Mix & match summer patterns and textures

Eyelet tops in the summer - Yummy. Paired with a patterned skirt - Yes please.

This top is low cut and has a ton of detail around the cleavage area, perfect for someone like me who doesn't have a ton of goods on top to work with. wear a really awesome push up (like a Victoria's Secret bra that can clip into the halter position!) and you should be pinup ready.

Top (Shopruche.com) $33.99

Oh florals, florals, florals. So in this spring/summer. Obviously. But tulips are an interesting choice and its soft, like the eyelet pattern. So, tuck the top into the skirt and add a rustic belt (keep reading!) and it should even out the soft patterns.

Skirt (Shopruche.com) $42.99

Shoes. A rope-y wedge is just unpolished enough to be perfect for this. The girly patterns are great, but they're very put-together. Wedges are a little interesting and perfect for daytime. If you're wearing this outfit on a date, pair it with a skinnier leather belt & patent leather peep toe heels.

Shoes (Shopruche.com) $38.99

As for belts, I have two options for you. Pairing different patterns is all over magazines like Cosmo and Glamor, so do it up. The first option is a dark purple which will contrast the pastels and light colors of the rest of the outfit while the second option is a risque opposing pattern.

Belt on left (Shopruche.com) $12.99


Belt on right (Shopruche.com) $13.99

Since the price diff is only $1, it doesn't matter (to your wallet) a huge amount which one you pick. They're both super cute, but I highly recommend the one on the right.

Add in a pair of Jackie O sunglasses and this outfit has instant glam-factor.

Sunglasses (Shopruche.com) $12.99


Now, we're done. Add some gold bangles to this and it'll be super perfect. Maybe some pearl stud earrings as well.


Total for this outfit: $141.95. I know the outfit as a whole isn't super beer-budget-y, but you've gotta live the champagne life sometimes. Especially if you're new-season-shopping.


Happy spending!

GI Jane gets a little girly

Cargo shorts are not necessarily OK in my book, but cargo pants can be cute when they huge the right areas. These are cute enough to be badass but not bad as hell. Also, they're so cheap that even if you only wear them once or twice, it'll probably still be super worth it. But if you're going to do cargo pants, go with heels. And definitely a cute ruffle top.


(Pants) Charlotte Russe $14.99 

This top is just girly enough that it can work with the pants, but not too girly that it looks weird. It's form-fitting and the ruffles definitely girl it up. You could pair it with a lacey or super soft cashmere cardigan in an off-white color to keep it even cuter.

(Top) Charlotte Russe $9.99

Now for some shoes. You need some wedges. These are girly and badass at the same time and they're super tall so that the short girls out there can wear them. Unfortunately for me, I don't need them. But with my 6'3 requirement for men, I can still wear these.

(Shoes) Charlotte Russe $32.50

Avaitors are a necessity for any badass looking outfit, especially with the cargo pants they'll work super well. These are really cheap, which works mostly because in this outfit you're bound to get hit on and someone will rip them off of your face.

(Sunglasses) Charlotte Russe $5

This bag isn't super matchy, but it definitely matches. It's a neutral, get over it super matchy people. Also, the bow tie on the front gives it a girly flare. Also, you cant really see it in this small picture, but it's a lacey print on the bag to add even more girlishness to it.

(Bag) Charlotte Russe $14.50

Sorry this whole outfit was from one place, but I guess it makes it easy, right?

Total for this outfit: $76.98. Not bad, huh? Especially since, on a beer budget, you can re-purpose the bag, shoes and sunglasses with just about any outfit, including a few I've already posted on here! I think I'm going to order some of the things in my Shopping Bag on CharlotteRusse.com now.