A Short Story About a Cactus

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SHORTS: Topshop – on sale!!  //  TOP: Topshop – on sale!!  //  BAG: Clare V  //  WEDGES: Marc Fisher  //  BRALETTE: Free People  //  SUNNIES: Prada  //  EARRINGS: c/o Nicole Lee Jewelry  //  CUFF: c/o Julie Vos  

If you follow me on instagram, then you’ll probably know that I like to add puns into my captions every now and then (okay maybe a lot, sorry y’all!). Last year when I was doing my usual Googling for idioms, this time in search of something clever to say about a cactus, I found a quote about a cactus that I just loved. It said:

“Advice from a cactus: 1 – get plenty of sunshine. 2 – accentuate your strong points. 3 – be patient through the dry spells. 4 – conserve your resources. 5 – Wait for your time to bloom. 6 – stay sharp!”

Who knew we could learn such good life advice from a cactus?! Cactus (or is it cacti plural – that sounds weird?!) always been a part of the culture and nature here in Texas, so when I spotted these darling cactus printed shorts (which are currently 50% off!!) I immediately scooped them up!! This whole outfit is pretty much on sale, in fact, because this pretty black cold shoulder top is also marked down 45% off – just $34, so scoop them up while you can!

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Summer always calls for less material here in Texas, and that starts with shorts. Whether you go all in with shorty shorts or prefer a longer short, they’re simple necessary when you’re outdoors in the 100+ degree humid weather. While denim shorts are always a staple, I love to pick up a few fun printed shorts each season, so these cactus shorts (now only$29!!) fit the bill perfectly. Next up is finding breathable tops, and while I love tanks, it’s always good to have tops with a bit more coverage too, like this cold shoulder cutie ($34 y’all!) with the prettiest lace detail and open back.

What I really love about this black cold shoulder top is that it’s just barely see through, so you can create a fun layered look with a black lace like this one I paired with the top. I also adore the little tie details on the sleeves and the material is so breathable but also super high quality.

To style this top and shorts outfit, I first opted for another bold print with this leopard clutch (which was actually one of my best friend’s that she left in my car and I saw it while shooting!!) I love mixing bold prints and these two seem to compliment each other perfectly. Side note – if you love the clutch but don’t want to spend the $$$, there’s a duped version here for just $45. I’ve said this before, but I love pairing wedges with shorts because they lengthen my short legs and my Marc Fisher Annie wedges have been my go-to’s since January.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!

**For sizing references on the top and shorts, they both run small, so go a size or two up!! I’m wearing a size 4 in both the shorts and the top.

Fair-well xx,

-Photography by Angie Garcia Photography