summer tops
Styling Bright + Casual Summer Tops
One of my favorite styles to incorporate into summer wardrobe, are bright colored tops! If I’m being honest though, I would wear bright colors like this one all year around if it was socially acceptable. There’s just something about wearing a bright color that makes me feel so happy!
This past weekend was a fun one. Nathan’s parents came and we spent the weekend outdoors enjoying the weather! I was able to have my first afternoon tea experience at The Drake Hotel, and I absolutely loved it! Being a girl who grew up on having imaginary tea parties with her barbie dolls…it was a dream come true for me. The Drake is g o r g e o u s, so if you ever have the chance to go, you totally should! My only complaint is that I wish there were more finger sandwiches. 🙂
We also had dinner at the Angry Crab, which if you’re in the Chicago area + love seafood, hopefully you’ve been there already! We got our hands messy eating seafood out of a bag with no silverware and no plates. It was insanely messy, but so much fun! + pretty tasty. Lots of shopping was also in the schedule and we capped off our weekend with a trip to The Comedy Bar. I laughed so hard! If you ever get the change to check it out, do it! Totally worth it. Lastly, I promise I’m going to start getting better at documenting the things I do on the weekends. As I’m sure you all enjoy reading about it, pictures are so much better!
Enough about my weekend. Bright colors are a great way to amp up your summer wardrobe, but sometimes they can be difficult to style. You want to look like summer but not scream neon traffic cone, I get you. 😉 In order to balance out my bright colors I like to pair them with ripped denim or white. White in the summer always balances out a bright color, and ripped denim can make it a little less distracting. If bright colors really really scare you, pair them with a denim jacket or a vest! You’ll still get that pop of color without feeling uncomfortable. I found this top a while ago at Nordstrom Rack, and of course with my luck it’s sold out online. These bow slides, however…. I can’t get enough! They are only $25 and are fully restocked in every color right now! I’ve been wanting the pink pair for forever, so I’m so glad they are back in stock! I obviously have to have them.
Since this pink top is sold out, I’ve rounded up a ton of my favorite bright color summer tops to hopefully make up for it. I always feel really bad when I do a photoshoot wearing something that is no longer available. #Bloggerguilt
We are almost through the work week babes!
xo, Rach
You are so cute and that top is PERFECT for you! Love it so much!
XO, Kylie
http://www.littlelooksbigpictures.com
Aw thank you, Kylie! You’re too sweet! 🙂
xo Rachel
I really like that top! The color and the cut are perfect for summer.
I agree! I love flow tops in the summer because it gets so hot!
Thanks for reading!
xo, Rachel
Yesss! I love this color on you! I love shades of pink for the summer, especially such a vibrant shade like that. I love those jeans too, I really want a pair.
Kimberly
http://www.brunchandgloss.com
Thank you so much, Kimberly! You definitely need these jeans, they are so fun to style!
Thanks for stopping by!
xo, Rachel
Ive been dying for those slides, they are sooo cute! And that tank is so pretty, the perfect color for summer.
xx
Alyssa || http://www.teddybearsandlipstick.com
Thank you, Alyssa! Definitely get these slides before they go out of stock again!
xo, Rachel
Loving that pink top! So cute <3
Sam
http://www.lifeandmessyhair.com/
Thanks so much, Samantha!
xo, Rachel
That top is summer perfect! Loving the pop of color on you, beautiful!
Oh yea and the shoes… too cute!
Gisel | http://www.mintandthrift.com
Thank you, Gisela! Isn’t the bow detail too cute?! I’m obsessed!
Thanks for reading!
xo, Rachel
I love this bright pink top! I need it in my closet!
I’d like to think everyone needs a bright pink top..or two! in their closet. 🙂
xo, Rachel
I love love love that bright pink! It is such a lovely color and screams summer! Thanks for sharing <3
Cheers,
Shruthi
Thanks, Shruthi! Aren’t bright colors so fun in the summer?! They instantly make me a little happier!
xo, Rachel
That pink color is gorgeous!! I love bright tops too! Also, where is your monogram from? Sorry if I missed the link.
Xo,
Kristie
http://Www.kristieincarolina.com
Thanks so much, Kristie! and I actually forgot to link it so thank you for catching it! It’s from http://www.shopjuliamarie.com. I’m wearing the Lauren 2″ monogram! 🙂
xo, Rachel
I absolutely love this bright pink on you! I completely agree with you about bright colors all year long – I love to wear color year-round. It makes me happy!!
Charlotte, why aren’t we bff’s?! I always get made fun of for wearing bright colors all year around, but I don’t care either because it instantly gives me a little extra pep in my step 😉
Thanks for reading!
xo, Rachel
The brighter the color the wider my smile! I love this gorgeous color on you! Thank you for the style advice!
xo Debbie | http://www.tothineownstylebetrue.com
I like the way you think, Debbie!
xo, Rachel
THat bright top is SO gorgeous on you! I love the colour but REALLY digging those jeans. Love a good destroyed hemline! xx Shannon || http://www.champagneatshannons.com
Yessss, thank you, Shannon! I searched far and wide for the perfect pair of distressed denim. So glad I found these! and from American Eagle of all places!
Thanks for stopping by!
xo, Rachel
I love this bright top and how it’s longer in the back! Gorgeous!
Thank you so so much! The back is my favorite detail on it!
xo Rachel
your pink top is so cute, I love the back details
xo
http://www.laurajaneatelier.com
Thanks so much, Laura! The back is my favorite part!
xo, Rachel
OMG! I so love your outfit! Especially the ripped jeans and the slides sandal. <3
xoxo,
Katrina Isha