Cactus print tops are popping up everywhere lately. Although I live no where near the desert, I jumped on the band wagon and added my own little bit of cactus print to my closet. As if I didn’t love Francesca’s enough, they contacted me a couple of weeks ago and asked me to pick a favorite or two, as a thank you for my non-stop Fran talk. I couldn’t hit reply and yes fast enough, let me tell you!
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Cactus Print Top
My first pick, was this cute little cactus print top. As if the embroidered cacti weren’t cute enough, this tank top is also striped. One thing you can’t see in my pictures, is on top of each cactus is a pink flower. It has a sweet little tie in the back, which is not only cute, it makes the top itself adjustable. I was able to tie it up to the point I was happy with the arm holes. The top is fully lined, which is always a plus, in my opinion. I’ve already worn it out and had many compliments. You can bet I wont make the laundry mistakes I’ve made with my other Francesca’s tops, this cutie is a hand wash only. My typical size is xs, but I am wearing a small, so I would size up. I paired it here with my beloved STS Blue Boyfriend shorts, they’re still the bomb. My Tory Burch Miller sandals, (also still the bomb) and a few Kendra Scott baubles.
Rainbow Pom Pom Clutch
Y’all remember my story about this clutch? Let me tell you, it’s back in stock! Along with a few new cute friends I would brave the store with two wild boys for. I still want to add a plain straw bag to my summer wardrobe, but I’m not going to lie to you, I have a thing about buying too many bags. I’m not much of a bag queen, more of a one bag, wear it all season, kind of girl. I also don’t splurge on bags, mainly because I tend to treat them poorly, so it would end up just being a waste of money for me. But, you never know, sometimes when you stumble upon the perfect one, you just have to have it.
The day we took these pictures, I decided I was going to throw all responsibility to the wind and while the boys played in the yard, I laid in the sun. I know, shame on me. But, soaking up some rays feels so good sometimes. We don’t have a back deck or a patio or any grass in the back yard yet, at our new house, so I just laid in the front yard. We don’t typically have too many people come past our house so I was thinking I would be safe. Well, then the FedEx man rolls up. This wouldn’t have been a problem, but I had my fluffy white dog, with the little dog syndrome outside, who proceeded to chase the FedEx man. So there I am, in my bikini, in my front yard…winter white skin, barefoot, chasing this darn dog. My five-year-old told me I was embarrassing. In that moment, I was. Ha! I also ended up laying out way too long and got burnt up, only on my back. So I had to attempt to photoshop my burn out of these pictures, don’t look too closely. My neighbor and I, who moved in around the same time as us, joke that we brought the drama to the neighborhood. I’m sure if anyone saw me running around half naked in my front yard the other day, they were thinking the same thing.
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Just living life. Embarrassing my kids and playing dress-up. I would say our summer is off to a good start.
– Brooke
This is such a cute look, I love this tank. So perfect for Summer.
xo
Pinksole
I love that the cactus embroidery isn’t over the top on the print – such a cute top! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
Thanks Rachelle!
So cute and summery! Reminds me of growing up in Vegas and Arizona 🙂
Such a cute top!!
Jaymie
Love the cactus print! That top is the cutest!
Jill
Doused In Pink
I love cactus print and this top is adorable!
Xoxo,
Whitney & Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
Thank you Whitney!
Thank you sweet Jill!
Thanks Jaymie!
Thanks Kelsey! My grandpa lives in Vegas, when I was a kid I used to visit him for a couple weeks every summer, it was the best!!
That top is so adorable and you did a great job covering up the burn 😉
This top is so cute! I love cactus print everything right now! And my dog totally chases the FedEx (or UPS) man too! LOL! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
i had a reader talk about cactus prints, and I didn’t even know what she was talking about!! I need to get my head out of the clouds, I guess…ha ha!
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Oh my gosh I am cracking up about your story. That would be something that would totally happen to me. Loving this top! I am a sucker for anything cactus print.
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
OMG I can imagine how you would feel chasing the dog in bikini. I always get burned so I don’t even bother to get tanned naturally. This top is super cute on you.
Nina’s Style Blog
I love your pretty cactus top! And how cute is your dog?!
District of Chic
That is another cute top! I love it- perfect for summer!
Abby | Life in the Fash Lane
(lol) What a hysterical story! I could picture the chaos perfectly 🙂
Your cactus top is too cute and I’m loving that fun bag!
Mary
http://marymurnane.com
The top is so cute! My dog always barks at the UPS man! The good thing is he’s scared of him so he won’t chase him 🙂
http://www.simplynancyblog.com
Oh gosh your story cracked me up. I can just picture it! LOL!! And too funny that you embarrassed your 5 year old! HA!! 🙂 This cactus print shirt is TOO cute! I love it!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Such a cute top! I always forget about Francescas and we actually have one here.
lol, it’s bad when the 5-year-old is embarrassed, huh? I’m sorry for the fiasco, but I hope you enjoyed even that little bit of time in the sun! This top is so cute. I haven’t been in Francesca’s in a long time but all the different posts you’ve had have made me want to stop by the next time I’m at the mall!
Virginia
More to Mrs. E
Oh that’s hilarious and makes one great story….5 year olds and the things they say. I love the cactus top and yeah for sunshine!
http://www.mylittlenest.org
Love Francesca’s!!!! The cactus top is perfect on you and such a fun weekend look!!!
Sarah
Trendy & Tidy
Such a cute top! Love it with the shorts and your clutch is so fun.
Nora
The cactus print make this such a fun top! Love how you accessorized the look as well!
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
Such a lovely pictures and outfit!! The dog seems too adorable!!
xx
Mónica Sors
MES VOYAGES À PARIS
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So lovely! Love your cactus top!!
xx, Elise
http://www.sparkleandslippers.blogspot.com
That is the cutest top – and I love your story. I’m glad I am not the only one with embarrassing moments.
Lisa
Daily Style Finds
Beautiful outfit and pictures!
http://www.unbouquetdamour.com
I love your style so much! I think cactuses go great with those rainbow pom poms!
Kim
Simply Lovebirds
Such a cute top! I love the little cacti + stripes!
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
Francesca’s seriously has so many cute things! I am in love with that darling top!
That’s too funny about your dog and the FedEx guy interrupting your sunbathing session 🙂 How cute is that cactus top?! I love it!
Also, your brown dog looks like such a sweetheart 🙂
Such a cute, summery top!!!
Thank you Lisa!
He is! A big ol ball of love!
I’m in love with that store!
Thank you Nikki!
Thank you so much Kim!!
Thank you so much!
haha Im totally embarrassing a lot!
Thank you Elise!
Thank you!
Thank you Jessica!
Thank you Nora!
Thank you Sarah!
haha they tell it like it is!
That’s what I said too, haha, you know it’s bad! It figures no one ever drives around my house and the one day I’m laying in my yard it happens!
I walked by mine for years and only recently started going in, so cute!!
haha!! I know! I’m like you wait kid, I’m going to embarrass you a lot in life!
My dog is so rotten! Not my lab that I have a picture of here, he’s super sweet. But my other dog, he has a complex, haha!
haha just another day in the life!
Thank you so much Abby!
Thank you!!
It was shameful! It’s like the one thing I never want to do in a bikini is run, lol!
It should teach me I’m too old to be laying in my yard in a bikini, haha!
Haha, I only know because of Instagram, that’s where I’ve been seeing it a lot!
Those poor delivery men, haha! I can only image what their day is like, full of dogs chasing them!
Thanks girl! 😀
I have this clutch in the navy! I love it! So cute for summer
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