Watermelon Stripes

 

I hope everyone had a restful and reflective Memorial Day weekend! This weekend, we went to a couple of fun places in Los Angeles, which I am looking forward to sharing soon on my blog! In the meantime, it feels like summer is now in full swing and I'm very excited about summer vacation being just around the corner! Like many, watermelons are one thing that I strongly associate with summertime. I'm looking forward to making my favorite appetizer, which is comprised of cubed watermelon, feta cheese, and a little mint or basil on a toothpick and drizzled with balsamic vinegar. Just thinking about it is making my mouth water! Well, I haven't had any watermelon to eat yet this season but I have worn quite a bit of watermelon print clothing already! New to my collection is this watermelon print blouse that I just got on clearance at J. Crew Factory. They had a great sale last week and I also picked up several other goodies that I am waiting for to arrive!

 

I was searching in my closet for the perfect thing to wear with my new watermelon shirt and, at first, I thought I would just go with something simple like a pair of jeans or a seersucker shorts. But then, I stumbled on this watermelon stripe pleated skirt from last year. Because watermelon is already in the name, I figured it would be the perfect match for my top and, as it turned out, it was! While many watermelon prints are more red in hue, this one features pink tones, so it was a perfect match with my skirt from last year. I suppose this outfit represents something old from last summer, paired with something new that I will look forward to wearing this summer!

 

Top: J.Crew Factory here

Skirt: J. Crew here and similar version here

Bag: Red Dress Boutique similar bamboo bag here

Shoes: Old Navy similar neutral espadrilles here

Earrings: J.Crew Factory similar coral earrings here

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Picnic Ready

Over spring break, I purchased this watermelon sweater and it was love at first sight! I have novelty sweaters with everything from chickens to lemons, so why not add one more with a watermelon? Watermelon is probably one of my favorite fruits to not only eat but also to wear! As you can see, I already have a straw watermelon bag, which ended up as the perfect complement to my sweater. At first I thought it might be too much but you can never really have too much watermelon!

Speaking of things that complement one another, this skirt ended up pairing perfectly with the sweater too! I've had this grid skirt for quite some time now but it's one of those pieces that I find myself going back to over and over again because it looks great with so many things. I thought the oversized grid or gingham pattern was reminiscent of a picnic tablecloth, so it paired perfectly, thematically speaking, with my watermelon items. After all, who doesn't love watermelons on a picnic?

Sweater: J. Crew Factory here
Skirt: Banana Republic
Shoes: J. Crew
Bag: c/o Shein Watermelon clutch here

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Watermelons and Seersucker

We just got back from a week long trip to the South, which included visiting Charleston, Savannah, and Hilton Head. The trip was fantastic, with the exception of the humid weather, but this wasn't our first visit to this region of the country so we knew what we were getting into regarding the weather! These photos of me in my seersucker watermelon dress are the first of a few different outfits that I'll be sharing on the blog from our vacation. Because this dress is now on sale and selling out fast at Talbots, I figured I'd better post it ASAP!

I wore this dress out to dinner one night in Charleston. To me, the preppy vibe of the seersucker makes it the perfect thing to wear in the South. In fact, the waitress at our restaurant liked it and the way I matched my lipstick to the watermelons! It definitely looked like the type of dress that one might find in one of the preppy Southern boutiques that are all over King Street in Charleston.

The building where we took these pictures is a hotel called the Mills House, located in the downtown area of Charleston. Although we didn't stay there, I've always admired its light pink facade and the large ornate windows that adorn the buildings from all sides. I thought it would be the perfect Southern backdrop for my perfect Southern dress!

Dress: Talbots here
Shoes: Target here
Bag: Coach similar pink bag here
Sunglasses: Celine similar white sunglasses here

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Wacky Watermelons

I'm honestly not sure what would be my favorite fruit . Actually, it's probably the obscure star fruit, but watermelon would be a close second. Not only are watermelons delicious to eat, they're also a lot of fun to wear as well! This spring I picked up this cute watermelon crossbody bag and even though it's quirky, it seems to go with everything I own; I get a ton of use out it! The watermelon button-down here is a more recent find, plucked straight from the clearance racks of J. Crew Factory.

I thought it might be a little much to pair one watermelon themed item with another, but since the print of the shirt is relatively small, I think it works and therefore doesn't scream, "Hey! There's a woman who is obsessed with watermelons!". If you are also obsessed with watermelons or want to wear them head to toe like I am in today's post, check out some of my watermelon picks below. Many of them are on sale, now that summer is coming to an end, so it's the perfect time to stock up!

Shirt: J. Crew Factory similar watermelon button-down here
Skirt: J. Crew scallop chambray skirt here
Shoes: J. Crew similar red flats here, here
Bag: SheIn love this leather watermelon bag here
Sunglasses: Prada "Baroque" here
Earrings: Charming Charlie "Austin" here