:

1. J.Crew owl print pajama top ($12.50, J.Crew Factory) 

Gifted:

1. Orox Leather laptop sleeve
2. Orox Leather 'Merces Petite' bag
3. Aeropostale elephant print skirt
4. Aeropostale chevron dress
5. Aeropostale printed long sleeve top