an ode to bell sleeves

it is no secret that bell sleeves are prominent

this spring and summer (in case you missed them,

i am sharing other bell sleeve styles here and here).

 they are seemingly everywhere --

on dresses and blouses, even adorning casual t-shirts. 

i have picked up a few bell sleeve items this year, and they act as a

 fun 'pop' to your outfit! say goodbye to your otherwise

plain short or long sleeve clothing. i hope

the bell sleeve trend is here to stay!

i picked up this bell sleeve dress at local

seattle boutiqe, endless knot (and for those of you

not from the seattle area, endless knot now has a variety

of pieces available online!). i love supporting

local small businesses, and this adorable boutique is no 

exception! they have new clothing, jewelry,

and other accessories in store weekly. i am never disappointed, as styles

 range from casual t-shirts and shorts, to much dressier

skirts and tops. i recently tried on a few pieces that will be perfect for the 

office, too. i am currently lusting after a few summer must-haves,

such as this structured dress and these high-waisted

shorts. the price point varies as well, so it is a great

shopping destination, regardless of how small or large

your budget may be.

i am eager to wear this particular dress to brunch, 

barbecues, and a bridal shower taking place later this month.

it can easily be dressed up or down, depending 

on your shoes and other accessories. i recently wore this dress

to a saturday market with white converse -- the print and

sleeves make it flirty and fun, yet versatile!

and when they say 'beauty is pain,' they mean 

looking cute can be excruciatingly painful, right?!

#notkidding

though on-trend, these shoes are 

the definition of uncomfortable. i do not recommend

wearing new shoes for the first time when taking

photos (!!). you do a fair amount of walking when scouting

that 'perfect' location. i may or may not have taken 

these off for a brief reprieve before changing

into sneakers and heading to my car (followed by applying

bandaids to a few of my toes). sadly, they ended up in

the donation pile; you live, and you learn!

photos by karya schanilec photography

dress: endless knot, wrap bracelet: gigi's,

makeup bag (used as a clutch!): tj maxx, rings: forever 21,

shoes: lc lauren conrad via kohl's, 

marble iphone case: c/o ideal of sweden

who else is ready for the weekend?

i am not sure if this is due to too much caffeine,

or perhaps the fact that it is staying light out later,

but going to bed on time has felt seemingly impossible!

i am eager to sleep in, attend a friend's birthday dinner,

and of course, celebrate father's day with my dad.

what do you have planned?

xoxo.