Another week has come and gone and that means #fashionwednesday has once again come around (YAYYYY). This past week I bought a new camera (squeal), posted my latest video tutorial (have you watched it yet?!… find it here) and saw Suicide Squad. Have any of you seen it? My hubby and I LOVED IT. Loved enough that we are joining the masses and going as Harley Quinn & Joker this halloween. Anyways, I love this day because I can show off Michelle’s photography and also showcase my favorite outfits. Today’s post is all about my favorite summer white top and my current favorite booties. It isn’t labor day yet which means I can totally still pull this off right?!
How To Wear Summer Whites & Booties
Step One: Choose your whites wisely.
Not all whites were created equal. Some are more on the cream side, while other are so white they photograph with a blue tint. It is best to stay away from that blue hue and choose to go more ivory if you can. This shirt is very white, but doesn’t quite cross the line into blue. Your skin tone also has a lot to do with this. Are you more cool toned? Then a brighter white will look amazing on you. Yellow or pink toned? Try going more cream because it will bring out the natural flush in your face. For those of you who are naturally tan (or just got lucky this summer), most whites will work for you. Be careful if you are on the paler side of the skin tone spectrum because, if you are like me, it can tend to wash you out.
Step Two: Accessories are a girls best friend.
I chose a bold statement necklace, dainty earrings and a chunky watch to complete this outfit and also grabbed my favorite bright pink Coach purse to add an extra pop of color. The combination of white, gold and hot pink is one of my favorites so I threw on my TooFaced Melted Liquid Lipstick in Fuchsia to bring that color all the way up to my face. The end result is a fairly neutral outfits with specific attention grabbers. The sparkle and shine works cohesively with the sweet crocheted and scalloped detailing on the shirt. If you go for a larger necklace, hang back with the earrings so that you don’t overwhelm the top half of your body. I always try to wear a watch or bracelet of some kind as well to balance my big necklace on the lower half of my body.
Step Three: The right blue for you.
Remember when I said not all whites are created equal? Same goes for the color of your jeans. I love these skinnies. They are my go-to in the summer. They are light jeans, which is PERFECT for this outfit. I would not pair dark jeans here because it will darken the whole outfit. You want to feel light and bright and sparkly. Darker jeans will cut some of that out. You could also alternatively pair ripped boyfriend jeans to this outfit to get a more distressed feel. I could 100% get on board with that. Basically what I’m saying is match your jeans to the feel of your outfit. For fall and winter, lean towards the darker colors. For spring and summer, lighten it up!
Step Four: 4am bootie call.
See what I did there? Choosing the right booties is the world’s easiest task because booties are amazing and they all look fantastic. So. There’s that. I chose these booties because they have a beautiful coffee color and they’re super fun. Chunky heel, peep toe and sling back?? SIGN ME UP! They are on sale at Payless right now as well just FYI. They are super comfortable (I’ve never gotten a single blister from wearing them) and they match just about every outfit. Because they have a peep toe and sling back you can wear them in the summer but they transition beautifully into the fall. They are the perfect neutral and I feel really good about them. Ok. Great.
And that is a wrap on this post, ladies! Four tips on styling the perfect summer white and my favorite booties. I am lucky enough to have Michelle as one of my close friends and she always does an amazing job. Have you booked her for your next event yet? Check out Michelleandlogan.com to get started on that (I know I have bride-to-be’s reading this…see our wedding video here, our wedding photos here and our engagements here!)
As always, I am so glad you stopped by! Stay tuned for my post coming FRIDAY that includes an awesome giveaway just for you (yeah, that’s right. two giveaways in one week. It is because I must love you guys or something). Be sure to follow me on Facebook and Instagram and subscribe to my email list to get exclusive tips and tricks!
Love this look! Perfect for transitioning from summer to fall!
I love that you paired the white top with light wash jeans. Normally I would go for the opposite but I love how they keep the look very summery!
love it and you look so pretty
This outfit is so cute. And I love those shoes!
Love ur outfit and that pop of pink from the coach purse
Love the outfit and the pictures!
Thanks girl!!!!
Love this! This summer was the first summer I decided my booties needed to make an appearance, I’m loving it!
This outfit is SO pretty! I just love that lace top!!! <3
Liz
http://Www.lizzieinlace.com
I love the light jeans with the white top! You said that dark jeans will darken the whole look – and I realized that is TRUE! I usually only wear dark jeans – but most of my clothing choices are dark (Thank you musical theatre & villain auditions). I am inspired to try some light jeans with lighter tops now. Once I go back to work of course and get my discount on jeans – I’m not made of money over here! Ha!
Amen girl!! I totally get that!
Such a great look! It will be so easy to transition into fall, too!
Right?! So true!
Oh I love this look!! I have a white tee and I keep trying it with black pants and it doesn’t work what I need is some light blue jeans!! Thanks for the idea!!
I am obsessed with that top! I love that you’re styling booties for summer, such a cute look seriously!! 🙂
Love summer whites! I’m excited to start wearing booties again soon! Your’s are super cute!
HashtagFabLife
You look gorgeous! I seriously love this look on you!
You look amazing girlie! Such a beautiful top and what gorgeous photos! Lovely Post!
X,
Heather
http://www.alittlecasual.com
I have made it my personal mission to purchase and actually wear booties this fall. Love the look!
Thanks!!!
So many great tips! I love going for a ivory on my darker skin tone, and def going to see a movie this weekend!! Great post. xo
YAY! let me know how you like it!
Killer outfit! Love the booties.
Hey Taylor! I love this white top on you, and the light wash jeans look so chic paired with it! Such a pretty look! xo Jana
http://www.janastyleblog.com
Obsessed with this look! Your photos look amazing and I like how you talked about how it’s important to wear the right shade of white. So many people forget this important rule and look washed out whenever they ignore it.
– sierra ♥ itsberrystylish.com
This white lace top is so pretty! Such lovely details!
Greta | http://www.gretahollar.com
This is such a cute way to start transitioning to fall. I love it.
LiveLifeWell,
Allison
You are so gorgeous! I love that top and the necklace your paired with it. 🙂
xo Brie
http://www.sophistifunkblog.com
You are so sweet! Thank you!!!
OMG, these booties are gorgeous! LOOOVE!
Xo
Jeanie
http://www.thefashionlotus.com
I love this outfit. So well put together and the shoes are just to die for.
Thank you!
I really like that lace top! So feminine and flattering. You can really dress up your look with that, too!
Those booties are adorable! I love how you accented with the pink bag too. It’s a very good look on you!
Thank you Kim!!!
I love this outfit so much! It is the perfect amount of dressed up and casual! It is absolutely gorgeous!
Debra!! Thank you girl!
WOw you are gorgeous in this outfit. Such a cute way to wear things.
Thanks Rebecca! 🙂
Love the dainty white lace top! It’s perfect with the Kate Spade mini bag!
Abby | Life in the Fash Lane
Thanks Abby!
Loving the outfit!! And your blog, it is my first time visiting the website and is great! Funny enough, My post today also featured a white-tee and jeans outfit! I love how the simplicity of the outfit can be bended and accessorized in so many different ways! The booties look great with the outfit!
SO true! I will have to check your post out 🙂
I’m not sure what I love more, your shoes or your pink bag! I love the look of white top and jeans, such a flexible outfit
Thanks Cynthia! I really appreciate it 🙂
You look great in those jeans and booties. I could never make that outfit look so good.
You totally could Dawn!!! 🙂 That is what makes it so great!!
The white lace top is gorgeous and you seem to have pulled off the attire really well. I love the contrasting pink bag.
Thanks Sona! 🙂 That is so sweet!
Cute! I love the shoes, and your necklace is very pretty. I like the lacy touch to your top.
Thanks Paula!
Wearing white during the summer is perfect. I really like how you styled your outfit here. I couldn’t agree more with the tips especially with the accessories. They’re vital!
Yes!! Thanks Amanda!
Love this look! I just got a new pair of booties, and I am obsessed with them and can’t wait to wear them this fall. It would be very interesting to be able to combine a little bit of both summer and fall when I wear them!
It is the perfect transition 🙂
Wow you are so pretty. I love the simplicity of the outfit and the daring pop of fuschia so gorgeous hun!
Thanks Ana!!!!
Amazing how shoes can give a different look to an outfit. Beautiful you, beautiful outfit. The shade of your lipstick and the pursue give a nice contrast to your look.
Thanks Rose!!! 🙂
I heard of winter white but I never heard of Summer White. Either way its super cute and fun and I love the pop of pink in your Coach Purse!
Thanks girl!
I love the look of denim and white and I need those booties. They’re the perfect shade of brown for the outfit. Beautiful.
I really like these open toe booties. They are elegant enough to wear in the evening but casual enough to wear during the day.
That entire outfit you are wearing is cute, but I’d be scared to wear it around my dog…she’d make it look brown and tan in a matter of minutes (she’s a lap jumper). I love the necklace you are wearing.
Thanks Yona 🙂
Those booties look incredibly comfortable! And I love the detailing on the top – it definitely dresses up the basic white shirt.
Looking fab girl!!!!! I love wearing white! People always tell me I’m brave but idk…. It’s just too fab not to wear!
I am loving this look. I have always worn white even into the winter months and so glad to see that someone else does too!
So cute! I am loving the shirt a lot and the booties just complete the whole thing.