OUTFIT IDEAS FOR THE 4TH


July 4th is one of my favorite holidays. Beach days, BBQs, fireworks & of course, showing extra love for our country by donning our red, white & blue. Today I'm sharing some outfit ideas for July 4th & some tips to pulling off red, white & blue without looking like an actual American flag ;)


1. Opt for stripes! This is a classic pattern & in any combo of red, white &/or blue, it looks totally patriotic but can be worn over and over again this summer with a pair of denim shorts or jeans.

 2. Go monochrome.  If the thought of wearing red, white AND blue makes you nervous, opt for just one or two of the shades. Pick one shade & wear it from head to toe like I did in this look with white. 

 3. Don't forget accessories. Keep your look simple and instead add some American spirit to your July 4th outfit with some statement accessories. (Think a striped tote, or some cute star sandals like the ones I wore here & definitely include a red lip!)




Top: Moon River via Shopbop (now on sale!) | Jeans: Abercrombie  (on sale!) | Clutch: Tory Burch | Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell (on sale)
Hope you have a great weekend! My entire family is heading out east for the weekend & I am so excited for some R&R!
XO
Michelle Paige
PS. For more inspiration check out some of my past red, white & blue looks:

 White Lace Up Dress, Blue Bag, Denim Wedges, Red Lip
Star Print Chambray Dress + Red Flats, Clutch & Lip
All White Casual Outfit + Striped Clutch
White Dress, White Booties, Striped Clutch
Red Top, Distressed Jeans, White Wedges, Printed Clutch
Blue Eyelet Jumpsuit, White Espadrille Sneakers
Star Print Chambray Dress, White Wedges, Blue Bag
Blue Printed Culotte Jumpsuit, White Sneakers, Blue Bag
Blue & White Stripe Top, Denim Shorts, Red Hunter Boots


 PPS.Shop these AMAZING July 4th sales all weekend long:

 50% off everything at Ann Taylor with code JUSTBEACHY
Extra 30% off sale items at Anthropologie 
Buy more, save more at Asos up to $100 off your purchase!
40% off at Banana Republic with code BRNEW
Up to75% off at BaubleBar
50% off everything at LOFT with code SPARKLER (Ordered this top & this tank)
25-40% off swimwear at Macy's with code FOURTH
Up to 60% off everything at Old Navy
Up to 60% off sale items at Rebecca Minkoff (ordered this top & these sandals)
20% off at Sam Edelman with code 4THOFSAM20 (have these slides & these heeled sandals)
Up to 50% off at Sole Society
30% off select styles at Soludos with code JULY30
Extra 50% off 2+ items at Talbots (have this raincoat now on sale)
Extra 30% off all sale items online at Urban Outfitters


WEARING BLACK IN THE SUMMER




Black is one of those shades I'm just never going to give up. No matter the day of the week, occasion or season, a black outfit always comes through for me :).  Wearing black in the summer can be slightly tricky because of how it absorbs the heat, so today I'm sharing the one trick you need to know to comfortably wear black during the summer. Repeat after me, fabric, fabric, fabric. Opt for lightweight fabrics that are breathable - try cotton, lace or sheer fabrics.


Dress: Free People (old, similar) | Sandals: Steve Madden (3 colors!) | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Sunglasses: Ray Ban


Anyone else catch the premiere of Younger last night? Last season left off on such a huge cliff hanger, I couldn't wait to find out what would happen next & the episode did not disappoint! My jaw was dropped at the end of the latest episode! (If you watched, you know what I'm talking about & if you didn't make sure you watch so we can chat about it!!!) A new thing Younger is doing this season is a weekly after show on their FB page. I had the opportunity to attend the after show last night & it was such a fun experience. You can see some BTS from last night on my Instagram stories (@michelle_orsi)


XO,
Michelle Paige


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SHOP: MY BDAY WISHLIST

My birthday is in just over 2 weeks. I can't believe how quickly the time is going! Below are a few items on my summer/birthday wishlist! 
Reminder: You can always shop my looks or my wishlist by clicking the 'SHOP' tab at the top of my blog!



1. Gucci Disco Bag (splurge gift!)
4. One piece swim suits (loving this pink & black floral & this tropical print)
5. North Face Fleece Jacket, also love this one for our upcoming trip to Alaska!!
6. Refills of my favorite beauty products (specifically this serum & this peel spray)
7. Gorjana Disc Necklace (love that this does the work of layering for you!)
9. Free People Floral Pullover (under $100)


XO
Michelle Paige

SPORTY WEEKEND LOOK




I'm actually not minding this Monday morning because I feel like my weekend was so busy! Let me give you a bit of a life update: I was off from work on Friday due to our summer Friday schedule but decided to head into the city to help out with a quick work project. While working on Friday morning, I got to meet Sean Avery, a retired New York Ranger player - safe to say it was a highlight of my entire career! After that I headed to the airport where I finished up my global entry process. We are going on a family trip to ALASKA this summer & will be traveling to Canada as part of the trip. I'm going to start talking a bunch about Alaska in the coming weeks: what I'm packing, what we have planned, etc & then will be working on some travel guides following our trip! If any of you have been to Alaska, please please leave recommendations & tips for me! Friday night, we headed to the Yankees game. There was a rain delay & the game went into extra innings so we were at the game until 1am, but they won so it was worth staying out late! Saturday & Sunday were full of errands - picking up goodies before we head out east for July 4th next weekend.


I had planned to wear this exact outfit to the Yankee game on Friday night but ended up wearing jeans because of the rain. I also ended up buying an Aaron Judge t-shirt because he is on fire lately! (see a photo from the game on Instagram!) Instead I wore this look on Saturday to run errands and then to play mini golf with J.





This outfit (with or without the baseball cap) is the perfect look for a ball game during the summer. A t shirt dress is comfy and keeps you cool while the denim jacket is good in case it gets chilly at all. I always prefer sneakers since the floors at arenas & stadiums get so nasty & of course, a cross body to hold my essentials. 
Dress: c/o J Crew Outlet (similar)| Jacket: American Eagle | Sneakers: Adidas | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Hat: Yankees



What were your plans over the weekend? Was yours as busy as mine?!

XO
Michelle Paige

2017 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

REMINDER: I have teamed up with a bunch of fabulous bloggers to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a a $1,000 Nordstrom Gift Card! The giveaway is only open for one more weekend so be sure to enter now! Good luck!







Last week, we loved the summer bags styled by Cristina from Memories of the Pacific & Laura from I Do deClaire.






TIPS FOR SHOPPING ONLINE


I'll confess, ordering clothes online can be so tough because I am constantly questioning the fit of items before I place my order. Will this be long enough on me? Will the print look as good in person as it does online? What is the closure like? The questioning goes on & on so today I wanted to share a few times that I've learned & follow while shopping online 

1. Know Your Measurements - At 5'4, I  prefer my shortest dresses to be 33" in length. Having a longer torso, I prefer tops that are 25-26" in length & when it comes to inseams on pants & jeans, 28" is the perfect ankle length on me. Grab some of your favorite fitting items & take measurements of how they fit you. Keep these measurements in mind whenever you are placing an online order.

 2. Check the Size Charts - Every brand fits slightly differently, but when ordering online it can be daunting to try to decide which size to order. Rather than just assuming you are a S, M, L, read size charts like crazy when shopping online to avoid disappointment when items arrive at your door. Keep in mind your measurements (see tip 1) & you'll be able to find the perfect fitting garment every time.



3. Read Reviews -  This is the easiest way to find out what others thought about the product you are thinking about adding to cart. I love when an item has reviews & am actually more likely to purchase an item online if it is reviewed because I can find out what others thought about it, even better if the review includes a photo. (On a five star rating scale, I like to read reviews from people who gave the item 2,3,4 stars because it usually means there were elements that they liked & some that they disliked which is usually extra helpful!)

4. Pay Attention to Details - Zoom in on the photos & check out the details on the item in question. I prefer when seams match up on printed pieces so I zoom in on photos to see how the print gets cut off. (Note - even if you follow this tip, I've found that model photos & real life garments are sometimes different). I also pay attention to closures on a piece; one dress that I received, had a button closure at the shoulder instead of a zipper on the back or side (It didn't bother me too much, but I did find it to be a little strange placement so I always pay attention to the closures now). Lastly, I try to avoid white - it's one of those colors that can be very sheer at times so unless I am sure that the piece is lined, I avoid buying it when I won't have the option to try it on first.


Shoes: Vince Camuto | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff


 Do you have any additional tips for shopping online? 
Hope you found this post helpful!
XO
Michelle Paige

4 COLORS TO WEAR THIS SUMMER




I'm sure you all can tell I've been favoring certain shades lately: one of my favorites, white, seen here & here. Another favorite, yellow, seen here & here. I almost ended up wearing one of these 2 shades for this post but I thought it might be overkill & decided to go with a color I never get tired of, light blue! These 3 shades + blush pink are all over stores lately & are so flattering on tons of different skin tones. I also love that they match the bright, cheery moods of summertime. Shop some of my favorites in each shade below:




1. LIGHT BLUE


2. BLUSH PINK


3. YELLOW


 4. WHITE





Jumpsuit: c/o Topshop (also in white or in yellow) | Sneakers: Soludos | Sunglasses: c/o Polette

 Now that you've shopped all my favorite shades for summer, let's talk about this cute jumpsuit! The eyelet details and light blue color scream summer & I love that this one can be worn with or without the straps. PS. It also comes in 2 of my other favorite summer shades: yellow & white! I paired this piece with espadrille sneakers & wore it to our Father's Day lunch over the weekend. I might love jumpsuits even more than I love dresses during the summer; they are just as easy to wear but I don't have to worry about flashing anyone ;).
XO,
Michelle Paige

THE BAG YOU NEED FOR SUMMER



Today I'm focusing on the one bag style you need for this summer season. Of course, I could probably do a whole month worth of posts about different bag styles that I think everyone should have (think different colors, styles, sizes, etc) but I'm narrowing it down to my favorite for summer today: the straw tote. You may remember this Free People tote from an earlier post; I mentioned how it made the perfect beach tote & I was going to keep it that way... but this cactus tote is too cute to only use for certain occasions and honestly, same goes for so many of the straw bags I've seen in stores recently. They come in all shapes & sizes & some are basic straw while others have pom poms or embellishments on them!



Romper: Aerie (similar) | Bag: c/o Free People (under $70!) | Sandals: Sam Edelman (on sale!)

 Even though I wasn't heading to the beach, I decided to use this bag to finish off my casual, summer outfit & think it worked perfectly! I love the 2 handle options so I can toss it over my shoulder or hold it in my hand. This tote was perfect for running errands around town & fit all of my essentials with room to spare!

XO,
Michelle Paige



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Last week, we loved Lizzie from Lizzie in Lace & Cristina from Memories of the Pacific's summer outfits.






SUMMER DATE NIGHT LOOK


Sharing a summer date night look just in time for the weekend. I love jeans & a white tee as an off duty look (seen here), so some slight upgrades to my basics make them perfect for a night out. I'm obsessed with this off the shoulder top from Free People and have already worn it a bunch of times with jeans. In this look, I paired it with some colorful accessories; it looks just as great with neutrals (a black cross body & neutral wedges).




This half braided/ half bun hairstyle has been my go-to in the heat. It's only takes a few minutes to do & keeps my hair out of the way on hot days. Plus it shows off the neckline of this top perfectly :)

Top: c/o Free People (only $50, comes in 6 colors!) | Jeans: American Eagle | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Shoes: Sam Edelman | Sunglasses: Ray Ban


What are your weekend plans? We have Father's Day coming up on Sunday & my Mom's birthday next week so we are planning on lots of family time during the next week :) 

XO,
Michelle Paige



INSTAGRAM LATELY: JUNE

Sorry for the late post today! Work has been extremely busy with a show launch coming up in the next two weeks & I was out late last night so I'm just getting around to finishing this post now :) Here's a round up of some of my latest favorite outfits/outfits that may not have made it to my blog! 
As a reminder, you can always shop my looks on the sidebar of my blog, under the SHOP header at the top or by signing up for Like to Know It & then liking or screen-shotting any of my Instagram photos to get my outfit details sent straight to your inbox!


Dressing up jeans & a tee with fun accessories
Shop: similar top | sandals c/o
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The best place in my opinion to buy stripes will always be J Crew ;)
Shop: Top
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The perfect dress for summer events...graduations, showers, day weddings...
Shop: Dress c/o
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Adding some pink jeans into my denim rotation
Shop: similar top | similar jeans | bag | sandals


If you only buy one fun piece this season, make it this jacket!
Shop: Jacket
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Saturday outfit for a day of shopping
Shop: similar sweatshirt | sneakers | bag | jeans


I've got the blues ;)
Shop: Top c/o | Bag | Shoes | Jeans
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If you liked the front of this dress, check out the back! 
Shop: Dress c/o
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Memorial Day Weekend
Shop: similar sweatshirt (also similar & similar)


Double Denim
Shop: Jacket | Shoes


This one piece wins for cutest of the summer in my book
Shop: swimsuit | shorts c/o
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Cutest dress & cutest sandals for a spring day
Shop: similar dress | sandals
As always, you can follow along @michelle_orsi on Instagram to stay up to date on my latest outfits!

XO
Michelle Paige

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