DIY Distressed Shorts

Here's a quick and easy DIY perfect for summer I mentioned in my last post: distressed jean shorts! 

I scored these great jeans for $4.99 and they fit perfectly! I began by cutting them a little longer than I wanted (nothing is worse than cutting a great pair of jeans too short) and cut slightly shorter and shorter until they were the perfect length on me. Make sure to cut with the pockets out and at a slight angle inwards towards the crotch area so that the sides are a little shorter and the crotch area is a little longer. I'm giggling each time I type crotch by the way. Place something sturdy (I used cardboard) in the leg and go to town with a knife (safely of course). You can cut a few slits with scissors and scrape the rest with the knife. The key at the end is to throw them into the washing machine after you've made all of your cuts! Here's how my shorts turned out! 

Dave and Max wanted to help with the DIY'ing too. Boyfriends are wonderful when they help with distressing jeans. Puppies aren't as useful. Max decided he'd take a nap right on top of our project.

Let me know if you found this useful! I'd love to hear how your shorts turn out! Thanks as always for reading! 

P.S. You ladies were so sweet (and funny) in your comments in my last post regarding my legs! I'm flattered and would love to share a workout post in the future when I've got some more free time!

Thrifted Nautical Outfit

A fun, casual (and entirely thrifted) summer outfit! 

Stay tuned for a DIY post on how I made these shorts!

{Top, belt, and jeans thrifted}

Flip flops, Old Navy

Wristlet, Sloane Ranger

P.S. Why do I always have to hold things upside down? Grrrr...

How to have a great Saturday evening

Hope you all are having wonderful weekends and have relaxing Sundays! Thanks for visiting!

Beach Life

Just a few photos from Cape Cod. We spent a perfect cloudy day on the beach relaxing, looking for pretty rocks and shells (and dead crabs, the nature girl in me loves finding stuff like that). And Dave taught me how to skip rocks. Take note ladies, the picture on the left is how not to skip rocks - that rock made a big old plop when it landed in the water! But after a few tries I got it!

{sweater - old navy men's; shorts - gap cutoffs}

I hope you all have lovely weekends, and as always thank you so much for reading!

Work It Wednesday No.17

Happy Wednesday! A bit of a crazier look today (well crazy is a relative term) with my natural curly hair and tribal top. Sort of nicely reflects the craziness that is life right now ;) We're going to continue our Work It Wednesday link up but make it more like once a month instead of every week, what do you think?

Top, JCPenney

Pants, Forever 21

Belt, thrifted

Bag, boutique in Newport, RI

Shoes, Zara

I loved all of your looks last week, you ladies really work it! This week's featured look is from Kate at The Perpetual Student's Wife. 

Loved the simplicity of her gorgeous look with the pops of beautiful color - the reds, oranges, and pop of turquoise with the belt was pure perfection! Great look, Kate! Link up with us below (and include a link back) to share your work looks and the chance to be featured in the next Work It Wednesday. Enjoy the rest of your weeks and as always thanks so much for reading!

A Little Bit of Weekend

Weekends off come few and far between in the hospital, so during this outpatient month (meaning I'm working in clinics and offices, not the hospital) we've been taking full advantage of those precious little two days.

 {This past weekend camping on the Cape and wandering Martha's Vineyard}

{Last weekend lounging on the lake}

I hope you all had wonderful weekends and got your batteries recharged for another work week!

Sweaters and Jean Shorts

Yay or nay? For some reason the combination is one that many people are afraid of. Granted it can easily go wrong, but for me sweaters and jean shorts are one of my favorite casual pairings. Check out some inspiration below and stay tuned for photos of my own look (I'm 99% sure it is all I will be wearing this weekend for our trip to Cape Cod)!

{sweater, shorts, sandals, bag, necklace, sunglasses}

Rosie Huntington has perfected the sweater and jean short look!

Do you ladies wear this combo? We want to hear! I hope you all have wonderful weekends and spoil your dads a little for Father's Day ;)

Work It Wednesday No.16

Happy Wednesday! Before anything I just want to say thank you so much for all of your birthday wishes, I had an amazing weekend and hope to share photos soon (those of you who follow me on Instagram @lauralacquer have seen a few already)! Here's my look for today's Work It Wednesday link-up. 

Dress, H&M

Blazer, Banana Republic

Pumps, Zara

My favorite look last week was full of one of my favorite colors - coral! 

Check out Cristi of The Noux Rejekt and her gorgeous look! The striped top gives it an almost nautical feel but the color is just so fresh! Love it!

Link up with us this week making sure to include a link back to this post!

Birthday Time

wtf today's my birthday? Hopefully this weekend will be a break from the madness that was this week. Hope you all have wonderful weekends! Image {via}.

Work It Wednesday No.15

Happy Wednesday! Sorry this link up is coming to you a little later than usual but clinic is ridiculous. I actually felt like I had more time working inpatient! Here's my outfit for this week's Work It Wednesday; I think a red lip would have been perfect for this look (like I did here with a similar top), but I have yet to work up the courage to wear red lipstick to the clinic or hospital. Don't think I ever will. And my pants are the most deceiving thing ever - they may look dressy but they're actually stretchy work out pants so they are pretty much the comfiest thing ever :) 

Top and belt, Forever 21

Pants, thrifted

Pumps, Guess

Bag, Lo & Sons

My favorite look last week was Kacie's from Kacie's Kloset!

Loved her pink blazer paired with striped top, the perfect dark wash jeans, that gorgeous necklace of hers plus the rest of her accessories. Too cute! Absolutely perfect for a casual Friday at the office. 

Link up with us below and make sure to include a link back to this post! Can't wait to see what you all link up with! 

Weekend Adventures

Happy Monday! Here are a few snapshots from my weekend - I hope yours were wonderful!

 Adventures at the Science Museum:

There's a moose behind us eeek! ✽ Fun with mirrors ✽ Pretty Bonsai tree ✽ Cera from Land Before Time! (aka the triceratops haha) ✽ Comfy in a really big chair

 Adventures at the Chocolate Shop:

Yummy burgers and waffle fries ✽ Mac n cheese with bacon and tomatoes... didn't stand a chance ✽ Fondue! Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, yum!

Relaxing Sunday movie and basketball day

Follow me on Instagram @lauralacquer for other photos!

Inspiration: Summer Date Nights

One of my favorite parts of summer is casual date nights out with Dave. Here are a few looks I need now! I'd pair them with my favorite pointy toe pumps or simple strapped sandals, hair up in a bun or in a loose side braid (why fight the humidity?) and enjoy my cold drink and hot man! 

What does your perfect summer date night outfit look like?

{Taupe shirt and jean shorts}

{Peach shirt and tangerine shorts}

{Black ruffle romper}

{White bustier and beaded shorts}

{Navy peplum dress}