Clayton Dress (c/o) Sadie Slick (call 949-642-5707 to order – they ship nationwide);  Old Navy chambray shirt;  Sam Edelman fringe bag and sandals (super similar – and on sale!);  Forever 21 necklace and cuff;  Ona Chan ring (c/o)

A couple of weeks ago when discovering the local goodness that is Sadie Slick, I found a few great pieces and then I came across this dress.  On the hanger, it didn’t look like much, but once I put it on, I knew I’d be wearing the crap out of it this summer.  It’s super soft and comfy and just lightweight enough for hot summer days.  The midi length is on point this season, and whether you cinch the waist or not, it’s just an easy silhouette to pull off.  If you buy one dress this summer, this one would be my pick.

xoxo

SheInside T-Shirt Dress ($14!);  Sam Edelman sandals;  Sam Edelman Clover Fringe bag;  Henri Bendel sunglasses;  Forever 21 necklace;  H&M cuff;  Boera ring;  Michael Kors watch

Remember this little t-shirt dress from earlier this year?  Well after wearing it about 4,537 times during the fall and winter and ordering not one but two duplicates of it, I figured I’d just go with the feeling and order it in green as well.  What can I say?  It’s under $15 and oh-so-comfy.  It’s great for layering in cooler weather or perfect on its own during the spring paired with my current accessory dream team: the fringe bag and studded sandals (both by Sam Edelman) that I’ve worn like a crazy person afraid to let go.  Well call me Linus because when something is your favorite, you might as well just go with it sometimes, am I right?  T-shirt dress hoarders unite.

xoxo

Photos thanks to Taylor Cole

Karina Grimaldi dress via The Stylist LA;  Loeffler Randall ponyhair clutch;  Zara heels (old);  Vanessa Mooney bracelet via Rocksbox (receive your first month free with code “mystylediariesxoxo”)

As holidays go, Valentine’s Day may not be at the top of my list, but I’ll take any excuse to get dressed up and eat a chocolate-covered strawberry or two.  You can never go wrong with an easy LBD, and when that little black dress is covered in tiny studs, spikes, and beads, it’s even better.  And if you don’t have an extra $300 lying around to drop on a new dress for Valentine’s Day?  Fret not my pet.  You can rent this dress or tons of other great styles from The Stylist LA for a fraction of the cost.  It’s so simple.  If you’re in the LA area, you can visit the adorable Venice showroom, but if you aren’t, just head over to the site to have any of the styles shipped to you.  The owner Emily is a doll and beyond helpful if you need a little advice on finding the perfect dress.  So if you’ve got a romantic Valentine’s Day planned or a fun night out with the girls, there’s no better night to look and feel like a million bucks.

xoxo

P.S. – You may notice that the blog has a brand new look.  I’m so excited for the new My Style Diaries, but please bare with me as we get it just right.