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Gracefully So

By Lisa Meade

Summer Halter Dress

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 Happy Monday!!! Hope everyone had a nice weekend and Cinco de Mayo! Chris and I celebrated the 5th of May at game 5 (how fitting haha) of the Washington Capitals playoff series against the Penguins. We are so pumped that the Caps won! I can’t wait for tonights game. How did you celebrate Cinco de Mayo?

 I’m really obsessed with this woven midi halter dress! I just love feminine square neckline and self-tie halter top, but is also sexy at the same time with a backless design and self-tie support strap. Plus… those buttons!!! I seriously have a thing for statement buttons. It’s definitely one of those dresses that you need for summer. Its also only $28! Below I styled it with a pom pom circular tote and also with a basic nude clutch. You can totally wear this dress day or night! For reference, I’m 5’3 and I’m wearing a size Small. It fits true to size.

outfit details: red halter dress / shoes / pom pom circular tote / nude clutch / earrings / bracelet

Here are some of my other favorite halter dresses: 

Thanks for stopping by Gracefully So today!!
XO Lisa

Three Ways To Style A Crop Top

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I’m totally stepping out of my comfort zone with today’s post! If you’ve been following along for a little while now, you know how much I love layering clothes and I try to avoid anything too tight and too clingy. I make it a goal to always try to not draw attention to my stomach area. To be honest, I am really self-conscious of my stomach. What makes it almost comical, most of you probably don’t know this, but I’m also a professional cheerleader. Haha, yup! I dance and jump around all while wearing a skirt and a tiny crop top. Dont ask! 🙂

Pulling off a crop top doesn’t have to be so intimidating. For one thing, a crop top doesn’t necessarily mean a exposed bellybutton. There are plenty of ways to style a crop top so that you are showing only a demure hint of skin, and not your whole stomach. Like so many other styles, wearing a crop top is all about keeping everything proportioned. To keep a nice balance with your smaller top, pairing it with a high-waisted skirt or high-rise trousers on the bottom. That way, only a tiny bit of skin will be showing and you can still feel ladylike. Think of it as ‘party on the top, business on the bottom.’

outfit details: skirt / crop top / shoes / bracelet / earrings

outfit details: pants / crop top / shoes / bracelet / earrings

outfit details: high-waisted shorts / crop top / shoes / bracelet / earrings

 

Below, I rounded up some of my favorite crop tops for Spring and Summer.

 

 

 

I’d love to know how you style a crop top! Make sure to comment below or on this post on my instagram page.

Thank you for stopping by GracefullySo today!

Perfect Little White Dress – LWD

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Hey Friends! Hello Thursday. Guess who got their hair done yesterday?! This girl!! Let me tell you, I needed it. However if I didn’t really “need it” I probably – actually I know – I would never admit it.. ya know 🙂

In other news, I’m super excited for this weekend because Chris’ son AJ is coming home from bootcamp and he’s now an official Marine. (Oorah) I’m extremely proud of him. In the few short years I’ve known him, it has been really amazing seeing his transformation. It brings tears to my eyes just writing this blog post. With that said, Aj is such a chatty Cathy and I love it so I’m looking forward to hearing all his stories about bootcamp. To all the brave men and women who choose to put their lives on the line and fight for our freedom: Thank you. Home of the free because of the brave.

outfit details: dress (fits TTS – wearing size 4) / handbag is Chanel (heres another one I love!!) / shoes / sunglasses / earrings

Now that the weather is getting warmer and the daylight is lasting longer, it’s time to rotate your LBD’S to the back of your closet and replace them with another one of my treasured spring essentials: the little white dress. This basic wardrobe item makes for the perfect day into night outfit. Not to mention, it highlights your sun-kissed skin effortlessly. Whether you’re a bride to be or just a big fan of white like me, you’ll love today’s post. I’ve rounded up some of my favorite little white dresses that are currently available.

 

Thank you for stopping by GracefullySo today.

XO Lisa

All Things Polka Dot – Spring Trend

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Hope you guys are having a wonderful week so far! This weekend was nice and relaxing for a change. Saturday, Chris and I went to the Caps playoff game during the day + the Caps won! #ALLCAPS 🙂 Sunday, I went to lunch with my younger brother Greg and I spent the rest of the day “adulting” (laundry, cleaning, + preparing for the week ahead)  I have a few blog posts planned for this week and I’m really excited to share all the new content with ya’ll.

Today, I’m wearing one of my favorite fashion trends… Polka dots! This dress would be perfect for a date night or brunch with your girls. The wrap style of the dress makes it’s very functional and I love the long length. Also, the tiny white polka dots give it such an feminine look. I wanted this look to be a bit more casual, so I paired it with a fun natural seagrass tote, white statement earrings, and my comfy nude heels. This dress is $25 + selling out fast. For reference, I’m 5’3 and I’m wearing size small.

 

outfit details: blue & white polka dot dress / tote / earrings / shoes / 1st bracelet / 2nd bracelet

 

Below I’ve rounded up 20 of my favorite polka dot pieces right now that are all under $100!

 

 

Thanks for stopping by GracefullySo today.

Love, Lisa

LOFT FRIENDS & FAMILY SALE – 40% OFF EVERYTHING

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The day has finally come!!! LOFT is having their Friends and Family sale event right now. This sale is amazing because its 40% OFF your entire purchase with code: FRIENDS. It doesn’t get much better than this. The sale includes their new arrivals, swim, accessories, shoes, and sale items. It’s the perfect time to stock up on new styles for the warmer months to come.

Don’t forget that you can also order online and pick up in store. This way you can make sure that you have reserved the items in store so you can try them on and anything that doesn’t work can be easily returned. Plus, I’ll get credit this way if you prefer in store shopping. Just make sure to click through one of my LOFT links to start your purchase.

As always, please let me know if you have any questions about sizing or how their clothing fits. You can send me a message via website or also on my instagram. I’m happy to help. For reference, I am 5’3, 110 lbs and at LOFT I usually always wear a XS in top & dressess, 24 in jeans (size down one from your normal size), 00P in pants (size down one from your normal size), 00 in skirts (size down one from your normal size). I recommend sizing down one size from your regular size in the other items.

Here are some of my picks from the sale:

 

BEST UNDER $100 ROMPERS FOR SPRING

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So long sweater weather, it’s romper weather! To be completely honest with you, I wasn’t always the biggest fan of rompers. I felt only a handful (if that) worked well with my body type and I just stopped searching for one that would fit. However, over the past year, I’ve totally changed my view on them! I’m seriously obsessed with rompers. They are effortless, versatile, and super comfortable. Slip it on, pair it with the shoes of your liking, and you’re set for the day! You can add accessories and a hat to your outfit, but if you’re running late, the one-piece will still look great all by itself! So easy, right?

In other news, isn’t Josie getting so big? My goodness that potbelly kills me! My little baby is growing up 🙂 She’s 14.5 weeks old and its safe to say she’s in charge. Who would of thought a body so little could contain so much sass!

Outfit details: Red & White striped halter romper, white earrings, thicker gold bracelet, thinner gold bracelet, and my gray backpack ($36+free shipping)

There are so many stylish rompers out there and for every body shape. For todays post, I’ve rounded up a handful of my favorite rompers under $100.

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xo Lisa