J. Crew midweight stripe tee | J. Crew 4" chino shorts | Tucker Blair lobster needlepoint hat c/o | J. Crew Parker Crossbody bag | Similar Kate Spade bow sandals | Ray Ban Erika sunglasses |Similar pearl bangle | Necklaces: Stella and Dot c/o and (similar) Kendra Scott

I tend to wear red, white, and blue quite often (as seen recently in this post), but I always wear it on American holidays from Memorial Day through Labor Day. So here is a casual patriotic look I plan on wearing for Memorial Day. But could be worn whenever, this is probably something I would typically wear to class when I was it was warm out, although that wasn't very often in Erie, PA. But I just there for my graduation ceremony (you can read more about that here) and I already miss it again!

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Written by Cara from Caralina Style

this is my first week of being home after two weeks of straight travel, from jacksonville to dallas to newark. the easiest thing about packing for me is my travel toiletry bag. I leave my clear TSA-friendly bag under my sink all ready to go at any moment and over the years of both domestic and international travel, its contents have become tried and true.

and to be honest, this post is brought to you by an extremely loud elevator at a radisson inn in freehold, new jersey.

of course, there are the practical requirements such as a spare pair of contacts and antiperspirant, which are must-haves. BUT... the number one most-used item in my travel bag is earplugs. I find myself sleeping with earplugs in most hotels because, although I can fall asleep at the drop of a hat, the sound of hotel air conditioning definitely wakes me up. and seriously, in my last hotel, the constant sound of the elevator was not unlike a steady freight train. I mean who can sleep through that? not me. so, let's get to it.

1. earplugs

2. daily moisturizer, my fav is clinique oil-free

3. sunscreen for your face, oil-free for me

4. shampoo (in case you hate the hotel brand)

5. floss

6. hairspray mini bottle

7. hair gel mini bottle (tame fly-aways)

8. baby powder (freshen up hair, for blondes)

9. eye cream

10. clarisonic

I've also recently started to travel with my clarisonic. I never used to travel with this but now it feels like a small luxury from home that I can't live without. yay, soft skin! a few other items that I always have in my bag are an extra hair band, razor, and tweezers.



for international trips, I throw in ambien and a selection of medicines from a travel doctor including a zpack. I actually throw in a lot extra for international trips because you have to consider that you likely won't be able to find even the over-the-counter medicine you may need. for example, while I never need tums at home - I would put them in my bag just in case. better safe than sorry... or sick.
what are your travel must-haves? 

$58 Unique Vintage Sunglasses Print Shirtdress
$88 Aqua Chambray Shirtdress
$75 Topshop Mix and Match Shirtdress
$50 Noho Gingham Shirtdress
$40 Tommy Hilfiger Belted Shirtdress
$88 Banana Republic Cotton Oxford Shirtdress
$65 Modcloth "At a Blocks for Words" Shirtdress
$40 Signature by Sangria Sleeveless Shirtdress
$80 Modcloth "Within Outreach" Shirtdress
$90 Calvin Klein Palm Print Shirtdress

I've noticed that shirtdresses have really gained popularity over the last year or so. I think they are such a nice silhouette, so feminine and classic. I love how the sleeveless versions have a dressy  feel, and the long sleeved ones can be more casual. I plan on buying at least one before this summer is over. I think I would wear it to work and church quite a lot. So here are my favorites that are all priced under $100!

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Dress // Jacket // Bag // Sunnies // Necklace // Top // Wedges // Denim // Shorts

Happy Wednesday, Y'all! Today I'm sharing some of my favorite (what I consider "must have") items for a spring/summer wardrobe. I always try to build my wardrobe to be versatile to where I can dress each item up or down. I also try to make sure I purchase pieces that are easy to accessorize in a variety of ways. This way I won't grow tired of it as quick as I normally would. And lastly, I always try to buy a lot of mix and match pieces. my favorite places to shop are Nordstrom, ASOS (great for budget friendly shopping), J.Crew, TOPSHOP, Ann Taylor,Loft, Anthro, and I always love incorporating a few Lilly Pulitzer pieces into the mix as well 😊

Here is what I consider to be my essentials:

1. Sun dresses are a must have for my spring and summer wardrobe. Nine times out of ten, I will go for a dress and pair it with a pair of wedges. I always feel most comfortable in a dress. I'm currently loving this one and this one.

2. Denim jacket is a must have for me! I always enjoy wearing one when the weather is transitioning in the spring. And I continue to wear it into the summer at night sometimes if it's cool or in restaurants (I always freeze haha!). My very favorite one is this one.

3. Summer Bag. This Tory Burch Robinson Tote is amazing! It holds so much for both me and Madeline. I love it for this time of year because the color goes with everything! It is easy to clean off with a damp rag as well. Best part? It was just marked down to 40% off in this color!

4. A Trusty Pair of Sunnies. These sunnies are my all time favorite! I love the shape, and you can't go wrong with tortoise shell. This pair goes everywhere with me.

5. Long Necklaces. I love long necklaces that are colorful, and I especially love ones with tassels. This one is at the top of my wish-list right now. A fun necklace can make an outfit. They're especially ideal for the spring and summer. 

6. Breezy Tops. I always like having several easy breezy neutral tops in my closet to pair with white denim and shorts. Of course I like having a few fun printed ones (like this one that I've enjoyed so much) as well. But this oneis a great option to pair with a lot!

7. A Pair of Wedges. I probably have way to many pairs of wedges. But I wear them with everything! I love to have neutral pairs along with some colorful ones too! I love this pair and have ordered them in two colors already. The platforms make them more comfortable to wear. 

8. White Denim is a must have. This pair is my favorite!

9. Fun Shorts. I love having several pairs of fun shorts for spring and summer. I try to choose a combination of prints, patterns and solids with some fun details to them. I love these, these and these.

What are your essentials?

Delightfully Yours,

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