Casual Coffee Catchup OOTD

Two of my favorite things in the world: coffee shops and casual dressing. When traveling to a new town, I make it an immediate point to Google the coffee shops, assess their various merits, and then make a stop as soon as there is time. As I'm tying this very post I am sitting in a coffee shop in a Wisconsin town of less than 5000 people. And I must say, this espresso chai latte has crept into my top five favorite drinks. How have I gone this long without the perfect combination of tea and espresso?? More to come on that particular coffee shop later.

The shop in these photos is one my friends and I frequent more than we'd care to admit. The quirky staff, inexpensive bakery goods, and general friendliness make it the perfect stop during a hectic day.

dress: tjmaxx | jacket: gap | purse/wallet: kate spade | shoes: birkenstocks 

This striped dress was a recent score from TJMaxx and I can't stop wearing it. I bought it thinking that it would hit more at a midi length, but my height has stolen yet another envisioned outfit. Even still, it's the perfect dress to throw on with a jacket or plaid shirt when I need to look put together, casual, and still feel comfortable (a difficult bill to fit at times).

Additionally, I have hardly taken off these Birkenstocks since I bought them in May. I somewhat regret not getting the classic two-strap Arizona style, but it hasn't stopped me from pairing them with everything from jeans to dresses. 

Is there anything you've been glued to this summer? Any buyer's remorse purchases?

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xoxo, Katie