Sarah's Real Life

When: May 14 // Weather: springy // Real life: work

You guys: barrettes are back and I’m here for it. In case you’re thinking to yourself, “Won’t I look like a 12-year-old?” Um…if only it were that easy to look younger. Also, I don’t know about you, but when I was 12, do you know what I was doing? Singing Spice Girls into a hairbrush. Do you know what I wasn’t doing? Paying bills. There are worse things than being 12, my friends. Embrace the barrettes, 90s babes!

Top (under $30) // Shoes // similar Bag // Hair Clips // Sunglasses // Necklace

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When: May 18 // Weather: 80s & sunny // Real life: my brother-in-law’s wedding

It’s sort of a given that if you’re in your 20s-30s, and it’s a Saturday in May or June, you’ll find yourself at a wedding. Except… most of my friend were apparently early settle-downers, because it’s been ages since I’ve been to a good love party. Luckily I practice my chicken dance on a regular basis, so it wasn’t too hard to get back in the swing of wedding-going for my brother-in-law’s nuptials last month.

I rented a couple different dresses from Rent the Runway and as soon as I put this one on, I knew it was the winner. It pretty much screamed “SPRINGTIME,” it was comfy (no bra needed), and it was special but not stuffy. And if you want my advice, the key to wearing a fancy dress and not letting a fancy dress wear you is: add elements that are a little less fancy or even – dare I say – rock n’ roll. Like black studded sandals and a plain ol’ ponytail, instead of metallic heels and an updo.

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