The Scalloped Oxford

Kiel James Patrick recently introduced a new line of scalloped oxford shirts and I am in love with them! 

Mackenzie Horan from Design Darling sported a great pair of striped shorts with her scalloped oxford shirt from KJP.

Get Mackenzie's look: J.Crew striped shorts // scalloped oxford // Design Darling pearl necklace // Longchamp large tote // J.Crew cap toe pumps

Sarah Vicker's from Classy Girls Wear Pearls styled her scalloped oxford with blue chinos and a sweater.

Get Sarah's look: KJP scalloped oxford // Brooks Brothers sweater // J.Crew chinos // Ralph Lauren Glasses // KJP for Brooks Brothers bracelet

How do you wear scallops? Are you a fan of the new scalloped oxford shirts?

xoxo

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Let There Be White!

Jeweled-Collar Top | Peplum Top | Jeans | Shorts | Jack Rogers

Check out my link-up with Long Distance Loving! 

xoxo

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Top 5 Tuesday: Most Worn Items in My Closet

Today I am linking up with Just Peachy to bring you Top 5 Tuesday.  This weeks topic is most worn items in your closet.

1. Jackie Cardigan | I love cardigans.  I wear them all the time.  Since I live in Florida and it tends to be hot all the time, I love to wear light weight cardigans because I am almost always cold inside.  Plus, I love that these cardis come in just about any color you can imagine.

2. 5" Chinos | Chinos are another staple in my wardrobe.  The 5" chinos from J.Crew are very flattering and I think they are a great length for any body type.  Since it's so hot here I wear these shorts at least a few times a week.  They are perfect for class!

3.  Jack Rogers | These are by far my favorite pair of sandals.  They go with everything from a sundress to a pair of shorts.  They are great for spring and summer and the platinum color is perfect for transitioning into fall.  I wear these sandals way too much!

4.  Longchamp Tote | Medium Longchamp totes are perfect for just about any occasion.  Plus they pack so well, so they are great for travel.  I use mine almost every day.  It is by far my favorite bag.

 5. Pearl Earrings | Pearls are the perfect everyday earring.  They are simple and sophisticated and they go with everything.

What are the most worn items in your closet? 

xoxo

Back to School : First Day Outfits

Are you ready to start classes again?  I'm not sure if I am yet, but I will be...  One thing I do love about classes starting back is picking out school supplies and outfits.  I love wearing fun outfits to class!

Shorts

 

Sleeveless Popover | 7" Shorts | Sandals

Jeans

Jeans | Button Down | Sandals

Skirt

Skirt | Button Down | Flats

What are you wearing for your first day of classes?

xoxo

Check out these other Back to School posts {here, here, & here} & follow my back to school board on Pinterest!

Friday's Fancies : Road Trip.

Once again I am linking up with {av} from long distance loving for Friday's Fancies.  Since we're off on our southern road trip next week I figured I would put together an outfit perfect for a car trip {instead of a euro trip}.

Sweater | Shorts | Bracelet | Flip Flops

I always get cold in the car {and in restaurants}, so I like to pair shorts with sweaters during the warmer months.  It has been pretty hot everywhere this summer, but a lightweight sweater can still be comfortable in the summer.  Recently, the 7" J.Crew chino shorts have been my favorite go-to shorts.  I think they go perfectly with sweaters and long sleeve t-shirts for a cross-country trip.

{Check out this post about crossbody bags... the perfect bag for traveling!}

Summer Staples

Since summer officially started on Wednesday, I thought I would share a few things every preppy girl needs in her summer wardrobe.

First off, Jack Rogers!  If you've been reading for a while you know my platinum Jack Rogers are my all time favorite sandals.  They go with everything! Plus, they are perfect for spring, summer, fall and (Florida) winter.  And they transition so well from casual to semi-dressy, don't you think?

I don't think I will ever get tired of the stripe trend.  Striped tees are one of those things that can be styled so many ways.  During the summer I think they go great with white jeans or colorful chino shorts.

My favorite shorts this summer are my five inch white chinos from J.Crew.  I wear them all the time with Vineyard Vines polos {here} or just a plain 'ole t-shirt.

Cover-ups are obviously a necessity during the summer.  Duh! Right?  Everyone knows this...  I have to be so careful about not getting burned {check out the sun savvy blog!} during the summer, sometimes I will sit by the pool in my cover-up to be extra safe, so of course I want it to be cute!  Don't you just love this Anthropologie Lounging Poolside Chemise?  I think it could easily be worn as a sundress too, it's just so adorable!  It's perfect to help you pack light for a summer beach trip.

Y'all know I am in love with all things Lilly!  This Shoreline tote bag is not only Lilly, it's even better because it also has lobsters on it!  Could a girl wish for anything more out of a beach bag?  I don't think so!

Every girl needs a good summer swimsuit!  I am in love with this Lilly Pulitzer two-piece swimsuit in High Tide Toil (one of my favorite patterns of the summer!).

What are your favorite summer staples?

xo KD

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{critter} chinos.

I love chinos, but chinos with critters on them are way better!  They are perfect for the summer and are so much fun.  I love the solid chinos, they tend to be my go-to short for the spring and summer.  But, ones with anchors or lobsters on them are much more festive for the season.

J.Crew and C Wonder are two of my all time favorite preppy destinations and they both carry critter shorts (and capris).

I have mentioned my love of lobsters a few times {here & here}, so clearly these shorts and pants are on my favorite summer items lists.

Critter Chino Shorts, Lobsters

Critter Chino Pants, Lobsters

Five inch chinos are my go-to summer shorts.  I wear them to class, babysitting, shopping... they are perfect for all occasions!  These dragonfly shorts would be so fun to wear throughout the spring and summer.

J.Crew 5" Critter Chino Shorts

J.Crew 3" Critter Chino Shorts

J.Crew 3" Sailboat Critter Shorts

Do you wear critter chinos?

xo KD

 

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J.Crew Factory: New Arrivals

Since it is officially spring and the weather has been consistently in the 80's I can start looking at summer clothes online.  

J.Crew has a lot of great new arrivals this week, both on their normal site and the Factory online section.  I don't know about you, but I'm ready for a new wardrobe! Right now I am loving J.Crew chinos.  They are so comfortable and great to pair with all kinds of tops!  I particularly love the critter chinos.  I love pairing them with button ups or light weight sweaters in the spring.

Here are some of my favorites from the J.Crew Factory...

J.Crew Factory 5" Critter Chino Short

Linen Bow Shorts

Lorelei dress in patchwork

Perfect camp shirt

Multibead bib necklace

Perfect printed scarf

40% off Factory new arrivals ends tonight!

xoxo

summer chinos.

It's officially spring! Which means, it's time to pull out those shorts and sundresses.  Not that I ever really put mine away in Florida! Since today is the first official day of spring, I can feel better about wearing all my spring and summer clothes and can forget about the fact that Florida didn't really have a winter.

During spring break I took most of my winter clothes home and traded them out for some shorts and capris.  I pretty much have to live in shorts this time of year, it is just too dang warm outside!

J.Crew carries chinos in a variety of lengths and colors, so they're great for pretty much everybody.  I have a few in the 3-inch style, but I think they are a little too short for some occasions.  My favorite lengths are the 4-inch and 5-inch styles.  I think these lengths are perfect to wear to class, the mall or lunch with friends.  The 7-inch style is great too and perfect to pair with a longer top or tunic.  Since it's so hot walking to class everyday, I pretty much have to wear shorts, but I tend to get cold inside my classes, so the 7-inch shorts are great for helping me to stay a little bit warmer in class!  I also like that they cover my bright-white legs a little more than other shorts. haha!

I love these bright J.Crew chinos.

Are you guys as obsessed as I am with chinos?