{"id":4334,"date":"2013-06-20T00:00:38","date_gmt":"2013-06-20T05:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.walkingwithcake.com\/?p=4334"},"modified":"2013-06-19T23:02:25","modified_gmt":"2013-06-20T04:02:25","slug":"summer-dressing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.walkingwithcake.com\/?p=4334","title":{"rendered":"Summer Dressing"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s definitely hot in central Texas these days, and I spend most of my time at home in shorts.\u00a0 I like to dress up a little when I’m going somewhere, and it took me a couple of weeks to accumulate these pictures of various outfits.\u00a0 I’m still utilizing skirts and dresses to stay cool, and I’m trying to switch things up a bit when it comes to my shoes, too.<\/p>\n

Here are a few outfits from the past two weeks.<\/p>\n

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(A variation of my daily uniform.)<\/p><\/div>\n

Here I am in my most frequently worn outfit<\/a>, which is some combination of denim (either a skirt or shorts) with a simple cotton top.\u00a0 I did manage to wear a pair of strappy sandals<\/a>, which really make me feel summery.\u00a0 This uniform is great for running quick errands and taking the boys to their gymnastics class.<\/p>\n

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(Dressed for the heat on a very busy day.)<\/p><\/div>\n

Recently, James and Rhys had appointments in different parts of town, at different times on the same day, so I spent it playing chauffeur while my parents helped out by watching one boy at a time.\u00a0 I knew the day would be a bit chaotic and hot, so I dressed for comfort in a long white skirt and blue tee, both purchased in past years.\u00a0 I felt sort of a tropical vibe, and I added a strand of seashell beads from a recent accessories swap, as well as my strappy sandals.\u00a0 Though I was stressed and harried by day’s end, I felt pulled together and stayed cool throughout the day.\u00a0 And I’ll never schedule two appointments on the same day again!<\/p>\n

\"Walking<\/a>

(Wearing my “Frida Loves Diego” Dress from Mata Traders with my new bracelet from VavaVida.)<\/p><\/div>\n

For my nephew’s birthday party last weekend, I wore my favorite dress<\/a> from Mata Traders, along with my new bracelet<\/a> from VavaVida and my trusty strappy sandals.\u00a0 I knew we’d be outside for some of the day, and since the dress is cotton, I was cool and comfortable for the entire party.\u00a0 I’m so thrilled I bought this dress, and I know I’m going to get a lot of wear from it.<\/p>\n

\"Walking<\/a>

(Dots and lace for a morning appointment.)<\/p><\/div>\n

For a morning appointment this week, I paired my trusty navy and polka-dot top with a lace skirt bought years ago.\u00a0 I get so much wear from this skirt, and it literally goes with any top I have in my closet.\u00a0 For a slight touch of color, I wore a pair of pink open-toe flats purchased last summer from Loft.\u00a0 I like this outfit and actually wear it a lot during the spring and summer, with small variations to the shoes and accessories.<\/p>\n

I’m really working to wear all of the clothing in my closet, as well as the shoes, and I’m having fun trying different combinations to make “new” outfits for the summer.<\/p>\n

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