Cool Girl Summer Uniform

Kansas weather is incredibly hot, possibly being inside a volcano hot. Now I've never been inside a volcano so that statement isn't exactly accurate, but I have been to a volcano in St. Lucia, La Soufriere!

 

I recently cleaned out my entire closet so my wardrobe is a bit on the lighter side (more about this soon), which is such an immensely satisfying feeling, but at times I feel as if I'm living in my "Cool Girl" summer uniform.

In the novel Gone Girl Gillian Flynn wrote about the idea of a "Cool Girl" but my "Cool Girl" summer uniform is not really about being brilliant and funny. It's literally about keeping cool in this 90 degree heat, mentally and physically in a comfortable yet stylish way.

My "Cool Girl" uniform rotates off a few key pieces. Basic tees from H&M in whites, grays, and blacks. High waisted shorts from J. Crew. Espadrilles from Soludos or Madden Girl Brando Sandals.

I had thought about my uniform before summer started eying these espadrilles from Urban Outfitters, and cotton t-shirts from H&M. I had contemplated getting lace up flats for summer, but thought espadrilles suited me and my style better. How could I say no to such Parisienne shoes?

Interning next to J.Crew has also become pretty dangerous for my wallet but I saved big on these side-zip denim shorts. They were originally $65 (now on sale $29.99?!?!) but they stacked my student discount 15% + 40% off on these shorts for me so I ended up shelling out about $30 instead.

To mix it up and keep my uniform fresh other than these espadrilles, I'd add fun sunglasses or switch it up with a different style purse. Maybe choose a different bright nail polish too! I'm wearing OPI Brights I Stop For Red. I love this red, it reminded me of one of my favourite bright red polishes, Nicole by OPI's Kourt is Ready for a Pedi.

Wearing: Shirt - H&M, shorts - J. Crew, shoes - Soludos from Urban Outfitters, nails - OPI I Stop for Red, lips - Nars Cruella red velvet matte lip pencil

Hope everyone is staying cool! What are your plans for July?

Photos by Alyssa Barletter

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