The Moptop

Styling a Floral Dress Three Ways

Having pieces that I can style multiple ways has been more important than ever to me. Times are tough. So rewearing and restyling something is what I want to share more on my blog going forward. Plus I love sharing different ways to style things because one look might inspire you more than another and I love being able to provide options with you! And I feel like floral dresses are the perfect versatile summer piece.

My mood really is what decides how I am going to style something. For instance, the first look is a little mix of casual and edgy. Pairing the black, chunky sandals with the chain detailed bag is a cool balance against the girly dress. This is an outfit I might wear to a casual hangout with friends. If I want the dress to be a little more comfortable and even more casual, I will pair with sneakers! Dresses and sneakers is one of my favorite ways to bring out tomboy style into my looks.

For the last look, this one is a little more girly compared to the other two and ideal for a date night! I actually asked everyone on instagram which look they like best and the heels and baguette bag won! Let me know your favorite!

What I’m Wearing: Dress: c/o With Jean (Shop more casual dresses here or floral dresses here)

Look One: Bag: The Marc Jacobs Pillow Bag, Shoes: Birkenstock x Proenza Schouler, Sunglasses: RTCO Berlin

Look Two: Sneakers: New Balance, Socks: Vintage, Bag: Georgia

Look Three: Baguette Bag (I don’t remember the brand! But here are similar bags here!) Shoes: LOQ

Styling Birkenstocks with Farfetch!

I am really excited to share my feature on the Farfetch fashion feed with you all! I shared some insight on how I like to style Birkenstocks, a shoe I have been familiar with since I was a little girl and would wear my mom’s pair!

Check out the full feature here!

What I’m Wearing: Dress: Ganni (currently half off), Shoes: Birkenstock

Wearing Knits/Sweaters in the Summer

It sounds pretty crazy, wearing knits/sweaters in the summer right? But honestly, Portland for some reason has been pretty cool and not feeling much like summer at all! So I decided to take advantage of it and share an outfit that is perfect for cooler, summer nights! Maybe for a date night on the patio or if you’re able to go out (while practicing social distancing of course!) this might be the ideal look for just that! Pairing sweaters and knits with strappy heels or sandals is a way to make it more summer appropriate as well. You could also pair it with your favorite summer dress or skirt. That’s honestly what I love about sweaters, they’re versatile and can be worn any season to an extent!

This cardigan is from Rouje and honestly, they’ve been a brand I’ve adored for a couple of years now. The brand was created by french muse Jeanne Damas and she has been a HUGE inspiration for me. I was so excited to try out a few of their pieces and this cardigan caught my eye. Yellow is one of my favorite colors and it’s fun to wear this time of year!

What I’m Wearing: Cardigan: c/o Rouje, Jeans: Vintage 501 Levi’s (shop Levi’s here), Shoes: Loq (Shop more from Loq here!), Bag: Doen (shop basket bags here) Heart Ring: Wolf Circus

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At Home Refresh with Etsy

Featured item: Ceramic Handmade Bottle

Handmade Ceramic Fruit Serving Bowl

Marble Finish Candle Holder

I’m sure a lot of us are spending a lot more time at home lately, which is why I was so excited to partner up on showcasing items that bring joy to your home via The Etsy Edit! Being inside so much can feel a bit tiresome so I think it’s so important to keep your space feeling put together, fresh and unique to you.

Refreshing your space doesn’t always mean you have to buy entire new furniture pieces or spend a lot of money, it could simply mean moving things around or adding a few pieces here and there to change things up. One of my favorite things to do when it comes to interior decorating is picking pieces that can be used for multiple functions and fit in different rooms/spaces.

For instance, in the living room images, the ceramic piece is actually a fruit bowl! I used it for a bit for my fruit in the kitchen but then moved it onto the media console and added some dried eucalyptus. Pieces that can be used that can be interchangeable is a great way to get your money’s worth with interiors.

Creating a peaceful place to be surrounded by has been so important to me the past few months. Etsy has been a go to for me when it comes to vintage or handmade pieces to curate my home. I’ve used the site since 2011!! It’s also great to be able to support small businesses and creatives during this difficult time as well. Make sure and check out my Etsy favorites page, and shop all of my picks from this post on The Etsy Edit!

Let me know your favorites too!

Post is sponsored by Etsy, all opinions expressed are my own.

How to Wear Blazers for Summer!

It’s starting to heat up a bit! Which means a lot of our winter and fall clothes are put away. But there’s one thing I will be bringing into my summer outfits and that’s blazers! I’ve been seeing more outfits pairing blazers with bralettes and I am loving it! This jacquemus outfit here is one of my favorites and a huge inspiration for this outfit.

It’s a great way to make masculine blazers look more feminine and also more weather appropriate for warm summer nights. This look would also pair great with a pair of strappy heels or sandals but I thought Birkenstocks would be a good simple and comfortable shoe for this look.

ALSO I AM SO HAPPY TO FINALLY START BLOGGING AGAIN! I haven’t posted a blog since March when everything basically went into lock down. I finally bought a remote for my iphone camera so that I can take more outfit photos at home myself. I can’t wait to share on here again!

What I’m Wearing: Blazer: Vintage, Bralette: Skims, Trousers: The Frankie Shop via Farfetch, Shoes: Birkenstock, Necklace: AUrate

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