{olive green with a ruffle on top}

Olive green... the color that has stolen my heart this summer and taken over my closet!

Francesca's Dress (no longer online) // Leopard Clutch (cheaper version) // Pink Earrings // Nude Heels // NARS Lipstick in "Luxembourg"

One of my favorite colors this season can easily be pegged as olive green. I didn't realize it until one of my coworkers dubbed it "my go-to color". It's funny because I usually gravitate towards bright colors paired with whites when the weather gets warm. However, this year I'm loving how olive green acts as a neutral - pair it with a leopard clutch and big pink earrings like I did in this post, or dress it down with gold sandals and a turquoise necklace. It's the perfect backdrop for your favorite bright colored accessories this summer! This outfit would be perfect for a wedding, happy hour, date night, engagement party, you name it! Whatever the event, this color will have you feeling like a million bucks all night!

This current dress is no longer available online (I found it in stores at Francesca's) but I've found some adorable olive dresses and linked them all below!

Love Always,

{the it bag of the season | straw tote}

By now I'm sure you've noticed everyone carrying a straw tote bag - myself included, I own two! They're such a fun accessory to carry with you to dinner, drinks, brunch, or even the beach! I have this cross body bag that I love taking out at night even (I've never gotten so many compliments on a bag from guys in my life!)

I've rounded up some of my top favorites at different price ranges that are currently in stock! If they sell out keep checking back. That's how I scored both of mine! Straw bags are a quintessential "summer" bag that will be around for years. They're just having a moment right now with pom-poms and tassels :)

Psst - this board is shoppable. Just click on the bag you love!

How do you feel about the straw tote bag trend - are you "tote"ally obsessed {LOL} or are you not a fan of the basket look?

Love Always,

{off the shoulder stripes with turquoise tassels}

Off The Shoulder Top // Elyse by Nicole Turquoise Tassels c/o // Old Navy Jeans // Platinum Jack Rogers // Scout Clutch (with an Inslee monogram) c/o // BITE Lipstick in "Pastille"

We have a heat wave hitting DC right now... I walked home from work at 8:00 last night and it was still 91 degrees! Phew! Maybe blue jeans aren't the best for this heat but this top is perfect! It's technically a crop top so I got a size large so that it would be a bit longer. I love the loose fit and the material breathes really well - it was hot when I shot these photos and it didn't show anything! I knew I had to pair this shirt with these shoulder grazing tassels. They're the perfect accessory to draw even more attention to your shoulders. Y'all know I love turquoise and these are no exception (I can never have too much). Can we talk about my clutch too?! I got it at a SCOUT event last month and Inslee was there making custom monograms *insert heart eye emoji* I absolutely adore her work!

How is everyone's week going? I have had an absolute insane two weeks at work so I haven't been able to keep up with my usual blog posts. I apologize for that! It seems the second I get a handle on things and get into a groove something else pops up. Perhaps I'll never be able to fully balance work, the blog, friendships, and my relationship... I'm not sure. It's frustrating to me that I can't do everything I want to do - I'm in trouble when I have to plan a wedding or when I have kids or when I get promoted again (PS none of those things are happening soon haha)! But, that seems to be how life is recently. I'm attempting to focus on the positive things and not stress out about the bad things. There's too much good in my life to allow the negative to take over.

So on that note: I'm going to go buy more peonies (if you follow me on IG you know I've got them at work and at home @jennrog) and rock some turquoise tassel earrings ;) thanks for reading!!

Love Always,

{blue gingham off the shoulder shirt}

Gingham Top // White Jeans // Gold Earrings // Yellow Clutch // Bow Heels, old from Nordstrom (similar) // Rose Gold Bracelet // David Yurman Bracelet // Gold Cuff

Gingham Top // White Jeans // Gold Earrings // Yellow Clutch // Bow Heels, old from Nordstrom (similar) // Rose Gold Bracelet // David Yurman Bracelet // Gold Cuff

It's officially time to pair every top you know and love with your white pants! I picked up this gingham top from Abercrombie (I know - of all places) because I loved the buttons down the front and poplin sleeves. It comes in adorable stripes and plaids too and is under $35. Top it off with some chunky gold earrings and a yellow clutch to brighten up the look!

Did everyone have a great long weekend? I'm already missing the long days in the sun, beach walks, and bike rides. We were lucky to have three gorgeous days of sunshine in the OBX

Love Always,

{nordstrom half yearly sale}

It's that time of year! No, for once I'm not specifically referring to Memorial Day Weekend ;) It's time for Nordstrom's Half Yearly Sale!! That's right - the best store is back with one of the best sales. We're talking up to 40% off designer items, y'all.

The greatest thing about this sale is that a lot of these items are currently in season so you can order at an amazing price and then enjoy it all summer! There are so many gorgeous pieces to choose from... I sifted through them for 2 hours last night... yeah... there's a little bit of something for everyone but I narrowed it down to the best of the best (in my humble opinion).

I always like to use these sales to stock up on items that I will wear constantly (ex: in the Fall I always grab a cashmere scarf that I know I'll wear all winter and then for years to come). This summer I'm going to grab a new pair of sandals - I gave away over 20 pairs of shoes at the end of last summer! I know a new pair of sandals will serve me well this season and next year as well. Plus, it's always fun to get a new pair of shoes :)

But, this is also a great time to splurge on something you've been lusting over. Like that Milly top or a new purse that you've been saving for! Prices like these just don't happen every day!

What do you have your eye on? Happy Shopping!

I've made shopping really easy - just click on the photo!

As things sell out I'll try to remove them from this list and keep adding if I see more things that I like.  Sales at Nordstrom commonly tend to sell out quickly - so if there's something you can't live without order it right away. Place multiple orders if you need to!

Love Always,