guest post >> summer essentials.

Here it is people...my little bloggy's first guest post! Remember last Friday when I guest posted over at my lil sista's fashion-forward blog? I mentioned here that I would be showcasing her post on my site this week, and well, that day has arrived! Seeing as the temps over here in the Northeast have been bordering on sandal-worthy weather, my sis M from Rock Paper Scissors is writing about her favorite must-have pieces for this summer. From some delicious accessories to transforming a strapless maxi dress into a work-appropriate skirt, this girl has got summer style done right.

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v-neck f21 (old); jeans banana republic (old); wedges kohls; jean jacket oldnavy (old); fedora f21 (similar)

Hello there! If you are coming from my blog, rock paper scissors, then you already know a tiny bit about me.  If you are a reader of my sister's fancy-shmancy mommy blog right here at nugget on a budget then we are brand new friends! I am a recent, as in 6 months ago, college grad with varying interests that I don't need to ramble on about here.  I started my blog to give myself a fresh new start and a blank text box to vent, create, and experiment in with this, that, and everything!  Seeing as I am new to this big ole blogging world, I'd love for you to stop on by my blog sometime, I'm sure you'll love to stick around.

As for what I'm doing here today, I'm here to tell you what I am absolutely LOVING for this summer (and for my closet).  I barely had a chance to get excited about all of the spring styles before these freakishly high summer temps stormed on in (at least for the last few days).

Seeing as I am a substitute teacher, I try to to gear myself towards choices that can swing for a fun night out with the girls or a day in the classroom with 23 six-year-olds. Usually this means something that is higher cut up top and lengthier on the bottom.  But, with the right type of styling, I've managed to even make my spaghetti strap maxi dress make an appearance (or three) in the classroom.  Not to mention, the lower the price, the more tempting the buy (even for a terrible decision maker like myself).

Anywho - here are my top must-haves for this summer:

Maxi-mania

Whether it is a maxi skirt or a maxi dress, I am loving the trend of flowey lengths in the summer breeze.  Not only can these be incorporated throughout spring and summer, inside the office or out, but with the right amount of layering, I intend on transforming these in to some fall (and even winter) pieces as well.

black maxi dress

pleated white

red tribal

Pretty Pretty Pastels

I am adoring the amount of pastels popping up in forms of skirts, shorts, and pants especially.  Not only are pastels constantly on my mind - florals are a must have.

double mint

pastel pants

florally yours

Girly Blouses

I am a huge fan of the typical v-neck, boyfriend jeans and boat shoes for summer days and errands but the amount of blouses I have seen on the racks make me long for a touch of girly glam on top of my comfy boyfriend bottoms.

powder pink

peplum

all that shimmers

Final Touches

These three trends are ones that, at first, were difficult for me to break in to and justify with my strict teaching wardrobe but now I have difficulty pulling myself away from adding ever last one I spot in the stores.

the wedge

the hat

the statement

Thanks for spending some time with me today and checking out some of my must have items of the season.  I am sure that there will be plenty more to discover so stop on by my blog and I'm sure we can become great pals (especially if you love my sister as much as I do!).