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Bubble Sleeve Little White Dress

White bubble sleeve dressEvery summer I share a little white dress (LWD) I love.  (Check out the Ultimate Summer Wardrobe Guide as well as Little White Dresses Under $150 and this one)

To me, a white cotton dress is quintessential summer.  Over the years I’ve found that the winning combination is 100% cotton, with sleeves and shorter in length.

I originally picked up this dress in red.  I adored the color but ultimately returned it because it was too big and snagged the white one in my size.

I love how effortless the white one is.  I styled it more casually with espadrilles and a circle bag, but you could glam it up with block heels and bold jewelry.

Bonus points: this dress looks great with sneakers.

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My New Favorite Skirt

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Celine sunglasses // Vasic New York handbag & key chain (similar here)

I don’t know about you, but I have the hardest time finding skirts.

I think it’s because I have short legs and a long torso, but finding the right silhouette and skirt length has always been a challenge for me.

Last year I experimented with clothing rental service Nuuly (read my review here) and found a skirt I adored.  It’s the one I’m wearing here but in this color.  I wore it a ton and almost purchased it (an option from the rental service).

The next month, I chose the dress version of this skirt.  After wearing it a ton and getting lots of compliments, I knew it was time.  The skirt needed to be added to my wardrobe.

I’m SO glad I purchased it.  It’s 100% cotton so you can wash it and runs TTS.  The longer length in the back provides the perfect amount of coverage, and it has an elastic waistband (super comfy).

I styled mine a la Parisian Chic with a striped sweater, black booties and a pop of red.  If you’re looking for a fun skirt that can easily transition day to night and from California winter to spring, this is it.  Right now it looks awesome with boots, but I know I’ll wear it a ton this summer with sandals too.

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Circle Bags for Spring

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Love Tatum initial necklace // Banana Republic earrings (similar here)

I’ve been wanting a circle bag for ages, so when I laid eyes on this pretty white number from Vasic New York, I knew it would be my spring handbag go-to.

The white leather (it also comes in black) combined with the straw/raffia effect gives it a perfect casual yet elegant vibe.  I’ve written before about my love for Vasic New York and if you’ve yet to check out the line, put it on your must list.  Now carried at major retailers like Bloomingdale’s and Shopbop, Vasic is not to be missed.  The quality of their bags is topnotch, their designs fashion-forward, and their pricepoints incredibly reasonable.

You may remember my green suede number from last fall that also made an appearance at NYFW in February.

What I love about circle bags for spring is the feminine shape.  They remind me of the 1950’s when women carried hat boxes and train cases.  Dainty and eye-catching, they evoke the soft vibes I often associate with spring.

This bag comes with a detachable crossbody strap (something I rely on more and more with handbags) making it the perfect bag for travel and running errands.  Not many circle bags out there come with a hands-free option, so this feature is key (especially with a baby on the way).

With lighter bags I like to pair pieces that really make them pop, so instead of going traditional spring florals or pastels, I chose this vibrant cobalt sweaterdress.  Not only is it a pregnancy wardrobe dream, but the bold color really highlights the beautiful white leather.

My earrings were a major sale score as part of Banana Republic’s designer collaboration, and while they’re still available, I found a similar pair under $40.

What do you think of circle bags for spring?  Let me know your dream list in the comments!

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