I’m probably going to sound like a broken record here, but these just might be my favorite fashion finds from Walmart yet. If you’re picky with fabrics like I am, then you’ve probably decided there’s linen and then there’s good linen. And the dress above is the good linen. The thick kind that doesn’t get insanely wrinkled every single time you move. (Listen, I know that wrinkles in linen are normal, but sometimes things just start looking way too crumpled.) The cut of this dress is also just so good for summer.

And I’m rounding up a few more favorite finds below. Whether you’re looking for affordable summer staples or maybe a designer splurge, there’s a little something for everyone right now at Walmart. I mean those white dresses…come on! So good. Happy shopping and happy weekend ahead, friends.

xoxo

 Walmart striped tank and shorts; woven sandals; straw bucket hat; tortoise sunglasses; straw bag; linen tie-front shirt; linen pants

 Walmart white midi dress; designer handbag; oversized sunglasses; white eyelet dress; gold sandals

 Walmart striped midi dress; square sunglasses; designer handbag; white and gold bangles; studded sandals

 Walmart straw bucket hat; designer sunglasses; o-ring coverup; woven straw tote; scrunch material swimsuit; studded jelly sandals

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Happy Thursday, friends!  It’s been a while since I rounded up a whole bunch of recent looks, so today I’m doing just that.  And while I didn’t actually plan it this way, pretty much everything in the post is super affordable.  A couple of my standout faves?  These ivory denim shorts that I wear a ton are currently marked down to $14.  (I sized up.)  This linen shirt from Amazon is so great over a swimsuit or paired with denim shorts, both below.  I live in these $15 graphic tees, and this adorable romper is almost 60% off.

As for the shoes, can’t recommend these leather slides more, and they’re currently 20% off which I’ve never see before.  And if you’re looking to dip your toes in the athletic sandal trend, this $10 pair is so cute and beyond comfy.  Also, loving these sandals I snagged from Amazon and this $40 pair of New Balance sneaks.

So happy shopping if you’re into that sorta thing, and here’s hoping everyone has a great rest of their week!

Surf Gypsy dress;  Jessica Simpson sandals;  similar handbag

Coolchange pants;  Carve Designs swim top;  Amazon linen shirt;  Seychelle’s slides;  Eric Javits hat;  Amazon beach bag

H&M sweatshirt dress;  Golden Goose sneakers;  Scarleton handbag

Gibson Look X Haute Off the Rack jumpsuit (use code NIKKI15 for 15% off);  Free People kimono;  Louis Vuitton handbag;  Dolce Vita sandals;  Quay sunglasses

Wayf romper (on sale);  Givenchy sandals;  Louis Vuitton handbag;  Quay sunglasses

Free People denim shorts;  Amazon linen shirt;  Kell Parker sandals;  Eric Javits hat and handbag

Scoop shorts, sweater, sandals, and handbag;  Walmart sunglasses

Scoop dress;  Amazon sandals;  Eric Javits hat and handbag;  Quay sunglasses

SheIn dress and sandals;  Scarleton handbag;  Karen Walker sunglasses (look for less here)

Daze jeans;  Scoop t-shirt;  Amazon hat; Scarleton handbag;  Seychelle’s slides;  Quay sunglasses

Scoop shorts;  Embrace Your Curves swimsuit;  Walmart coverup and beach bag;  Eric Javits hat;  Amazon bangles

Walmart romper;  Scoop handbag;  Amazon sandals;  similar hat;  Quay sunglasses

Gibson Look X Haute Off the Rack dress (use code NIKKI15 for 15% off);  Amazon sandals;  similar hat;  Eric Javits handbag;  Walmart sunglasses

H&M dress;  Bottega Veneta handbag;  Marc Fisher wedges

RVCA pants;  Topshop tank;  Madewell denim jacket;  Walmart handbag (sold out);  Brixton hat

Walmart dress, beach bag, athletic sandals, and sunglasses

Gibson Look X Haute Off the Rack shirtdress (use code NIKKI15 for 15% off);  Marc Fisher booties (included in #nsale);  Amazon handbag

Walmart dress;  Amazon sandals;  Eric Javits hat and handbag

Wayf romper (on sale);  Amazon sandals;  Eric Javits handbag;  similar hat

Gap shorts;  H&M sweatshirt;  New Balance sneakers

Petal & Pup dress (use code NIKKI for 15% off);  SheIn sandals;  Bottega Veneta handbag

xoxo

Happy Tuesday, friends!  The summer months ahead may look a little different for most of us this year, but that doesn’t mean that summer style is cancelled.  I’ve been playing around with the warm weather staples in my closet (some old, some new), and while dresses and denim shorts are my usual go-to picks, today I’m switching things up with a couple of fun and affordable summer skirts.

The simple, pull-on style of these two couldn’t be easier, and as far as tops go, I can’t recommend this little knotted tee more.  (I grabbed it in three colors – so good with skirts, wide-leg pants, shorts, you name it.)  Throw on a pair of flat sandals because, well, in Southern California, there’s a chance we still won’t be leaving the house for a bit.  (But I guess we’ll just have to wait and see, right?)

Here’s hoping everyone at least gets some nice, sunny weather to enjoy.  Have a great week!

xoxo Floral skirt (also here and here – size up);  white button-down;  Sam Edelman sandals;  similar handbag;  Ray-Ban sunglasses

Photos thanks to Katie Stuart

If you’re getting a little sick of the quarantine sweats and looking forward to something a little bit more spring, why not switch things up with a super comfy caftan instead?  Caftan season may just be my favorite (I’ve worn a bunch over the years).  During the summer months (and especially during HOT days in Palm Springs), my usual day to night look includes a pretty caftan thrown over a simple slip, and lucky for me right now, they’re just as good around the pool or on the beach as they are on the couch.

All dressed up with nowhere to be?  Someone hand me a cocktail because in my mind I’m already at the beach.

xoxo

Photos thanks to Katie Stuart

After spending a couple of days in Palm Springs this week and coming home to some hot Orange County weather, it’s no wonder I’m thinking shorts all day, everyday around here lately.  I mean, the hot-and-bothered effect has been REAL strong at our house.  Yesterday I escaped the house for a few hours (yes, a few hours) to shop around the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, and I really don’t know what was better – the deals or the mall air conditioning.  I’m thinking it was a combo of both.  (And if you haven’t checked out the Anniversary sale yet, get on it, girl.)

But I digress.  So for the second time this week, I’m giving the cold shoulder, and this lightweight blouse is a serious summer keeper.  It’s easy as pie with jeans or shorts, but in today’s post I’m tempting fate with the ultimate risky move: white denim shorts.  Is it even possible to wear white denim without immediately spilling something on yourself?  Or sitting on something mysterious?  I think not, but on this particular day, I managed to escape unscathed.  Now that’s a white denim win, friends.

So here’s to a happy weekend ahead and a ton more weekend wins.

xoxo

Photos thanks to Vincent Elejorde

Over the past couple of weeks I’ve worn this little midi skirt twice and received SO many compliments, which obviously has me wondering why I don’t wear skirts more.  Truth be told though, I’m not much of a skirt kind of gal these days, but when I saw this one, I just couldn’t pass it up.  The wrap style and ruffle details – yes please.  Plus, I love the knotted front detail, and seersucker is basically a Southern summer necessity.

Also, let’s chat about this little bag for a sec, shall we?  This silly little clutch is literally EVERYWHERE I look.  So many bloggers have it, and it’s now available in so many colors.  I held out on buying it for quite a while, but when I saw the black one, the holding out was over.  And here’s the deal.  It’s totally impractical for some outings and can become a real pain if you, oh I don’t know, decide to take it up the Palm Springs tram one day and walk around lots of scenic lookout points with a glass of wine in your hand.  (Sounds far-fetched, but I accidentally achieved just that recently and was wishing I hadn’t brought this little birdcage along.  To fully paint the picture in your mind, I’ll let you know that I was also wearing studded gladiator sandals and a bright kimono in a sea of hiking shoes, Teva sandals, and fanny packs.)

BUT, in some settings, I just think it’s the cutest little outfit topper.  Fashion isn’t always 100% practical, right?  And if you’ve been wanting to get your hands on this black version without the steep pricetag, then click right over here for a matte black style that’s a bit more budget-friendly.  Just remember to keep it in the car should you decide to hop on the Palm Springs tram.  (I swear, it was a last-minute idea.)

xoxo

Photos thanks to Tyler Chase

Blame it on my recent trip to Mexico or an upcoming trip to Palm Springs (or blame it on the fact that my name is Nikki and I have a handbag problem), but I’ve got a serious itch for fun, summer bags this year.  (And every year?)  Yesterday after uploading this photo to Instagram it seems that some of you gals have a little thing for summer bags too, so I figured I’d share a few favorites here.

Y’all, how cute are these?  I snagged number 4 in yellow before Mexico and love how it easily transitions from the beach to dinner or whatever the day brings.  The same can be said for most of the bags here – day to night for an easy vacation vibe.  Number 7 is seriously cute with pretty much any outfit (check it out here), and I just discovered that it comes in so many more colors than I thought.  The decisions, y’all.  But whether small bags are your thing (hello, number 10) or you need a little more space (numbers 6 and 13), you can’t go wrong with one (or all) of the bags here.  So which would you take along with you on your next vacay?

xoxo

Day number 4,387 of the heat wave around here, and the keeping cool struggle is so real.  But just when I think that the heat is starting to get to my brain, I think back on the couple of mid-July weeks that I spent in New Orleans and Miami, and I’m like, what heat wave?  These photos were taken during my time in Miami where the air was toasty and the wardrobe options were limited.  I’ve since decided that this little cotton tunic from Coolchange is one of the breeziest things that I own, and along with its caftan sister, it’s been a serious go-to for keeping cool and keeping my sanity lately.  It’s just one of those perfect summer dresses that weighs nothing and works every time.  The studded sandals are probably my most worn kicks of the summer, and I can’t get enough of this tasseled crossbody.  Happy Monday, friends, and hope everyone is keeping cool this week.

xoxo

Photos thanks to Kristen

Well y’all, the new home renovation is currently in full swing. (Remember this post?  I swear I’ll share sneak peeks of something besides the backyard soon…just not yet.)  And as someone who’s spent WAY too much time in the Home Depot lately, I’m giving my brain a little break and turning my attention to summer fashion.  And affordable summer fashion to be exact.  Blame my recent trips to Bermuda and Miami or blame the constant dust cloud coming from our house that I’m trying to escape, but I just want to look like I’m dressing for a tropical vacay everyday.  Off-the-shoulder this, tasseled that, I can’t get enough.  And with everything here under $50 (plus lots under $25), I’m not even feeling bad about it.  So what if I’m resort-ready sipping a lemonade with the sweet, sweet sounds of electric saws in the background?  (If that’s even what they’re called.)  Summer is coming, people, and I’m over here like “Bring it on.”

xoxo