Favorite Shorts - 2 ways.

There are basically two types of Outfits I wear for casual days all Summer long: one would be Dresses (I shared my love for them very recently) and the second would be Shorts with a Tank Top, Tee, Sleeveless Button Down or Sleeveless Blouse (like I am doing today). 2 Summers ago I went on a shorts shopping spree. I purchased 3 pairs from Gap, and about 7-8 pairs from Old Navy, all on sale or clearance and I loved all the ones I chose. I still think that this Black+White Ikat pair from Old Navy are my Favorite Shorts. The fact that I have worn them a lot over the past 2 Summers plus this year, proves that. Plus they go with everything and can easily be dressed down like today or dressed up for a date.

First Look I am pairing them with this Summer's Favorite Tank. I purchased this Navy+White Tank from H&M. I love the open back (it sort if has a wrap-style on the back) and it is perfectly Nautical also. Plus the material on this is superb: the navy part is the softest cotton jersey almost wrinkle-free, while the white part is a little chiffon/sateen mix - the top white part is slightly see-through. I have worn this tank top 3 times already though it hasn't made the blog before. I cannot wait to dress it up for a date with some red. And come back here tomorrow to see another new Navy Top I recently got. Oh and I realize I am doing black, white and navy but it worked, no? Do you own a top in this style? How do you wear it?

Navy+White, Open Back, Nautical Tank Top: H&M (very similar in black), (similar, fantastic deal, my favorite), ((black option w/ fun back by H&M, best deal), (2nd black option w/ fun lace back by H&M, great deal, love this).

Black+White, Ikat Shorts: Old Navy (similar, Splurge, love these), (similar short shorts, best deal, love these), (similar short softs, great deal), (similar in bright colors, fantastic deal, my favorite).

Silver Tone, Doouble-stranded Long Necklace w/ White & Clear Stones: The Limited (similar, on sale), (similar in white+gold beads by WHBM, best deal, love this), (similar multi-stranded option by RJ Graziano, great deal, my favorite).

Dainty Gold-tone Earrings w/ Cubic Crystal, 4-Colored Stones: Fred's Jewelry (similar by Givenchy, fantastic deal, love these), (gorgeous option by Swarovski, great deal), (similar by Bebe, best deal, love these).

Tory-Burch "Look-Alike", Black Thong Sandals: Il Cammino (the real deal by Tory Burch, Splurge), (similar by Tory Burch, on sale, my favorite), (gorgeous option by Jack Rogers, great deal, love these), (similar by Naughty Monkey, best deal, love these).

This time the Shorts got paired with a Yellow Popover Blouse. I went for a Long Necklace in gold chains, white and neon colors. To sort of match the neon+gold colors of the necklace and since this is a Summer look, I wore a Cute Colored (Orange) Bra underneath my blouse and piled on some Gold Bracelets, too. As you can tell with both of these Outfits I did a Long Necklace (they are perfect to wear with simple tops, for Summer) and Thong Sandals. As soon as I wore these Shorts with a Yellow Top I knew it was familiar. I was imediately reminded of this outfit from last Summer. In that same remix post, you will find another way I have styled my Favorite Shorts, pattern-mixing them. I do love yellow with black and white, what about you?

Yellow, See-through, Sleeveless Popover Shirt: Bershka (similar w/ long sleeves by Joe Fresh, best deal, my favorite). (over-sized option w/ sleeves, by Wallis), (long-sleeve option in bright yellow by Tommy Hilfigger, great deal, love this).

Black+White, Ikat Shorts: Old Navy (similar, Splurge, love these), (similar short shorts, best deal, love these), (similar short softs, great deal), (similar in bright colors, fantastic deal, my favorite).

Gold Chain, Layered Necklace w/ White Cloves & Orange, White, Green & Hot Pink Squares: A Local Boutique (very similar by Charlotte Russe, for a steal!), (similar w/ hot pink clovers, my favorite), (similar in gold w/ yellow stones by Gorjana, love this), (similar gorgeous option by Kate Spade, Splurge), (similar w/ tassels by Misguided, best deal, love this).

2 Nude, Thin Plastic Bangles, 2 Gold Thin Plastic Bangles+1 Cream Thin Plastic Bangle (all part of a set): Forever 21.

Gold Bangle w/ Olive Pave Stones (part of a set): A London Boutique.

Gold, Diamond-Patterned Cuff: Lord & Taylor (similar woven option, best deal, love this), (similar in mixed metals by BCBGeneration, great deal, my favorite), (similar gold pyramid cuff, Splurge, love this), (gorgeous option in leaf cutout by Rebecca Minkoff).

Dark Silver, Thong-Wedge, Beaded Sandals w/ Black, Gray & Silver Beads: Nine West (similar w/ turquoise beads, best deal, love these), (gorgeous, intricate, dressy option, love these), (similar by Naughty Monkey, great deal, love these), (gorgeous dressy option by Dorothy Perkins, love these).

P.S. Linking up with Adri plus Jessica, Alice, Allison, Birdie, Carrie with Jill, Christie, Claire, Erika, Dawn, Jalynn, 

Jolynne, Lauren, Lauryn, Leelo, Mix it Monday, Nicole, Rachel, Summer Style, Tara and Vicki.

Also linking up with:

Bri Marie for "Third Thursday Threads" - Favorite Summer Outfit;

Cassie for "Create 28 Lovely Looks" - Going Nautical.

Elle with Jacqueline for "Spotlight Weeekly" - Summer Shorts.

Last but not least, I am one of the 30 Bloggers today taking over Jen's Blog where I share some of my 

Pinterest and Style Inspiration Secrets. Go check it out! Thanks for reading and Happy Thursday!