Going Colorful & Bold with New York & Company

Today's post is in collaboration with New York & Company.  All opinions are my own.

Photography by Madi Flournoy Henderson

RAINBOW STRIPED DRESS || STRIPED STATEMENT EARRINGS || GOLD BANGLES || STATEMENT RING || WATCH || RAINBOW HANDBAG || BLACK BLOCK HEELS

I'm always drawn to bright bold colors this time of year so when I saw this gorgeous rainbow colored striped pleated maxi dress on New York & Company's website, I knew I had to have it!  The colors immediately drew me in and I love the striped pleats and the high neckline too.

This dress is perfect for many different occasions...think weddings, nights out, vacation, or even a casual day time outing with a great sandal and boaters hat!  You will be grabbing for this dress time and time again.  You can have so much fun accessorizing this dress as well...I chose these bold striped statement earrings and this rainbow colored handbag to complete my look!

Speaking of color, I also wanted to share a few additional New York & Company bright, bold, and colorful pieces that I'm loving right now!  

Striped V-Neck Wrap Maxi Dress - how fun and colorful is this dress?!  I love the wrap style, flattering on most figures, and the v-neck neckline as well.  Not to mention, the vertical stripe is a great way to elongate your natural shape and make you look taller!

Pleated Halter Maxi Dress - I just ordered this dress in purple and it comes in a gorgeous "tea berry" stripe too!  Again, bold and colorful...this dress is a stand out!

Rainbow Striped Maxi Skirt - Everyone woman needs at least one amazing maxi skirt in their closet. If you love color as I do, then you will definitely love the bright bold colorful maxi skirt.  The vertical stripe elongates your look as well...major win in my book!  You can dress this skirt up or down making it such a versatile piece for your wardrobe.

Striped Wrap Blouse - From the colorful stripe to the bell sleeve, I love this striped blouse!  I would wear this with distressed denim shorts and a great pair of wedge sandals for a perfect summer look!

Are you also drawn to color this time of year?!  Which New York & Company piece is your favorite?

As always, thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a great day!  See you back here real soon!

Wildflower Dress - Sale Alert

Photography by Madi Floury Henderson

DRESS || BAG || SHOES || BRACELETS || WATCH

This wildflower dress has proven itself to be one of my summer favorites...I bought it on sale and now it is an extra % off!  Even though we are on the tail end of summer, NOW is the time to shop for summer pieces.  Smart savvy shoppers always shop end of season sales because you can find beautiful classic pieces that you can wear from season to season, just like this summer maxi dress.

The fit is flattering, the tassel tie shoulders add a special touch, and the floral pattern/colors is beautiful!  This is a versatile dress that can be worn for many occasions.

Grab this beauty and some of other summer classics HERE before they sale out!  One of the pieces I just bought is this gorgeous blush colored tiered ruffle maxi dress!!!

As always, thanks so much for stopping by and have a great day!

Off The Shoulder Striped Maxi Dress

Photography by Madi Flournoy Henderson

DRESS || HAT || SHOES || LEFT HAND RING || RIGHT HAND RING || WATCH

There are two things that I won't apologize for...wearing too many stripes and wearing this straw hat ALL. OF. THE. TIME.  My obsession with stripes and this essential summer hat is obvious but what's not to love?!

This adorable off the shoulder striped maxi dress is the perfect summer dress that is light weight, comfortable, and ideal for hot summer days.  It's also the perfect dress to pack for your next vacation...wear it over your swimsuit and wear it out to dinner at night!  Plus it comes in petite, regular, and tall sizes!  Oh...and it's only $60...now that's my kind of dress!

Every summer I purchase one summer hat that goes with everything and this straw hat was the perfect find this season.  I've worn it while on vacation most recently and I wear it regularly with my every day looks.  It's chic, stylish, goes with everything, and is perfect to help protect your face while out in the out summer sun.

Off to get ready for a great weekend with the family...hope you all have a wonderful weekend as well and as always, thanks so much for stopping by.

p.s. you can shop this look by clicking on the images below!

Pippa Off the Should Maxi Dress

Photography by Madi Flournoy Henderson

DRESS C/O || SHOES in black || BAG || RING || WATCH

I'm pretty sure this Pippa off the shoulder maxi dress is what every gals maxi dress dreams are made of!  The navy backdrop with the all over bold floral print makes this dress a total stand out and of course I love the off the shoulder style with the ruffle detail.

Maxi dresses are perfect to dress up or down.  Because of the length, you can easily transform your look from day to night making it super versatile.  Think casual cook out with friends, to graduation party, to attending a friends wedding...this dress would be perfect for all of those occasions.

Because I'm 5'4", I'm wearing a higher heel but you can also wear this with wedge sandals and if you don't need the extra boost, you can wear it with sandals too.

Do you love maxi dresses as much as I do?!

As always, thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Blush Paisley Print Maxi Dress - Banana Republic

*Today's post is in collaboration with Banana Republic.

Photography by Madi Flournoy Henderson

DRESS C/O || SANDALS C/O || RING C/O || LIPGLOSS BASE || LIPGLOSS TOP COAT

Tis' the season that you will find me just about living in dresses, especially long flowy maxi dresses!  Lucky for me (well and for YOU), Banana Republic has a gorgeous selection of dresses in every length like this beautiful blush colored paisley print maxi dress!

The colors are so soft, springy, & feminine (and pardon me while I continue on the blush colored EVERYTHING train) and the extra details like the side slits, the side ties, and the pockets make this dress even more of a standout! 

It's perfect for work (throw on a cardi sweater or even a structured blazer like this chambray linen blazer), perfect for brunch with the girls (throw on a denim jacket and some low heel sandals), a bridal shower or a wedding, and of course it's perfect for date night (just toss on a pair of gorgeous heels and go)!

Take a moment and check out Banana Republic's new dress arrivals...they are all sooooo pretty!

As always, thanks so much for stopping by and I hope your week is off to a great start!

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The High & The Low

Photos || Madi Flournoy Henderson

DRESS C/O || HEELS || BAG C/O || WATCH C/O || RING

The high & the low...this vibrant turquoise high low Fira Maxi Dress from Charming Charlie is so perfect for those summer evenings out or those vacay strolls on the beach.  Wear it during the daytime with a great pair of flat sandals or wedges and you have a perfect daytime look too.

What I love most about a high low dress is the movement and the visual interest that a "high low" hemline adds to any maxi dress.  It flows and moves beautifully when you walk.  

And how gorgeous is the color of this dress?!  It really pops!  Give the high low trend a try if you haven't already, I think you will love it just as much as I do.  At just $35, this dress would be the perfect piece to start with!  For a size reference, I'm wearing a size small.

Pair it with this nude oversized clutch and a pair of nude heels (or sandals) and you've got an on trend put together summer look!

Hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July!  We had a blast over the weekend with all kinds of 4th festivities (plus my Hubby's birthday celebration).  It's so hard to believe that it is already July...time needs to slow down!

As always, thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a great "short" week!

New York & Company Maxes Out with Summer Dresses

Photos || Madi Flournoy Henderson

DRESS C/O || CUFF BRACELET C/O || WATCH C/O || EARRINGS || RING || WEDGES

Summer is here and it is starting to get hot, hot, hot!  I'm all about comfort during these hot summer months but I don't like to sacrifice style for comfort.  So what do I do?!  I wear maxi dresses a TON during the summer and I'm rather smitten with NY&Co's new collection of summer maxi dresses.

This blue halter maxi dress is one of my favorites from their new collection!  It's one of those dresses that you just throw on and go without much fuss.  It is beyond comfortable and because it is polyester and not cotton, the material lays so nicely and doesn't cling to your body.  I don't know about you, but I don't like maxi dresses that cling to me or show whats underneath through the fabric...catch my drift?!

What I also LOVE about this dress is that it doesn't need to be ironed...I'm not kidding!  It is one of those dresses that you can pack, unpack, hang up, and then throw on.  I can't help but still have vacation on my mind and how perfect this dress would have been for our recent trip to Aruba!  It will just have to go on our next vacation with me. ;-)

Not to mention, the tribal print on the straps adds such fun visual interest to this dress as well!  The straps are stretchy but tight enough to offer plenty of support.  Throw on a pair of sunnies and a statement cuff and you are ready to go!  p.s this dress also comes in orange!

Head to NY&Co to check out their new arrivals...I guarantee you will find a few must have pieces for your summer wardrobe!

As always, thanks so much for stopping by and have a great day!

New York & Company is also having a contest June 10th through June 27th! Take a pic of your favorite NY&C outfit and share your look on Instagram using #ReadySetSummerContest for your chance to win a $5,000 shopping spree!! Plus, you could win a daily $50 gift card and be featured in our emails to be seen by millions! Must be 18 or older to enter and live in the US. Visit nyandcompany.com/nyco/ReadySetSummerContest for more sweeps details.

*This post was sponsored by NY & Company via Shopping Links, but all opinions are 100% my own.

That Red Dress

Photos | Catherine Truman Photo

DRESS || HEELS || PERSONALIZE NECKLACE #1 || PERSONALIZED NECKLACE #2

Clothing makes me feel different things and as I have said before, I dress according to how I am feeling on any given day.  And let me tell you, this red maxi dress makes me feel strong, powerful, beautiful, and a little feisty! ;-)  Red is such a power color and not many people wear it...if you are one of those people, you should give it a try and if you do, let me know how this bold color makes YOU feel!

Some of you may be timid to wear this much red but I say GO FOR IT, OWN IT and don't look back.  The style and fit of this dress is sheer perfection and it makes me want to spend warm summer nights salsa dancing the night away.  Well, if that daydream doesn't come true, I can tell you that I will be wearing this beauty in Aruba in just a few weeks as well as out on date nights here around Nashville.

Wear it with heels as I've done here or pair this dress with a pair of wedges and a great summer hat for a more dressed down look.  Wear it while on vacation, for a special occasion, for date night, for a beach wedding...or wear it anytime just because you love it!

What color makes you feel strong, powerful, and beautiful?!

As always, thanks so much for stopping by, have a great day!