Outfit Details:

American Eagle cold shoulder striped romper

Karen Walker “Starburst” sunglasses (old) – here’s a more affordable option (they look like exact copies)

Kate Spade straw clutch

Madewell red suede “Leila” sandals (on sale and available in other colors)

handmade velvet bow from With Lavender and Lace

Kat Von D “Outlaw” Everlasting Liquid Lipstick

 

I was shopping around for summery rompers when I came across this lightweight, striped number at American Eagle. When it’s really hot outside, I just want to wear something tissue thin, and I love that rompers and dresses require just the one garment to make an outfit. FYI, I don’t see this exact one online, but I got it in the store about a week ago — so it’s worth checking in your local store. I don’t shop in stores very often, because I prefer shopping online. But since I end up going to the same sites over and over, it’s kind of nice popping in all of the shops along Broadway and 5th avenue and seeing what little gems I can find. It’s not a store I usually think to check out, but after seeking shelter in Times Square during a rainstorm one day (hi, can I awkwardly linger in your store for awhile and wait out this rain that will never die down?), I saw some cute things and decided to come back on a day and give it another look. And by come back I mean to another store downtown, because the only reasons I ever go to Times Square are: 1. for a show 2. to show my visitors around, because I do think every tourist should experience it. My anxiety, however, thinks I should avoid it at all costs;)