Style file: a salute to red, white & blue

Memorial Day sneaked up on me this year like yesterday’s 101 temp here in Austin. It’s a time for reflection and honoring our brave soldiers for everything they’ve done to make our lives safer and better.

Thanks to them, we live in the land of the free, which includes an official day off work and a reason to get together with friends and family for barbecues and fireworks.

I’m not going to lie, I still get a little misty-eyed every time the radio blares Lee Greenwood’s “Proud to Be an American”. But some of the bad patriotic gear that comes out of the woodworks on this day makes me want to full on bawl.

There is a way for you and your little to outwardly show your pride and appreciation without bearing an American flag tankini, matching bandana, and bald eagle t-shirt.

When paired tastefully, the classic red, white, and blue combo is always a “Do”, especially when donned as a way to say thanks to our troops.

Navy Stripe Tee Red Shorts

Goldfish Kimono Stripe Bloomers

Anthropologie Tank Zappos Flats