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TBT - Black & Gold

I wore this a few years ago to my better half's birthday dinner. It was a really hot day, but I wanted to wear something festive and not too over the top. I reached for my black brocade shorts, paired them with a black peplum top and accessorized with gold tidbits. The monochromatic look was classy, yet appropriate, and the gold add-ons made it party ready. You really can't go wrong by wearing an all-black look and piling on the metallics!

Top: Smart Set | Shorts: Smart Set | Earrings: Claire's | Belt: Jacob | Bracelet: True Bijoux | Clutch: Smart Set | Necklace: Claire's | Sandals: Carrini

TBT - Peachey Keen

I personally think the colour peach looks best on sun-kissed skin. I know that in my case, it washes me out... Today's look is a throw-back to an easy top and shorts combination. Nothing super special going on here. I would say it's a very basic colour-blocked look. Peach on top and black on the bottom. Simple enough. The lace layer on the top gives it dimension and interest while the jewelry adds the perfect finishing touches. The basic straight-cut of the Bermuda shorts is a perfect match for the peplum. Neither competes with the other. Sometimes, it's too hot to think in the summer and all you want is to put together a simple outfit without too much fuss. I suggest pre-planning a couple outfit options with Bermudas for those days you couldn't be bothered to think.

Top: RW&CO | Shorts: RW&CO | Necklace: Olivia Welles | Bracelet: Pandora | Earrings: RW&CO | Sandals: Payless Shoe Source

TBT - Short Slither

Nudes and neutrals are huge right now, so I figured I'd throwback to an outfit that is right on trend. Black bermudas are an office summer stable in my book. Just trade your dressy black pants for shorts in the hotter months and call it a day. I paired the shorts with my snakeskin top and taupe short-sleeved blazer. I decided on an off-white belt to really delimit the top from the bottom. I like the contrasting effect it has on the look. The same principle could be applied to wearing a black belt with white shorts. Try pairing your nudes and neutrals into an outfit with interest and dimension. It is possible!

Shorts: RW&CO | Top: Jacob | Blazer: Dynamite | Belt: Smart Set | Earrings: Smart Set | Sandals: Payless Shoe Source