Summer Essentials: Pom Poms

|| Dress: J. Crew Factory (it comes in two colors and is on mega sale, use coupon code SHOPBETTER) || Kimono: Boutique in Pawhuska (it's a few years old) || Necklace: Kendra Scott (a few years old, but here's one similar) || Earrings: Kendra Scott (sold out) || Bracelets: Accessory Concierge (multiple colors available) Kendra Scott (multiple colors available), and Lauren Hope (multiple colors available) || Ring: Tiffany & Co. || Shoes: MIA (they only have a few sizes left) || Clutch: Accessory Concierge (this color is sold out but other colors are available) || Photos: Post Grad Kate ||

We still have a little time before fall arrives. Heck, here in Oklahoma it feels like summertime until October! Those early home football games are so unbearably hot, I am sweating just thinking about it. Speaking of the heat, I am taking full advantage of the hottest trend of the summer, pom poms! Everywhere you look, tassels and pom poms have been added to everything from clothing, shoes, handbags, and even jewelry. At first, I was a little hesitant to adopt this trend, but it seems to have some staying power. I always tend to look for cheaper items when it comes to trends. I like to splurge on my closet essentials.

A few years ago, I was the Chickasaw Country travel blogger. During my travels (when I was not stuffing my face with festival food) I would find some of the cutest little boutiques around. There are still a few boutiques that I keep up with on social media. One of them is 3rd & Broadway in Sulphur, Oklahoma. A few weeks ago, they posted a photo of these sandals on Instagram. The moment I saw them, I knew they had to be mine! I called up the owner and a few days later they arrived on my doorstep with a sweet little note. Y'all, I love mega stores, but there is something about supporting a small mom and pop shop that does the heart good. 3rd and Broadway sold out of these sandals, but you can purchase them online. These funky sandals inspired my entire outfit!

This straw pom pom trim clutch is sold-out (there are a few other colors still available, I linked to them at the beginning of the post). I have seen everyone from The College Prepster to Miss Retail Therapist carrying it all summer long. I am giving away one to a lucky reader. Enter below for your chance to win. This giveaway will end Friday, and I'll contact the random winner. Good luck!

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I have paired up with a few other bloggers. Make sure to check out their Summer Essentials post. Who knows, maybe you will find a few items to add to your to-do list before pumpkin spice everything takes over! What is your summer must-have?

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