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Beach Town Summer Outfit | Red Gingham Top & White Skirt

Size up in the top so the arms arent too tight

Trying to figure out what to actually wear on a New England beach vacation that feels polished but not overdressed? This is it. A red gingham Roller Rabbit top (size up for the best fit — trust), white skirt, Celine sunglasses, and Toujours shoes worn on Block Island. The outfit that makes every photo look effortless without trying. Works just as well for a country concert or outdoor summer event.

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Beach Town Summer Outfit | Red Gingham Top & White Skirt Size up in the top so the arms arent too tight Trying to figure out what to actually wear on a New England beach vacation that feels polished but not overdressed? This is it. A red gingham Roller Rabbit top (size up for the best fit — trust), white skirt, Celine sunglasses, and Toujours shoes worn on Block Island. The outfit that makes every photo look effortless without trying. Works just as well for a country concert or outdoor summer event. LTKootd LTKPetite

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Uninterested in being anywhere else while the heat index is supposed to be 122 in DC

1. Notice what you reach for on your most confident days.

The outfit you put on when you feel most like yourself and get clear on what it is that makes you feel great in it. Is it the belt that always gives you compliments? The color or silhouette being flattering? Is it the fabric?

Put each of these pieces on an individual clothing rack or section in your closet and these are the hero items that you reach for when you get dressed. It’s like a capsule wardrobe but less boring because it’s about what you feel best in not a sea of neutral tops

2. Go to the tailor. If you fell in love with the print or neckline of a midi dress and that’s why you bought it, but don’t wear it because you hate a midi dress, turn it into a mini!

3. The thing in your closet that excites you but you never wear it because you don’t know if you can pull it off?? Tomorrow your challenge is to get a little un comfy and wear it out of the house anyway. You might end up being obsessed with it on you!

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Oh and because he’s more obsessed with my dogs than I am and thatttt is my why

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The best thing I did for my face all week If you miss the wishful exfoliator that was discontinued, you will like this @beautypie

Casual chic outfit details:

Ralph Lauren rugby shirt
Reformation skirt
Chanel flats
Boat and tote

Comment SHOP if you need the links

Part 1 of a series I’m calling “launch your next era at 36” and we’re starting here because I think this is the part everyone gets wrong firs when it comes to not forcing things to happen, but still getting to where you want to be. 🤍

We treat getting from point A to point B like it’s a straight line you can will into existence if you just push hard enough.

Force the job. Force the relationship. Force the timeline. As long as we get to B we’ll be happy and fulfilled and we can check it off the list.

And then think about how many times we get there and realize oof I should not have forced that to happen.

It then starts to feel like a failure and then you’re right back where you started of feeling behind.

Here’s what I’ve learned: the in-between point can be more fulfilling than forcing the final destination.

The middle point is usually the thing that pops up that’s unexpected, that for a second you want to say no to because it’s not “the exact vision.”

It’s not new news to say don’t force things that don’t need to be forced, but it also doesn’t mean accept “it is what it is”
The in-between only works if you don’t settle with what that is. It doesn’t have to be the ultimate dream. It just has to be a REAL upgrade from where you are right now, not a smaller, safer version of point A that you’re calling progress because it’s easier than admitting you stalled.

This distinction is everything. One version moves you forward. The other just relocates you.

So before you force anything, ask if there’s a real in-between you’ve been tempted to skip.

Tell me below: what’s the “point B” you’ve been trying to force? I’ll reply with what I think your real in-between might be.
Follow @monicawoodhams - launching my next era at 36, in real time. Come with me ↓

You’re going to hate me when I say this, but you need to open yourself up to small talk. Hear me out before you scroll past this one.

Before getting into it Comment JOURNAL if you’re here because you need the full list of questions!

Now..

Becoming unrecognizable” in 6 months isn’t about a dramatic overhaul like a new city, new job, new everything. Instead it’s about transforming your day-to-day life into one that lights you up and feels new and interesting.
It has serendipity in it. This is what keeps us from feeling in a rut.
Here’s the thing about serendipity though. It’s not random luck that happens to lucky people. It’s a byproduct of being open.

And as you’re cringing knowing what I’m about to say, yes, it means small talk.

Six months of slowing down enough to notice and saying hi when you’d normally stay quiet, which add up to a completely different life. That’s the unrecognizable part.

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The petite hack nobody talks about — buy the rugby shirt in a kids large for the perfect oversized fit without drowning in it. Ralph Lauren rugby shirt, a white linen Reformation mini skirt, Chanel ballet flats, Celine sunglasses, and the L.L. Bean Boat and Tote for everything else. Preppy, easy, and exactly what summer errands should look like. Shop it linked.

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June gloom reset: If you’re feeling behind this summer, this is the reminder that helped me.

Behind only exists if there’s a map you’re supposed to be on. And while all your best friends might have similar maps, it doesn’t mean that it was meant to be yours too.

I was lucky I never had pressure from my parents on what timelines are supposed to look like, but that meant that I often looked at what my friends were doing to make sure I was stying on track or doing the right thing…but then in my late 20s that suddenly meant that I was feeling behind and not on track….but I was following a road map that wasn’t meant to be mine.

The second I stopped trying to hit checkpoints every year on what my life was supposed to look like and how it wasn’t, the panic lessened.

Every year I see so many reasons why it makes sense that things have played out the way they have. Some things still don’t, but that’s not a problem to solve for today.

All I know is the panic of falling behind has dissipated the older I get, not gotten stronger and that’s a relief.

There’s no pace to keep. there’s no one ahead of you. there’s just you, which is the only way life was ever going to happen anyway.

Follow @monicawoodhams where I’m sharing how I’m building my own roadmap in my 30s, one decision at a time. come figure yours out too

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SO many women in their 30s think casual chic means beige, white + black on repeat so I’m hoping this reaches whoever needs to hear it.

This is your sign to STOP letting “neutral only” be your association with chic.

Casual chic is about ease + intention, not a color palette and truthfully I think a pop of color is what is going to transform any outfit if it hints at your sense of personal style.

The color isn’t the problem, how something fits and is tailored + the styling is what makes it chic.

Agree or disagree: you have to stick to neutrals to look casually chic?? (I genuinely want to know what you think)

tell me your go-to color or the one color you’re scared to wear below + I’ll show you exactly how to style it the casual chic way 🤍

We’re workshopping the job title still

Summer Date Night Outfit | Styling a Scarf as a Top

When it's a DC heat wave and you still have a date night — style a scarf as your top, add a Hill House lace skirt and comfortable sandal heels, and suddenly you've cracked the code on looking intentional in 90 degree weather. Petite-friendly, effortlessly chic, and cooler than anything else in your closet.

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Hill House Ellie Nap Dress | What to Wear in Summer Humidity | DC Style

When it's humid in DC and you still need to look like you have your life together the Hill House Ellie Nap Dress is the answer. One piece, no effort, completely petite-friendly, and cool enough to actually survive a DC summer. This is what effortless dressing looks like in real life.

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Why Your Outfits Feel Off | The Signature Accessory Fix

It's not the outfit — it's that you're missing the pieces that make it yours. Think about 3 accessories you'd consider your signature style and start building them into everything you wear. That's why the influencer's exact look works on her and feels off on you — her accessories are an extension of who she is, not an afterthought. #personalstyle #styletips #outfitideas #findyourstyle #howtostyle

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What an ex Neiman Marcus assistant buyer wears when it's 90 and humid Reformation pink button down and shorts, Chanel slingbacks, Ray-Bans, and an Hermès scarf that makes the whole thing feel intentional. Casual chic that looks polished without sweating through it. summer outfits, vacation outfits beach

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If your closet feels boring or nothing feels like you anymore, this is your sign to try at least one of these.

1. Notice what you reach for on your most confident days.

The outfit you put on when you feel most like yourself and get clear on what it is that makes you feel great in it. Is it the belt that always gives you compliments? The color or silhouette being flattering? Is it the fabric?

Put each of these pieces on an individual clothing rack or section in your closet and these are the hero items that you reach for when you get dressed. It’s like a capsule wardrobe but less boring because it’s about what you feel best in not a sea of neutral tops

2. Go to the tailor. If you fell in love with the print or neckline of a midi dress and that’s why you bought it, but don’t wear it because you hate a midi dress, turn it into a mini!

3. The thing in your closet that excites you but you never wear it because you don’t know if you can pull it off?? Tomorrow your challenge is to get a little un comfy and wear it out of the house anyway. You might end up being obsessed with it on you!

Personal style, don’t know what to wear, how to style

The uniform for when it feels perfect outside

Wearing a Hill House top (XXS), Khaite jeans and Chanel slingbacks

Comment SHOP if you need the links!

White Top and Jeans Outfit | Casual Chic Petite Style

The classic white top and jeans outfit, done right for petite women — Hill House Amaris top, Khaite Abigail jeans in a light wash, and Toujours Loulou flats that keep it polished without overdoing it. Clean, effortless, and the kind of look you reach for every single week.

Petite woman in a classic white top, light wash Khaite jeans, and Toujours flats — effortless casual chic outfit for petite women in their 30s

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Summer Outfits | Linen Casual Chic Style for Petite Women

The summer outfit formula petite women actually need — linen halter, Abercrombie linen-blend mini skort, TOMS platform espadrilles (height + style), and Aurate jewelry that pulls it all together without trying. Cool, effortless, and done in minutes. All 7 pieces linked. #summeroutfits #linenoutfit #casualchic #petitestyle #affiliate

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Summer Outfits | Casual Chic Happy Hour Look | Petite Style

The summer outfit that works for happy hour and date night — Khaite straight-leg jeans, a white lace top, quince leather strappy heels, and an L.L. Bean mini tote. Effortless, polished, and wearable whenever.

Hill House Top XXXS
Khaite Abigail Jeans 24 (took them in Im usually a 23)
Quince heels I sized up

All 4 pieces linked. #summeroutfits #datenight #casualchic #petitestyle #affiliate

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Exactly what I needed

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1️⃣ I stopped compromising on where I live. Even if a move to a different city didn’t make sense to most people, no matter how many “that sounds hard or complicated” I got, I trusted my intuition and it paid off.

2️⃣ I stopped treating PTO like a luxury. I’m done working on travel days. I’m actually enjoying the journey now because I deserve the rest.

3️⃣ I stopped putting off buying the art and furniture. Just because you’re not in your forever home doesn’t mean you can’t start curating for it now with the pieces that light you up and feel like home.

4️⃣ I stopped being afraid to be “regulars”. It’s not cringey for the barista to recognize you because it’s the 4th time there this week. This is how you build a sense of community.

5️⃣ I stopped letting myself think it’s cringey to bring in playfulness into my wardrobe and things I do. Turns out the secret is in what your 12 year old self would find fun in hobbies and adding a sense of personal style to you closet.

Which of these shifts are you feeling the most right now? Let’s talk in the comments.

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Flor. Coffee + Books is a Buenos Aires-inspired coffee shop and bookstore in Georgetown. The upstairs is a bookstore with plenty of seating and a curated selection of books and gifts in Spanish and English.

@florcoffeeshop
📍 Georgetown

This is what I ordered:

Dulce de Latte: coffee with velvety milk, topped with whipped cream anddulce de leche.

Argentine Chipas and the Pulled Pork BBQ Empanada (homemade)

Grilled cheese with homemade pesto and tomatoes

Flor. also hosts a vibrant calendar of community events, from creative workshops and book gatherings to mindfulness sessions and neighborhood meetups

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It was the millionth time I had said to my best friend “I feel like I’m on a hamster wheel” everyone is moving forward and I’m not.

This time, I was so bored with what I was hearing. I was so bored with talking about this, with feeling this way.

I did not want this to be the way I saw my life. I did not want “stuck” to be the role I played.

I had made “being behind” a part of my identity that even when things were progressing, I was still competing with a version of myself which was just never going to happen. The version of myself who thought all these things would happen by different ages. I would always be behind if I kept competing with that concept of time.

I have always been a dreamer. The kind of person who asks questions about everything.

And over time, getting curious about how to feel like myself again became more interesting than staying obsessed with why it seemed like everyone else had moved forward while I was standing still.

It was not a magical overnight change. But little by little, I stopped identifying as someone who was spinning in place, even when it still felt like I was.

Life in your 30s, feeling behind, on your own timeline

I LOVE the quality of a Buck Mason tee and this field spec one is my ideal weight AND is 100% cotton

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What’s currently in your closet isn’t the problem, I promise. Just a little tweaks hear and there will make you feel super confident about what you’re wearing this summer.

Let me know what you’re struggling most with this summer when it comes to dressing.

If you want to shop the looks drop WEDDING for the wedding guest dresses or SHOES for the summer shoes!

I know the real real can be overwhelming especially because most people use social media to complain about TRR, but there are so many wonderful finds like this Christian Dior top which was 75% off TRR price because everyone just kept skipping over it.

Let me know if you want me to do a deep dive on tips I have for thrifting online!

Comment SHOP if you want the rest of the outfit info or to see what this listing originally looked like!

Here are the 5 shifts that changed everything:

1️⃣ I stopped compromising on where I live. Even if a move to a different city didn’t make sense to most people, no matter how many “that sounds hard or complicated” I got, I trusted my intuition and it paid off.

2️⃣ I stopped treating PTO like a luxury. I’m done working on travel days. I’m actually enjoying the journey now because I deserve the rest.

3️⃣ I stopped putting off buying the art and furniture. Just because you’re not in your forever home doesn’t mean you can’t start curating for it now with the pieces that light you up and feel like home.

4️⃣ I stopped being afraid to be “regulars”. It’s not cringey for the barista to recognize you because it’s the 4th time there this week. This is how you build a sense of community.

5️⃣ I stopped letting myself think it’s cringey to bring in playfulness into my wardrobe and things I do. Turns out the secret is in what your 12 year old self would find fun in hobbies and adding a sense of personal style to you closet.

Which of these shifts are you feeling the most right now? Let’s talk in the comments.

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For sizing reference I got an XXXS which I was very worried was going to be too small when I opened it, but it’s stretchy!

Comment SHOP if you want the link to shop the Hill House top 💕

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