Category: Daily Outfit

Cheap Thrills

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Once upon a time, Sarah was in Kohl’s. She wasn’t even shopping for herself, but she happened to be wandering through the clearance section. On the end of a rack that was stuffed to the brim with unorganized merchandise, there hung a single, lovely color block dress. It was in Sarah’s size. It was $12.80. Sarah was elated to have found such a treasure. But surely there must be something wrong with it. A zipper is stuck or a seam is busted; the dress is unflattering or cheaply made. Upon trying on and inspecting the dress, it turned out it was perfect. So Sarah bought the dress. And they lived happily ever after.

Dress: LC Lauren Conrad / Cardigan: LOFT / Shoes: Bandolino / Bracelets: Madewell and Forever 21

Beat the Heat

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If you live in the eastern half of the U.S., you know that it was a wee bit warm the past week or so. Extreme weather often makes for a bit of a conundrum when it comes to picking an outfit. Do you forget about style and just wear whatever will keep you from melting into a little puddle on the sidewalk? Or do you sacrifice a little bit (or a lotta bit) of comfort in exchange for a cute ensemble?

On this particular occasion, it was evening and I was riding in an air-conditioned car to eat dinner in an air-conditioned restaurant, so it wasn’t such a hard choice. I kept cool in the shorts and flip flops, and this little cardigan-esque number is actually a very light silky material. I got it because I thought it would be a good summer alternative to a thicker cardigan or jacket – turns out I was right (I usually am).

So what are your thoughts on dressing in high-heat conditions? Leave me a comment. And don’t forget to follow Sarah’s Real Life (scroll down to enter your email or follow through Bloglovin’) so you’ll know as soon as new posts go up. You know you want to.

Tank: Target / Cardigan: LC Lauren Conrad / Shorts: Loft / Sandals: Target