Hope you are having a wonderful summer (or winter, for those in the southern hemisphere.)

I’ve been staying put for the past few months - no trips planned until next month - but have been busy professionally and personally, and also struggling with increasing fatigue and poor sleep. Trying to keep some balance.

Popping in with a roundup of favorite outfits from this summer. (Varied temperatures, if you’re wondering why jeans and boots made an appearance - it was raining!)

1. navy snap-front shirt dress that’s tied at the waist and has a botanical/monstera print; rose gold low wedge heels; a rose gold cuff bracelet; a dusty red printed bandana knotted as a neckerchief with a long strand of faux pearls; green canvas circle crossbody bag
2. deep purple and navy gingham top with and overlapping puffed sleeve design, a double-tiered beaded necklace, black denim drawstring shorts, light blue suede sneakers
3. Navy botanical print snap-front shirt, emerald green shorts, pale gold sneakers, long strand of faux pearls looped in a triple strand
4. green linen midi dress with a floaty skirt and skimming fit, a faux pearl collar necklace, a wide silver cuff bracelet, silver T-strap sandals, iridescent blue envelope clutch
5. tiered blue floral skirt, green ribbed tank top, denim vest, rose gold flat mules, amethyst pendant necklace
6. linen blouse with open ties at the sides, with the layers wrapped around and ties knotted in front; emerald green twill shorts; silver T-strap sandals; a labradorite pendant necklace with beautiful wirework; thin bracelet with small pearls wrapped in wire; green canvas circle crossbody bag
7-8 (with bonus Lucy): green tencel twill wrap midi skirt with a print of abstract white and navy splashes, a bright blue ribbed tank top, a denim vest, a carnelian and turquoise pendant on a bronze chain, a patterned silk fabric headband, pale blue suede shoes, and teal titanium glasses
9. green Ankara cotton dress with a colorful butterfly wing print and elbow length sleeves, a long strand of black beads and gold metal, two ink blue leather bracelets, flat rose gold mules, and sea green plastic glasses
10. red tropical/botanical printed linen midi skirt, an aqua ribbed tank top, light gold sneakers, a blue bandana with a red poppy print, a cream silk rosette flower pinned into my hair, a rose gold coral-structured cuff bracelet, and teal titanium specs
11. turquoise linen blouse with a puffed overlapping sleeve detail, turquoise linen blend shorts, a turquoise beaded necklace, yellow suede flat mules, a silver cuff bracelet, and sunglasses
12. black double gauze cropped blouse with puffy elbow length sleeves, green “kiwi” twill shorts, a multicolored glass star pendant necklace, a silver cuff bracelet, silver T-strap sandals, sunglasses, and a green patterned bandana wrapped into a headband
13. black mesh top with white polka dots layered over a camisole, a yellow dot print linen/cotton blend midi skirt, rose gold flat mules, a colorful chunky tagua beaded necklace, and sunglasses
14. blue linen blend wrap dress with a curved hem, yellow suede flat mules, a red patterned blockprint silk-cotton scarf folded as a headband, a labradorite pendant with gorgeous wirework, a cognac leather bracelet, teal titanium specs, and a bead and wire ring
15. tropical/botanical printed snap front shirt, a tripled long strand of faux pearls, dark cropped jeans with deep cuffs, cognac booties, a blue bandana folded up as a headband over pink hair worn straight below shoulder length, sea green specs, and a thin pearl and wire bracelet

Team Dressy checking in - dressing up for some fun theater or dance performances. (You may remember the first two dresses as they have been in my wardrobe for a LONG time - and recommended them to a fellow YLF member, too!)
16. Bright red and royal blue abstract print fit and flare dress, rose gold collar necklace and cuff bracelet, rose gold flat mules, iridescent blue envelope clutch
17. forest green silk fit and flare dress with a white and pale yellow botanical print, strands of pearls (necklace and bracelet), the same rose gold wedges, purple titanium cat eye glasses, carrying a pale gold envelope clutch, and in my hair a green and silver metal hair comb that my friend made and gave me as a gift a few years ago.
Everything I’m wearing here is several years old, and most of them I’ve worn for 6-10+ years.
18. royal blue crinkly, floaty tiered chiffon dress, velvet emerald and navy pumps, a rhinestone and velvet ribbon necklace, a faux pearl and wire bracelet, a sea green ring, and purple titanium cat-eye glasses; carrying a metallic envelope clutch