FASHION

Hopefully everyone who saw Monday's post was able to take a few minutes to check out Miss Gina's Chloe + Isabel site. If you have not yet had a chance, be sure to check it out herenow! Today's featured C+I piece is this gorgeous Bora Bora cuff. How pretty are these...

Please tell me I am not the only one whose face {ok, entire body} is NOT a fan of 90% humidity for days on end?!? I get it, it's the Midwest in the middle of Summer, but for the love! The heat is my favorite--give me 85* year-round and I'd be thrilled--however, the...

Once of the quickest ways to build any kind of business/hobby, including a blog, is to collaborate with like-minded individuals. Being able to learn from and feed off of someone else's creativity is inspiring in itself, but being able to share similar aspirations is...

I know not everyone is a follower of mine on Instagram {but if you want to, I can be found at @amidwesternmix} but I thought I would do a short post that would roundup some of my recent outfits and outings. Oooh, and you might notice that I may or may not have a...

Ever since forever, Lilly Pulitzer has been the go-to for the vivid, bright, fun prints. It's nearly impossible to have a blah day while wearing something Lilly because the bold patterns are an instant spirit-lifter. These 4" Adie Shorts are no different. While this...

White dresses can be intimidating. White tends to often be associated with all things bridal --Bachelorette Party dress & bridal showers & wedding gown--but as long as you steer clear of overly frilly frocks or obnoxiously lacey numbers, you're great. The...

With the heat index hovering around 100* for the next few days, flannel is probably one of the last materials you're thinking about wearing...I can totally relate. MOST summer nights in the Midwest, though, cool off quite a bit once the sun goes down and a lightweight...

I have to be honest, July 9th had been circled/highlighted/marked-in-bold for some time on my planner and in my phone. Sure it may seem like a random summer Thursday to almost everyone, but to those who think Nordstrom can do no wrong (insert hand-raising emoji...

Much like my slower-than-most adoption of the midi skirt, my love for peplum tops has been nearly non-existent. Again I think it stems from my body type, but I've struggled over the past year(s) to find a version of the top that doesn't look totally ridiculous on me...

Midi skirts have been all-the-rage lately but I've been a bit shy to accept the trend when it came to my own wardrobe. Usually pieces that hit anywhere between my lower knee and high ankle make me look even shorter (and more stocky) than I already do. Like most...