Best casual dress EVER!

With the weather getting warm- 90's in NJ in May?!?- I am on the search for light-weight and comfortable summer dresses. I finally found one that met all of my criteria: loose fitting, but not a tent...and flattering!

The dress is from tobi.com and sold at an awesome price point. I put a white tank top under it for a layering look. Final touches...these great flatforms (so comfortable you'll want to run in them!), a Botkier back pack, which I love because it frees my hands to carry the 20 other things and simple drop earrings from Anthropologie!

Simple Black Skirt

I was recently invited to a cocktail party and I really wanted to wear a new black skirt I had bought. But the cocktail party was outside and more on the casual side. So, how could I wear my new black skirt and not look too dressy? The answer: pair it with a white tank top!

I found this super cute black high-waisted skirt (with inverted pleats) on Tobi. Tobi is an amazing women's clothing site for a wide range of ages and with great price points too! To dress down the skirt, I wore my fave white Athleta tank top and black sandals (similar). Final touches - pink tassel earrings from Bauble Bar (for that pop of color) and a Star Mela straw clutch from Shop Bop. Super easy look that is put together and chic!

Overalls making a comeback!

I was very hesitant about the denim overall trend. I remember wearing them back in college, though a very baggie version of what is currently out there. But I thought I'd give the new version a shot and what I found out was that I LOVE them! The only challenge was making this "youngish" trend more "mature" for us ladies!

It did take me a while to find the right pair, but I did...at Madewell. They are fitted where they should be...and "looser" where I need them to be. To make the look more sophisticated I put a cream linen blazer (similar) over a Athleta tank top and the overalls and then slipped on my Steve Madden espadrilles. Jewelry - gold hoops from Anthropologie. You can also pair the overalls with converse sneakers and an oversized cardigan....there are many options! Definitely take a chance on this trend!

Can you wear jean shorts over the age of 40?

We are entering short season and I love a good pair of jean shorts. However, denim shorts keep getting shorter and shorter and I keep getting older and older! So, I went on a mission to find a great pair of denim shorts that were age appropriate, as well as other items that would make the look more sophisticated and less"hoochie"....lol.

This is what I found out....the first thing you have to do is buy the jean shorts two sizes up from your normal size. This makes the shorts hang lower and therefore a bit longer! I went with Levis denim shorts from Aritzia. To keep the look more sophisticated and age "appropriate", I paired the shorts with an oversized white linen blouse from Gap, a black belt (similar), and Dolce Vita flat sandals (similar). Accessories - my fave necklaces....one from Summer Love Designs....the other from Diamonds Doing Good. So, the answer is ...yes, you can definitely wear jean shorts over the age of 40 - it's just a modified version!

Bomber Jacket with a Twist....

The bomber jacket has been on trend for a while now, and I love them! They can be worn with anything from jeans to a dress, and come in so many great colors and styles!

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I fell in love with this Anthropologie jacket not only for it's blush color, but for it's new take on the bomber jacket. This jacket is more like a blouse and ties in the front. It's super cute and very flattering. The navy cropped culottes are also from Anthropologie and are perfect for Spring and Summer. Accessories.....blush suede slides from Bloomingdales and a Carrie Dunham clutch!