Vacation 2.0

Well, I'm one lucky girl to say that I just got home from my second vacation of the summer - Ft. Walton Beach Florida!

What a wonderful week of relaxing, eating delicious food, and spending time with my (very large) family! 

As far as style went for the week, of course, like any beach vaca, swimsuits were the main garb, however I managed to stick in a few fun outfits... Tees and shorts are a go-to for vacations, since they're versatile, but it's always stylish to dress up an outfit with a funky necklace, adorable sunglasses, or to-die-for shoes! (Cue Jack Rogers sandals ~ my absolute fave!)

Now... I must display a bit of my wonderful photography skills:

And... My not-so-wonderful photos of me trying to be a model:

Well, I tried. (Thanks to my Aunt Me-Me for putting up with my demands for a "good" picture ;)

Last, but not least, a tip for any fashion-conscious beach-goer: NEVER provoke a teenage boy cousin by splashing water at him. He WILL pour a whole bucket of water on you, regardless of your thought-out outfit and hairstyle. You've been warned.

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Style Starts Young

I have a new favorite little fashionista - my adorable 2-year-old cousin, Ruby! 

Aside from having great style (I guess I can thank my aunt Monica, her momma, for that ;), Ruby is absolutely precious and so fun to spend time with!

Living in chilly Wisconsin, a visit to her Midwest cousins gives Ruby a chance to show off her cute summer sundresses! 

Yes, we are in a covered wagon (aka St. Louis Botanical Gardens), but Ruby insisted that it was a ship and frequently squealed, "Ahoy, matey!" 

A creative imagination is very important for a modern miss!

Ahh, what's not to love about this perfect little girl! Such a fun visit with her!

She is also the perfect tea party date!!

Ruby is officially named the first "Mini Modern Miss"! <3

Goodies

Got some adorable goodies from my mom after her fun shopping weekend with her sisters! 

I'm super excited about this metallic polka-dotted summer scarf! It'll be super comfy and cute with a tank top and shorts. 

Also, the fashion quote will look great on my style shelf!

Styles for Work

As a Sales Associate in a unique gift shop, I pride myself on putting together cute outfits for each work day. Here's some fun choices!

I love this duo of a fun polka dot blouse with the hot pink denim skirt. One of my fave styles this summer has been tucked shirts with belts, so this metallic belt helped tie the outfit together.

Another fun pattern! Chevron is one of my favorite trends, it kind of works with everything! Of course some cuffed skinny jeans pass for cute capris, and the outfit was also super comfy and convenient for the shop's big (and BUSY) summer sale - from running the register to wrapping gifts! (Side note... I did wear shoes!)

 Ah, how I love my pink! This ruffle-sided, flowy top is one of my absolute favorites (Francesca's!). It worked well with my white capris and another metallic belt. 

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Out and About

Vacation Essentials

It's finally summer!!! Ahhhhh, I'm do excited to be finished with the stress of school, homework, and tests! It's kind of funny, I feel like now that my brain is free of all the school stuff, it can absorb so much information! 

Of course the word "summer" goes with the word "vacation" and I'm lucky to say that I am enjoying one right now :) Cancun, Mexico, baby! It's goregous here, but the large amount of sunburn on my body is not fun... (thank The Lord for aloe). Aside from a reminder to wear sunscreen (wear it, seriously), I'm excited to show you some of the fun and summer outfits I've put together for this trip! 

From flowy dresses to khaki shorts, I had a variety of different outfits for this trip, but I focused on comfort and style! :)

And now a few tips for this season of travel! 

#1 - comfort is a necessity. Take it from someone who spent two days limping around the resort because she wore uncomfortable sandals on what turned out to be a 3 mile walk... (Can you say blisters??)

#2 - a light cardigan can be a savior on a chilly evening out to dinner or for a walk on the beach. Easy to pack and a super cute addition to your sundress!

#3 - tropical areas abroad are the perfect places to show off funky jewelry and hair accesories! (Note my new flower crown!!

...and now a photo of our beautiful resort!!

I hope you're having a great start to this sunny season! Comment any of your best "traveling in style" tips! 

Working Girl

13 hours and counting of work today... From my part-time job as a sales associate to my at-home job as live-in babysitter for my siblings, I'm a busy girl... But all is well when I have a great outfit!

I love this ensemble of a coral hi/low dress (Nordstrom), gold flats (Charming Charlie), and thd classic jean jacket (Love Culture). Add some chunky jewelry and soft curls, and I am off to work! 

What's your favorite work outfit? Comment below!

Oscar Night!

Been awhile since my last post... But I thought a good way to get right back into it would be a post of the best of the best of Academy Award fashions! 

So here are my personal faves!

Jennifer Lawrence in Dior Couture

Sandra Bullock in Alexander McQueen

Lupita Nyong'o in Prada

 Anne Hathaway in Gucci 

Jennifer Garner in Oscar de la Renta

Ahh... How I wish I could walk the red carpet... (Someday!) 

Did you watch? What were your favorite looks? 

Pop of Pink

It is a well-known fact that I have a great adoration for the color pink, so I have a lot of fun incorporating hints of it into some of my non-pink outfits.

For this black and white ensemble, I added a bright pink belt and my hot pink monogram necklace (available at Miss Bailey's! ~ see About Me page). Both accesories give my outfit a pop of color and a whimsical touch. 

What are some of your favorite colors? How do you incorporate them into your outfits? Comment below!

Carry a Little Class

Carry a Little Class by dgirl-1370 featuring leather handbags

Jimmy Choo leather handbag
shopsavannahs.com

Jimmy Choo shoulder bag
jimmychoo.com

Coach leather handbag
coach.com

Rebecca Minkoff leather handbag
shopbop.com

Bohemia Boho Briefcase, Vintage Pink Bohemia
$180 - bohemiadesign.co.uk

Pink purse
uk.accessorize.com

Summer Lovin'

Oh how I'm longing for summer! I hope this ensemble gives you a little warmth in knowing that warm weather is (hopefully) on it's way! 

Summer Lovin' by dgirl-1370 on Polyvore

Lilly Pulitzer top
piperlime.gap.com

AX Paris hot pants
$20 - axparis.com

Monsoon patent leather shoes
monsoon.co.uk

Pink purse
uk.accessorize.com

Kate Spade pearl earrings
piperlime.gap.com

Lipsy statement necklace
$30 - lipsy.co.uk

Accessory Spotlight!

This post is dedicated to the most necessary part of any outfit - the accessories! 

I love experimenting with different necklaces, bracelets, earrings, socks, hair accesories, bags, scarves... You name it, I love it!

This first spotlight is from my most recent post with my new J. Crew garb. Layered pearls, big crystal studs, and my typical arm candy (consisting of my beloved Fossil watch, Juicy Couture chain bracelet, and chunky pearls) tied together my classy ensemble perfectly! 

J. Crew J'Adore!

It's been known since my second post that J. Crew is a favorite of mine, and my outfit today showed that! 

I LOVE this outfit! It is on new grounds for me with a complete lack of pink, but I adore the colors and season-appropriate look! 

Inspired by Pinterest (don't forget to follow me!), I was ecstatic to find this chambray top and gray sweater at a J. Crew outlet in Orlando. The jeans are a past purchase from Loft, and the brown flats are a staple stolen from my school uniform! The accesories from this outfit will be featured in my upcoming Accessory Spotlight post! 

Please give me your feedback! I love ideas for posts and comments on my outfits! 

OOTD: Dinner with the Fam

So I've put one of my new tops to some use this evening, going out to dinner with the fam! 

A different style and pattern for me with the chevron, but I love the versatility!

It was super comfy and cute with a pink cami, black jeans, and my trusty pink Uggs!

New Tops!

I am super excited about two new tops I purchased today at MOD in Edwardsville! Thank you to my wonderful Grandma Karen for the gift card!

Left: Light, Flowy Black Chevron Sweater - I'm thinking it'd work with jeans, a solid scarf, and boots?

Right: Flowy Navy Blouse - Maybe black jeans, a colorful chunky necklace, and flats? 

I can't wait to wear these! You can expect them to be featured in future posts for sure!

Inspiration: Downton Abbey

In honor of this evening's season premiere of Downton Abbey (perfect way to top off the snow day!), I am posting this outfit I put together inspired by the show. 

Whether you watch the show or not, the fashion is hard to dislike. Personally, I adore all of it and I love incorporating inspiration from the time period into my outfits. What do you think?

Snow Day!

Snow Day!

For a day like this (7 1/2 inches of snow!), I love curling up with a book and some hot cocoa, but I of course need to find a comfy and cute outfit first!

While sweatpants and a t-shirt is typical lazy day attire, I am not one to settle for the norm. I decided add a little color to my outfit and my day :)



1. A soft, gray sweatshirt set the base for my snow day outfit, perfect for layering!

2. These fleece-lined navy blue leggings are SUPER cozy and can be dressed up or down (MOD clothing store, locations in Edwardsville and O'Fallon)

3. Ahhhh! My absolute favorite pair of shoes this winter! These pink bow UGGs have been my dream since I first set eyes on them when they were only sold in kid sizes. (I'd love to say that my disappointment at not being able to fit in the kids' size 3 at Nordstrom was the driving force to make womens' sizes, but that's highly unlikely...) Needless to say, my dream came true when I finally ordered mine :) (UGG Australia www.uggaustralia.com $205)

4. My favorite scarf topped off my cozy outfit and added some more color

How are you spending your snowy Sunday? And more importantly, what are you wearing? Comment below :)

OOTD: Downtown Disney!

So excited about this new top and scarf! They made for a perfect outfit for a day with the family at Downtown Disney.

J. Crew chambray button down - SUPER comfy and very stylish, I was really excited to find this at the outlet, a popular Pinterest outfit staple

DKNY infinity scarf - very fun and cozy, good neutral color with a touch of shiny gold sequins

Fossil watch - love my new rose gold watch! I got it refurbished at the Fossil outlet, and it is a perfect watch for everyday casual or special occasion dressy garb

Juicy Couture Starter Charm Link Bracelet - love this chunky rose gold chain bracelet, perfect compliment to my new watch, with or without charms (Juicy Couture $48)

These items plus my favorite skinny jeans and a few other tidbits from my jewelry box made a cute outfit perfect for a shopping day with the fam!

Bonus! Great find today - a copy of Christian Dior's "The Little Dictionary of Fashion" 

I'm very excited to incorporate some of its definitions and tips into my posts!

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Welcome to Modern Miss!

Welcome to Modern Miss Fashion Blog! 

This is my place to "show off" cute outfits, favorite style staples, and fun inspiration for anyone that enjoys fashion. 

My personal style and the vision for this blog is one that is elegant, preppy, and pretty. I strive to be creative, innovative, and stylish, all whilst staying modest and in a reasonable budget. 

I hope everyone that visits enjoys reading and (hopefully!) being inspired!