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Call Her Dad(dy?)

Fathers day came and went not too long ago. The big news in our area was the hullabaloo over the flavor of the day at Kopps (the home of the best custard in the world). In honor of said holiday, it was called Nuts for Daddy. Some people believed this to be an inappropriate name choice. Most who ended up trying the flavor did enjoy it. Questionable naming choice or not, the custard is still good. 

It’s kind of how I feel about these unofficially named Dad Khaki joggers. It’s so weird and unexpected, that it’s good. Like how Dad sneakers are in right now. We all know how ugly they are and yet everyone is embracing them anyway. Me more so for like mowing the lawn and wearing my Dad’s actual old green stained sneakers, but that’s beside the point. Obviously not every trend is going to work for everybody, and rightfully so you don’t need to try every single trend. 

But when these joggers came my way in the Asos showroom, I was unexpectedly drawn to them. They were so wrong, they were right. Comfort is always high on the priority list. Clearly, they fit the bill. They are spacious and easy to wear. The drawstring waist can be pulled to tighten. They are straight leg style, so they skim over my thighs with plenty of room to spare. 

The waist is a true high waist, so no risk of having to keep pulling the pants up over your belly button, they will lay perfectly. This is my idea of the perfect pants to wear with a crop top, and that’s just what I did. I borrowed Caitlin’s favorite crop tank from Express and felt like my best bad ass Dad self. 

I had to commit fully to the look so I added some white sneakers that I snagged from Long Tall Sally. Don’t make me yell at you to get off my lawn. I spend too long caring for it for you crazy kids to trample it. Just kidding, I would never wear these fresh off-white sneakers on freshly cut grass, are you nuts?! Especially after I ruined my pair of Keds, this pair will be maintained at all costs. They are super comfortable, can’t wait to do some serious walking in them to see how they hold up. 

Basically, I’m feeling myself in this Dad chic look. I couldn’t be more comfortable and fresh to death than I am in this outfit. My Mom would beg to differ and literally begs me not to wear these anymore. So, of course, I have to tease her mercilessly and ask her to wear them all the time. Bottom line, there is something very alluring about these ugly chic pants, and it’s no dissing on Dad!

Hopefully, you’ll catch me wearing these down at Summerfest this weekend. Maybe I’ll wear them tonight to avoid having any groping of the butt happening. Sad but true, you won’t touch it if you can’t see it! Are there any trends you’ve thought were ugly or wouldn’t work on you? Did you ever try them on and surprise yourself with liking them?

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Long Tall Sally White Sneakers Linked Here – extra 15% off sale price until July 2nd!

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Wrap Me Up in Floral

Tonight’s my first night of Summerfest. I can’t even wait to get down there. Caitlin kicked it off last night with Thomas Rhett, Dustin Lynch, and Russell Dickerson in the amphitheater, and tonight I’m seeing Elle King. We went to see her for the first time she was at Summerfest and it was a riot as you can imagine (if you know her music). We’re back today with a quick post talking about this wrap dress from Long Tall Sally. 

Basically, any wrap dress is a good idea. The nature of where the wrap ties happen to cinch you in at one of the smallest parts of your body, under your chest. It gives you a womanly shape and even helps create a shape where there might not be one. The A-line cut skims the hip/thigh area too so it keeps you looking long and lean. It’s an angel of a shape.

This is another dress that we loved upon sight. The abstract print and colors were just the right thing. Plus give us a long-sleeved dress that the sleeve length is ideal, and we have a true winner. Also, any dress that draws in unexpected colors always helps accessorize. While we love wearing gold or silver jewelry in our day to day lives, it’s fun to throw on some fun colored jewelry to punch the look up a notch.

I mentioned above, but the colors are ideal to be able to wear this year round. The argument can be made for every season. In the Winter you can wear a cardigan over it and tights under and still be warm. In the Summer you obviously wear it like Caitlin has on here.  The transitioning months you’d wear it however the day ends up work out. I could see it with a turtleneck layered underneath. You can definitely dress it down and put a jean or moto jacket over the top of it. 

She wore the dress with her new black flats from Long Tall Sally as well. We got to try on so many of their gorgeous shoes while we were shopping in London. Of course we inevitably have very similar tastes and she loved the Mary Jane style pointed toe flats just as much as I did. It’s cool because sometimes we can’t buy the “same” shoe because our feet are shaped differently, but in this case, she ended up sizing up one which allowed this style to work wonderfully for both of us! 

We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention that this dress is on sale for under $70 PLUS an additional 15% off sale as well! If you’re not feeling that print, they have a floral print option here, or polka dot here too! That’s all for today, back to Summerfest we go! Stay tuned to our Instagram stories for our festival happenings.

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Doing Denim All Summer Long

Summer is here and the schedule is full! It’s that gradual ramp-up of events where all of sudden your schedule looks weird because you have one night out of the week where nothing is happening. You’re thinking, hmm, maybe I forgot about something. But really, just everything is happening. People are looking for excuses to be more social. We’re all about soaking in this time and making the most of it. We’re trying to say yes to stuff. Which is why we’re headed to Summerfest almost half of the time it’s open. Is it crazy and tiring? Heck yes. Will we be glad we got to see some of our favorite bands? Of course. Check out our 10 Favorite Reasons we Love Summerfest Post here if you missed it.

With all the Summer events in full force, you need clothing that will cover a variety of events. Enter the Summer dress. It’s the easiest way to keep cool and still look perfect for any occasion. Midi dresses are my best friends and favorite length year round. The A-line silhouette means it cuts close to the smallest part of my body but still leaves breathing room from the waist down. Nothing better wearing a body-skimming dress and having the breeze hit you. Perfect air circulation if you catch my (wind) drift.

We all still end up wearing jeans throughout the Summer in various capacities. Luckily we go a bit heavier on the jeans days at work in the warmer months. But sometimes wearing jeans isn’t “that” comfortable. I find myself preferring skirts and dresses, and cue this chambray dress as the perfect solution! When we had the chance to browse Long Tall Sally in person, at their flagship store in London, we were in heaven. Nothing beats being able to try on clothing in person and see how the different sizes work. If you missed our post on that experience you can check it out here!

But back to finding this dress! There is something so effortless about a chambray dress. It’s a timeless option. A reason I’m glad I got to try on in the store, is it ran big. As you know, I wear a 10/12 but mainly 10 in dresses. In this case, I tried on the 10 and had a good amount of space gaping under the armpit. I grabbed the 8 and it fit so much better, but I never would have known that without trying it on! So unless you have a larger bust, I would definitely say size down in this dress.

I paired it with these strappy sandals that are also from Long Tall Sally. They are the perfect neutral shoe for the Summer. Plus I love that the strap makes it worry free for walking around. I get sick of my feet slipping out of sandals that are more of the slide shape. Plus the fabric makes them really comfortable, so no rubbing.

Long Tall Sally has so many incredible options for the Summer months. Their dress selection is ideal for tall women. I tried on this blue maxi dress, and just couldn’t spend more money that day, but you better believe that it’s still high on my list. Wrap maxi dresses are classics while still making a major statement. We’re also obsessed with the Striped Cotton Day Dress. How lovely and lightweight! Plus it comes in two colors. Also, I can’t get over this palm print chiffon maxi dress. The print is jaw-dropping!

If you’re more into the midi length like this chambray dress, how about polka dots? This halterneck polka dress is so ladylike! It seems utterly ideal for any traveling this summer. Although I love eyelet, I surprisingly don’t own anything eyelet right now. I think that needs to be remedied with this white eyelet midi dress! Maybe floral is more your thing. If so, check out this breezy green floral dress. Lastly, if you want to look like a ray of sunshine, you have to snag this yellow striped number. When the sun doesn’t show up, you can stand in. 

Basically, I’m saying that Long Tall Sally has you covered. They have an amazing selection of dresses to keep you stylish and cool through the Summer. Plus, I love that their selection is timeless. So while you might be spending a bit more on the dress, it’s going to be able to be worn every year while other trends fade in and out. Come back tomorrow for a perfect year-round wrap dress on Caitlin. Stay tuned next week for another crazy good dress from Long Tall Sally that I wore to the Market!

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10 Things We Love About Summerfest

In honor of Summerfest starting this week, we thought we’d share a mini post of 10 things we love about the world’s largest music festival! Without further ado…

  1. The grounds are on the lakefront. Not only do you get to listen to tons of amazing music, but you get an incredible view!
  2. The eggplant strips at Venice Club. They’ve been a mainstay for many many years, and every year we prioritize splitting a platter and sprinkling parmesan cheese on top.
  3. The sheer amount of options! There are 12 stages that cover every genre of music! You can head down there and easily find a band/artist you’ll enjoy.
  4. Catalano’s Lemonade. If you go during the day, there is nothing more refreshing than some fresh-squeezed lemonade that is ice cold!
  5. The small town feel. Inevitably, you will run into someone you know, despite the thousands of people moving through the festival
  6. Festival Fashion. Duh, you knew we couldn’t get through the list without mentioning all the fun looks people show up in!
  7. Public Transportation. They do a great job of providing safe options to get to and from the festival. Plus it’s a worry-free way to not have to battle traffic and parking!
  8. Saz’s Sampler Platter. It’s the perfect mix of foods to try and share with a friend. All the fried food goodness!
  9. Cedar Crest Ice Cream. They are another local company, and lately we’ve been grabbing a cone after the concerts end to finish off a great night.
  10. The value! Nowhere else can you show up to a festival and get in the door to see someone like T-Pain, or Lake Street Dive for $23! Most of the time, the ticket fees are like $23 alone! Plus if you buy a 3-day pass ($57), you save $12.

Those are just a few reasons you need to visit Summerfest. We will definitely be down for a good portion of the festival. Hope to see y’all there!

Outfit Details

You can see these shorts styled differently if you check out our shorts round-up here!

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Bastille Days!

Summer in Milwaukee is always pretty epic. The weather is agreeable enough to everyone in Wisconsin congregating outdoors, for any social gathering you can dream up. By the way, we’re pretty creative here, and we dream up a lot of random excuses, err… events. If you haven’t experienced it (yet), you obviously can’t confirm or deny. But every once in awhile, you might catch yourself yearning for a French experience. Look no further than Milwaukee, because it’s home to French Festival: Bastille Days. It happens to be North America’s largest French-themed celebration. Who’d have known!? Milwaukee knows how to celebrate any heritage all summer long.

With French culture being synonymous with cool; it draws quite a crowd over the 4-day festival. The first night kicks off with a Storm the Bastille run, sponsored by Associated Bank. We grew up going to Bastille Days and Storming the Bastille was always the night we attended. Either we ran the race, or we volunteered to give the runners water, etc. It was a big deal as a child, getting to be out late on a Summer night. The throngs of people excited for the excuse to run the streets of downtown Milwaukee were exhilarating to be around. Never has a 5k run/walk gone by so quickly. It gives you a chance to see Milwaukee from a different perspective than your car window. Come join us this year in Storming the Bastille. The run is at 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 11th, we’d love to see you there!

Once the run/walk is over, it’s all fun and games from there. Cathedral Square is transformed into stall after stall of food vendors and various goodies. There are options for everyone. One of the delights in attending festivals and marketplaces is discovering a cool item you never knew you needed. Plus, you know we’re drawn to local small businesses. Every time we’ve attended, we’ve been able to meet a new to us vendor. Can’t wait to see what goodies Bastille Day will unearth for us this year.

The smells alone will lure you to stalls to discover the French/Cajun cuisines. We’ve seen so many local high-quality restaurants with booths of better than a typical festival treat. Of course, they’d be remiss if they didn’t have crepes. My personal favorite, however, is the beignets. You can satisfy your sweet tooth with one of those! Then you can wash it down with one of their wine tastings. Bastille Days offers them Friday, July 12th at 8:30 p.m. for the perfect weekend kick-off. Otherwise, they have two options on Saturday, July 13th at 6 p.m. or 8 p.m. If wine isn’t your jam, maybe you’d be drawn more to the champagne tasting on Sunday, July 14th at 1 p.m.? If you pick up your ticket in advance online, it’s only $30, otherwise $40 at the event. That’s a steal for 8 tastings and a light appetizer pairing!

Perhaps you’re experiencing withdrawals now that Summerfest has ended. Fear not! Bastille Days has four stages with live music, to ease you back into your Summerfest-less existence. There’s a wide array of performers, to cover the diverse crowds. With that in mind, you can bring the whole family. If you want to come with your children, they have the annual Kids Day Celebration on Saturday, July 14th. There’s a French-themed breakfast, ballet lessons, and soccer drills to keep your kids enjoying their time at Bastille Days.

I could wax poetic about Bastille Days all day long. Instead, I’ll just tell you this. Go check it out, you won’t regret it! It’s a smaller festival, but it has so much flair and character. Plus, where else are you going to find a mini replica of the Eiffel Tower? The other thing we’re super excited about this year is the Love Locks Sculpture! It’s being unveiled on July 11th, and it’s interactive! You can purchase a lock at the Bastille Days merchandise booth, write a message or loved one’s initials on it, and lock it onto the sculpture, dropping the key into a locked box to signify your love will last forever. All proceeds from these love lock sales will be donated to Habitat for Humanity too! Lastly, come join us for the Associated Bank Storm the Bastille 5k Run/Walk. Enter to win a free registration on our Instagram/Facebook post. Otherwise, you can register using this link! Online registration closes June 25 but you can register in-person over the next few weeks and the day of the run too. https://events.easttown.com/products/storm-the-bastille-registration

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