My Go To Summer Outfit!

I realize that summer is on its way out, but I still wanted to share my go to outfit since it’s SO hot outside!! (yay for California sun! :) ).  I need to wear something that’s light and breezy but still stylish, so I almost always choose a maxi dress or long flowy skir.  Here’s my go to combo:  long striped skirt, white cami, and denim vest.  I love this outfit as it’s easy to put together, isn’t pricey, and looks stylish :)

What is your go to summer outfit?  I’d love to see pictures- post below!

Outfit Details:

  • Striped Knit Skirt –  Styles  ($19.99)
  • Denim Vest  -  Love Culture   ($20.95)
  • White Camisole –   Express   ($19.90)
  • Brown Belt –  Target (not sure of price as I bought 3 years ago)
  • Wooden Beads Bracelets  - Tillys   ($6.99)
  • Braided Sandals –  Styles   ($14.99)

Have a great rest of your summer!  I’ll start putting together fall outfits soon (LOVE fall, so I’m pretty excited about that.  Shoot, I already put out my pumpkin candles and fall wreath- hahaha!)

xoxo,
Marlena

 

  • Justyna

    You look absolutely amazing!! :)

  • Charlotteharris

    Marlena this outfit is gorgeous and it looks fantastic on you! You really know how to put it all together and come off looking great! We are still shivering through the coldest winter here in Melbourne Australia!

    • http://twitter.com/MakeupGeek Marlena

      I can’t wait to see Australia someday! I’ll send some of this hot California heat your way- it’s too hot here! haha

  • marox79

    I’m not a fan of skirts, though this one looks comfortable and fun.
    My go-to outfits for the summer have been for a while long T-shirt and tight mid-calf leggins. I have them in different colours to match the shirts and I like them because they’re fresh and comfortable.

    • http://twitter.com/MakeupGeek Marlena

      That sounds like a cute outfit! I didn’t used to wear skirts either, but I’m ok with these loose longs ones as they flatter my shape more :)

  • Evelien

    Great outfit! Love the skirt!
    You look great!

    Wish I could wear such outfits.. First I need to loose some belly fat, because I just got a daughter. I’m not on a diet, but changing my lifestyle, just as you are.

    I hope your surgery goes well! I know how much pain you can have thanks to your galbladder. My galbladder was supposed to be removed aswell. Because of my pregnancy we put it on hold, and due to my lifestylechanges I haven’t had any pain yet. So it stays on hold until the pain returns.

    I really hope you recover soon!

    Love from Holland,
    Evelien

    • http://twitter.com/MakeupGeek Marlena

      That’s great that your gallbladder is better! I had mine out 2 days ago, and it still hurts… Hoping I get to the point where the pain isn’t there :(

  • http://twitter.com/GreySkySaturday Jamie

    Oh Mi Gosh! Marlena, I love this outfit idea. You look so amazing in these pictures. Keep up the good work and I haven’t watched your videos in a bit, but it good to see that you are doing well and that all the hard work is paying off :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/Laurba Laura Barnes

    Very pretty lady in those shots your hard work paid off! Outfit is cute too. :-)

  • http://www.facebook.com/belovedofYahuwah Adria Gillmer

    Marlena, you look stunning. You are an incredible inspiration!

  • Sheila

    Awesome Marlena! When are you coming to Denver, CO?

    • http://twitter.com/MakeupGeek Marlena

      I LOVE colorado, and would like to go next year! :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/lisa.a.corry Lisa Ann Corry

    Outfit, sooo cute! You look great!

    • Marlena Stell

      Thanks so much Lisa!

  • Kimberly

    Great skirt

  • SASHA

    NOTHING WRONG WITH PUTTING FALL DECOR SO EARLY, I LOVE FALL SO MUCH MINES IS UP YEAR ROUND!.. ITS BEAUTIFUL UP HERE IN CT ONCE THE FOLIAGE START CHANGING COLORS :) LOVE THE OUTFIT.. LOVE SASHA..

  • LizzyLizz

    Love this outfit…. I’m such a big fan of yours….
    Question: Do you plan on maybe making a tour of your home? I would love to see your interior decorating taste…

  • Lala

    WOW you have LOST more weight! PLEASE like make a series of your journey…its SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO interesting and inspiring to watch! thank you!! xooxo

  • Gwen Heart

    OMG! You look so pretty in here. I like the outfit. ;-)

  • tracy

    wow marlena u have lost more weight please do videos about it

  • liz galvan

    You look amazing!!!! I’m so happy for you!!!

  • http://twitter.com/Brandalina82 B Quintanilla

    Haha! Sooo ready for fall. Love this outfit and you look great. All that exercising and eating right has paid off. You are such an inspiration to continue on my own weight loss and continue towards my goal. Thank you for all you do :)

  • Brandi

    How does the skirt size run? I’m a 14 and typically a large in skirts.

    • lilahbeatriz

      Me too.. I want to know.. I am 12 and also a large in skirts..

  • wendy bullock

    such a wonderful outlook…i am getting my stuff to make Christmas shadow boxes in a vintage style..love your make up too..would love to see a look for us 56 year olds who never feel old..thanks and take care.

  • valia diaz

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the outfit, I did it last day,my skirt is brown and beige but its the same, thank you for the idea!!! You so beautiful!! you are an inspiration!!!God bless you.

  • Yajahaira aka Yaji

    I love the outfit…I think it’s so cute….I wish I could pull off something like that but I have always felt a little uncomfortable wearings skirts or even dresses when I got older :-( maybe it was just my appearance in them….but you pull it off well…keep it up and I can’t wait to see ur fall looks…have u ever thought of doing college outfits looks for the curvy girl? Just a thought :-)

  • Valentina Sbarbaro

    You look so beautiful, I love the outfit and you gave me good ideas :D

  • Brooke

    Wow so cute! I’m so gonna get that jacket it looks great on you!

  • Cintia

    Marlena, i loved it!
    Can you make a post about “bras” pleasE?

    Thank you. xoxo

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