The other day Brianna from City Fashion Girl (who also takes my pictures from time to time– like these^^) went downtown and enjoyed the city life a bit. We sat outside Eva’s Bakery (it’s blue and fabulous!), rode Green Bikes (they are awesome, you can rent one for 24 hours for $5), and drank delicious red Starbuck’s teas. It was a fun girls day, to say the least.
I wore my recently thrifted (from Uptown Cheapskate— I am there about every week or so buying and selling clothing) Banana Republic striped maxi dress and new favorite Free People lace-up gladiators. Just so you know, those babies are not meant for walking long city distances! The black layer up top? Ya, that is my new favorite “layering bra” from Calvin Klein. It’s the cute kind with the white band and Klein logo along the bottom seam. SO COMFORTABLE and the perfect way to cover up my garments if they keep slipping out the top.
This Levi jacket always gets compliments, and I am happy to say it is up-cycled! It is a jacket from when I was younger and decided to let the outgrown look look more like a 3/4 sleeved jacket. BooYah.
Oh, and you know how everyone has a “go-to” fancy hairstyle? Mines this high ponytail. Ain’t nobody got time to braid!
Banana Republic Stripe Textured Patio Dress
Free People ‘Oliviera’ Lace-Up Gladiator
Levi’s Denim Jacket (kid’s size, similar linked here)
Long Tooth Necklace (old)
Calvin Klein Layering Bra
Pictures by Brianna from City Fashion Girl
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Jaclyn Kent
June 26, 2015Omgsh I just wore almost EXACTLY the same thing recently! 😀 I love tying up a maxi!
lauryncakes
June 26, 2015Twinners:) thank you, it really was a little hot, so tying it up was for functionality;)
lauryncakes
June 26, 2015Thank you so much! Cute blog!
tagsthoughts
June 26, 2015I love love love this outfit and that bike! Great maxi and I love the sandals and denim that you paired it with.
StarTraci
June 27, 2015I love that you knotted the dress so you could show off those cute shoes! You look great and I really really want those shoes!
😉
Traci
Shannon Peterson
June 27, 2015This might be one of my favorite looks you've ever posted! So so perfect!
Kellie Smith
June 27, 2015How adorable you are!! I love maxi dresses too! Don't you think the fashion gods smiled on us when they created such a comfortable yet great looking dress?
wheelchair mommy
June 27, 2015This is so cute. I have a mxi that is similar.
Emily Smith
June 27, 2015Those shoes! So hot and such a great look with the maxi dress w/ bottom knot. Love the layered look!
Katherines Corner
June 27, 2015Love this sooo much! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop. Watch for your feature on Monday xo
Anonymous
June 29, 2015I love that maxi dress paired with the denim jacket. Such a classic look! – Tee @Beauteefulliving
Kate Style Petite
June 29, 2015Love the stripes?
Yuan Zhang
July 8, 2015wow, beautiful maxi dresses.
see more maxi dresses here>>http://www.tbdress.com/Cheap-Maxi-Dresses-100512/
Elise Von E
July 13, 2015Nothing cuter and more comfy than a maxi paired with a denim jacket!
Love the gladiators and necklace too!!
XX,
EE
http://www.sparkleandslippers.blogspot.com
Kalee Cockburn
July 31, 2017I 100% don't mean this in a rude way, but this post is super confusing to me. You mention how you're happy that your CK bra holds down your garments. But almost every post you post on Instagram *clearly* shows you aren't wearing garments. (I don't wear garments at all, LOL. And I haven't in years. And I'm also not garment police!) But that comment about the bra confused the heck out of me..
It just makes me sad that so many bloggers try to play this persona online and in reality, that's not them at all. It comes off as dishonest and disingenuous. I really don't mean this to come off as rude. (Even if it might be.) You're so cute and LOVE following along. I just felt the need to say something.
lauryncakes
August 22, 2017Hi Kalee!
I actually don't wear my garments anymore. As humans, we are allowed to evolve and change. This post was from two years ago. Hope that clarifies some things for you! I would be happy to discuss it with you anytime!