Lifestyle
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Summer Essentials
I am holding onto Summer like no one’s business! I LOVE it. Here are my summer essentials that I take with me to the pool nearly every time. I especially love the pearl sunglasses’ chain. It is so unique AND affordable! XOXO Do you feel influenced yet? (follow me @carissa_cruse)
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Target Haul – Sweatshirts
Head over to my “Try-Ons” saved stories on Instagram for my sweatshirt review. Pairing warm weather items with cool weather items. I love this! A great option for a cooler day. XOXO Do you feel influenced yet? (follow me @carissa_cruse)
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Manebi: Not Great for Half Sizes
Sweatshirt; Shorts: Agolde Parker Vintage; Sandals: Manebi Hamptons Bow Sandals in Black; Manebi One Belt Yucatan Sandal I bought these sandals entirely because of the company’s Instagram marketing. ENTIRELY. The Instagram photos are GORGEOUS. The company is Italian, and the photos are of beautiful people wearing such bright colored shoes with this exquisite seaside background. I was totally transported and thought if I purchased these sandals, I would literally be transported to a beautiful Italian seaside. I was not. The sizes are whole sizes only, so if you are usually a half size (like me), there’s a good chance no size is going to fit you. The company reps said…
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From Date Night to Casual
Dress: Diane Von Furstenburg Rib-Knit Midi Dress; Shoes: Jessica Simpson Parisah Platform Pumps; Jacket: Old Navy Distressed Jean Jacket for Women; Casual Shoes: Tory Burch Sneaker; Earrings: Bauble Bar Shelby Hoop Earrings, Similar Option Diane Von Furstenburg… the name is synonymous with the wrap dress. I was fortunate enough to get to visit her flagship store in the MeatPacking District a couple year’s back and picked up this little knit number. In the two years that I have owned it, I have NEVER worn it. It falls in the category of being so pretty that I just like to look at it. But no more! I need to wear my…
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Oversized Blazer
Blazer: Calvin Klein One Button Blazer; Shorts: Agolde Parker Vintage Shorts Lowkey; Shoes: Tory Burch Women’s Howell Leather Sneakers – Pink; Cami: JCrew Women’s 1993 Favorite Tank; Purse: Celine Micro Luggage I LOVE this outfit! And I am sad to say that this is literally the first time I have worn this blazer. I have had this oversized blazer for probably eight years and just never paired it with anything. So, one night this weekend I decided that it was time. I was wanting to feel especially cute, and I felt every bit of it. The bag (I told you this is where I invest) in combination with the blazer…
