Fourth of July Inspiration


Last year the Fourth of July was rained out and we were gearing up for our trip to Europe, so to say I wasn’t really thinking of BBQ’s and parties would be an understatement. This year however is a different story – we have a three day weekend ahead and a fun BBQ to attend, so what to wear is at the top of my list this week! 


// If I really don’t want to think about my outfit, this nautical romperis perfect for the weekend! 


// I have been loving off the shoulder pieces and this Vince Camutoone is no exception – I actually like that it’s a bit longer because I’m willing to bet it wont be as warm as we think it will be in Boston and I’ll end up wearing jeans! 


//What I’ll never tire of are big floppy hats and this blue straw one is perfect if you are planning to head to the beach! 


// The intricacy on this blouse is so pretty and there is just a hint of floral in the embroidered pattern


// While I am not going to be sporting the American flag in any of my clothing, I think these sunglasses are so fun and for only $12 totally worth it! I mean I can think of at least two holiday’s to wear them! 


//When in doubt just add a bold red lip and you’re good to go! My favorite is Pomegranate by Bite Beauty! Without a doubt the most flattering red color for almost all skin tones! 




Bringing something for the host is a must – it doesn’t have to break the bank, but showing your thanks for the invite and for them opening their home to you is always best and most appreciated! 


// You can pull a Ramona Singer and bring your favorite bottle of wine to share with the hosts – my favorite is Relax Riesling! You can also add a special touch to the wine bag by adding a really cutewine tag


//With that bottle of wine bring some cute napkins like this pack of 20 from Swoozies. 


//Bring something pre-made is always a nice touch. This red, white and blue salad is perfect because you can make it the morning of the event and it wont spoil! 


//It’s pretty likely that you’re headed to a BBQ this holiday weekend, so treat the host to some grilling rub! I’m 100% sure they’ll be excited to add a little something extra to their grilling repertoire. 


//Headed to a pool party – bring this donut floatie that you have seen everywhere!! I actually didn’t realize it was only $15!! 






What are your plans for the Fourth of July? Do you already know what you’ll be wearing?


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  1. Andrea Nine
    June 30, 2015 / 11:45 am

    I want to be at dinner by the water in that first pick!!! We are headed to our favorite beach town up North for our annual family vacation! So excited. I think I need those doughnut floaties for our teens! Lol. I know I will want to wear that red off the shoulder for sure! šŸ™‚ Heres to BBQ's and celebrating America!!

    livingoncloudandreanine.blogspot.com

  2. The Bandwagon Chic
    June 30, 2015 / 11:50 am

    Cool inspirations.
    Love it

    The Bandwagon Chic | Instagram | Bloglovin

  3. Amanda | Kids and Cabernet
    June 30, 2015 / 11:52 am

    That pool donut is the cutest thing! And I still need to try that Relax wine!

  4. Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}
    June 30, 2015 / 12:06 pm

    Obessed over your 4th inspiration! So many cute things! I totally had a bottle of Relax over the weekend, one of my favs! And you totally know how I feel about that donut float haha!

  5. Nadine
    June 30, 2015 / 12:08 pm

    I am loving all of your picks for the 4th!! It's making me want a hot dog real bad. (Clearly a Legally Blonde reference!!!) I will be at the beach on the 4th with my Peanuts float from Target and lots of grilled fish. Mmmm

  6. Owen Ross Davis
    June 30, 2015 / 12:22 pm

    That romper is perfection. And wow those wine tags are so cute. I've never seen those before! What a perfect gift that would be. Stealing that idea šŸ˜‰

  7. Stacy G
    June 30, 2015 / 12:33 pm

    I love the blouse and your gift ideas! The donut is so cute, but I want one of those big swans lol. I think it would take up a lot of room in my parents pool though lol. I think I'm going to bring jello cupcakes to Marc's Aunt's party on the 4th. xo

  8. awhite
    June 30, 2015 / 12:35 pm

    Fourth of July, yayyy! Can't believe it's here- but it's always such a fun holiday. LOVE that off-the-shoulder top; such a stunner!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

  9. Rachel Emily
    June 30, 2015 / 12:41 pm

    Post twinning today šŸ™‚ Your hostess girls ideas are such great ideas! You know how I feel about Relax!! My fave. I think it;s going to be chilly here too so that off the shoulder top would be perfect!

  10. Cory (playdates and prescriptions)
    June 30, 2015 / 12:44 pm

    Great post and great choices. How exciting about all of your plans!!

  11. Kerry @ Till Then Smile Often
    June 30, 2015 / 12:44 pm

    The romper is cute but the off the shoulder red top is perfect. Relax Riesling is a great hostess gift! Hope the weather is nice for the weekend!

  12. Amanda Elizabeth - Meet @ the Barre
    June 30, 2015 / 12:58 pm

    Mark and I were just talking about what we are going to do this weekend since it's the birthday weekend and 4th of July. I picked up the cutest headband for the festivities so seeing what to wear it with. You definitely have a ton of picks! Meet @ the Barre-How To Style a Chambray Shirt

  13. Ashley | Life on Meyers |
    June 30, 2015 / 1:03 pm

    That romper is to die for! Loving that tablescape!

  14. Kate at Green Fashionista
    June 30, 2015 / 1:03 pm

    Those wine tags are too cute! And can we talk about how much I still want that donut raft?! Looking forward to the long holiday weekend for sure šŸ˜€

  15. Shay from Great, Now What
    June 30, 2015 / 1:06 pm

    I love looking at what others bring as hostess gifts! The donut float is a great idea!

  16. Carly
    June 30, 2015 / 1:15 pm

    I love all your hostess gift ideas- so perfect for summertime! And I looove that red off the shoulder top!

  17. Anonymous
    June 30, 2015 / 1:25 pm

    Love that off the shoulder top! Great picks! I can't wait for this weekend!!!! šŸ™‚

  18. Whitney and Blaire
    June 30, 2015 / 1:39 pm

    I seriously need that nautical romper in my life! So cute. Hopefully you won't get rained out this year. Our weekend is already looking a little wet.
    xo, Whitney and Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

  19. kerri @ cheshire kat
    June 30, 2015 / 1:45 pm

    if you have talked to pamela at all you KNOW how we feel about that donut float! hehe. also i'm def going to be sporting some red, white and/or blue šŸ™‚ good picks girl! xoxo

    cheshirekatblog.com

  20. Shannon Jenkins
    June 30, 2015 / 1:51 pm

    Loving all of this inspo! That romper is seriously adorable and I need that donut float! Can't wait for this weekend!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeat Soles
    ļ»æ

  21. Paige @ An Uncomplicated Life Blog
    June 30, 2015 / 1:56 pm

    I'm so glad you mentioned hostess gifts! I feel like that's an art that's being lost, and it's so nice and thoughtful! You listed some great options.

  22. Leah Behr
    June 30, 2015 / 1:59 pm

    That salad looks amazing! I may have to make it!

    xx, Leah / Eat Pray Wear Love

  23. Courtney B
    June 30, 2015 / 2:01 pm

    Loooove your picks!! I adore the 4th and look forward to it each year, but this year I'm bummed because we will be celebrating without Eric. He has to work and we will visit family šŸ™ but I'm excited to celebrate with Mia!

  24. Caroline @ In Due Time
    June 30, 2015 / 2:18 pm

    I keep seeing the donut floatie and it's cracking me up! I love all the red, white, and blue! I'm a sucker for July 4th and fireworks!!

  25. Ashley @ A Cute Angle
    June 30, 2015 / 2:19 pm

    Love that embroidered blouse! The romper is cute too.

    ~Ashley @ A Cute Angle
    acutelifestyle.blogspot.com

  26. Jaelan @ Making Mrs. M
    June 30, 2015 / 2:19 pm

    I'll be in Maui for the 4th! Eeek! I simply just cannot wait. šŸ˜€

  27. Klein Dot Co
    June 30, 2015 / 2:23 pm

    LOL @ being Ramona Singer! Also, I had no idea those cute donut floats were only $15 either. Now if only we had our backyard pool back…

  28. Caroline @ Windy City Chic
    June 30, 2015 / 2:24 pm

    Great picks, I want that doughnut float haha. We have some cute stars and stripes pieces at work which I'm guessing are going to sell out this week… šŸ™‚ Love that off the shoulder top, so cute. I have to work on the 4th until 5:00 and we don't have any plans. Kind of depressing… :-/ Oh well we'll see what happens!! Have a great day today lady!!

  29. Karly @ What Karly Said
    June 30, 2015 / 2:30 pm

    This is a great roundup! I don't think you can go wrong with any of your makeup/clothing choices and host gifts. We will be at Ryan's family's lake house for the weekend, so I'll just be living in my bathing suit!

  30. Rachel McCarthy
    June 30, 2015 / 2:31 pm

    How perfect is that nautical romper for this weekend?! Love the cute cocktail napkins too! I cannot believe the 4th is this weekend! Where is summer going?!

    xo, Rachel
    ablondesmoment.com

  31. Elle Sees
    June 30, 2015 / 2:37 pm

    If you live near a Five Below, you can get the float for $5! That's where I got mine. Love the inspo! I love the 4th šŸ™‚

  32. Rebecca Jo
    June 30, 2015 / 2:57 pm

    I love red white & blue… so classic.
    I NEED – like NEED – those aviators

  33. Marie
    June 30, 2015 / 3:09 pm

    That donut float is so adorable. I didn't realize it was only $15 so cheap. I hope the weather is better than they say it will be. Not looking so good, right now.

  34. Carly Messmer
    June 30, 2015 / 3:22 pm

    I love that pool float – so cute! I really need to figure out what to wear this weekend. We're going to a golf tournament, but are also camping in a tent. Definitely need something that can transition pretty easily.

  35. Lyndsay
    June 30, 2015 / 3:24 pm

    I have really been wanting an off the shoulder top lately but haven't found the perfect one. Love the one you picked out, the color is just perfect for the fourth! Also, that romper is so freaking cute!

    prosecco in the park

  36. Cupcakes and Crossbones
    June 30, 2015 / 3:32 pm

    Love the hat and that romper is adorable!

  37. Unknown
    June 30, 2015 / 3:35 pm

    That romper is too cute and that red, white and blue salad is absolutely going on my things to make list. What a perfect summer/fourth of July recipe! XO -Kim
    thethirtysomethinglife.com

  38. Anonymous
    June 30, 2015 / 3:36 pm

    Ahh, so many pretty things! I'll be lucky if I can even get some color-coordinated nail polish to happen before this weekend šŸ˜‰

  39. Elegance and Mommyhood
    June 30, 2015 / 3:36 pm

    Great inspo pics. I want to sit down for a dinner by the ocean in that exact table. I don't mind even if it was with strangers lol.

  40. Tiffany {A Touch of Grace}
    June 30, 2015 / 3:39 pm

    I've seen that doughnut floaty and want one so bad, haha! And bringing wine is always a must for me. Great inspiration girl!

  41. Olia
    June 30, 2015 / 3:42 pm

    This is great! Hope you'll stop by my blog for my latest post! It's a skin care post!
    Olia | Love, Olia

  42. Unknown
    June 30, 2015 / 3:45 pm

    i love navy year-round! so that romper is totally up my ally. xo jillian – cornflake dreams

  43. Pink and Fabulous
    June 30, 2015 / 3:50 pm

    That romper is so Boston/Cape 4th perfect!! I love your hostess gifts! They're all such great ideas!!

  44. Sarah Blodgett
    June 30, 2015 / 3:56 pm

    Loving those wine tags!!! And that donut floaty is adorable… but it would make me too hungry šŸ™‚
    Kisses,
    Sarah
    everydaystarlet.com/

  45. Kayla MKOY
    June 30, 2015 / 3:57 pm

    That romper is adorable!!! I love your lists. Happy almost 4th!!

  46. Meghan at Champagne & Suburbs
    June 30, 2015 / 4:13 pm

    Great pictures, especially that romper! And I love those wine tags! xoxo

  47. JumpingJE
    June 30, 2015 / 4:25 pm

    I wish I had the bravery to try that nautical romper! I think I'll be in leggings and a tank top on the 4th after 14 hours of driving through middle America!

  48. Nina @ Flowers in my Hair
    June 30, 2015 / 4:48 pm

    So fun! I can't wait to float in a pool on the fourth, on a donut would be nice.

  49. Lindsey @ Brushing our way through life
    June 30, 2015 / 4:50 pm

    That donut floaty is awesome! I love all of your ideas and inspiration:)

  50. Unknown
    June 30, 2015 / 5:25 pm

    Those flag sunnies are so cute! And I'm really wishing I could down that bottle of Relax šŸ˜‰ We had just closed on our house last 4th, so we were super busy painting and moving and didn't get to enjoy it. We are headed to my in-law's lake house this year and I am so ready for some R 'n R!
    xoxo Danielle
    For the Love of Leopard

  51. Christina Lea Loves
    June 30, 2015 / 5:35 pm

    I am obsessed with the navy floppy hat! Those napkins are adorable ā€“ I love little touches like that! Iā€™m on the same page as you haha I had no idea that float Iā€™d been seeing everywhere was only $15!!

  52. Meg Taylor
    June 30, 2015 / 5:46 pm

    Ann Taylor romper and the donut inner tube – that's all I need for a perfect 4th weekend!!

  53. Susie W.
    June 30, 2015 / 6:27 pm

    I'm definitely buying that pool float for my parents pool! So cute and so much less expensive than others I've seen!

    xx,
    Susie

    SequinsandStrawberries.com

  54. Katie Elizabeth
    June 30, 2015 / 7:53 pm

    So excited for this weekend!! I'm dying over that romper – I wish so badly I had time to get it before Saturday! And I've been seeing that Vince Camuto off the shoulder shirt everywhere, I think it's time to pull the trigger before it's completely sold out!!

  55. Emily @ Martinis | Bikinis
    June 30, 2015 / 8:01 pm

    Cute off the shoulder top and I already have those same sunnies ready for the holiday weekend! Enjoy your BBQ party!

  56. Unknown
    June 30, 2015 / 8:13 pm

    I love this 4th of July inspiration! Hope you're having a great week, Biana!

    Wishes & Reality

  57. Unknown
    June 30, 2015 / 9:03 pm

    Love this 4th of July inspiration, especially that donut floatie and those flag avatar glasses.

  58. Kristen @ See You In A Porridge
    June 30, 2015 / 9:10 pm

    that romper is adorable and would look fabulous on you šŸ˜‰

  59. Kelly Mock
    June 30, 2015 / 10:23 pm

    Love all of these picks! Too cute!

  60. Candace Shiflet
    June 30, 2015 / 11:10 pm

    I have been eyeing that urban outfitters floaty for forever! i love all their food pool floatys šŸ™‚ and also love all those picks for 4th of july!! those sunglasses are so dang cute! have fun bbqing this weekend!
    xo, Candace | Lovely Little Rants

  61. amanda @ as the wine cork turns
    July 1, 2015 / 2:54 am

    those wine tags are to die for. would be so cute at my bachelorette!

  62. Evelina
    July 1, 2015 / 6:41 am

    I definitely thought those pool floaters were more expensive too! They are so cute and I see them everywhere! Oh how I wish we had a pool for that reason. Even if we'd only be able to use it for 3-4 months of the year.

  63. P!nky
    July 1, 2015 / 1:56 pm

    I neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed those glasses, they are so fabulous! and I LOVE that off the shoulder top, so perfect for the season! Great picks, as always, lady!

  64. Emelia at Dream Big & Buy the Shoes
    July 1, 2015 / 3:30 pm

    I NEED that off the shoulder top…I love it! My wedding dress is off the shoulder, and it's one of my most favorite things about it! My friend got me the donut floatie for Christmas and I think I'm going to break it out this weekend šŸ™‚

  65. According to Kiki
    July 1, 2015 / 5:31 pm

    So I may have gone a little crazy last weekend and purchased three 4th inspired outfits just for this weekend. But hey, they aren't sooo over board that I can't wear them all summer long. (; Let's hope this weekend is actually sunny!

  66. Kay R.
    July 5, 2015 / 2:25 pm

    I love how into the 4th you guys get!! Seriously love it! Those sunnies are super cute šŸ˜€