Lace Crop Top + Mustard Pleated Maxi

Top: Off-Shoulder Lace Crop Top c/o – S (exact dupe – on sale!, similar, non-crop option)
Bottom: Chicwish Pleated Maxi Skirt c/o (midi option)
Shoes: Steve Madden ‘Provence’ – 15% off w/ OURS15
Bag: Kate Spade Montigo Toucan Clutch
Earrings: BaubleBar Acid Fringe Drops
Bracelets: Forever 21 Embellished Cuff Set
Watch: Citizen Crystal Silhouette
Sunglasses: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’
Lips: NARS Lipstick in ‘Niagara’

I’ve been loving the look of crop tops lately as it just seems so perfect for a laid-back summer look.  I’ve avoided them up until now as my postpartum tummy is still my problem area and I just always thought the style was a little too risque for my modest style.  But then, I saw this pretty one that was both off-shoulder and lace…  How could I resist? 

After experimenting with the top, I found that I liked it best with paired with high-waisted bottoms.  It kept the midriff exposure to a minimum and gave it a retro look that I thought even looked classy!  This mustard maxi skirt is one of my favorite skirts as I just love the way it moves and swishes when I walk!

For more lace top options (both cropped and full-length), here are a few options:

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Meanwhile, to finish off the look, I added a pop of color and print with these coral tassel earrings and toucan convertible clutch.  BaubleBar is seriously killing it right now with their tassel accessory options (I also ordered these earrings in the coral and am seriously lusting after these in the blush pink and these in white!):

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In a bit of sale news, Tarte is having their Friends & Family 30% off sale now (code: FRIENDS) through August 3!  If you don’t own this foundation brush (reviewed here + mentioned here), now is the time to pick it up (it will change the way you apply foundation, promise!).  I personally picked up this maracuja oil as I have both dry skin and pregnancy-caused hyperpigmentation that I’m trying to fix as well as this limited edition pink lipstick that has been on my wishlist for some time now after seeing it on Karen.  A couple other picks include this eyeshadow palette (such beautiful neutral and feminine shades) as well as this blush that I’ve heard non-stop good things about!  Free shipping starts at just $40 so get on it!

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P.S. In case you missed it:

• Watercolor Jumpsuit – Loving the dressy yet simple look of a good jumpsuit!