How We Style It - Summer BBQ Style

So you all learned here that I love a good summer BBQ. And as I mentioned, a lot of the fun is in the outfit obviously. So Allison and I jumped at the chance to style our own looks for the occasion. I even made my boyfriend BBQ the night before just to set the mood. Ya I know, sucks to be him ;)

What I love most about a summer BBQ ensemble is that anything goes. You can be super casual or you can dress it up. A lot of it depends on the setting- whether it be a laid-back gathering after a day on the lake or a more organized event at your home. What we have for you in today's How We Style It are looks that work for a variety of settings and we hope to inspire you to have fun dressing up for this weekend's festivities!

Look 1: Pretty casual and relaxed. Pop of color with the blue scarf and the white shorts are a classic summer staple.

Photo Credit: Christy Lottie

Toss Designs Scarf, J. Crew Oatmeal Sweater (similar), Abercrombie Shorts (similar), 

Sperry Gold Top Siders, J.Crew Timex Watch, Cake for Breakfast Bracelet,  

Spike the Punch Bracelet, Brooklyn Stars Bracelet

Photo Credit: Christy Lottie

Look 2: Taking the casual look up a notch with a cool SoCal twist. The maxi skirt is awesome (and hello OLD NAVY!!)

Old Navy Little Boys Button Down, Old Navy Maxi Skirt, Tory Burch Sandals, 

Grandmother's Clutch (similar), Grandmother's Turquoise Necklace (similar)

Photo Credit: Ben McDonald

Look 3: A fun wedge and a cream shift dress elevate the look but the jean jacket keeps it from looking too stuffy.

GAP Jean Jacket (similar), Kate Spade Necklace (similar), Forever 21 Dress, 

Betsy Johnson Wedges (similar), LV Neverfull

Photo Credit: Christy Lottie

Photo Credit: Christy Lottie

Look 4: I am seriously obsessed with this look. Its so ladylike and feminine and SUMMERY. I'm jealous I didn't think of it!! That Allison :)

Old Navy Little Boys Button Down, Anthropologie Dress (old), Target Sandals, Rex & Penny Bracelet,  
Whitney Bracelet, Grandmother's Omega Watch, Grandmother's Clutch, ZoomZoomBunny Necklace
Photo Credit: Ben McDonald

We'd love to see pics of what you all sported this weekend. Add them to our FB page wall :)

Xo J & A