July is always a super busy part of the summer for us… it always has been, and I’m never sure why. Maybe it’s because the 4th of July and then my sister’s birthday (both of which we typically go away for), but I never feel as if it’s a relaxing month. Don’t get me wrong, it’s filled with fun, but I’m typically left yearning for a little rest and relaxation…. and this July hasn’t been any different. Most of the month was spent gearing up for the wedding, and next weekend we have one more wedding to head out of town for (Cleveland to be exact….for only two nights… quick turn around)… and lately, if I’m being honest, I’ve felt completely wiped out…..

I was going to share a little about the ways I try to work in a little down time during a busy season of life, but I’m actually horrible at this. It typically takes getting away, even for a short weekend, for me to fully be okay with doing nothing. I’ve chatted about this with some of my girlfriends lately… it’s as if, when you’re home, there is always something that needs to be done…. yet, when you’re away, even with the craziness of a toddler, there is a center focus on family and what’s going on in the moment (not the 10 other things that need to get done)….

And, since getting away every weekend just isn’t financially possible, we decided to jet off to my parent’s house while they were away earlier this week (they literally live 10 minutes away from us….). At first, I was wary, not sure if it was worth it to pack up all our stuff to go 10 minutes away, but the change of scenery was nice…. cooking in a different kitchen (bigger and brighter), Harper playing in the backyard in the early evening and swimming in the morning, and sitting outside in the backyard and enjoying dinner… small things that made me stop and enjoy the simplicity of life.

Annnd, if you’re wondering how any of this has to do with today’s blog post, it really doesn’t… except, that, I’m craving a little date night (hoping to be able to get away for an evening after next weekend) and this is probably what I’d wear for just such an occasion. I pretty much wear these shorts everyday (wore them out for a night in Vegas) so tossing on a cute top, casual mules, and a pretty fab suede jacket for a casual night out of sipping libations with my boo seems pretty fitting.

A few other summer evening layering pieces that I am loving from the Nordstrom sale include this moto jacket (which I own in charcoal grey from last year), drapey and lightweight faux suede jacket, adorable peplum utility jacket (my mom snagged this, you best believe I’ll be borrowing), blush suede moto jacket, camo jacket, and this embroidered distressed denim jacket (which I recently ordered… we will see how it looks!).
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(Outfit Details || Top (wearing S, comes in white) | Jacket (wearing XS, comes in cognac too, almost sold out in grey) | Shorts | Mules | Sunglasses | Necklace | Bag)