Creative

  • If I were to Book a Trip…

    Dress: Banana Republic (not the exact one – but this linked dress would go equally well); Shoes: Chloe Woody Flat Mule in Canvas; Purse: Gucci Disco Bag; Earrings: Bauble Bar (sold out, but very cute alternatives) If I were to book a trip, I don’t even know where I would go. I have so many places that I need to explore. However, given that this is a white dress option with cute (not necessarily the most comfortable walking shoes), I would opt for what I would imagine to be a low-key, ultra glamorous trip to the South of France. I could envision a little sight-seeing, shopping, and a delicious lunch…

  • Sunday Best

    Dress: Maude (this is old)Shoes: Nordstrom BP Gabby Woven Wedge Sandal Full Disclosure, I did not wear this to church. It’s a bit too low cut for me to wear to church without a bandeau cami underneath. However, this bright pink dress was the perfect Sunday brunch piece. It’s fun! It’s flirty! And it’s summery! Also, the material was much more suited for warm weather than some of the other “summer” dresses I have worn. XOXO Do you feel influenced yet? (follow me @carissa_cruse)

  • Lazy Dress

    Dress: Old Navy Fit and Flare Cami Mini Dress Basic Black I don’t know about you, but I feel like I am getting lazier and lazier when it comes to getting dressed. All I want to do is just throw something on, but if I throw sweats on day after day, then I feel sloppy. Enter, the dress! Dresses are by far the easiest outfits. Throw one on, and you have a complete look. I love this Old Navy option in black. I’ve worn it both casual and dressy. Aside from the material, no one would know it’s designed to be a casual dress. I pair it with a black…

  • Sweater + Denim Shorts

    Sweater: JCrew Black Cashmere PullOver Sweater; Shorts: Agolde Parker Lowkey; Shoes: Tory Burch Sneakers; Headband: Stoney Clover Lane (Similar); Necklace: Macy’s Pearl 14k Gold; Purse: Gucci SoHo Leather Disco Bag (Beige) or Black Generally, if it’s shorts weather, then it’s not sweater weather. Either you’re too cold or too hot, which makes this outfit the perfect casual date night outfit! I always get cold in restaurants especially during the summer months. So, roll up your sweater sleeves and throw on your shorts, and you are ready to go (and not get cold)! XOXO Do you feel influenced yet? (follow me @carissa_cruse)

  • Puppies Make Me Happy

    Top: Puppies Make Me Happy, Puppies & Fitness Pilates Edition | Women’s Sleeveless; Bottoms: lululemon Align™ Pant II 25″ in Black Kicking my fitness up a notch with this tank. Puppies and fitness, what a combo, and I’m loving it! I don’t know that I’ll be able to contain myself from pairing this with everything. Wear it to workout in or casually with jeans or shorts. I even knotted mine for an extra feminine look. This graphic tank was just too good to pass up. I am such a sucker for unique and memorable clothes. This tank fit that to a tee! It’s super soft and comfy, and I highly…