J. Crew Factory skirt (click here for similar), Forever 21 earrings (click here to purchase), Sam and Libby gladiator sandals (click here for similar), JP Penny blouse, Younique 3D Fiber Lash mascara (click here to purchase)

I actually built this outfit from the braid down.

I use to rock the side braid all.the.time and I have really been slacking in experimenting with different hairstyles this year.  The boho flowy top and bright blue skirt seemed like a natural pairing and it was only fitting I added my new favorite summer shoe...the gladiator sandal.  

Teal/Tribal

I have worn this teal sweater many times but this is the first time it has made the blog. I love the slouncy high-low shape and the sideways pocket and mostly throw it on over a pair of jeans but today I decided to dress it up a bit. 

Euphoria boutique sweater (click here for website), Target skirt, Lulu's clutch (click here to purchase), Piperlime boots, Target boot socks

The Day I Finally Learned How to French Braid

In all my 30 plus years I have never learned how to French braid and have always, always wanted to learn.  I love that Lauren Conrad or Jennifer Aniston look and still do it but just a boring, old regular braid like I wore yesterday.  

This lady is seriously MY HERO!  I sat on my bathroom counter top with my iPad last night and watched this video about 20 times starting and stopping, starting and stopping learning how to French braid and fishtail braid in the mirror.  She goes a little faster than my hands move but she is very easy to understand and by the end I actually had a decent looking braid.  I thought I would share this for any other braiding impaired people like myself!