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Showing posts with label birkenstock. Show all posts
Showing posts with label birkenstock. Show all posts

My Must Have Summer Shoe

I pulled the trigger and purchased my first pair of Birkenstocks 2 years ago, and it might be one of the best purchases of I've ever made! If you haven't owned a pair, you are probably wondering what all the hype is about, but believe me...they are worth every penny! I own this silver pair and my host daughter gifted me this gold pair from Germany for my birthday. Birks are the perfect sandal to have in your closet, especially if you value quality over quantity. They go with most outfits, are durable and extremely comfy. If you are going on vacation and are trying to pack light these are your go-to shoes. I bought these specifically to wear when Alex and I went on a trip to California, and I wore them site seeing every day! No, this is not a sponsored post, I just love them that much. You can find links to my favorite styles and colors below!

summer sandal

Dress Up Jean Skirt

It's a rare occasion when Alex dislikes an outfit I where, or at least comments out loud about not liking it.  This skirt....well, he didn't want to be seen with me in public wearing it ; ) I don't know what it is with him and jean material, but this skirt and my overalls are his least favorite items I own. I wore this to brunch on Sunday after Turner's party.  I slept in while everyone went to church, and I threw this on in attempt to "dress up".  I feel like I'm channeling my inner Jen in this outfit (I just love her style).




Top: Jcrew Factory
Skirt: Gap
Shoes: Birkenstock

California Casual

Alex and I are back from our California trip, and are so happy to back with Turner! A few months prior to the trip Alex said we should only take carry-ons.  My initial reaction was "Are you crazy!?" 6 days with unfamiliar weather and only a carry-on?  Thankfully, he convinced me and it was definitely the right choice.  I packed the following; 

- 6 shirts
- 2 casual dresses
- 2 scarves
- 2 jackets
- 3 pairs of jeans
- 1 small purse
- 3 pairs of shoes

It was a bit tough packing because I wasn't sure of the weather, and I didn't know how dressy or casual we would be at night.  Most days I wore jeans and sneakers since we walked almost all day, and my scarves saved my life (the wind was frigid).  Here's my outfit I wore on the plane and the first day in the city.



Jacket/Jeans: Gap
Tee: Nordstrom Rack
Shoes: Birkenstock
Purse: Vintage Dooney & Bourke