Happy Monday, my friends!
Hope your 4th of July weekend was filled with family fun and yummy food. Mine was pretty laid back. After a busy week, all I wanted to do was take it easy and just chill with my family. I think that’s what summertime is all about.
I think that natural carefree attitude translates into summer fashion as well. When it comes to summer, I almost always opt for natural fibers like cotton, linen, canvas, straw, etc. They are, for one, more breathable than synthetic fibers, they feel good against the skin and are not clingy. They can also be lightweight like this sheer cotton monkey print top, which is still one of my favorite finds from Anthropologie. Another favorite of mine are these scallop hem cotton shorts from Club Monaco (extra 30% off!). I’m wearing natural fibers from head to toe in this outfit. And what’s more natural than a pair of canvas Converse sneakers to complete the look.
Anthropologie top (similar) | Club Monaco shorts (option) | All-Star Converse sneakers | Forever 21 hat | straw bag
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The highlight of my week was finding out that I was featured in InStyle magazine. I seriously never thought this would happen, but I guess never say never! I wanted to take this time to thank all of you, my friends, for your continuous support of this little blog of mine and for your encouraging words. I would not still be here without all of you, so thank you!
I’m linking up with these fab ladies: Let It Shine with Still Being Molly and Lipgloss and Crayons | Manic Monday with On the Daily Express and More Pieces of Me | How I Summer with Pink Sole and Cha Cha the Fashion Genius | Mix It Mondays | Style to Inspire | Monday Mingle | Creative Mondays | Visible Monday | Shoe and Tell | Sophisticated Style | Celebrate Southern with Bless Her Heart Y’all | Style Sessions | Confident Twosday | Turning Heads Tuesday | Bloggers Who Have Inspired Me | On Trend Tuesdays with Kileen and Sandy | Trend Spin with Laura and Erin | What I Wore | Oh, Hey Girl | Watcha Wearing Wednesday | Trendy Wednesday | Thursday Favorite Things | Spotlight with Jacqueline and Elle | Color and Grace | Thursday Fashion Files with Doused in Pink and Curly Crafty Mom | Throw Back Thursday | Summer Style | Fab Favorites | Fun Fashion Friday | Fashion Friday | Passion 4 Fashion | Charming Friday with Jennie and Susan | Friday Finds | Sunday Funday
Happy you had a great weekend and this is the perfect summer look. Congrats on the InStyle feature!
xo
PinkSole
Congratulations!! What an accomplishment, I hope you frame it!
x. Sabrina | Simply Sabrina
How exciting to be published in a magazine and you deserve it 🙂 Your monkey shirt (and, it doesn’t even look like monkeys till you look close!) from Anthro is TOO cute. That is a store I usually just browse in, but one of these days I need to treat myself! Those scalloped shorts complete the look and are adorable, too.
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Congratulations on being in InStyle! So exciting! I love that fun top and those scalloped shorts…such a great look!
~~Megan~~
http://www.poshprime.com
Ever so fresh – hope you had the loveliest 4th!!
Rebecca
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
amazing! saw the feature on Instagram! so exciting! congrats!
beautfiul and stylish as always!
Irene
http://www.thedailylace.com
Love those scalloped shorts and congrats on the feature!! That is so exciting!!
http://www.amemoryofus.com
What a fun top! I love it with the scallop print shorts. Congrats on the InStyle feature! I saw you and was telling my husband, “Hey, that’s a really amazing blogger I know!” 🙂
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Congratulations on your feature! How exciting. I LOVE this easy breezy summer look. Those scallop shorts are such a pretty feminine touch. My shoreline Converse were one of my best purchases ever! I wear them a lot. I love your starfish necklace!
Katey
http://www.twopeasinablog.com
I love this look! The scalloped shorts make the outfit special why keeping it very simple. Congrats on being featured! That’s HUGE. You should be very proud. 🙂
-Stephanie of http://www.coffeeclothesrepeat.com
What a great summer outfit and how fun about instyle!
Such a pretty summer look!
obsessed with the scallop detail on those shorts!!! And congrats on your InStyle feature, how exciting!
Huge congrats on being featured in my most favorite magazine ever. Well deserved. I love the lilac and cobalt combo. And today such a chic way to wear white shorts. The scalloped hem makes them so unique and I really like that shirt and your crisp white Converse. =)
Congrats on your feature! Love your outfit – especially the scalloped shorts. So cute!
I saw your feature yesterday when I was flipping through In Style! Congrats! Love your scalloped shorts and this breezy summer look!
Jill
Doused In Pink
AH what amazing news! Congrats–you certainly deserve it! Also these shorts are adorable. The scalloped hemline is super cute.
https://forsevenseasons.wordpress.com
Absolutely amazing outfit! I’m glad you had a great 4th! The outfit looks so comfy and perfect for summer. CONGRATS on the InStyle Magazine feature! YAY!
-Tatiana
We Shop in Heels
Congrats on the feature! I saw that over the weekend. Those shorts are so cute!
Nicole
Nicole to the Nines
Still so excited for you and your In Style feature! Definitely well deserved! I love your style and that you can dress up and dress down flawlessly and look put together regardless! Thanks for the constant inspiration!
Carylee | more pieces of me
I love everything about this look! It seems so casual and pretty 🙂 Love the scalloped shorts 🙂
xo,
Abby of Life in the Fash Lane
Love your hat and bag! What a great pair!
http://www.dressed2dnines.com
Congratulation ! You look absolutely beautiful 🙂 x
Congratulations on your feature Cynthia you definitely deserve it. You look so beautiful even in a more casual dressed up look. God Bless!
Rachel xo
Garay Treasures
This look is just summer casual perfection! The scalloped shorts are of course a favorite.
Chic on the Cheap
LOVE the bottom detail on those shorts!!
xo,
Sandy
Sandy a la Mode
how amazing…what a beautiful shot for your feature:)
I have those converse and they are my FAVS, been wearing them nonstop this summer. Thanks for linking up.
C
Congrats on the feature! Your pics look amazing and I love this outfit…the hat is the perfect touch.
Such a lovely outfit!! I love love those scalloped hem shorts and the print on that top is just so fun!! You look perfect for summer!
Denise | Fashion Love Letters
Such a great casual outfit! Hope you are well. 🙂
This outfit is summer perfection! I love the scallop hem shorts and that straw tote! Thanks for linking up this fabulous look today! Happy weekend! Susan
so pretty, Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. Watch for your feature on Monday xo
WOW! Congratulations on your In Style feature! I’m so excited for you and it’s well deserved, Cynthia!
Love your chic casual look. The hat just makes this look super cool!
Thanks for being a part of Fun Fashion Friday!
OXOX
Dawn Lucy
http://fashionshouldbefun.blogspot.com
Congrats on your feature and loving this chic weekend look!
Thank you for joining TBT Fashion link up and hope to see you Thursday.
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
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Your scalloped shorts are too cute, loving how you styled them here! Your hat is the perfect accessory to this look! 🙂
XO Courtney
http://www.colormecourtney.com
Congratulations!
I can certainly see why they featured you, I’ve been looking through your posts and you have such a classic but fun style consistently. Does being featured give you any ideas as far as expanding beyond your blog?