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Weekend Casual! Here's a super summer-ready weekend getup idea that you'll have to try! (It's an effortless one.) The checklist is sweet and simple and the outfit elements needed for the look won't break the bank. Are you ready for some style inspo?

To attain the featured look, scurry around your favorite stores for the (4) items listed below. Cost-Saving Tip: Comb your closet—you might already have what you need.

1. Bobby Pins for Top Knot
2. Sleeveless Shirt w/Spaghetti Straps
3. A Pair of Denim Shorts
4. Comfy Flats (Sneakers OK.)

AUGUST STYLE EDIT

The Weekend by nikkistyle featuring a White Shirt

Psst! Denim Is Always Trending, Wear It Year-Round...To Work, Too!

Note-To-Self: Cobalt Blue Heels, Swoon!

Trend Alert! I know, you probably packed away your short cut-offs due to the crisp winter air settling in. However, you do have all season long to rock the denim trend, specifically, the denim-on-denim trend. So, the trick to wearing the trendy denim-on-denim is to simply mix your washes and weights — the inevitable mash-up style. And yes, while wearing denim to work is typically a 'no no' (excluding casual Fridays), at some companies you might get away with wearing, perhaps, darker denim pieces. But make sure your choices are professional and clean (a step up from casual). 

Below are business environment-approved denim pieces, according to nikki! :)

Denim Blazer; Ruffle Hem Denim Blazer; Dark Denim Skinny Jeans; Dark Navy Wool-Blend Pencil Skirt

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Hey-Guess What? You Can Absolutely Dress-Down (the trendy) Sequin!

Photo Credit: refinedstyle.com

Style Notes! I've been wrestling with how to best dress-down sequin -- until now. The fashion gal in the featured photo (by the way, who is she *ahem* Refined Style?) is showing us how to wear a sequin piece without looking overly flashy. Honestly, I shied away from rockin' sequin in fear of looking like a damn disco ball-that's not going to work-nope. Disclaimer: I do, however, love looking fashionably forward, just not in excess, ya know? 

Style Solution: I believe the balance, for me, is to pair sequin with "downtown" distressed denim (either shorts, or a skirt). Also, the featured outfit would look perfect with a pair of tennis shoes, or heels-at night. OoOo there I go again...with that "transitional" talk.

Below are more trendy sequin looks that I'm simply adoring. Yuuuuuuuup!

Olivia Palermo, People StyleWatch

Sincerely, Jules

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Editor's Pick: Who Wears Short Shorts?

Style Notes | These pale pink high waist shorts, designed by Miss Unkon are so adorable, available now at Need Supply Co. From the placement of the four large buttons to the playful ruffles to the sex kitten length ... I'm loving the look!

Photo Credit: Need Supply

NEW ITEM - Evil Twin 'Dirty Little Secret Short'

Photo Credit: Need Supply Co.

Style Notes | I first spotted these shorts by Evil Twin last week—and ever since—I've been looking at them wondering what I thought of the look. Well, the verdict is in one week later ... I like it! I like the mid-rise waist, which looks very playful yet with a hint of a dirty little secret.

Shop the look at Need Supply ...every 'bad girl' needs a hot pair of shorts!