Effortless + ShoeDazzle Giveaway

I have worn this exact outfit over and over again. This maxi skirt from Jigsaw London is one of my all time favorite pieces and it instantly dresses up a simple tee. Add a cute pair of flats (I’ve been wearing this pair from ShoeDazzle practically every day) and some accessories, and you are good to go! Put together, comfortable, effortless. Just my style.

Mae took these pictures of me a couple weeks back, and now I can’t quite remember what we were doing that day. However, my best guess would be that our evening involved kittens, cupcakes, and wine. Most of them do.

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Outfit Breakdown:
Tee: Borrowed from Mae – Forever 21 (Save. Spend. Splurge.)
Necklace: c/o Dear Prudence (Similar.)
Skirt: c/o Jigsaw London (Same. *on sale Save. Spend. Splurge.)
Shoes: c/o ShoeDazzle (Same.)
Bracelet: Fab.com (Similar.)
Lipstick: TIGI Decadent in “Loyalty”

Photos by Mae.

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Now, who wants to win some shoes?

ShoeDazzle offers fashion inspiration, guidance, and expert advice to it’s members on how to wear the latest trends. Each member has a monthly showroom filled with on-trend, personalized shoe and accessory recommendations. Led by fashion icon, designer, and world renowned stylist Rachel Zoe, shoes start at just $39.95 and feature both the exclusive ShoeDazzle label and designer-brand styles. Each day, the “Daily Fix” deals offer a new pair of shoes and accessory at a reduced price. Members have the option of acquiring a VIP membership for $9.95 a month, which they can spend or save to have it roll over to the next month. VIP members also receive 10-25% off all full price items, free shipping on all orders, and more. All first time purchases at ShoeDazzle are 25% off plus free shipping!

This week, ShoeDazzle is giving away one pair of shoes to TWO lucky winners!

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To enter you must:

Register a free account with no obligation to buy

and then

comment on this post stating your favorite pair of shoes in ShoeDazzle’s inventory.

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The ShoeDazzle Giveaway will be open until Sunday, June 23rd at 12am. The winner will be selected at random and contacted by email. If I have not received a response within 24 hours, another winner will be selected.

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Good Luck!

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Thank you to everyone who entered the Albion Fit giveaway! The winner of the Balboa Tunic is …

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Kaleigh!

“I like both on facebook and pinned:
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Congratulations! Please be expecting an email from me.

Beach wear and accessories.

This past week a group of my best friends and I headed out to our favorite beach in Holland. The weather was sticky and hot in the city of Grand Rapids but as soon as we got out on the water, clouds rolled in and the winds picked up. I was looking forward to featuring some of these beach inspired accessories from Poshlocket, so fortunately Mae was able to snap some photos of me before my goosebumps emerged.

This is the first high waisted swimsuit I’ve ever owned, but I was excited to add these bottoms to my summer wardrobe. They were returned to the local Anthropologie (which I recently started working at) and I snatched them up immediately. I love wearing most any swimsuit, but I feel like all the ones I own are very similar when it comes to the way they are cut – so it was nice to try something new for a change. I completed the retro look by adding a hair scarf, which worked well to keep my bangs out of my face, and some sea life accessories that perfectly matched the environment.

Despite the lack of sun, this day was beautiful. I mentioned earlier this week that I was looking forward to more beach days, and I absolutely meant it. Some of my favorite memories take place on Lake Michigan with people I love. Whether we are laughing and playing in the water, or sitting silently reading and listening to music, these are some of the best days of my life, and always have been. The exact locations change, as does the company, but I can’t think of a single day spent on the water that I didn’t revel in.

As time passes, I am becoming more aware of how breath-taking this world is. When I consider waves and woods, skyscrapers and subways, and all the wonderful people that inhabit this planet, I can recognize that there is so much to be appreciative of.

I recently had a moment that made me step back, observe, and truly experience this emotion. About a week ago, I went out to this same beach to meet up with some friends, and on the way I spotted one of the most stunning natural displays I’ve ever witnessed in Michigan. If you are knowledgable about flora and fauna, please head over to my Instagram, scroll down, and tell me what those spectacular, vibrant bushes are in my photo on June 9. I intentionally drove the same route on the day the images in this post were taken so I could share this discovery with my friends. Their reactions did not disappoint. I pulled over to the side of the road, car doors flew open, and they tumbled out – smiles abounding and cameras in hand. We stood there together in wonder and excitement, absorbing this beauty that felt like it had appeared just for us.

Ah, Michigan. Even when you fail to deliver ideal beach weather, you never let me down.

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Outfit Breakdown:
Hair scarf: Thrifted (Save. Spend. Splurge.)
Swim top: J.Crew (Same. Save. Spend. Splurge.)
Swim bottoms: Anthropologie (Save. Spend. Splurge.)
Starfish Earrings: c/o Poshlocket (Same.)
Enamel and Scallop Bracelets: c/o Poshlocket (Same. Same. Same.)

Photos by Mae.

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Expansion.

These past few months of my life have been huge when it comes to personal growth. I have met an amazing group of new people that love life and have inspired me in so many ways. It is because of them that I’ve recently felt especially motivated to continuously put my best effort into Sidewalk Ready. Not only will this keep my content interesting for you, but also keep me from becoming complacent. I know I took a step back from writing personal things on here, but I’ve been feeling more and more that I want to incorporate details about my life again. I discussed this with many people close to me, and after some affirmation from some of you lovely readers on my facebook page, I’ve realized that it’s time again. I’m ready to let you back in.

So on that note, I’m actually going to tell you where I went while wearing the outfit in this post! One of the friends I’ve recently connected with more is a special lady that you all might be familiar with, Tieka from Selective Potential. Tieka and I met a year ago, but only recently did we take the time to truly get to know each other, and I am so glad that we did. This particular evening, she and I went to dinner at one of our local favorite restaurants, The Winchester, and had a fantastic time chowing down on thai lettuce wraps and sharing our stories.

I feel so fortunate to find fresh life in Grand Rapids through these new friends, and I can’t wait to see what the rest of the summer will bring. This season in Michigan has always been my favorite and I know that I have countless beach days, bonfires, meaningful conversations, and laughs to look forward to. So here is a sincere thank you to the many soul enriching people in my life. Thank you, thank you, thank you all.

Also, thanks to YOU for being here. I don’t know many of my readers, but I appreciate you more than you know. Your support and encouragement certainly does not go unnoticed. It is my hope that I can give back to each of you as much as you have given to me. I just love this crazy, scary, mind-blowingly strange, but beautiful, blogging world.

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Outfit Breakdown:
Blazer: Gap (Save. Spend. Splurge.)
Tank: c/o Left on Houston (Same. Save. Spend. Splurge.)
Necklace: Purchased in Grand Cayman (Similar.)
Jeans: 7 for all Mankind (Save. Spend. Splurge.)
Shoes: Gap (Save. Spend. Splurge.)

Photos by Tieka.

psssst. Speaking of some beautiful people, my dear friend started a baking blog incorporating two of our favorite things: cupcakes and cocktails. Introducing Cupcake Tipsy by Lindsey Bandy. You won’t want to miss it.

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