Fashion

3 Ways to style a Graphic Tee with United Monograms

August 11, 2019

Graphic Tees have been the latest trend and I am SO here for it. What’s not to love? T-shirts are so comfy and they can be styled SOOO many different ways! I also feel like they let you express your interests - some people have their favorite band, or saying, or favorite drink or day of the week on their shirt. At United Monograms we offer SO many ‘Graphic Monogram’ tees. We truly have something for everyone! We have ones (ALOT) about coffee, drinking, teaching, some disney, some lipstick - truly a mixture of anything a woman would want! You know what the greatest thing about our ‘Graphic Monogram’ tees are? Each one is personalized for YOU with your monogram! Most of them aren’t in your face or anything - they are subtle somewhere on the shirt.. Just enough to add a cute touch! I love this ‘Girl Power’ tee that we just released - it makes me feel strong and powerful and also reminds me of all the bad ass ladies in my life! Today I am sharing 3 ways to style this ‘Graphic Monogram’ tee!

Style 1: With a skirt and tennis shoes. I love that this look is in style right now! Skirts are so comfortable. They are super feminine, flirty, and freeing. This leopard one especially had me feeling so fun I just wanted to do some spins in it! This can also be paired with heels - but when an outfit looks cute with sneakers, I always opt for the sneakers. Comfort over cuteness (most of the time) for me folks! The knotted tee is my go-to but can also just be tucked in too!

Style 2: With ripped jeans and heels. Thank goodness for high waisted jeans is all I have to say. They honestly have transformed my style for the better these past few years and me and my body are grateful they have come into my life! How cute are these ripped Mom Jeans from Target? I am obsessed. Paired with a simple heel and you have yourself a whole look!

Style 3: With leather leggings and a jean jacket. Some people only wear leggings when they have something on that covers their booty. I am not one of those people. I am a PROUD supporter of leggings as pants..and I mean proud. Find yourself a pair of nice thick high-waisted leggings, and you have yourself a pair of comfy pants with great coverage! As you may have noticed - I love tucking everything in, or knotting it. Most shirts lay on my hips in an unflattering way, so this helps with that. The jean jacket adds a little extra to the outfit, and would also be cute with a long cardigan!

I hope you liked these styles! Let me know which one was your favorite!

XOXO, Shelby

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United Monograms Summer Collection

May 29, 2019

We recently released our new summer collection at United Monograms and I am obsessed! Being a very small business, our product department is pretty much a 2 man show – myself and Rachel, who is also our amazing photographer among many other things! Sean helps out too, more so making sure we have everything done in a timely manner and overseeing the collection as a whole. All of us are very hands on in the product planning and designing. That being said, sometimes it is hard coming up with and designing new things! We try to come out with at least 4 seasonal collections (each having anywhere from 40-100 items), and also new collections for certain holidays. Some collections are better than others, and some collections or products we personally like better than others. This collection is definitely one of my favorites so far and think my personal style shows through it!

My favorite product that I’ve been wearing the most the past few weeks is our Monogrammed Retro Coffee Sweatshirt. Who doesn’t love a comfy, classic crewneck? The colors in this design are so fun! It can match so many different bottoms too. I am wearing a small in this. I usually do smalls in sweatshirts for the summer since I’ll wear them with shorts, and usually want my fall/winter sweatshirts in mediums to wear with leggings!

Top ♥ Shorts

I posted this look on my feed and y’all seemed to love it! I was so excited when I got this skirt in the mail and thought long and hard about which one of our tops I wanted to pair it with! It came down to this Rainbow Striped tee or our Big Print Leopard shirt. I chose the rainbow striped tee because I think it is the perfect summer look! If you are going on vacation or planning a weekend brunch, this look will be so cute. It’s also SO comfy!

Top ♥ Skirt ♥ Shoes

How cute is this Lobster crewneck?! I’m not sure why but something about it is just adorable to me! I definitely think the red thread against the light blue is so pretty and really pops! It reminds me of being at the beach or on a boat which are both very pleasant vibes!

Top ♥ Headband

Lastly is the ultimate summer vibes tee! It has all of my summer favorites on one shirt. I love all the pretty colors in it, you can really pair it with so many different bottoms! I had these light purple shorts that matched perfectly.

Top ♥ Shorts ♥ Purse

I hope you check out our new Summer Collection and love it! Let me know what you think!

XOXO, Shelby

Amazon Dresses Under $25

May 5, 2019

Amazon has become one of my go-to sites for clothing this year! When I find an item that looks designer but costs much less AND it’s prime - jackpot! I found these three dresses that are perfect for spring and summer! I think all three can be dressed up or down and worn to many different events.

dThe first is this Grey Ruffle Swing Dress. This is one of those finds that looks and feels like it should cost much more. It looks a little boxy right out of the bag, but the tie-waist belt feature brings it all togehter! Anything that cinches in at the waist is a plus for me and my body type! The bell sleeves are so fun too. I really love this dress, I want to purchase it in another color too! I am 5’4 and it is on the shorter side, so keep that in mind if you are taller. It comes in 4 colors, is only $21.99, and IS PRIME! I am wearing the size medium.

Next is this Navy Polka Dot Maxi. I was superrrr skeptical of this one at first because it was ONLY $11.99… like WHAT?! I was pleasantly surprised when I received this one. I love the off the shoulder feature, as well as the tie-waist belt! I wasn’t sure if the polka dots were going to be too much with it being a maxi and long sleeved, but I think the polka dots are so fun! It’s also super lightweight. If it’s not too hot where you live, I think this would be so cute for 4th of July with a red headband or sandals! I am wearing a size medium. It is out of stock right now in the navy in most sizes, but I will keep an eye out for a restock!

Lastly is this cute and simple Light Blue Sundress. I love the ruffle features and the color blue is so pretty! I have it paired here with heels but it is also cute with a casual pair of sandals. Although the tied bows are so cute, one thing I do love about this is it can be turned into a strapless or halter dress as well! Spaghetti straps don’t always work for me - they fall down constantlyyyy which is so annoying! Later on in the day, I untied the bows and tied the front two straps into a halter and tucked the back two straps into the back of the dress. This dress is comfortable and very well made! It has a slip underneath so it is not see through at all. It has a smocked stretchy top that is helpful with sizing. The length of this is a little more wholesome and hits right at the knee, so is very appropriate for church or a more family-oriented event. I just ordered it in the mint color too! I am wearing a size medium. It comes in a few different colors and is only $23.99!

I wore my Sam Edelman nude heels with all of these dresses. I also think all would look great with flat sandals as well! I tried out the pearl hair clip trend and think it added a cute touch! I will say, amazon is usually hit or miss when it comes to clothing - but that’s why I love when items are Prime. You can get it quickly, try it on, and return it all within a week if it doesn’t work out! I can’t wait to wear and style these dresses this spring and summer!

XOXO, Shelby

Spring Blazer Set

March 24, 2019

Spring is officially here in Charleston, SC! I know we are luckier than most parts of the US when it comes to warm weather, but I feel like it took forever for Spring to arrive. I think it is safe to say Spring is here for good now! This weekend we saw the famous Wisteria branches on Meeting Street and it was so beautiful. (Google ‘Wisteria Charleston SC' to see some stunning images! I wanted to take more photos but there were groups of others waiting to get ‘the shot’ in front of this scene.) The shade of purple is so bright and joyful you can’t help but smile and feel alive when you see it. Something about spring arriving does that to me!

The long awaited arrival of Spring was the perfect occasion for me to wear this Lilac Blazer and Shorts set. I have been waiting to rock this set since the day it came in the mail from Nordstrom Rack. This set is classy, sophisticated - but also SO COMFY. The band on the shorts has stretch to it, and also has an adjustable drawstring. The blazer features button-up tabs so that the sleeves can be rolled up in a nice fashion. This set is also very lightweight which is a must in Charleston.

I paired this set with a white tube top from Abercrombie that I know will be a staple in my Spring and Summer wardrobe. Since I was just going to a casual brunch, I wore my white Steve Madden Dariella Sandals. Pairing this outfit with some wedges or pumps can dress it up so much. It would be perfect for Easter! Lastly, I was so excited to score this Woven Crossbody from Anthropologie during their ‘Anthro Day’ Sale. This will be a bag I use all Spring and Summer long.

I am wearing a size small in the Tank and Blazer and a Medium in the shorts. Happy Spring Y’all!

XOXO, Shelby

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United Monograms Monogrammed Boutique Style Tops

March 19, 2019

United Monograms has released a brand new collection called the ‘Boutique Style’ Collection that we are so excited about. We always try to incorporate the classic and timeless monogram into current trends and styles and these pieces do just that! Our site has hundreds of comfortable athleisure style items. From hoodies, crewneck sweatshirts, t-shirts, and long sleeves – we’ve nailed it in the comfortable and casual categories. We wanted to add a new and fun collection that can be worn on days where you want to feel a little more dressed up! These tops are perfect for a casual lunch with friends or a day-time activity!

I wanted to share two of my favorites from our first round of items from this new collection. One of my favorite pieces from our Boutique Collection is this Monogrammed Striped Button Down Top. The fabric this is made out of is SO soft, truly feels like butter! The colors in the stripes are so fun and bright – perfect for spring and summer. I love how it can be worn tied or tucked in. The small monogram above the stripes just adds the perfect personalized touch!

Next up is this amazing Blue Monogrammed Off The Shoulder Blouse. If you know me, you know I LOVE off the shoulder shirts. They are my favorite! This one is especially cute with the ruffle detail and tie feature near the cuff. This top will be perfect for a lunch date with girlfriends!

If you haven’t already, make sure to check out United Monograms and all of our fun new stuff!

XOXO, Shelby