The Off-the-Shoulder Top You Need to Own

Top // Shorts // Shoes // Monogram Necklace // Rose Gold Ring 

Taking a break from work wear today to show you an 'off duty' look that I have been loving lately. I have to admit; I bought these Kate Spade glitter keds the moment I saw them. I may be thirty now (yikes by the way!?) but my inner child absolutely refuses to let me give up glitter anytime I can find a way to wear it and still look like an adult.

But I digress. Today what I really wanted to talk about was the off the shoulder shirt trend. This trend is everywhere. Unlike my instant love for my glitter keds, I did not like off-the-shoulder tops... until this one. Off-the-shoulder, as a general trend, does not provide a lot of coverage/support to your chest- a big problem in my books. I also *despise* any clothing that I have to fiddle with or pull at all day long. This style almost always require you to pull (up or down, depending on the shirt) every few minutes in order to keep the shirt sitting where it should.

Not this top. This top is AWESOME. The thin straps that are added to this top are a definite fashion game changer. They allow the look of a flowy off-the-shoulder sleeve, but the shirt stays in place all day long. I also love the sweetheart cut to the chest - which is much more flattering than the straight across cut of most off-the-shoulder tops. 

What do you all think of the off-the-shoulder trend? And do you think this particular style makes the trend more wearable? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. Happy (almost) weekend everyone!

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Blank Slate

Dress: Abercrombie 

Clutch: Aldo 

Wedges: Yellow Box 

Rings: Aldo 

Bracelets: Aldo 

Nail Polish: Essie in "Fiji"

Lately I seem to be gravitating towards all white looks.. be that a romper, a maxi, or this off the shoulder mini dress. I think what I am drawn to is the "blank slate" that it gives you. As you can see from my previous posts, yes the base of the outfit is a white item, but each outfit looks so different and has such a different feel.

This off the shoulder lace dress screamed "tropical" too me (all I could think about was wanting to be in Mexico with a daquiri in hand haha) so I paired it with bright colour accents in the form of the tropical print clutch and crazy bold lipstick.

Hope you all had a great weekend! Mine was jam packed, but I wouldn't have changed it for the world. I got to briefly see my niece & nephew for some snuggle time, go to a friend's housewarming/BBQ, and yesterday I, along with two of my friends, organized a charity hike! We raised enough money to send FIVE girls to school for a year with the organization One Girl. I couldn't be happier :) Now on to the work week. Bring it Monday!

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