Ben and I were pretty excited this week... our apartment building got a community grill (it's the small things, folks)! We grilled something every night this week and were able to sit outside and enjoy our meals in the evening sunshine. Aaahhh midwest summers, you get me. I'm still loving easy breezy pants like these from H&M, the perfect look from day to night. They were perfect for lounging after dinner (plus a drawstring waistband after meals.. you can't go wrong here). I've also been practically living in these sandals from Target. Probably not the highest of quality, but great for everything summer.

Mossimo Sandals // H&M Pants // H&M Tank // Vintage Bracelet // Forever 21 Necklace // Old Navy Sunglasses

Wedding Season has arrived!!! With all the weddings around the corner, this also means lots of bridal showers and bachelorette parties as well. My soon-to-be sister-in-law is getting married this August, and we celebrated her this last weekend with a beautiful bridal shower. The shower was held in Wisconsin at a barn on her Aunt's property. Everyone brought a recipe to share with the bride, and home grown honey was handed out as a favor. Such a great time shared with friends and family! With all these events happening, I obviously was in need of a new outfit. I put together some different options of how to add some flare to some summer bridal shower looks. I like to go in the direction of fun, flirty, and feminine. Being a big fan of dresses, this is the perfect excuse to grab something new for the occasion!

 

**The second outfit is almost identical to what I was wearing, with the exception of the necklace! Thanks 50% off sale J.Crew!

Welp, crop tops. I knew when I saw this neon number at Forever 21, I had to swipe it up. There are not a ton of crops that I feel the need to own, but I like the fact that this one had a higher neckline and was a bit looser. I've worn it a couple times over a plain maxi dress, this is potentially the only socially acceptable way to wear a crop to work (but seriously, DO NOT wear a crop top to work unless you work.. uhh.. somewhere cooler than me). I still hold true to the fact that I only feel comfortable in these bad boys while worn with something with a high waistline. I kept this shirt paired with jeans for some live music, beer, and lovely lake sunsets last night. How do you wear a crop top in a way that makes you feel comfortable? OH and also.. these metallic beauties are from Old Navy! Score.

Forever 21 Crop Top // Forever 21 Skirt // Old Navy Shoes // Old Navy Sunglasses

I am so excited to talk to you all about this story board today! I picked up this awesome way to display my favorite pictures from Rendi, a company who wants to help you capture, celebrate, and archive your amazing life! I chose this board to display my photographs in an easy and stylish way in my home office. I love that you can switch out the photos as often as you like, and that part of your purchase includes a box to archive these memories. I kept my photos simple, but you can add labels and text wherever you like as well. It's great to be able to display different photos from Instagram that I don't always think to print, but are some of my best memories! Check out all the different ways you can design your story board at www.RendiStyle.com

Use the code: EMILYH20 and you will receive 20% off all products at Rendi

Promo code good through November 23, 2014

This promo code comes just in time for an exciting new launch happening today! Personalized iPhone cases you can design specifically for you. I placed an order for one with my initial on it (and polka dots!).. can't wait to see how it looks.

I really love summer nights after work. It is so much more inspiring to go out and enjoy the rest of the day outside while it's still bright and warm out. Ben and I went for a game of mini put-put tonight, and I thought this was a good outfit for a little date night (also, apparently only people from Minnesota say mini put-put, is this true?!). Maybe next date night, I'll even try and iron my shirt.

Cynthia Rae Skirt // American Apparel Tee // Forever 21 Necklace // Converse Sneakers // Marc by Marc Jacobs Purse

When Warby Parker told me about this new collection, there was no way I couldn't share it with all of you! Stunning model and Victoria's Secret Angel Karlie Kloss is collaborating with Warby Parker to launch an amazing new sunglasses collection. Warby Parker is hands down one of my favorite companies, and this collaboration is just the ticket to kick off summer right! Just like all of their existing collections, for every pair sold, a pair is distributed to someone in need through their non-profit partners. In addition, this collaboration is offering a portion of each sale to benefit an organization called Edible Schoolyard NYC. This is a meaningful project to Karlie that provides kitchens and gardens to low-income public schools. It's a great way to give students the tools they need to develop healthy habits.

This collection is filled with very classic and sophisticated shapes that can flatter a variety of different face shapes. Some basic silhouettes with a little hint of rock 'n roll have caught my eye, and perhaps they will for you as well. I tend to lean towards gold details, so I outlined those options below.

This launches TODAY, so make sure to check out the fabulous line at Warby Parker.

 

MARPLE

If you have a round face, the Marple might flatter you with it's sharper edges.

**Warby Parker approached me about this collaboration, but all opinions are my own**

Well isn't this exciting! Lands' End invited some fellow bloggers and me to their Getaway Tour in Madison this weekend. It's a pretty amazing setup... a truck opening up into your summer swim destination. The road trip started it's journey in Atlanta, filled with fit specialists to help you find your perfect swimsuit. Whether we are ready for it or not, swimsuit season has arrived! Lands' End was focusing on fit and finding the perfect suit that you can feel comfortable in at the beach this summer. Swimsuits are hard for women to tackle sometimes (definitely not my favorite thing to shop for), but this tour seems to have gotten everyone excited to find something to make them feel great!

I also had the opportunity to chat with Glambassador and fashion stylist, Kendall Farr. Kendall is also the author of The Pocket Stylist and Style Evolution and got her start working at a large variety of Fashion Magazines. She has amazing advice for women and how to truly dress best for yourself. I found Kendall to be a firm believer in dressing appropriately for your body and age, and that coverage can be sexy. Some of her summer must haves include long flowing maxis, crisp white oxfords, and her gold Birkenstocks (a sophisticated take on this comfortable trend!). She also emphasized the fact that not every trend is for everyone! It's a great reminder that you need to dress for your body type and work off of the cuts/ styles that accentuate you best. Kendall was wearing a Lands' End swim tee that she also finds to be one of her essentials. They fall perfectly in line with the sport trend right now while also offering UV protection. It truly was an honor to meet such a sophisticated and talented woman... my new inspiration!

"Always be the most stylish and smartest woman in the room." -Kendall Farr

The Lands' End fit specialist took my measurements and fit me in this Bella Flora Floral swimsuit. I am in love with this bikini top with the high rise bottoms!