Cut Out Maxi + Giveaway!

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Dress: Mint Julep Boutique

Happy Wednesday everyone! Hope you're having a great week so far!

Today I wanted to share with you a cute new online boutique I found, Mint Julep! They approached me and asked if I was interested in a collaboration, and after looking through all of their cute clothes I said, "Heck yes!" I love finding fun new online boutiques that offer cute, on-trend clothes that are also affordable. Nothing on their site is too pricy and they have a ton of options to choose from.

This dress stood out to me as I thought it was the perfect maxi for dressier occasions, something I was currently missing in my wardrobe. Being black and white, I feel like this is a total staple piece that can transition from season to season. Right now I could wear it to nicer events (debating on even wearing it to a wedding), and come fall I can throw on a leather jacket and some booties and call it a day. The quality of this dress is amazing, much better than I was expecting - I was pleasantly surprised.

Want to win $25 to Mint Julep Boutique for yourself? Oh, I've got you covered. Read on :)

To enter to win a $25 Gift Card to Mint Julep, simply:

1. Follow me on Instagram (@mallorysauer)
2. Follow Mint Julep on Instagram (@shopthemint)
3. Like my photo annoucning this post on Instagram
4. EXTRA BONUS ENTRY OPTIONS: 
   1. Follow Mint Julep on one of their other social media outlets

      Twitter: @_shopthemint

      Facebook: The Mint Julep Boutique

      Pinterest: The Mint Julep Boutique

      Wanelo: The Mint Julep Boutique

   2. Leave a comment on my blog sharing the item you'd buy with your gift card!

Good luck friends! Winner will be announced on Friday (be sure to tell all your friends!) Until next time.

Thank you to Mint Julep Boutique for sponsoring this post :)

Jean Shorts & THE BEST T-Shirt

Tee: Z Supply (can purchase here) / Shorts: Zara  / Shoes: Qupid / Necklace: See below

Happy Monday everyone! Hope you had a great weekend! If you follow me on Snapchat (mallorysauer), then you saw I FINALLY went to Avanti! It's the cool new place to eat in Denver at the moment, definitelly check it out if you're in the area!

Today I'm sharing a very simple look - jean shorts and a basic tee. Now I know this is really simple, but I want to talk about how simple doesn't have to mean boring. I absolutely love wearing a good tee and jeans or jean shorts and dressing it up with fun shoes or accessories. Or even hair and a bold lip color. I saw a girl at a concert a week ago wearing a very similar outfit - jean shorts, basic white tee, colorful necklace, statement heels and a leather jacket. She looked awesome! Simple, yet so stylish. Throwing on a jacket over this outfit is the perfect way to take a look like this from day to night. Sometimes outfits can be this simple and work. No overthinking needed :)

Now let me tell you about this tee. RUN and buy yourself one because they are uh-MAZE-ing. I have this tee in 4 colors now. They fit perfectly, are beyond soft and comfortable, and seriously get better with age (or time I should say). And they are reasonably priced. There are a ton of great tees in the market, but are usually pretty pricy. Not these babies. Z Supply has a TON of great basics - perfect for simple outfits like this one.

Last thing I want to talk about is this necklace. I recently became connected with House of Gratia et Caritas, a company that provides coverage of charitable companies that give back fashionably. I love companies that give back, and I especially love being able to work with such brands that give back in the name of fashion. This necklace came from a company called Greenola Style - a fair trade sustainable brand from Chicago that pays fair wages and empowers artisans in India, Kenya and Bolivia. My necklace came from Bolivia. I love that it's hand-made with special meaning.

I have another giveaway coming to my Instagram this week - make sure you're following me so you don't miss out! Have a wonderful week!

Friday Favorites - Giveaway Edition!

  

Tee: Z Supply / Jeans: Top Shop / Hat: Nordstrom / Shoes: Seychelles / Necklace: UKA Market / Sunnies: Nectar

Happy Friday everyone! Hope you've all had an amazing week!

This week's Friday Favorites is a giveaway edition! I love hooking you guys up whenever I can :)

It's no secret, I LOVE sunglasses (case in point - 98% of my Instagram pictures). I hate spending a fortune on glasses, though. It's one of those things I have a hard time justifying. When I found Nectar I was thrilled! Stylish sunnies that look just like some of those expensive brands out there, without the expensive price tag? Yes, count me in! I've been wearing this pair from Nectar all summer and I just love them. Speaking of love... I think you'll love Nectar sunnies just as much as me. So much so that I've teamed up with Nectar to give away a pair of their awesome sunnies - your choice!

Here's how to enter:

1. Follow me on Instagram
2. Follow Nectar on Instagram
3. Like my photo on Instagram announcing this post
4. BONUS Entry: Share with me in the comments here some of your Friday Favorites, or something you'd like to see on my blog.

Good luck everyone! I'll be announcing the winner on Monday! Have a great weekend!