Summertime & Shorts!

Summertime! It’s almost here. I am so ready for warm weather, shorts and eating the fantastic food my hubby prepares on the grill {insert BIG smiley face}. I’m also excited for summer dresses and sandals. AND what I’m getting really stoked about is the Style Me Pretty Summer Challenge. Please read about it here and really, truly SIGN UP! Mention my name and get a good seat, so to speak. If you have been following along with me then you know I had a blast during the Spring Style Me Challenge. I loved having someone style me each day, posting pics and meeting great ladies in the Facebook group. Remember we even had a Girls Night Out.

Why am I going to participate in the summer challenge? For all the reasons above + I need some styling with shorts. Typically, I will resort to this kind of look.

Laugh {I am} because I will wear gym wear instead of cute shorts way too many times. Really, I won’t go out in public with the medal and race tag but it was the only picture I had with me in my gym clothes. So you see, I need a little assistance in the “I want to be cute in shorts this summer department.” I know Alison at Get Your Pretty On will not disappoint me. Look at what she’s put together already in regards to cute summer shorts.

I also love summer dresses. I posted this picture before of a dress I purchased in 2013. It’s a great summer dress but I’m wondering if it’s a keeper. Would love some input on this, please blogger friends.

2013 purchase - blue strapless from Old Navy.
2013 purchase - blue strapeless from Old Navy.

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  • I think that dress is great! You could do so much with different statement jewelry and shoes! And you know that cobalt is always in :)
    • Ok, I didn't know cobalt is always in so that is great news to me! Going to rework it with some different jewelry and sandals. Will have to repost it again soon. Thanks for your input.
  • The dress fits great. I would change out the scarf for a nice necklace.
    • Agreed! Going to try that a post it again. Thanks for your input! :)
  • I love this dress, you should keep! I think a really cute coral statement necklace would look good with it. Or yellow, or teal, and some bangles on your arm, cute, cute, cute!
    • Thanks, Sarah! I actually have coral and yellow statement necklaces so I guess I need to experiment a little bit. I'm encouraged by your comments. :)
  • You look cute in your shorts! I can't wait for Alison's new challenge to start either. That dress is beautiful on you - definitely a keeper! The color is perfect. Have a great day!
    • Thanks, Lana! Signing up on Monday and so looking forward to the challenge and the community. Hope you are doing well, sweet lady!
  • Carla Bruns (@RealInto)
    I don't know about the dress. I put my ring in the hat for the challenge based on your recommendation. Maybe after the challenge I'll have some input on the dress. LOL! But I do think it's cute.
    • Thank you, Carla for your input. Glad you stopped by and please stop by again. :)
  • Jess
    I love your dress, the color and the lace looks fab on you. Nice added touch with the scarf! please stop by jess from link up http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
    • Thank you, Jess! Stopping by your blog for skirts and dresses inspiration. :)
  • alisonlumbatis
    How in the world did I miss out on that dress at Old Navy? It is AMAZING. I love the color, style and the pretty details. Dresses and shorts and tees with some fun accessories are pretty much my summer uniform. Thanks for the shout out on the shorts post!
    • Thanks for stopping by, Alison. Signing up Monday and looking forward to another challenge with you!
  • I am sure you will end up looking so chic in your shorts this summer, and I love this blue dress - stunning! Chic on the Cheap