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Camp Redbook Celebrates the Fourth in Grand Fashion

Fun, fireworks, and fashion! Camp Redbook brought fashion to Fair Saint Louis at Forest Park, and it created a really unique and enjoyable experience. I had the pleasure of hosting the Christopher & Banks interactive style closet at the event.

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Christopher & Banks, an apparel and accessories retailer for women of all sizes―petite, missy, and women sizes up to a 32―has over 500 stores across the US. And, last Saturday, we brought the latest collection filled with patriotic pieces in red, white, and blue to the patrons of Fair Saint Louis.

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I enjoyed every minute I got to interact with new and longtime Christopher & Banks customers. Longtime fans of the brand were excited to tell me about how great they feel and look in their favorite Christopher & Banks items. New customers were thrilled to learn that Christopher & Banks has relaxed styles and sizes for everybody and every body.

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If you stopped by Fair Saint Louis, you know it rained all day long. Camp Redbook was the perfect spot to stay dry and talk about ways to stay fly. We had all your fair needs covered too. Fashion? Check! Charging station for your devices? Check! Photo booth? Check! Snacks, drinks, and other freebies? Check, check, and check!

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I want to thank all of you who stopped by and send a big shout-out to the entire Camp Redbook team. I had such a blast celebrating the Fourth of July Weekend with you all!

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This post is sponsored by Redbook Magazine. As always, all of the opinions and ideas are my own.

June Favorites: How to Look Sophisticated in Shorts and Crops

It’s shorts season! And, the heat wave in June made that clear. Here’s a flashback to my favorite looks featuring shorts or crops from last month.

Mango Belt Blouse, Diba Tradin Up Sandals 2c2

Blouse (on sale), Shorts (on sale) | Original Post

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Shorts (on sale) | Original Post 

Ann Taylor Tie Waist Cropped Wide Leg Pants 9c2

Cropped pants | Original Post

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Shorts | Original Post

J.Crew COLLECTION LEATHER HIGH-HEEL SANDALS IN MIXED GINGHAM 2c

Shorts (on sale), Sandals (on sale) | Original Post

Summer-Approved: More Easy Ways to Style Shorts

It’s undeniably shorts season, and I’m excited because there are so many super easy ways to style shorts. I’ve already been busy wearing mine. I dressed up a black tailored pair in How to Make Shorts Look Sophisticated. I embraced a sporty chic vibe in purple shorts in Labor Day Style. I got ready for the Fourth in navy shorts in Join Me at Camp Redbook. I channeled the Queen Bey in lemonade-yellow shorts in Beyoncé-Inspired. Today, I’m taking my lemonade-yellow shorts out for another spin because they’re so easy to wear.

J.Crew COLLECTION LEATHER HIGH-HEEL SANDALS IN MIXED GINGHAM 5c

Shorts: Loft (under $20)

Top: Anthropologie (old, similar, option)

Sandals: J.Crew (40% off right now)

Bag: Tory Burch

Earrings: Kendra Scott

Watch: Movado (in silver)

Lip: Maybelline Vivi Matte Liquid lip in possessed plum, Mac “Vino” lip pencil

J.Crew COLLECTION LEATHER HIGH-HEEL SANDALS IN MIXED GINGHAM 4c

Today’s outfit blends something old with something new to create a super-fresh, summer-approved ensemble. The flouncy layered tank is an old favorite from Antropologie that looks brand new when worn with my bold yellow shorts. The gingham print sandals, on the other hand, are brand new, and they tie the entire look together.

J.Crew COLLECTION LEATHER HIGH-HEEL SANDALS IN MIXED GINGHAM 2c

These yellow shorts, now under $20, are a favorite buy of the summer because the color is perfect for summer styling. Also, the longer length makes them versatile, and the soft texture makes them quite comfortable.

Easy Ways to Style Shorts

Have a fabulous weekend! If you’re in St. Louis, be sure to join me at Camp Redbook at Fair Saint Louis tomorrow.

J.Crew COLLECTION LEATHER HIGH-HEEL SANDALS IN MIXED GINGHAM 9c

Join Me at Camp Redbook at Fair Saint Louis!

Let’s fashion the Fourth! Join me at Camp Redbook at Fair Saint Louis in Forest Park on July 2nd from 1:30 to 5:30 PM. Let’s hang out, let’s talk about style, and let’s get creative in the on-site Christopher & Banks fashion closet. Yes, a stocked closet! Christopher & Banks, by the way, is an apparel and accessories retailer for women of all sizes―petite, missy, and women sizes up to a 32.

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Christopher & Banks items I’m wearing:

Denim shirt | Twill shorts | Colorblock scarf

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I got a sneak peek at Christopher & Banks’ July collection, and it’s perfect for summer, my friends. The super-soft and right-on-trend, embroidered denim shirt I’m rocking is from that new collection. When you stop by Camp Redbook, you can expect to see even more of my favorite new pieces by the retailer. Look for us in the Family Zone at Fair Saint Louis this Saturday.

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I shopped the Christopher & Banks store at West County Mall, but you can find additional stores located in South County Mall, St. Claire Square, and the St. Louis Premium Outlets. And, since we all love a good bargain, I thought I should alert you to the affordable price points at Christopher & Banks. Comfy chic styles at great prices? You can’t beat that, right?

I’ll be hanging out at Camp Redbook at Fair Saint Louis this Saturday from 1:30 to 5:30 PM. See you there!

 This post is sponsored by Redbook Magazine. As always, all of the opinions, ideas, and images are my own.

Beyoncé Inspired: Stepping Out in Lemonade-Yellow Shorts

My favorite song to groove to on Beyoncé’s latest album Lemonade is undoubtedly “Hold Up” because of its glaring reggae vibe. Nothing gets this island gal moving like sweet reggae, y’all. The visuals in the “Hold Up” video were amazing too. That yellow Roberto Cavalli dress Beyoncé wore, in all of its off-the-shoulder, flowing-ruffles glory, was so striking and memorable. Today, I’m drawing inspiration from that video by creating an affordable version of that look anchored by the perfect lemonade-yellow shorts.

Lemonade-yellow shorts, Loft patch pocket riviera shorts, Venus flutter sleeve cover-up 7c2

Top: c/o Venus flutter sleeve cover-up

Shorts: Loft (on sale)

Hat: c/o Brooklyn Hat Company (similar under $10)

Sandals: Tahari (want these)

Tote: Kate Spade Saturday (similar, option)

Earrings: Kendra Scott

Rings: Kendra Scott (on sale), c/o Kendra Scott (on sale)

Watch: Movado (in silver)

Lip: Mac “Fashion Legacy” liquid lipcolour, Mac “Kiss Me Quick” lip pencil

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My entire look started with the dramatic flutter sleeve top, which is actually a swimsuit cover-up that can be worn as a dress or top. I initially planned to wear it as a dress in the city, but it was too sheer for that purpose. On my next vacation, though, it’ll be perfect. In the meantime, I took inspiration from Beyoncé and turned lemons into lemonade. I found a way to make it work right now and channel the Queen Bey’s style at the same time.

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I found a perfect-for-summer pair of lemonade-yellow shorts, tucked in the blouse, and just like that my favorite outfit of the weekend came to life. By the way, these shorts are on sale right now for under $20! They’re true to size and have the same feel of my favorite white ankle pants. I’m wearing a size 6 because size 4 wasn’t available in my local store.

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To further evoke the spirit and even mystery of Lemonade, I wore my Brooklyn Hat Company fedora so low on my face that my face is barely visible. The best thing about that is that I’m not wearing much makeup and you can’t even tell. Ha.

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I kept my other accessories neutral to let the dramatic blouse and lemonade-yellow shorts shine. My sandals are an old pair by Tahari, but the neutral pair of Ann Taylor’s Leda Block Heel Sandals would be perfect. I actually ordered the bright red pair during a flash sale last night. I can’t wait to see them in person.

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My tote is a little piece of Kate Spade Saturday history. I was sad to see the store close for good, but I cleaned up during the going out of business sale. A few other brands have summery, perforated totes though. This style is a favorite of mine.

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My earrings are my wear-with-everything Kendra Scott Caroline earrings. I own several pairs of Kendra Scott earrings, but I’ve been wearing this pair more often than any other. The ivory pearl stones just go with everything.

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