Happy Friday loves! I am so pumped for this post I love mixing patterns but sometimes I hold back because I’m worried it will look too busy. When mixing patterns I have found that stripes are a safe place to start , then add your floral, cheetah or polka dot pattern! I am super bummed that this floral dress is sold out online but the good news is they have it is a black floral pattern that would look great with blue or pink  striped shirts.

^^ My favorite part of this skirt is that it is a twirly! Not sure if that is a real word but you get the picture. I don’t really enjoy wearing pencil skirts, my main focus when I am wear a skirt is that it fits on my hips, in case I wanted to tuck my top in, and that it is a good length. Having no need to ever wear business casual (I am a nurse and we wear scrubs) I am always on the look out for a fun and playful skirt option.

^^ So this top is GREAT quality, esp for the price. I have a similar one in pink from H&M (that I love) but it is super thin. This shirt didn’t require me to wear a tank top underneath, but was cool enough for the summer that I brought it to the beach one night! It has a great structure and will defiantly be carried over into the Fall.

^^ Ok so I am super sorry that this skirt is sold out, but the good news is it comes in a dress, shorts and pants option in the same pattern. The closest option to this exact look would be to buy the dress and tie the shirt  in a knot at the bottom. I also think if you are a mom who is running around a lot, a skirt is not as appealing to you, short and pants in this pattern would look amazing. Some concern I hear with patterned bottoms is that your legs will look wide or the pattern will be unflattering. However, I see this mostly with checked or a plaid bottoms. I feel personally this floral bottom would be ok to wear in other styles and wouldn’t draw negative attention to anyone’s legs or backsides LOL.

^^ Just a friendly reminder that if you use the code “Simplydarlingsxoxo” you get your first month of Rocksbox for FREE! Than it is only $21 after that. What a great deal and such a fun treat every month!

^^ My love for these shoes run so deep that I have them in this nude color and also in blue. The biggest question I have received is asking if they are comfortable. I would say absolutely! I have worn them to weddings, wedding showers, church ect. and never had an issue (which is why I bought them in a second color).

I hope you have the best Friday and if you are in GA, stay dry friends. I am so thankful for rain, but gracious I am sooo looking forward to the sweet sunshine.

Thank you KVC Photography for these photos

xoxo

Mary Margaret