Patriotic Outfits: Stars and Stripes

Another day, another patriotic outfit. In contrast to my last post's serious, more professional outfit, today's is purposefully laid back. After all, what patriotic holiday isn't celebrated with picnics? Can't think of one either, eh?

Now, I'm not one to usually wear things exposing my midriff, but if you aren't in danger of muffin-toppage, these tied crop-tops sure can be cute. This denim Octavia Tie Crop Top from Motel does happen to be one of my favorites. With a high neck and buttons, this top does price out to be $50 (gulp), but there is definitely more than one summer's worth of use in it. Now, if you can only keep the tummy to match it....

The pants, likewise, are expensive. FreePeople always is...although they are also the website that has a handy "download picture" button to support my excessive blogging habits. If you look closely on the leg of these American Flag Super Flare jeans, you'll see that the American flag does reside in white on the right leg. Apparently these run a little small, but getting a larger size is a small price to pay for the nostalgia of looking cute in bellbottoms. I'll watch from afar to see if FP has a sale anytime soon.

Of course, every girl needs her accessories. For a day in the park, everyone needs some nice shades, and aviators definitely have a patriotic feel to them (no idea why. Maybe it has something to do with excessive spy movies). As a plus, these glasses can double as Nikita's for dress-up purposes or when the need arises to look exceedingly cool and have reflective sunglasses. ANYWAY. With the laid-back feel of a picnic, little or no jewelry makes the look. Wild natural beauty looks best. Besides, what fun is it to be outside when you have to make sure every hair stays in place?

Oh, yes. I did save the best for last. I fell in love with these Stars and Stripes TOMS. Not sure how appropriate it is to have flags on your shoes, but cute tootsies are very important and it isn't an actual flag so...I'm sure we're all good. I hope. Either way, these are comfy shoes for busy days. Go play some volleyball!