STRIPES. FOR. LIFE.

hey y'all! it's been a hot minute. well, maybe more than a minute, but let's acknowledge the fact that is it HOT. REALLY HOT. which means less photos for me. don't be fooled i was sweating like a crazy person for these photos!! also, i've been MIA and focusing on other parts of my life, we all need that sometimes, ya know?

i'm back with a striped one shoulder ruffle romper, WITH POCKETS. this one piece is SO. ME. the stripes, the ruffle, and the one shoulder. all the yasss-es please. it was sent to me from @shopmorninglavender, and if you haven't heard of them they have the cutest summer clothes at very decent prices (hellooooo tax-free shipping to texas too!!). the only thing about this romper is that it runs small, i sized up to a medium here and love the quality of how is it lined inside. and it's not your typical blue striped, it's actually black/very dark grey striped. because i'm actually starting to think i have way too many blue striped pieces. is there such thing?

side ramblings: YOU GUYS, i got my couch and dining table!! it is insane how these two pieces can make a place start to feel like home. between you and i, or whoever actually reads this, i might have shed a tear of happiness when i put the lamps in my master bedroom. something about feeling grateful for where i am in my life. also, i know... it is about time considering i've been living here for almost a year!! which....I CAN BARELY BELIEVE IT!! also, i CANNOT wait to go see Oceans 8!! have y'all seen it?!

currently on my playlist: whatever it takes by Imagine Dragons

the striped one shoulder romper -- jannadoan.com

romper c/o | Morning Lavender hillary one shoulder romper in black stripe (recommend sizing up, i'm wearing a medium) -- love this one with sleeves // similar
shoes | Sam Edelman gigi sandal in saddle leather -- similar and $16 from Target
bag | Urban Outfitters circle straw crossbody bag -- similar from Dillards // similar but bucket bag style // similar but rectangular
sunglasses | Celine marta sunglasses in havana -- newer design // similar by Le Specs
necklace | Anthropologie monogram pendant necklace -- similar
earrings c/o | BaubleBar cocoa ball drop earrings in white (on sale for $18) -- similar // similar in gold
rings | Gorjana amara ring set // Amanda Deer c/o CZ solitaire ring // Amanda Deer c/o CZ accents midi ring
watch c/o | Daniel Wellington classic petite melrose 32mm in rose gold and white
hat | GIGI PIP faye boater hat -- similar and $39 // similar and packable!

rock all the ruffles & stripes,
JD

photo credit: Todd White

happy thursday y'all! i love thursday... you know why? because it can only mean one thing.... that tomorrow is F-R-I-D-A-Y!
seriously, it's the simple things in life that make me happy!

here we go, one of my favorite things to wear during the summer--the romper! why? oh... because it is a top and a bottom, ALL-IN-ONE (and a good kind of all-in-one!). you just slip it on, put on some shoes, and you are GTG. you don't have to worry about matching a top to a bottom which is a HUGE plus. the takeaway is--defer to the romper when you are pressed for time. this one from Target also has pockets and the cutest pom pom hem detail!

(ok, i take that back. there is one downside to rompers. and that is when you really need to use the restroom.)