SUMMER STRIPES

Is it hot outside or is it HOT OUTSIDE?!

If you’re a local Houstonian like myself, you’re probably trying to find ways to avoid the summer heat, but look stylish while trying to stay cool. In doing so, I’ve found that summer stripes are definitely a must have to get the job done!

However, before jumping in to today’s chat on summer stripes — I wanted to do a quick nursing school update with you babes.

Only because so many of you are more interested in me being in nursing school while having this blog than I initially realized.

SO. I’m sooo close to being done with what feels like the summer class from hell. Don’t get me wrong! I’ve loved learning the content the class is based on (psychiatric nursing). BUT, I haven’t loved minor aspects that have had major consequences on my grade overall. To be honest you guys, I’m just trying to stay strong because your girl is almost done with nursing school.

For the past year and some change, I have worked really hard to give my all to nursing school. It’s something I’ve always been passionate about doing, so it was no brainer that I get into the field. I have learned more than I could have ever imagined and seen things, two years ago I couldn’t dream of ever seeing. BUT, I’m getting to a point where I’m tired and a little over it. I mean not in the way that I don’t care. More like I need to refresh and do something for me for a little while.

A few weeks ago one of you babes asked me on Instagram why I never talk about nursing school and everything I’ve shared above is exactly why. I give so much of myself to it, that talking about it more than I already do kinda gives me the heebie jeebies LOL.

Nevertheless, because I always want to make sure I’m creating content that you babes are interested in I’ve come up with a solution.

Once a week on the blog, I’ll answer one question via instagram about nursing school. You babes can ask me whatever you want to know and I’ll post it here, so I don’t have to answer the same question multiple times.

I’m hoping that by doing this, you guys will no longer feel like I’m dodging your questions about that part of my life lol.

Moving on to the point of today’s post: Summer Stripes.

So this look.

In recent years, I have become super obsessed with stripes. They are the one pattern I can’t get enough of in my closet and it shows lol. I guess it’s because stripes are the pattern you can rock no matter the season. They are so versatile and go with pretty much everything. Dependent on the colors encompassing the stripe pattern, they can transform you from day to night — poof, just like that.

For this look, I went with good ole’ black, blue, and white.

They added more dimension to the look and the belle sleeves added the right amount of femininity. I paired the top with a mini skirt because it’s hot af here in my city and I’m trying to brave the heat not die from it, remember?

I threw on some heels to finish the look because sexy legs… duh.

I’m wearing: a Pretty Little Thing top (linked similar), Forever 21 mini skirt (linked similar), and Ego Official black heels.

SHOP SIMILAR SUMMER STRIPES STYLES

Though this summer heat seems to have reached a new record of unbearable, it doesn’t mean that your fashion choices should have to pay the price.

So get out there and snag summer stripes to add even more fashionable choices to your closet!

P.S. Don’t forget to DM the questions you have for me about nursing school, so I can answer them starting next week.

Wishing you all productivity and continued fulfillment this week,

Thelms

Photos by Tiffany King