Hi friends!
This is first week I've spent entirely at home this summer and I have to admit, it's been pretty nice. I'd almost forgotten what normal feels like. I'm so happy to be going into a nice Asheville weekend at home too.
We also had a little excitement in our backyard the other day!
I've lived in Asheville for nearly 13 years and had never seen a bear before this! It's actually pretty common in these parts. But when you look up and one is hanging out ON your deck feet away from you, it's freaky. Most eventful evening the Hubs and I have had in the 'hood in awhile.
But I digress, let's get back to my favorite Friday subject... FASHION! I shot this Fashion Friday the other week when I was in the Outer Banks with my family. On our last night we went out to a fun family dinner and I wore this combination.
It was super breezy so my hair and the fringe on the shirt didn't want to cooperate, but you get the idea. 🙂
As much as I love dresses, I've also been experimenting with fresh and dressier ways to wear shorts this season.
This shirt actually went with a lavender suit I used to wear many moons ago. I love re-purposing stuff like this.
And can we talk about that purse for a moment? It is my new FAVORITE summer piece.
My Dooney & Bourke purse is a fabulous aqua color that goes with nearly everything I wear in the summer. You can hold it, cross body it or wear it on your shoulder. It's lightweight and fits so much for it's size too... because y'all know I don't travel light.
It's also made out of this fantastic luxe nylon fabric that resists stains and is ideal for traveling.
New purses make a girl soooo happy. 🙂
It's part of the Windham Collection if you want one yourself!
Happy shopping! I hope you have a beautiful weekend doing things you love.
Shop the Look:
Purse: Dooney and Bourke <--- great deal for a designer handbag!
Shirt: Macy's, similar HERE and HERE
Shorts: LOFT, similar HERE
Shoes: Jack Rogers
So nice to see you today. Have a great weekend and come back Monday for this month's Things I'm Loving Lately!
I was given the Dooney and Bourke purse in this post for free. All opinions on the bag are my own. This post is not sponsored, but also contains affiliate links. I do make a small commission for clicks and purchases. It cost you nothing. Thank you for supporting Running in a Skirt.
I’m linking up with: Nicole for the Fit and Fashionable, Jolynne Shane for Fashion Friday, Turning Heads Tuesday and On the Edge linkup with Shelbee. Thank you so much for the lovely linkup ladies
Your turn!
What are you doing this weekend?
Do you like the bag?
Jess says
Oh wow. I have been to Asheville plenty of times, and also the Smokey Mountains and had not seen a bear! Wow, that must have been a surprise! Love the pretty paisley top and the dark denim shorts.
Thanks for linking up with THTuesday
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
JulieWunder says
Oh yes! It was crazy! Feet away from me!
Beverley @ Born to Sweat says
ahhh the bear!! how amazing! i was in the wilderness last week, and went for a run. I was soo nervous i'd see a bear and have no idea what to do.
love that blue bag! such a great color
JulieWunder says
Oh I know! I'd be so spooked if I saw one when I was running by myself. So much more enjoyable when you are safe in your house!
Mandi Korn says
Love the purse, it is my favorite color. I love outfits like this, however overtime I try one on and show my husband, he shakes his head "no". I guess only you can pull it off, just like all the cute things that you wear:o)
JulieWunder says
Say wa???? I think you need another opinion! 🙂 Hope you are having a nice weekend!
Shelbee on the Edge says
Yes, bears on your deck are pretty scary! We once had a bear bust into 2 cases of beer that we had left on our deck. We never saw the bear and were very confused by the mess, but once we figured it out, it was a tad disturbing!
You look lovely in this outfit! I love how delicate the blouse is and the print and colors are so beautiful. And it pairs beautifully with the darker chambray shorts! And of course, metallic sandals and a great bag make the outfit!
I would love for you to join my On the Edge of the Week Link Up which goes live every Thursday at 5:00 p.m. EST!
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com/on-the-edge-of-the-week-link-up-5-and-tee-shirt-winner/
Shelbee on the Edge says
Thanks so much for joining my link up! I do hope to see you again this Friday! Have a fabulous week.
Shelbee
JulieWunder says
Thanks Shelbee! Heading over to drop my link now!
JulieWunder says
Oh man! The bear must have been having a party!!
Edye says
Wow a bear in your back yard is quite a sight to see! Love the purple on you 🙂
JulieWunder says
Crazy huh? Thanks so much, Edye!
Blane Sherer says
It's not every day you see a bear in your yard !
Glad you were able to get the picture of the bear
to share with us. That was a nice outfit out at the
Outer Banks .I'm glad you had such a great family
time. Hope you enjoy some local area time ( smile ).
Hope you have a great weekend !
JulieWunder says
I know! Most exciting thing that's happened in awhile!
Ada says
I have never seen any bears. I do love your casual yet dressy take on styling shorts. Cute top and I love the nylon bag and those sandals, Julie.
Welcome by and join my latest style linkup with your fabulous style. A new linkup is live every Thursday!
http://eleganceandmommyhood.blogspot.com/2016/07/thursday-moda-20-with-red-stripes-and.html
Thanks and have a great weekend! Ada =)
JulieWunder says
Hi Ada! I'm so glad you like the look! Thanks for letting me know about your linkup!
Dani @ Dani California Cooks says
My mom is all about purses and perfume!! A new bag every season makes her so happy.
JulieWunder says
Your Mom has the right idea!
Heather @Lunging Through Life says
Love the purse! I've been wearing shorts a lot more this summer than summers previous and I don't really know why! I cannot believe you had a bear in your backyard. Ahh I'd be so afraid. We had a bear in our backyard at Deep Creek one year and I was so scared. My uncle and dad chased it with cameras and it went into the water! So freaky.
JulieWunder says
Boys will be boys! They are pretty scary creatures!
Debbie@debbiethisandthat.com says
Cute paisley top, Julie! So glad you had a good time at the beach with family. We get bears in our backyard fairly often. They are amazing creatures to watch as long as we don't go outside while they are out there! I hope your weekend is calm and relaxing for you!
JulieWunder says
I know! Just give them the space!
Jennifer @ Dashing in Style says
Wow! Great video of the beer! I was in Shenandoah National Park over July 5 and saw two black bears. So cool! I love paisley and I love purple, so I absolutely love this look!
JulieWunder says
Ohhhh wow! That must have been cool!
lacey@fairytalesandfitness says
Cute top! And I love the color of that purse. So my parents were out doing yard work the other day and our lab was sitting there watching them and all of a sudden she starts growling. Here there was a bear running through our yard and she started chasing it. And we do not even live in the country. We live in a neighborhood in town. ......so weird!
JulieWunder says
Oh my goodness! So scary! I'm glad you're dog did not go running! Luckily Rhett can hardly see anymore so he was oblivious!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
Love the bag and the bear! haha. I'm glad it stayed far enough away to still be cute 🙂
JulieWunder says
haha! Seriously!
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
I saw that bear on your IG! Scary! I am definitely a purse girl makes me happy. Your top is cure and I like how it is gathered at the bottom. Have a great day
JulieWunder says
Thanks Deborah! I'm a total purse girl... well shoes and purse! haha
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
Oh wow - that's amazing! I don't think I will ever see a bear in my garden, living in the city, but I would love to!
JulieWunder says
Haha! Probably not! We live on the edge of the burbs and didn't think I'd see it either!
Mary Beth Jackson says
New purses do make a girl super happy! I have one similar to that in navy blue. That was wild with the bear! I saw it when you posted it earlier- crazy! Have a fun weekend!
JulieWunder says
So crazy!! We've been watching for him again!