Mixing Prints, Lace Earrings + Blush Accents

Getting dressed up this summer seems like a rare occurrence. Most days, you will find me in a maxi dress thanks to the hot summer days. But, there’s nothing like pulling an outfit together and feeling like your stylish self, is there?

For this look, I paired two complementing prints. If you notice, the blouse and the skirt actually both have a diamond shape. Flowing from the top to the bottom, the diamond gets smaller, keeping the visual pleasing and not overwhelming. The shades of blue also flow together. To accessorize, I wore a t-strap heel, lace earrings, and a blush purse – all soft neutrals that work well with the blues and creams.

Wearing a light-weight blouse with a skirt is perfect August attire, when it starts to transition into cooler evening weather but you still want to look summery. Your arms are covered if there is a breeze, but you won’t overheat either.

Due to the heat wave we have been experiencing, I’ve been keeping my makeup super easy. I start with Murad’s Oil Control Mattifier, then apply BB Cream and highlight with Maybelline Lumitouch Concealer.  To add pops of colour, I use Benefit’s They’re Real! Push-Up Liner in Beyond Blue and Revlon’s Powder Blush: Love That Pink.

I feel like I could fly off to the Hamptons for the weekend wearing this outfit! What do you think? Do you have a favourite summer piece that you can’t get enough of?

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Emily Smith

Emily Smith is the Editor of The Best of This Life who has been writing in the lifestyle niche and creating delicious recipes for over 10 years. Her work has been featured on BRIT + CO, Today's Parent, Chatelaine, Huffington Post, The Pioneer Woman, and Food Bloggers of Canada. She writes about family, food, entertaining, home decor, wellness, travel and a litany of other topics. She loves sharing her three core values - love life, live well, share the beauty - and encourages her readers to enjoy the best of their lives every day. She lives in Ottawa with her loving husband, two darling children, and dreams of one day owning a puppy. 

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