Accidentally Patriotic (not that I wouldn't be on purpose)

This Sunday I broker out my No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Porcelain Paisley and decided to keep it simple with red accents. I must have been subconsciously inspired for the Memorial Day weekend as I received many patriotic compliments. I have so much love for this skirt and I can't wait to discover new ways to style it.

Here is the Polyvore for this outfit, all of the items  (except the shirt) are current. I was able to get the red Valentinas in store on sale during an additional percentage off promo for $90.99 so it is worth checking out the sale section in your retail store.

unintentionally patriotic by modestly-styled featuring cotton shirts

J Crew cotton shirt, $60
J Crew long pencil skirt, $158
J.Crew mid heels, $228
J Crew belt, $20

And here is how I spent my Memorial Day. Sigh. I love living in San Diego......

Did you do anything special for your three day weekend?

J Crew Seychelle Maxi Dress love

After seeing this post on Slastena's amazing blog, About All and Nothing At All , I decided to wear one of my favorite dresses that I haven't seen a lot of buzz about online (although I have no idea why). This was a retail only maxi dress and the minute I saw it, I had to try it on which quickly turned into taking it home. It is unlike any recent maxi dresses that J Crew has released and I love how it is so light, breezy and boho-chic for summer. This is a size 6 and it runs TTS with adjustable straps that button in the back.

I am wearing them with the Olympia Suede Wedges that are showing as $149.99 online but were marked down to $59.99 in stores. Crazy pricing discrepancy. I really didn't like the look of these until I put them on my feet and that changed everything. I had to size up a half size in these.

Seychelle Maxi Dress in Foulard Print- J Crew (in store only dress) pant version here

Jean Jacket-very old GAP

Oval heirloom locket necklace- J Crew

Olympia Suede Wedges - J Crew

Braided Belt -J Crew

 Here is a close up of the foulard print:

And here is what I wore yesterday. I didn't get an IRL picture because I was so exhausted by the time I got home with all the kids from church that I just threw on sweats and curled up on the couch. I am on the mend now though.....yippee!!

OOTD 5-20 by modestly-styled featuring a short sleeve dress

Director Dress-J Crew

Valentina Printed Patent Pumps -J Crew

Prism Necklace- J Crew

Stone Foldover Clutch- Banana Republic