Scoutmob happened to offer a 50% off coupon for Squash Blossom Boutique on our birthday and I took that as a sign that I should buy something. That’s only logical, right? Lar got some really cute sandals and I ended up buying this striped, ruffly shirt. The coupon was clearly meant to be.
The shirt is very light-weight, black and white (well, cream) stripes and tunic length so I’ll be able to mix it up a bit with future outfits. It was the perfect summer top for our July 4th picnic with the family: hamburgers, hot dogs, pasta salad, 5-cup salad, brownies and watermelon.
Outfit details: Boater hat from Nasty Gal, Mystree shirt from Squash Blossom Boutique, Urban Outfitter shorts, Dolce Vita shoes, leash from the Animal Rescue Shelter and our family dog Boo Radley.
My favorite part of the outfit:
My bf made me this necklace for my birthday and I LOVE it. He knows I’m a huge Wizard of Oz fan (Lar and I have both been fans since we were 2) and couldn’t find anything Oz related that wasn’t super cheesy. So he cleverly made the pendant and attached the silver himself. I think he should have his own DIY blog!
I’m loving the necklace too!
love ur ruffled top! aww such a sweet and thoughtful gift from ur bf! i agree, he should start a DIY blog!:)
TheOwlsCloset.blogspot.com
How thoughtful is he!
Those tees never go out of fashion so you did the right choice. How are you guys doing?
xoxo
B* a la Moda
That is the most wonderful bf gift I’ve seen in a long time. Glad you got the coupon! I went there yesterday and got an owl ring and some of those fold up emergency flats I thought were pretty nifty.
I love the easy, breezy style of the top and the flutter sleeves give it a great, unexpected feminine touch to an otherwise staple of summer.
The necklace is especially touching and really, really endearing. I would love my husband to make similar things. Bravo, Cath’s boyfriend!
XX.
Mae Lu, thereafterish.
That shirt and necklace are Amazing !! Especially the necklace, your BF should open an Etsy shop, he is super talented.
cute photos. and the necklace is so nice! well done! make him make a blog-YEY! ill follow for sure.
hope youre having a wonderful week so far.
p.s im obsessed with stripes- and this top is so cute-
xxx ediot
and i wish we could pick strawberries too- because then it would be more fun- and then it would go faster! 😉
yes yes yes-about the vivienne westwood boots-i so so want those – ah- need them!!
That necklace is amazing! I’m so jealous.
The stripes look great, the ruffle detail is really cute. And your pendant is both sweet and adorable, props to your bf!
I love that necklace. It’s adorable!
He MADE that??!! unreal! that is gorgeous. I vote yes for his DIY blog 🙂 Hope you had a happy 4th!
Whoa! I think your crafty boyfriend should have his own blog, or maybe Etsy store! The necklace is kick ass. Happy 4th! I love reading you and Lars’ sister adventures.
Add ‘jewelry maker’ to the list of things Troy can do. Cath – you’ve rubbed off on him well! It’s beautiful – and very much you.
Hope to see you guys soon .