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July 8, 2019

MY FOURTH OF JULY OUTFIT THIS YEAR

WHITE EMBROIDERED DRESS (wearing a small)

LIGHT WASH LEVI’S DENIM JACKET (wearing a small)

STRIPED SAM EDELMAN SANDALS (run tts)

(all pieces via Walmart!)

I hope everyone had a wonderful Fourth of July weekend! Is it just me or was having the 4th on a Thursday the best ever?! It felt like a nice looong weekend and I absolutely loved it. On the Fourth we went to a breakfast with our church, a parade one town over that is small, cute, and perfect, and we swam and bbq’d with friends and family that afternoon. By the time 8pm rolled around I was completely exhausted, so we decided to skip fireworks this year. We’ve never missed fireworks, but my older boys said they didn’t mind. The problem was…Eli did. I was tucking him in bed and he kept asking me to see fireworks “so high up in the sky” and I felt awful! So I promised him we would go to a Dodger game in the next few weeks and watch the fireworks show after the game…that boy owns me!

On stories a few days ago I told you how excited I was about my Fourth of July outfit I ordered from Walmart, and here it is! You guys, I can’t get over it. I got my dress, denim jacket, striped sandals, tote and aviators from Walmart.com. They completely blew me away with all of the new clothing brands they offer (Sam Edelman, Ray-Ban, Lord & Taylor, + more) Not only did they have a great clothing selection, but I got free 2 day shipping with my order (any orders over $35 get free 2 day shipping + free returns).

Have any of you shopped at Walmart.com recently for clothing? I linked to my whole outfit below along with a few other cute pieces I found!

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June 26, 2018

JUMPING INTO THE 4TH

The 4th of July is right around the corner, and planning out outfits to wear for the morning parade, bbq’s, and fireworks is one of my favorite things to do! There are so many cute ways to incorporate red, white, and blue into your look.

DENIM JUMPER (wearing a 2) || NAVY STAR TOP (wearing a small) || BLUE FLORAL SANDALS

This year I tried a look that is a bit different that ones I’ve done in years past. I found this cute denim jumper dress at Modcloth and I love it! It has a great casual vibe because it is denim, but it’s fitted at the waist, so still gives you a figure! Some denim jumpers I have tried in the past end up looking boxy because denim is such a thick material, it doesn’t drape well. So I love that Modcloth offers this cute unique jumper (I haven’t been able to find anywhere else online). The jumper runs true to size and I’m wearing a size 2.

This jumper would also look so cute with a simple white blouse and a red lip. I paired it with these adorable blue floral sandals I’ve been loving for a few weeks now. They give you a little height and elongate your legs, but are still low enough and casual enough to wear to a picnic. You would switch them out to some pretty flat sandals (I have these ones and love them) if you wanted flats.

DENIM JUMPER (wearing a 2) || NAVY STAR TOP (wearing a small) || BLUE FLORAL SANDALS

This button up top is so cute with tiny white starts! It feels very festive without being overly done. I love finding such great unique options at Modcloth!

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July 4, 2017

4TH OF JULY STYLED TWO WAYS

LOOK 1: DISTRESSED JEANS || BLUE BOMBER JACKET || SIMILAR WHITE TOP HERE AND HERE || WEDGES || SIMILAR SADDLE BAG || SUNGLASSES || RED EARRINGS || INITIAL NECKLACE || TURQUOISE RING

LOOK 2: DENIM BERMUDA SHORTS || SIMILAR WHITE TOP HERE AND HERE || GOLD SANDALS || TOTE BAG || SUNGLASSES || RED EARRINGS || INITIAL NECKLACE || TURQUOISE RING

Happy Fourth of July! I always look forward to the Fourth every year, and it never loses it’s excitement for me. I’m so ready to spend the day relaxing and swimming with the family all day, and then going to the football field where Garrett and I went to high school to watch a big fireworks show together at night. It’s one of my very favorite traditions of ours!

This year I wanted to style two looks that would be perfect for the Fourth. Both looks are classic and trendy, but simple enough to pull off in a pinch! I just discovered Liverpool Jeans, and I am so impressed with the quality of their clothing. Their jeans look and feel like high end jeans, but the prices are so much better. My distressed jeans, this adorable blue bomber jacket, and these Bermuda shorts are all under $100! The jeans are soft with a great stretch to them, and these longer jean shorts are the cutest pair I have found. I love the color and distressing on them. To say I’m obsessed with this blue bomber may be an understatement. When I saw it, I knew it would be perfect for wearing the night of the Fourth. It is buttery soft and super stretchy, which I wasn’t expecting!

When it comes to the Fourth, I love finding unique and versatile pieces that are comfortable enough to wear all day and night. If you haven’t heard of Liverpool Jeans, go check them out. They have so many cute options for wearing all summer long! Shop by July 15th using the promo code LEANNE40 to get 40% OFF your favorite looks at LiverpoolJeans.com. The best part is everything is already under $100!

in partnership with Liverpool Jeans | photography by Jordan Zobrist

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June 23, 2017

RED, WHITE, AND BLUE FOR THE FOURTH

1. RED BASEBALL CAP || 2. RED TORY BURCH WRISTLET || 3. RED LIPSTICK IN ‘RED ROCK’ || 4. RED DRESS || 5. RED TOTE || 6. RED MULES || 7. RED FRINGE EARRINGS || 8. RED BELL SLEEVE TOP || 9. SUNGLASSES || 10. WHITE BATHING SUIT || 11. WHITE EARRINGS || 12. GOLD CIRCLE RING || 13. GOLD STACKING RING || 14. WHITE ESSIE NAIL POLISH || 15. WHITE LACE DRESS || 16. WHITE ESPADRILLE SANDALS || 17. WHITE LACE TOP || 18. WHITE BACKPACK || 19. BROWN LEATHER WATCH || 20. NAVY JUMPSUIT || 21. NAVY BANDANA || 22. NAVY GINGHAM SANDALS || 23. RUFFLE SLEEVE TOP || 24. BLUE TASSEL SANDALS || 25. BLUE DROP EARRINGS || 26. BLUE STRIPE SUIT || 27. STRIPE TIE FRONT TOP || 28. STRIPE WOVEN TOTE || 29. SKINNY JEANS

Fourth of July is coming up in just over a week! Here are a few red, white, and blue ideas to get you inspired for your holiday plans. There are so many cute pieces out there that don’t scream Fourth of July, so they’ll be easy to wear all summer long. I’m especially loving the selection of patriotic swimsuits like this nautical one-piece and this navy mix and match suit that would be perfect for wearing during the day. And I love the selection of red, white, and blue accessories that would be an easy way to add a pop of color without being too overstated!

If you need even more 4th of July outfit inspiration, here are 20 outfits perfect for watching the fireworks! I’ve also done a few good 4th of July inspired tutorials, like this ruched dress back when I was pregnant with Eli, and this red swing dress with cute tassels!

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July 9, 2016

RED SWING TASSEL DRESS TUTORIAL

Every year for the 4th of July I like to make myself a patriotic dress to wear to church, to our cute little city parade. I was super pregnant with Eli last year and made this red and blue ruched dress (that I wish I could still wear!). This year I went with some lightweight fabric that is my absolute favorite shade of red. It’s one of the few shades of red that I feel compliments the pink undertones in my skin. Red is tricky for me to wear, but I really do love the color of this dress (and my lipstick matches it perfectly in “so chaud’). If you follow me on Instagram you saw that I wore this dress to church on Sunday, and if you follow me on snapchat, you saw that I also wore this dress on the 4th to the parade! 😉 You can view my Snapchat story from the 4th of July and see a bit of the dress in action here. Can you even handle how our night ended?! The boys were such good sports about everything!

I’ve listed all the instructions on how to make the dress below after the jump, but if you aren’t a sewer and are interested in learning, I have a whole online video sewing course that teaches you every single thing I know! You can check out the courses at moderngirlsewing.com. If you don’t sew but you’re looking for a similar dress, I found this dress and this dress that are both less than $12! I freaked out when I saw the price. And it would be super simple to attach some cute white or navy tassel or pom pom trim to the sleeves to achieve a similar dress.

Also make sure to check back next week when I break down everything you need to know about the most amazing sale of the year!

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MATERIALS:

3 yards of lightweight poly/cotton blend fabric
trim (long enough to fit around each arm. (mine measured 30″)

I added all the measurements to my dress in the image above for reference.

STEP 1: Lay one of your side panels on top of the front of your dress, rt sides together with the extra material of the panel pointing toward the middle. Serge them together along the edge. (if you don’t have a serger, you can always stitch with 1/2″ s.a. and zigzag the seam allowance to keep from fraying)

STEP 2: Open up your front and back pieces that you just stitched together and lay your second panel piece rt. sides together with the extra fabric pointing toward the center and stitch up the opposite side.

STEP 3: Open up all three of these pieces now sewn together (side panel, front, and 2nd side panel). Lay you back piece on top of it with rt sides together (this will be the exact same measurements and pattern piece as your front piece). Match up the side seams of the back piece with the unsewn sides of each panel piece and sew up either side. With the dress currently inside out, stitch up the front and back pieces along the top of the sleeves.

STEP 4: Turn your dress rt. side out, and prep and insert your sleeves.

STEP 5: Serge/finish the raw edges of the bottom of your sleeves and attach the trim along the bottom. Serge along your neckline and bottom of the dress, fold under twice, and stitch with a wide straight stitch all around the neckline and hem.

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Casual

June 24, 2016

20 OUTFIT IDEAS TO HELP YOU DECIDE WHAT TO WEAR ON THE 4TH OF JULY

I’ve rounded up all of my favorite red, white, and blue looks today to give you a little inspiration for planning your 4th of July outfit! So whether you need something to wear to a BBQ at a friends house, the fireworks show on the football field, or a church outfit the Sunday before the 4th of July, I’ve got you covered for any occasion that requires a patriotic color combo! I’ll be posting my current 4th of July looks over on my Instagram as well, so make sure you follow along with me there!

Since some of these looks are older, I’ve linked to the same, or similar, items beneath each photo if you want to know the sources. However, this post is mostly to help you get a little inspiration for your looks! It’s probably a good idea to pin this main image so you can come back to it easily later!

STRIPED DRESS | SIMILAR DENIM VEST | SIMILAR TOTE | SIMILAR SANDALS | SUNGLASSES

I love that this look has some tried and true Fourth of July staples like a jean vest, stripes, and pops of red in this bag. This dress comes in both navy and red or navy and white stripes, and either option would work great for the Fourth.

SIMILAR FLORAL PRINT DRESS, SHIRT AND ROMPER | SIMILAR DISTRESSED JEANS | SIMILAR BLUE BAG | SIMILAR SUNGLASSES

If you like to keep your red, white, and blue a little more casual and subdued, adding some pops of red or blue florals and a matching bag works really well. It’s easy to pull together and doesn’t require overdoing the patriotic look if that’s not your thing. Both my top and bag are older, so I linked to a few other floral options (including a dress and a romper if want to forego the jeans), and a cute blue Kate Spade bag that I love.

I love the look of red with black and white stripes. It’s so classic looking, and it ends up working out really well for the Fourth. If you’re looking for the perfect look for church the weekend before the Fourth, this would be a great option. Any red midi skirt will work, but I love the look of a full high waisted skirt that comes up over your striped top. This skirt is one I made, but I linked to this one that is similar.

This look is casual, comfortable, and patriotic all in one. You can’t go wrong with a chambray top for the Fourth. And these white linen pants are not only ridiculously comfortable, they work well with lots of different top options and do well with bright pops of color.

DRESS (MADE BY ME, SEE TUTORIAL HERE) SIMILAR HERE AND HERE | SIMILAR CLUTCH | SIMILAR SHOES

If you have a dressier Fourth of July event to go to, there is nothing quite like an all red look! Add some simple nude sandals and a statement clutch and you’re set. My floral clutch is sold out, but I linked to one of my favorite red clutches (that also comes in light blue).

Here is another outfit that combines red, white, and blue effortlessly. Again, you can’t go wring with a classic stripe look, especially one that has really bold white and navy stripes. It makes everything else stand out so well, like this red top and gold clutch.

Fourth of July is usually filled with picnics, parks, and running around with the family, so this sporty look works well for those types of things. It’s a little edgy, but still cute and feminine. I easily added some blue to my look with a cute baseball hat and a pop of red with a flannel tied around my waist. Simple, cute, and practical (you’ve got an extra layer when it cools off).

I love finding non-traditional ways to incorporate reds, whites, and blues for the Fourth. Finding patterns, like the one in my dress, that adds these colors is not only stylish but it’s unique. I also love the way these gold flats go with the blues and reds.

GREY PLEATED TOP (SOLD OUT, SIMILAR HERE) | BLUE KNIT PENCIL SKIRT | COGNAC FLATS | BAG | SUNGLASSES

This blue midi skirt stands out so well. I love how good it looks with a simple top tucked in. You can add a basic white top and a pop of red in a clutch if you want to make this look a little more patriotic. But it also works well for the Fourth with this grey top and some brown sandals, making it just a bit more subtle.

To me, this is the all-American look everyone loves for the Fourth. It’s easy to wear your jeans and a basic white tee all day, to BBQ’s, picnics, fireworks shows, and just about anywhere your Fourth of July plans take you. Adding some key pieces of color in a cute baseball hat or some red flats is super easy, but there are lots of other ways you can add color to this look too.

TOP MADE BY ME (TUTORIAL HERE) SIMILAR TOP HERE AND HERE | WHITE SHORTS | SUNGLASSES | PANAMA HAT

Gingham in blue is perfect for the Fourth. It’s stylish and classic, and when paired with white shorts it guarantees a polished look that isn’t over done. If you’re expecting hot weather, this is always an outfit that will keep you cool all day long.

SIMILAR WHITE DRESS HERE AND HERE | SIMILAR GOLD SANDALS HERE AND HERE | SIMILAR NECKLACE | SIMILAR BRACELET | STRAW HAT

White dresses are such a summer staple. They go with so many things, and they are comfortable and lightweight in the heat. This dress is detailed with an eyelet pattern, while this one is a bit more basic. Add some reds and blues in your jewelry, or keep it a little more neutral and add some gold sandals, like this pair of gladiators. Adding a hat is another way to keep cool and also adds a little more depth to your look.

This look is all about function. If you’re planning on being on the go this Fourth of July, plan to be comfortable. You don’t have to sacrifice style to achieve comfort like so many people think. Adding a basic, but cute and colorful, plaid shirt to your favorite jeans is a sure way to feel yourself wherever you end up celebrating the Fourth. You can make your outfit stand out a little more by adding some statement shoes like these metallic flats.

SIMILAR NAVY DRESS HERE AND HERE AND HERE | NAVY HEELS | CREAM BAG | BEE CUFF

I love this dress for so many reasons. It has amazing details, and it’s the perfect shade of blue. Plus, these navy heels match perfectly. Since it sold out, I tried to link to as many similar dresses as I could find. This one sold out in the navy, but it comes in burgundy, which is just as perfect for the Fourth!

To dress up your jeans just enough, add a top with some details (like the eyelet detail in this top) and shoes that add some flare. You’re sure to remain comfortable in this look, but you’ll also add an element of distinctive style that is a couple steps up from your basics look. Add some red lipstick and you’re Fourth of July ready!

DRESS | HEELS | SIMILAR EARRINGS | LADDER CUFF | INITIAL NECKLACE

This is another great outfit for church the weekend before the Fourth of July. Bodycon dresses are bold and classic, and there’s no better time to pull out your blue dresses than the Fourth!

If you’re looking to dress up your Fourth of July look this year, I’m a huge fan of lace tops. They’re delicate, and they look so pretty with just about anything. I love this light blue lace top with white pants. I linked to a similar lace top that would be perfect with jeans and some wedges.

White pants and jean jackets are always a summer favorite of mine. You can add some more red and blue to this look with a different bag or hat, but the black and white stripes aren’t too far fetched for the Fourth, so don’t think you have to change this up too much.

Red tops look so good with jeans for the Fourth. You can be dressy or casual with this look. I like how the booties keep it casual. You can even add your favorite open-toed booties to dress it up a little more. Or throw on some converse for an even more relaxed feel.

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