Monthly Archives: June 2014

Oh So Lovely {Summer 2014 Essentials}

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I love summer. Despite the high temps and awful humidity, I really love summer. While I’d love to claim the Prada Double as the bag I’m currently toting, I’ll admit it’s simply a lust. But I do have some essentials for looking chic while praying for a cool breeze.

1. Prade Double Bag – My current obsession, and essential wish.

2. Essie Haute in the Heat – The name alone makes it a must…the great color is simply a bonus!

3. Jo Malone – Earl Grey & Cucumber – A light and refined summer scent.

4. Tory Burch Fedora – Because I love a fedora and I love Tory Burch. Perfect combo.

5. Fresh Sugar Lip Polish – Nothing makes your lips feel as lux as this scrub, which has become part of my night time routine.

6. Birkenstocks – I know. I’m shocked, too. I’ve actually pinched myself a few times. The 80’s had a comeback, why not something from the 90’s?

Lady in Tiers

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Receiving a gift is always so exciting. Receiving a gift you truly love is simply heart touching. A dear friend was in New Orleans and found this dress and bought simply because she thought it “looked just like me.” I couldn’t agree more, and but I’m most thankful to have friends in my life who are so thoughtful. This little frock also makes me happy because it’s so ladylike, AND it makes me think of a wedding…cake, of course! Didn’t you see all the tiers of the dress. Ah, it really is a happy dress.

Dress: White House Black Market (gifted); Bag: Prada (also gifted from J for our 4th wedding anniversary); Shoes: Old Navy; Jewelry: Stella & Dot (old, similar here and here); Watch: Rolex; Sunglasses: Tiffany & Co.

 

Summer Textures

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Here’s what you can count on for summertime weather in the South: HOT temps, HIGH humidity, and HEAVY rain showers. I spend most days praying for nothing higher than 90 degrees, low humidity and no rain since most of my work days are spent in and out of offices all across northwest Georgia and northeast Alabama. And while the heat and humidity often seems like my worst enemy, it’s really the cold that kills me. And by cold, I mean offices that I spend my time in each day. So, without making this a story where I complain about the bipolar temperatures I encounter every day, I’ll turn this into how much I love mixing textures – even in the summer months.

Sweater: Old Navy; Tunic: Talbots (old, similar here); Skirt: The Limited (currently on sale); Shoes: BP (also seen here); Earrings (that you don’t really see, which is sad because they are so fun): Target; Ring: gifted; Watch: Rolex; Bag: Louis Vuitton; Sunglasses: Michael Stars (also seen here).

In Full Swing

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A pop up rain storm threatened our date at Barnsley Gardens, but spending a few uninterrupted hours with J was exactly what I needed over the weekend. If I’ve learned anything this year, I’ve learned to take what comes your way and savor every moment. And in this moment, I just can’t get enough of this peplum blouse.

Top: Anthropologie (lucky you, it’s currently on sale); Pants: Target; Shoes: BP; Sunglasses: Michael Stars (available at Mel&Mimi); Bag: Hobo International; Watch: Rolex; Jewelry: Vintage, David Yurman, Alisa