Wrapped in Summer Vibes

We’re definitely feeling the effects of Summer being in full swing. This weekend we drove back up north, in order to celebrate our Grandma’s 90th(!) birthday. It was truly a special weekend, and our family is collectively grateful that we’ve been blessed with her presence for 90 years.

We called her Granny Goat because everyone gets nicknames in our family. That led to some really fun and cute decorations. There was a goat on the cake, and our Mom sewed her an adorable goat print dress. She loves some polka, so they brought in a little polka band and by the end of the night, we serenaded her with a personalized version of the song, “Who the Hell is Alice.” Our family closed down the bar with some well-chosen songs, all in all, a great ending to a perfect day/night.

That makes us a bit groggy come this morning.  We could probably use an extra few hours of sleep. Instead, we’re gearing right back up for another busy week with one of our favorite things of Summer coming up this weekend. We do a river floating trip every year, and the weather is looking ideal. The heat wave has arrived and there is no better contrast, than the hot sun and the cool waters of the river! Do you have any fun summer traditions? We picked “America” theme some years back. This year we talked about changing it to Christmas in July, and apparently, people are all in on America because we got some push back. Easy enough for us, as we embrace any excuse to wear our patriotic gear.

With all of our activities happening, we’re just looking to streamline our wardrobes. Personally, I believe if you have the right pieces in your closet, it should make getting dressed in the morning a piece of cake. It has been funny timing because we’re getting hit with a heat wave, and all of the Fall clothing is being released. We just spent some time shopping at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, and we will be sure to let you know how much of the items end up working for us tall women! For now, you can head to our Like To Know profile and see what we snagged.

As we look forward to Fall fashion drops, we’re trying to stay cool. Picking the right fabrics to wear is key to being comfortable. Take this wrap dress. It is super lightweight but it doesn’t sacrifice any structure. This is one of the items we were gifted by Asos from our London trip. It is so classy and flattering on Caitlin. The fabric folds in an ideal way to keep you looking ready for work or an event. It is a wrap dress; however, you won’t have to worry about any mishaps with it flying open because it is doubly secure with a button and a tie.

Caitlin mentioned that she probably wouldn’t have purchased this online without seeing it in the showroom. Typically their mini dresses haven’t been long enough for either of us. Once she tried it on we both knew it needed to come home with her (but it still definitely wouldn’t fit me). One of her favorite features is the asymmetrical cut on the bottom which makes it more comfortable. The dress has a very light waffling too it which adds a fun texture. The sleeve and shoulder length are both generous. All in all, this dress can be worn casually or dressed up. It is going to see a lot of action in the future. 

So tell us below, have you had any luck with their mini dresses? Also, tell us about your fun Summer traditions or how you’re spending the second half of your Summer!

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