A summer trend: off the shoulder

I've been seeing a lot of off-the-shoulder tops and dresses lately and I have to say I'm really loving this trend! I love wearing tops with a wide neckline or ones where the neckline dips lower in the back. I find them super flattering on. So the other day I decided to draft my own blouse and see how I like it. I think I want to make a few tweaks to the pattern, perhaps make one that isn't so "blousy," and one that buttons up the front as well. But I think this top will be really nice and cool to wear in the summer. Let me know if anyone would be interested in a pattern like this. I might throw it together as a quick PDF download (although I do have another top pattern in the works that is just about ready)! xo

all things nautical.

Who would have thought that the perfect striped top would be found in the girls section at Lands' End? I just got this striped sailor shirt in the mail in size XL and it fits perfectly and it's softer than the women's version. I also couldn't help but pick up this nautical tote bag while I was at it. If you ask me, you can never have too many striped tops or tote bags.

p.s. there's a "sail" (couldn't help it) going on at lands' end and today is the last day! 20% off sale items and free shipping. Just add the Promotion Code SPRINGSALE20 and PIN 1156 in the space provided at checkout.

weekend wardrobe.

I was doing work and after getting a few things accomplished I decided to take a break. This is what happened... {inspired by elly.}

weekend at the lake. by graceful_lady on Polyvore.com