tropical state of mind

is it just me, or has summer seemingly flown

by? i swear the beginning of june was just yesterday!

working, traveling, babysitting, blogging,

and spending time with family and friends keeps

a girl busy. i am ready to rewind and simply enjoy

a few extra weeks (or months) of sunshine.

have you kept busy, too?

disclosure: shop stevie with candace and katie graciously provided me with

the dress pictured in this post. as per usual, all opinions are my own!

my favorite part of summer fashion? the bold,

colorful prints! this 'aloha' leaf print dress, by shop stevie

is no exception. i love the mix of red and green, 

a combination not typical of summer;

however, the vibrant colors compliment one another. 

the black background of this print

made the dress easy to style with open-toed

mules and a chic, black and white clutch.

the bell sleeves on this dress are also a fun addition.

the modest length and style of this dress

make it the perfect summer piece for a variety of

occasions. wear it to work with mules or ballet

flats, or to the beach with flip flops. you can

easily dress this look up with heels and a

necklace or other accessories. wherever your summer

plans take you, this dress will keep you feeling

cool and looking stylish!

next up on the summer to do list?

moving, moving, moving.

i don't know if there is anything worse?

between the purging and the packing, 

my bedroom and closet are a nightmare.

i am grateful for effortless outfits like this

that require little brain power (or accessories 

since the majority of my jewelry, jackets, and purses

are currently in trash bags in my living  room). 

once i am settled in my new place, 

however, i plan to celebrate the end of summer

with another trip to my cabin, walks around the 

lake, and as much ice cream as i can handle!

photos by karya schanilec photography

dress: c/o shop stevie with candace and katie (exact here),

clutch and rings: forever 21, mules: tj maxx,

bangles: urban outfitters

'i hope that every woman wearing my pieces,

young or old, will feel beautiful and confident

about themselves.'

founder and owner, stevie henderson

as a special treat, candace and katie of shop stevie

have graciously offered my readers ten percent

off your order! simply use the discount code,

'MEGAN10' at checkout. i am lusting after 

these adorable booties and this dress for fall. 

happy shopping, everyone!

xoxo.