4th of July Outfit Ideas

Wrap Skirt// Cardigan Sweater// Red Dress

Star Headband// Red Necklace

Bracelet// Sandals

Tablecloth// Flag Sweater// Swimsuit Coverup

I can't believe the 4th of July is almost here! It's been such a wonderful summer so far in Pittsburgh, with beautiful weather. I've been outside every single day getting my steps in and soaking it all up.

I love the 4th of July because it's such a casual, low-pressure holiday. Give me a day by the pool, a parade, something on the grill, and fireworks in the neighborhood, and I'm happy. This year, we're actually switching it up and traveling for the holiday, which will be a lot of fun, too!

Above are a few snaps from last year's 4th. I'm always here for a theme, and dressing in red, white, and blue is especially easy because blue and white are already my go-to colors in the summertime. All I have to do is add a pop of red, and I'm set!

It was fun rounding up all of these pieces because there are so many good red, white, and blue finds out right now. If you are still wanting more, I am sharing more on this page! 

Swimsuit// Workout Tank// Striped Swimsuit// Striped Top + Shorts Set

Gingham Hair Bow

Navy Dress// Flat Claw Clip// Hat// Halter Dress// Red Dress

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Weekend Wish List

Monogrammed Canvas Pouch// Shell Earrings// Striped Sweatshirt

Shell Dress// Charm Necklace// Red Sunglasses

Red Shorts// Striped Beach Towel

Madras Tote// Sweatshirt Cardigan// Fringe Terry Coverup

Some items of note... 

- This Monogrammed Canvas Pouch is not only adorable, but it comes in many colors and is inexpensive! 

- These Red Sunglasses are a good Krewe look for less! 

- I wore the heck out of my J. Crew madras tote in high school and college- so much so, I had to get rid of it because it was so worn! Love to see Madras making a comeback, and especially this Madras Tote.

- I am all about fringe these days- it's so fun! This Fringe Terry Coverup is SO fun for the 4th of July or any poolside festivities. 

Cashmere Wrap// Swimsuit// Gingham Dress

Pants// Plaid Bow Skirt// Mini Basket Bag

Marigold Clutch// Lobster Sweater// Shell Necklace// Raffia Bucket Hat

Some items of note... 

- Alice Walk cashmere wraps are my very favorite, and they just came out with two new colors. I love both, but I think this Cashmere Wrap in honeydew is calling my name! 

- This Marigold Clutch is the prettiest shade of yellow I ever did see! 

- These Pants are such a good Missoni look for less! 

- Lobster motifs are everywhere this summer, and I am so here for it! I have this rollneck sweater in stripes, but the Lobster Sweater is even better! Hot tip: size up for a more oversized fit! 

- This Mini Basket Bag is pricey, but my goodness, how CUTE!

See last week's Weekend Wish List, here!

For your weekend reading, here are blog posts you may have missed from this week:

- May Favorites

- Flag Sweaters: Ralph Lauren vs. Tuckernuck

- Lately

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Lately

A gorgeous evening + vibrant handbag (use code SYDNEY15)

How cute is this pillow?!

Hat// Tote use code SYDNEY15

Shell Bracelet

Henry is fresh and fluffy from a bath! 

Drinks and Dinner!

Cherries are SO good right now!

Hope you are all having a wonderful week! The weather has been so pleasant this week, so I've spent lots of time outside getting my steps in! We also spent the weekend by the pool, which was so nice. I've had lots of time to rest and relax, which has been wonderful! Last summer was so sweltering; June has been such a breath of fresh air. It's truly been perfect! 

We just randomly planned a trip for early next month, and I am excited about it. This weekend we have fun plans to go to the symphony. I told you all the story of how I lost my Hermes scarf at the Symphony in January and got it back in April. Truly amazing and reminds me there are good people out there! Also, I am pretty sure that took up all of my luck for the rest of the year, ha! 

We are also going to our club and my parents' for dinner to celebrate Father's Day, which I am looking forward to. My dad is the best and so easy to celebrate. He's also very easy to shop for, considering he loves clothes and fashion!

I cannot believe we are almost to July! It will be our 5th wedding anniversary at the end of the month, which I am very excited to celebrate, and I truly cannot believe it's been 5 years (and was supposed to be 6, but you know, the pandemic). We are also going to the lake, which I always look forward to! I love spending time with my family and friends- truly what life is for! 

Dress// Necklace// Bag// Sandals// Cashmere Wrap

Eyelet Dress

Hat// Dress

Dress

Dress (use code SUMMERWIND20) the lightest weight fabric ever!

Wearing: Tis the season for athletic dresses, skorts, and lots of easy-breezy, flowy dresses! 

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Eating: Fun fact about me: I don’t really like raw tomatoes. I would never put sliced tomatoes on a sandwich, and if they come on one, I always take them off. I pick grape tomatoes out of salads and usually ask for no tomato whenever I can. But I love things like pico de gallo, cooked tomatoes, and tomato-based sauces.

Lately, I’ve been roasting tomatoes with a little olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and seasonings, then keeping them in a container in the fridge. I find myself adding them to things like sandwiches, cottage cheese, pasta, salads, you name it. It’s so easy and makes even the most basic meals taste that much better.

It’s such a simple thing, but I thought it might be worth sharing for anyone else who doesn’t typically care for tomatoes. I usually roast them with whole garlic cloves and chopped white onion, too, but I didn’t have either on hand for my most recent batch (pictured here). And the juices they create make the most delicious salad dressing, too!! Tastes like SUMMER! 

Drinking: I used to drink so much sparkling water, but I kind of got sick of it and haven't been drinking it much in the last year or so. I got this PR package from Spindrift of their new blueberry lemonade flavor, and it's delightful. My husband loved it mixed with vodka as a cocktail! He said it reminded him of the blueberry lemonade cocktail at Cisco on Nantucket! 

Sale: Stylest, one of my favorite bathing suit brands, is having a secret sale through this link, and you use the code SECRET30 for 30% off at checkout! 

Watching: Loved the 30 years of Toy Story documentary on ABC that aired recently. I streamed it via Disney+. It was heartwarming, fun, and easy to watch before bedtime. 

I also watched Off Campus (Amazon Prime) after seeing so many raves about it on social media. It was good, but not my favorite. It felt a little too Lifetime-ish for me. The acting was not great. It wasn't terrible and not a total waste of time, but definitely not my favorite. 

After-sun Moisturizing 'stone'

Loving: This Kate McLeod Sun Stone is so innovative and something I'm excited to add to my routine this summer. I've loved every product I have tried from this brand, but their team sent me this new 'after-sun stone,' and I'm hooked. It is a solid balm (almost feels like a bar of soap at first) that melts into the skin to soothe and replenish sun-exposed skin with cocoa butter, aloe, cucumber seed oil, and sea buckthorn. It feels so great on the skin after a day by the pool, and the fresh tangerine and sandalwood scent smells like summer!

Wanting: A cute take on the whole 'boatkin' trend! A stunning pink dress that would be perfect for a wedding! Such pretty printed lounge pants! A cute red, white, and blue collection from one of my fave brands. The stitching on this classic sweatshirt is adorable! Love that this canvas pouch can be monogrammed, and what a great price, too! I've been eyeing this cotton sweatshirt (in red) that is under $50. So simple- a wardrobe staple! This is such a cool gold bag. I can never resist madras, and this tote reminds me of the J.Crew tote I carried as my bookbag in high school! This golf cardigan is darling!!! The chicest dress and/or coverup! This top is $500- much more than I usually spend for a linen top, but I can't stop thinking about it! This fringe terry coverup would be sooo cute for the 4th of July!  Lobster sweaters are really having a moment this summer and this one is a classic. A pretty and easy breezy white eyelet dress. This satin clutch is the most beautiful shade of marigold! This flag sweater is fun!!! Alice Walk is dropping two new cashmere wrap colors today! 

Pittsburgh: I know Hyde Park is a chain, but I just love the Pittsburgh North Shore Hyde Park! We randomly popped in last weekend and had dinner at the bar. It's delicious and a fun little date night spot. I love the wedge salad. The shrimp cocktail is good, but no match for Del Frisco's shrimp cocktail! 

Amazon Rec: Prime Day starts on the 23rd. This is the one random item I'm watching to see if it goes on sale! 

You can find more of my Amazon favorites, here on my Amazon page where I am constantly updating it with all of my finds and top picks from home, beauty, fashion, and more!

Smelling: I randomly ordered this deodorant. I'm a big Salt and Stone gal, but I thought I might switch it up since I have seen this deodorant everywhere for years. I think the smell is just OK. I don't hate it, it's pleasant, but I just don't see the hype. I'll definitely won't waste it, but I am not sure I'd ever order again. 

Traveling: We decided to go to Charleston in July, and I am so excited. I've never been in the summertime, but my husband and I just didn't want to wait for the fall/winter. I may melt, but worth it for a 167 lobster roll!! 

Quoting: 'Deal with things as they come, not as you fear.' // See more of my favorites, here.

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Americana Flag Sweater: Ralph Lauren vs. Tuckernuck

Ralph Lauren (left)// Tuckernuck

I love a good flag sweater. They are timeless and great for kids, men, grandparents... literally anyone and everyone. It's a staple I wear SO much, and I also wear it year-round. I'm updating this post I wrote last year because I found a few more flag sweaters to add to the mix in case you are shopping for one. Considering the 4th of July is around the corner, scroll to the bottom to see the updates! 

I have both the Tuckernuck flag sweater and the Ralph Lauren flag sweater. Many other brands also offer flag sweaters, but I will focus on these two since I own them both! 

Cost:

Tuckernuck: $198 

Ralph Lauren: $398

Materials:

Tuckernuck: 100% cotton

Ralph Lauren: 100% cotton

Sizing:

Tuckernuck: It's true to size, but you could size down for a closer fit. It's roomy/boyfriend-style, but I love that.

Ralph Lauren: True to size, a slimmer, closer fit vs. Tuckernuck. 

Fit: 

Tuckernuck: Both the neckline and the sleeve hems are rolled, which is nice and adds to the sweater's casual vibe. The neckline is between a crew and a mock neck. The length is a bit longer and more A-line than the Ralph Lauren sweater. 

Ralph Lauren: This is a true, classic crewneck sweater that hits right at the hip and has a flattering, slimmer fit. 

My thoughts:

Tuckernuck: For being about $150 less, I prefer the Tuckernuck version, so if you are considering one or the other, the Tuckernuck is less costly but just as nice as the Ralph Lauren. If you prefer a more classic crewneck style, Tuckernuck makes a version for $198, which is still $200 less than the Ralph Lauren version. 

Ralph Lauren: I love this Ralph Lauren sweater. I've had it for over 10+ years, and it has held up perfectly. It is high quality and classic. I don't love the RL logo on the sweater; it's unnecessary. My husband has this one in navy, and it looks so handsome on him. 

The stars are embroidered on both, and nothing is printed on either.  

Bottom Line:

You can't go wrong with either, but when it comes down to price, you can save $200 and go with the Tuckernuck option, and I think you'd be just as happy! 

Scroll below to see many outfits I have styled with both sweaters over the years and seasons. And here are some other options that are out for this year! 

One// Two

Three// Four

Five// Six

Tuckernuck:

RALPH Ralph Lauren:

My husband has the men's Ralph Lauren version in Navy blue.

You can find me on ShopMy, where I link all of my outfits, favorite finds, home decor, beauty, and more! I am constantly updating it with the latest! You can also follow me on the LTK app. Plus, you are able to access all of my posts, here, on my website! 

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