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summer fridays

July 24, 2015
casual outfit with striped dress and Converse sneakers M Loves M @marmar
There aint no Friday like a summer Friday! Did you know that a lot of people that work in PR and the publishing industry get to leave early on Fridays during the summertime? It’s an amazing little thing called Summer Fridays. I’m just going to be over here slightly jealous that we don’t get that perk. I feel like if the work is done on a Friday around 2pm, why not leave and start your weekend early? Quality of life would sky rocket. Am I right? 
Since I’m already in weekend mode thanks to a fun Catalina getaway I thought this striped dress and denim jacket outfit would be perfect for today. This is an uber casual look, thanks to the sneakers, but one that I wear quite a bit! Sometimes it’s just best to be comfortable! You could easily swap the Converse for wedges if you want to dress the outfit up a bit too!
casual outfit with striped dress, denim jacket, and Converse sneakers M Loves M @marmar
cute summer striped dress with tortoise sunglasses M Loves M @marmar
cute and casual summer outfit with blue and white striped dress M Loves M @marmar
how to style white converse sneakers M Loves M @marmar
navy and white striped dress with red matte lipstick M Loves M @marmar
dress Julia Jordan, jacket Nordstrom, shoes Converse, bag Viva Creatures, sunglasses Karen Walker Harvest, lipstick NARS Dragon Girl
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Are you doing anything fun this weekend? Matthew and I are heading down to San Diego to celebrate some birthdays. July is a big bday month in his family so there’s always a lot of celebrating. And a lot of cake! Both are my favorite! Follow along on Snapchat {MaraKFerreira} to see some of the fun! 
Enjoy your weekend everyone!
xox
photos by Valorie Darling

the friday five

July 11, 2015
the friday five with nordstrom anniversary sale items M Loves M @marmar
In honor of the best sale of the year, I decided to put together a special Friday Five. My favorite retailer started their Anniversary sale yesterday and it’s the perfect opportunity to buy some fall styles before they become full-price. The fact that they can even do this is kind of amazing! Usually you think of sales happening on old items they’re trying to get rid of, but new items? Yep, pretty cool! 
I’m a new convert to hats. I used to think they just didn’t work on me, but now I love them! A great hat can totally make an outfit even better, don’t you think? This GRAY FEDORA is in a versatile shade so it would go with tons of late summer outfits and transition well into fall! Also, you won’t believe the price. cough under $20!!
Last year I was hunting for a perfect brownish/gray coat and couldn’t find one. This SLOUCH COAT is the right price {under $100!!} and it looks so cool with denim and a comfy pullover sweater.
Nude lips are so pretty during any season and I’m obsessed with this LIP KIT that features a full-sized liner, lipstick and gloss. It’s a great set to make sure you have pretty pouty lips!
I love a good bucket bag {wore this one a ton!}, and think a FRINGE BUCKET BAG would be a nice little update. The fringe works for bohemian summer outfits, but can be paired with traditional fall pieces as well.
While I love heels, I can’t resist the right pair of flats. These SNAKESKIN FLATS are polished and pretty and would be a cute style to wear in the office, but also on the weekend with a simple shift dress, or a pair of ankle jeans! The color and material is sophisticated and super chic!
Make sure to check out other things on sale! Your future fall self will thank you!
xox

the friday five

June 27, 2015
the friday five with floral dress, pearl earrings, clutch envelope, stuart weitzman light blue sandals and essie pink nail polish M Loves M @marmar
This FLORAL DRESS would be so pretty to wear during summer! I’ve been looking for dress options for a wedding next month, and this one would be so great. The floral print is feminine and sophisticated and I love the little cap sleeves, along with the flattering silhouette. 
The dress would be so pretty with these LIGHT BLUE SANDALS. Neutral shoes are always a good choice, but light blue can be so fun and unexpected. They would look great with a dress or flowy skirt, and also with a pair of boyfriend jeans!
PEARL CLUSTER EARRINGS are a feminine accessory. I’d pull my hair back into a low, messy bun to let them really stand out!
This sleek leather ENVELOPE CLUTCH in navy would be a classic accessory for summer, going with all our nautical and patriotic outfits. I’d pair it with a crisp white shirt dress and a pair of wedges!
PINK NAIL POLISH is a favorite during spring, and I love how it can be a little unexpected in summer. When everyone has cherry red nail polish on, you can stand out with a bright pink! It’s the perfect color for poolside outfits!
Happy Friday everyone!
xox
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