2 Sporty-Cool Ways to Wear a Dress for Spring and Summer

+ black sunglasses | striped maxi dress | loop handle bucket bag | furry pool slides




+ black sunglasses | floral print maxi dress | ring handle bag | white sneakers


There’s no denying that once the weather starts to warm up, we can’t wait to throw on a dress. This spring and summer it’s all about styling the piece, as feminine as it may be, with sporty pieces like sneakers and furry pool slides. Two of our favorite dresses of the moment for pulling off the trend are this striped knit maxi dress and this floral print maxi dress from the K/Lab collection at Kohl’s. Shop these pieces, plus more of our top picks from the collection below—Get 15% off with code TAKE15OFF (4/20-4/24)!

Creative Direction/Styling/Photography by: Jenn Camp | Model: Kaylee Camp

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This was sponsored by Kohl’s and Shopstyle. The opinions, as always, are my own.

Elevate Your Braid With A Black Ribbon

Photo via: Collage Vintage

If you are looking for an easy hairstyle that looks elevated and polished, check out this chic street style star's hair look. Just top off a simple braid with a classic black ribbon and you're good to go!

Get the look:
+ Ouai Texturizing Hair Spray
+ Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray
+ Nasty Gal Lydia Wrap Choker
+ Reclaimed Vintage Wrap Bow

Hair Crush: The Messy Undone Braid

Photo via: Vogue Paris

Thanks to this street style star, we want to master the messy, undone braid. It looks great with her fall outfit which consists of a classic trench coat and burgundy bag.

Get the look:
+ Ouai Wave Spray
+ Ouai Texturizing Spray
+ Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray
+ Bumble And Bumble Thickening Spray

All The Essentials You Need For Bold Brows And Lashes

Photo via: FGR

We put together all the essentials you need to bring your brows and lashes to the next level. From brow gels to bold mascaras, there are plenty of key products. Shop below...

An Elevated White Shirt And Denim Look To Try Now

Photos via: This Time Tomorrow

Krystal brings her white button-down shirt and jeans mix to the next level with a milkmaid braid, cat-eye sunglasses, a ribbon choker, and simple white pumps. Effortlessness at its finest!

Get the look:
+ Vince Camuto Cat Eye Sunglasses
+ UO Ribbon Choker Necklace
+ ASOS Smart Boyfriend Shirt
+ J Brand 811 Mid Rise Jeans
+ Call It Spring Nidda Pointy Pump

Hair Inspiration: The Simple Loose Braid

Photo via: Camilla Pihl

As always, Camilla Pihl is a great source of hair inspiration. This time around, she has us wanting to try a simple loose braid. It's a perfect for an off-duty outfit... How cool does it look with a classic white tee and jeans?

Get the look:
+ Ouai Texturizing Hair Spray
+ Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray
+ Pieces Clear Hair Elastics
+ Rag & Bone/Jea Base V Tee
+ Crippen Anderson Jeans

An Easy And Casual Chic Blogger Look To Inspire You This Weekend

Photos via: Modern Legacy

Blogger Kaitlyn shows us the ropes on how to create an easy and casual chic weekend look. Simply pair a slouchy striped tee with boyfriend jeans, heeled sandals and call it a day! This ultra simple look can go from day to night with the right accessories.

Get the look:
+ Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer Sunglasses
+ Rag & Bone Ash Long Sleeve Top
+ All Saints Fluer De Lis Braid Tote
+ Frame Le Garcon Jeans
+ Steve Madden Stecy Sandal

4 Stylish Hair Looks For The Gym

Illustrations by Esra Roise for UO Blog

Here are four stylish hair looks that are perfect for your next workout at the gym.

Hair Inspiration: Romantic Half-Up Hairstyle With Mini Fishtail Braid

Photos via: Beauty Boks | Vogue Italy | Aveda PR

Obsessed with this romantic half-up hairstyle with a mini fishtail braid. This is perfect inspiration for a boho bride or for an effortless date night look.

Get the look:
+ Cara Bobby Pins
+ BlowPro Textstyle Dry Texture Spray

21 Inspiring Braid Ideas For Long Hair

1. Barefoot Blonde


2. FrouFrouu


3. Vanessa Jackman

Here are some braid ideas for long hair that make perfect inspiration for a variety of personal styles. These looks are making me want to grow my hair out!

Click below to see the rest...

40 Of Alexa Chung's Best Looks With Denim Shorts

1.


2. Glamour UK


3. Popsugar

Here's your ultimate guide to wearing denim shorts à la Alexa Chung.

Click below to see 40 of her best looks...

20 Inspiring Half-Up Top Knot Hairstyles

1. Who What Wear


2. Free People


3. Chiara Ferragni // Cosmopolitan

Here's a follow-up to my last half-up top knots post. This hair trend is huge right now, especially for summer, so there's a whole new crop of incredibly cool inspiration.

Click below to see the rest...

Hair Inspiration: How To Do A Messy Fishtail Braid

Photos via: Treasures and Travels

I love a good messy fishtail braid, especially when done with ombré hair. It's great inspiration for summer when you're dealing with the humidity and want to keep cool. Make sure to check out this hair tutorial for all the how-to details!

For getting a little texture...
+ Oribe Travel-Sized Dry Texturizing Spray
+ Sachajuan Ocean Mist Texturizing Spray
+ Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray

20 Inspiring Braid Ideas For Short Hair

1. Flair


2. Refinery29


3. Lauren Conrad // Kristin Ess

I love a braided short hairstyle, especially for summer. I'm really wishing I had all of this braid inspiration last year when my hair was shorter!

Click below to see the rest...

Hair Inspiration: 9 Stunning Redheads

1. Harper's Bazaar


2. Fashionising


3. Taylor Tomasi Hill by Candice Lake


I've always wanted to give red hair a try and these stunning redheads are making it that much more tempting! Click below for more inspiration...

Long Hair Inspiration | Negin Mirsalehi

Photos via: Negin Mirsalehi

Getting some major long hair inspiration from beauty Negin Mirsalehi!

Click below to see more...

Side Braid + Stripes

Photo via: stylerain

Beautiful shot! Love the French feel of this simple hat, side braid and striped top.

Get the look:
+ Eugenia Kim Jessa Genie Hat
+ Enza Costa Stripe Crew Top

30 INSPIRING FISHTAIL BRAIDS

1. Vogue Australia


2. Glamour


3. Style Caster

While putting together these 30 fishtail braids, I realized that I don't rock the style enough. I currently have a bob, so I was happy to see some shorter styles incorporating the braid. Love that it can work with any hair length. Definitely inspired to do it more often.

Click below to see all the rest...

17 INSPIRING LONG HAIRSTYLES

Photos via: Maja Wyh | Box No. 216 | Negin Mirsalehi

Long hair, don't care! How great are these long hairstyles?

Click below to see more...