Tulip Team Up - A Derby Hat

I am so excited to be teaming up with Tulip this month! And with the Kentucky Derby taking place this weekend, what better time to talk about Derby Hats! Check out this amazing hat that Tulip gifted me for the shoot. I love it! It makes such a chic statement! I can literally see myself sipping Mint Juleps while watching those horses take off around the track. I've never been, but I'm totally armed with the perfect look for a day at the track.

I originally thought of styling the hat with a simple LBD, but for the Kentucky Derby, I needed something a little more playful. This Milly floral dress totally fit the bill. Paired with gold jewels and fuchsia pumps, this hat still stands out as the featured piece that it is.

 

And because there's always a big winner at the derby, Tulip is offering up a $25 gift card to shop! That's right! All you have to do is enter the raffle below and cross your fingers! It's that easy. I will email the winner on Monday!! Can't wait to share!

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Better Late Than Never

 

Top: Anthropologie (similar); Shorts: Cynthia Rowley via T.J. Maxx (similar);

 Sandals: Sam & Libby via Target (similar); Hat: Target (similar); Shades: Prada (similar);

 Earrings/Necklace: Both BaublesbyAndrea; Lip Color: Laura Geller Beauty Raspberry Roast

I have had these shorts since last summer and I've never worn them. I honestly couldn't figure out how to style them. Trust me, I've tried every white top I could think of and I hated them all, until this one! I haven't a clue why I never tried it before, but better late than never, right? And, I really do love the mix of dots! I may never wear this any other way!

 

 The Top: Before and After

 

I am so into hats this summer! I've always loved hats (seen here and here) but I've been wearing them every chance I get this summer. They are the best accessory, aside from sunscreen, to ward off the sun from your face. And, they are just a great addition to every look! Consider that a PSA for sunscreen and fashion. 

Happy Monday!

A Casual Sunday Look

Top: J.Crew (similar); Khakis: Out Back Red for The Limited (similar); Shoes: Target;

Hat: Target (similar); Sunnies: Ann Taylor (similar); Necklace: BaubleBar

I love spring, especially when it finally comes around on the weekend! Sunday is the day in our house where we put errands and chores aside! When the weather is nice we head to the zoo. This Sunday was no exception. It was a gorgeous 75 but it didn't start out that way.

This time of year is hard. Cool in the morning and beautiful by afternoon makes it a challenge to dress appropriately. As much as I love wearing my boyfriend jeans, I wanted something different. I was going to wear my yellow leopard jeans, but decided to try on these khakis to see if they would fit. THEY DID!! I haven't worn these pants since our trip to Vegas in 2010 and I was super thin at that time. (Super thin in Andrea's world!) I'm not super thin today, but these things fit and it wasn't a just-fit! I'm afraid to wash them for fear they won't fit again, but at least I got this wear out them!

This top is one of my favorites and I love orange and khaki together. I threw on the hat and aviators for a touch of cool and the Converse tennies complete the look!

  

 

Mixing Prints

Jacket: Levi's (similar); Top: Ann Taylor; Jeans: Ann Taylor (numerous colors); Scarf: Target; 

Shoes: TOMS; Hat: Arden B (similar)

Over the weekend my son turned two. I'm still in shock that he's two. I'm not really sure how that happened! To continue the celebration, we took a family trip to the zoo which is one of our favorite things to do. The weather was a little on the cloudy/rainy side and I was truly stumped on what to wear. So, I decided to go with layers and lots of them! 

Let's break it down. These mint jeans are my new favorite. I've actually worn them several times but have never managed to snap photos. I love the light color against the black and white, a continued trend! The new top is going to replace the original as I can't find it anywhere! Anywhere I tell ya. Worn last in January, its been missing ever since. I've seen some of my favorite bloggers pairing stripes with polka dots so I decided to give it a shot. It's a very simple way to mix your prints.  The hat was great for shade and to disguise day(s) old hair and shiny black Toms were like walking on clouds. 

 

Sunday Zoo Day

Sweater: Ann Taylor (gift); T-Neck: J.Crew; Jeans: LOFT; Hat: Urban Outfitters;

Shoes: Diesel via TJ Maxx; Sunnie: Prada (gift)

This past Sunday was a gorgeous day by February standards. Mid 50s and sunny so I decided the family needed a day out of the house. I don't know about you, but this winter has been really rough. It hasn't been a horrible in terms of weather. It just seems to have been a long one! I was definitely ready for an outing with the boys! 

We decided to spend the afternoon at the zoo, one of our favorite places to go. We have a beautiful zoo that's constantly growing. We now have two Polar Bears who we hope will have babies! Later this summer we are getting a penguin exhibit! So excited! McKinley is a blast at this age. He loved seeing the "amals" and would imitate the sounds of the elephants, gorillas and lions. Just a wonderful day!

Even though it was in the 50s, there was still a chill in the air. I didn't want to wear a coat so I doubled up on sweaters. I layered a cashmere turtleneck under one of my favorite sweaters to date! This little guy is like a sweater and blanket in one! A perfect combo for the day. I added a hat as it was a dress and go kind of day. I needed to hide the day (or two) old hair! Sunnies hid the minimal, okay no makeup. We were outta there!

 

  

I would say that a sweater of this nature is a definite investment. I wear it all the time. A great weekend piece that I wear over t-shirts, denim button downs and t-necks. It has also been a great piece for work. It will dress down a look when I have the need to look a little dressy yet casz!

 

 

Other ways I've worn the cream sweater: