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Summer Dresses Under $50

How it is June already?!?  Hard to believe that my girls' last day of school is this Thursday, and then I will have a 3rd grader and a 9th grader!  Summer break is almost here and it definitely already feels like summer with temps in the high 80s.  When it is really warm outside, one of my favorite things to wear is a cute summer dress.  They are easy to throw on and still look put together, and I think they are cooler and more comfortable than shorts.

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Summer Styles from Target

Hard to believe that it's Memorial Day weekend and summer is just around the corner!  I am always looking for a few cute affordable pieces to add to my wardrobe with each new season.  I found a bunch of cute summer items recently at Target, so I wanted to share those with you all.

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Amazon Best Buys - May 2019

Hi friends!  I did a survey recently on my Instagram Stories about what you all wanted to see next on the blog, and you all voted for another Amazon Fashion round up.  So, I am sharing some of my favorite items I have purchased recently from Amazon.

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Graphic Tees Under $30

If you have been following me for a while, you know I love a good graphic tee.  They are so versatile and are an easy and affordable way to show off your personal style.  You can throw one on with some jeans, shorts or even a skirt for a fun casual look.

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A Versatile Dress That Helps with a Great Cause

If you have been following me for a while, you know that I am all about buying versatile pieces that can be worn multiple ways.  When I saw this GREY MAXI DRESS from Talbots, I thought it was the perfect addition to my wardrobe.  Before I talk about different ways to style the dress, I wanted to let you know my favorite thing about it.  (Hint - It has nothing to do with what the dress looks like!)

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My Favorite Style Trend for Spring

Spring is finally here!  I love the fresh start that a new season brings and the opportunity to switch up my wardrobe to match the changing temperatures.  One of the style trends I am always a fan of in the spring is a kimono.  They are an easy way to elevate a very basic outfit and there are several ways to wear them.

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Looks to take you from winter to spring with the Charlotte Today Show

Not sure how the weather is where you live, but here in Charlotte, the months of February through April can be unpredictable!  We can have 70 degree days in February and 40 degree days in April and everything in between.  This crazy weather can sometimes make it challenging to figure out what to wear!  On my most recent segment on the Charlotte Today show, I shared looks that are perfect to wear during these transitional months.

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Amazon Best Buys - February 2019

Happy February!  Did anyone else feel like January lasted 296 days?  Longest month EVERRRRR.  It was pretty quiet on the blog last month while I was getting back into a routine with school, work & life in general after the holidays.  But, I have some exciting content planned for you all, starting with this highly requested blog post

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Two ways to style a moto jacket

Happy New Year friends!  I hope 2019 is off to a good start for you all.  I so appreciate you following along in 2018 (my first full year of blogging) and I am excited for what is to come in 2019. Some of your favorite posts on Smart Southern Style in 2018 were about how to maximize what is already in your closet. 

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