Memorial Day Weekend

Summer's coming... have you noticed? The days are longer and the weather is warmer. I've always considered Memorial Day Weekend as the kick-off to Summertime. The 3 day holiday lends to lovely weekend getaways and outdoor dinners and drinks with friends and family. 

This Memorial Day marks two years for my boyfriend and I and we are going to celebrate by trying to recreate our first date. A day soaking up the sun (and some cocktails) at a rooftop pool in downtown San Diego and then dinner and drinks wherever we stumble.

I am really looking forward to everything! Do you guys have any special plans?

I wanted to put together some fun outfits for the different things that I would love to do on Memorial Day Weekend... a day at the horse races, a day at the beach and a day at a backyard barbecue.  

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Shot Collar

Collars are everywhere! And that's just fine with me. 

I have a few collared blouses and dresses that I just LOVE! I think they are understatedly sexy and feminine. They look especially chic with a pulled up coif or a messy bun. 

I pulled some collared looks from my favorite shopping site, Esther Boutique. 

What do you guys think of collars? No or go?

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{Dress the Part}

You know that feeling when you spot a fabulous dress on a manican and you announce "I already own you!" ...because the manican can hear you and all :) 

Well, I got the feeling when I found this amazing online store called Esther Boutique. Pieces include stunning dresses, jackets and staple pieces to flirt up any wardrobe. A girlfriend told me about it and I feel like I uncovered a secret treasure! Woo!

Here are my favorite pieces from the collection.

Best part... they are totally affordable!

1. Spot On Tunic Dress - Midnight // $79

2. Laura Cocktail - Rust // $89

3. Lydia Stretch Jacket - Coral // $89

4. Desert Song Cocktail - Beige // $89

5. Michigan Cocktail - Blush // $89

6. Mankato Lace Detail Cocktail // $89

7. Yasmin Sequin Cocktail - Bronze // $89

8. Leah Winter Cape // $69

9. Ruby Chiffon Gown - Red // $119

10. Carrie Dress - Mint // $89

11. Love Chime Maxi // $89

12. Aruba Sequin Maxi - Gold // $89

All dresses can be found HERE