Summer Essentials.

Some well-fitting shorts for day or night.

Great wedges.

Statement jewelry - a bold ring.... 

.... and a pretty necklace.

I did a little shopping in Champaign today. My reason for going was because I had some clothes to take to Plato's Closet, for which I only got about $13 for and still had to take some back with me, but I also thought I'd check out Forever 21 for some cheap denim shorts and accessories (of course).

My theory after today is that everyone is making shorts smaller and tighter, and that is no good for me. I have a small waist, but I also have hips, and my thighs are not stick straight (I did play soccer for most of my life, after all). My goal was to get some denim cut-offs and maybe another white or black pair because my current pairs of shorts are too big, but I failed miserably. Nothing fit right! I tried F21, AE, Gap, literally everywhere! But no dice. Apparently they know how to make shorts that hit you right at your widest parts or just ones that make your butt look flat. All I wanted was a casual pair of denim cut-offs! What I did find were a few basics at F21 (camis, v-neck tee) to replace my worn out ones at home, and I found a ring similar to the one in the picture, except it was pink instead of black. So cute!

The necklace is from Francesca's, which is full of more cute jewelry and clothing. This specific necklace was only $28! It definitely looks like it's worth more! I love the gold mixed with the mint color - I'll be wearing it a lot with simple tees and tanks this summer!

I drove home a little discouraged, but decided to give the shorts one final try at good 'ole Target back in Decatur. The denim shorts were also micro there, but instead, I found these tailored Mossimo shorts and bought them in black and a dark denim (they also come in khaki, white, purple, and a burgundy color). They were actually the right length and the tailoring makes them fit great! I guess I'll have to give up on relaxed denim cut-offs for now, but I love that I can dress these ones up or down. And I really don't wear relaxed denim shorts that much anyway, so I guess everything worked out for the best! Especially since those little baby wedges were on sale at Target for $8.98. Seriously, I'm not even joking about that. SUCH A STEAL. I can't wait to wear them with my cute shorts and basically everything else this summer :) Now I'm all stocked up on what I need for the summer, and am officially DONE shopping.... at least that's what I tell myself ;)

What are your summer essentials?