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Affordable 4th of July Outfit Ideas

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4th of July Affordable Fashion
Middle: Red Jumpsuit (less than $15!)
Right Side: Blue Beaded Camisole (less than $15!) / Red Checkered Headband (less than $10!) / Blue Paisley Fringe Scarf

It’s been a crazy few weeks here in the Evans household. School ends Monday and then a week from Tuesday, my husband and I are going to be loading a moving pod and moving to Rhode Island. It’s been a long time coming, but it sure seems like everything has been coming together last minute and I have found that with finals, grading, and packing up my classroom and the house, that my blog has suffered from neglect. Today’s post won’t include outfit photos, but I wanted to share with you some items I’m loving for the 4th of July!

It should surprise no one that as an AP US Government teacher, the 4th of July is a holiday I really get into every year. Maybe it’s because I grew up in rural America where patriotism was a way of life, and maybe it’s because my family always taught me to value what I have been given growing up in America. In teaching US Government I am constantly facing our country’s current unresolved issues and inequalities but at the beginning of the day when we say the pledge of allegiance, I truly do feel pride in my country and speak the words as a commitment I intend to work towards.

Leading up to the 4th of July, a number of retailers pull out their red, white and blue. Some of my favorites are Old Navy and Target, but even Nordstrom is getting in on the action! This year I picked up this affordable striped tank and some LOFT blue gingham shorts (not online) for my 4th of July outfit. Be sure to follow me on Instagram to see how I put them together!

Also be sure to check out last year’s 4th of July inspiration for more ideas!

Outfits for 4th of July Celebrations:

Red, White and Blue Tops:

Pray for Jeremy and I as we finish packing up our house and head out! I will try to get an outfit post out for next week but after that, look forward to outfit photos from Westerly, Rhode Island!

Thanks so much for visiting! 

Weekend Casual Bell Sleeves

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Weekend Casual - Off the shoulder Bell Sleeves
Casual Distressed Jeans and Bell Sleeves
Weekend Off the Shoulder with Distressed Skinny Jeans
straw fedora and perforated sandals for the weekend
Weekend Off the Shoulder with Distressed jeans
Casual Straw Hat and bell sleeve summer outfit
Perforated Sandals, Distressed Jeans and Straw Hat
Straw hat and distressed jeans for summer

I love long weekends like last weekend!  I can wear a comfy, casual outfit that I wouldn’t necessarily wear at work and I can read all day if I want! I love to read and lately, it’s like I just can’t get enough of young adult fiction books! Since my class is winding down for the year, I’m taking time to do some of those things that I’ve been craving – like reading! My poor husband! I just can’t put that book down to go to sleep at night, and I know he can see that kindle app glowing on my screen until he drifts off to sleep! Hopefully I will satisfy my craving soon!

Here are some of the YA Fiction books that I have enjoyed lately (Read eBooks using the FREE Kindle Reading App on Most Devices):

   

I have attached each series, but you can always buy them individually (or like I do, check them out from the library)!

Though last weekend was rainy, I was finally able to use this casual outfit when it got warm this weekend. I love this blue off-the-shoulder bell-sleeve top. If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen this weeks ago. It’s very light and felt great on a hot summer day. The bell sleeves are so elegant and I love the detailing on the cuffs. This retailer has a ton of other great, affordable bell sleeve or off the shoulder tops (LOVE this one and this one).

I get questions and comments about this cognac structured purse all the time. It’s beautiful, large, and very sturdy. I pack that thing full of all sorts of things and it still hasn’t affected the shape at all. It stays structured and beautiful, and is under $50!

Outfit Details:

Top: Shein, Bell Sleeve Off the Shoulder Top. (I ordered true-to-size. M) Similar in widget.
Jeans: American Eagle, Distressed Skinny Jeggings.
Shoes: Shoebuy.com, Steve Madden Nimbble Sandal. Also here.
Purse: Amazon.com, Structured Caramel Tote.
Hat: Boutique. Almost exact straw fedora. Similar here.
Earrings: Kendra Scott c/o, Danielle Earrings in Turquoise and Gold. Similar here and here.
Necklace: Jane.com, Monogram Necklace (1/2 – 1/3 the price of other retailers. Make sure to follow me on Facebook if you love this, to be alerted to when this comes back in stock!)
Bracelets: Jane.com, Monogram Chain. Similar in widget. Zulily, Two-Tone & Faux Pearl Cuff along with Two-Tone Twist Cuff. (I have an alert for when these are back in stock) Similar here.
Watch: Charming Charlie, Gold Watch. Similar Gold Watch.
Statement Ring: Kendra Scott c/o, Owen Cocktail Ring. Similar turquoise cocktail ring here, and more here and here.
Rings: Jane.com, Midi Rings. Similar Gold Midi Rings and more under $15 in widget. Baublebar Ice Lateral Ring (on sale!). Similar here.
Lipstick: Target, NYX High Voltage Lipstick in Sweet16.

Rainy Memorial Day Weekend Outfit

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Rainy Day Outfit Denim Jacket and Red boots
Denim Jacket, Red rainboots, and Pink Bow Chicwish Top
Umbrella Jean Jacket and Pink Bow top
Floral umbrella, Jean Jacket, White Skinny Jeans and Red rainboots
Outfit idea for rainy day, red rainboots
White Skinny Jeans, Red rainboots and denim jacket
Happy Memorial Day everyone! I had a great casual Memorial Day outfit planned but I forgot temporarily that Memorial Day in the Pacific Northwest usually doesn’t involve much sunshine. When my family moved here from the Midwest we were all ready to head to the lake with swim suits or pull out the grill, but after a few years getting rained out, we learned our lesson. Memorial Day in the PNW almost always involves showers so before heading out I traded my regular shoes for my rain boots and grabbed my umbrella. Everything else followed those two items.

So, although this Memorial Day outfit isn’t what I wanted to wear, it’s a good example of how colors from an item (in this case, an umbrella) can inspire an outfit! My red boots were a must in the rain, and since I’m not a big fan of the all-blue-denim-all-over trend, I chose white skinny jeans to pair with my nice warm jean jacket. Using the colors from the floral umbrella, I pulled in this pink top.

What kinds of items do you pull outfit inspiration from?

Outfit Details: 

Top: Pink Bow Top, Chicwish. Size up. I am wearing a size L. Similar bow top 1, bow top 2
Pants: Skinny Ankle Jeans, LOFT. Similar white skinny jeans (60% off, no code needed!). (Curvy fit, Petite fit)
Jean Jacket: Factory Denim Jacket, J.Crew Factory. (On sale!)
Boots: Red Boots, Target.
Umbrella: Floral Auto-Open Umbrella, Target. More in widget below.
Nail: Sally Hansen Hard As Nails in White On, Fred Meyer. Also here.

More Memorial Day Weekend Deals can be found on my Deals page.

For more outfits with this bow top, go here.
For more outfits with white skinny jeans, go here.

Thanks so much for visiting! Make sure to check out my Facebook page for more deal alerts throughout the week! 

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