Mixing Prints, Lace Earrings + Blush Accents

Getting dressed up this summer seems like a rare occurrence. Most days, you will find me in a maxi dress thanks to the hot summer days. But, there’s nothing like pulling an outfit together and feeling like your stylish self, is there?

For this look, I paired two complementing prints. If you notice, the blouse and the skirt actually both have a diamond shape. Flowing from the top to the bottom, the diamond gets smaller, keeping the visual pleasing and not overwhelming. The shades of blue also flow together. To accessorize, I wore a t-strap heel, lace earrings, and a blush purse – all soft neutrals that work well with the blues and creams.

Wearing a light-weight blouse with a skirt is perfect August attire, when it starts to transition into cooler evening weather but you still want to look summery. Your arms are covered if there is a breeze, but you won’t overheat either.

Due to the heat wave we have been experiencing, I’ve been keeping my makeup super easy. I start with Murad’s Oil Control Mattifier, then apply BB Cream and highlight with Maybelline Lumitouch Concealer.  To add pops of colour, I use Benefit’s They’re Real! Push-Up Liner in Beyond Blue and Revlon’s Powder Blush: Love That Pink.

I feel like I could fly off to the Hamptons for the weekend wearing this outfit! What do you think? Do you have a favourite summer piece that you can’t get enough of?

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Emily Smith

Emily Smith, Editor of The Best of This Life, has been crafting lifestyle content and delicious recipes for over a decade. Featured on platforms like BRIT + CO, Today's Parent, and Chatelaine, she writes about family, food, home, and wellness, inspiring readers to live well and savour life's beauty. Based in Ottawa, she shares her adventures with her husband, two beautiful kids, and their mischievous cat, Zoro.

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