It's Hip to be Square-Square Necklines

Hello, welcome! And thanks for stopping by my blog!

Square necklines have been having some time in the spotlight over the past few years

 I first started noticing them a lot in the Cottagecore niche, in dresses, blouses and vests

Now, more pieces with square necklines have moved to grace many other styles, 

and have trickled over to mainstream fashion

I love this style of neckline, and am glad to see it has gained popularity

 and has proven to have some staying power!

My first outfit features a square neckline peplum blouse in a bit of a retro boho style,

with long full sleeves and an all over cheerful multi colored floral print 

I paired the blouse with a super full lilac skirt

that matches one of the minor colors in the top    

Frilly!

Complementing this outfit with jewelry with a slightly boho look, too

Wearing large gold tone hoop earrings, my much loved bow bracelet,

(I wish I could clone this bracelet in every color of the rainbow 🌈)

and a two toned stylized butterfly necklace

It is finally time to get out my summertime purses and shoes!

Carrying a bag that has become one of my go to's 

and you will surely be seeing more of it this season

The natural wicker seems to magically compliment almost every warm weather outfit,

and the sea shell detail 🐚 has a fun beachy, vacation feel to me!

Natural tan braided band sandals to finish the look

Next, a sweet summery dress with a square neckline

It's pretty details include a smocked bodice, 3/4 length sleeves with bows

at the ends, and a ruffled hem full skirt

Oh, and of course I love all the flowers 🌺 🌸 in the print 

 

Carrying another one of my favorite summer bags

It is a 1960's vintage white wicker one, with a plastic see through panel in the front

allowing you to see the fantastically printed lining

(I took out all of the distracting contents out for the photo)

I chose light and breezy summertime jewelry for this outfit

A faux pearl collar necklace and half daisy earrings

Skimmer bow toe ballet flats for a casual look today,

but this dress is very versatile and could easily be dressed up with different accessories 

What's blooming in June?

I look for this Cactus to bloom along the path where I walk at around this time each year

Cacti are rare plantings in my area, but this one must be in just the right super sunny spot

because it really thrives here

This year the flowers have bloomed much more slowly over the course of a week, so far

In previous years they have bloomed and the flowers have faded in a few days

They are a special treat to behold!   

Hope everyone enjoys their week!