“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.”— F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great…
Out to Brunch // Summer Eyelet Dress
One of the things we love about the area where we live is that we are so close to some of the places we love to visit most. Baxter Village which is less than ten minutes drive from where we…
In the Garden // A Summer Look featuring the Midi Loren Tote
I’ve been dreaming about visiting the Duke Mansion for months now, and finally yesterday the day finally came. As always I’d planned out my outfit weeks in advance opting for a breathable linen dress from Spartina 449, the collaborative Jack…
Styling for Summer with Margaux
Gauze Stripe Maxi Dress (Banana Republic Factory, similar) // Ballet Mules (Margaux) // Sunnies (similar) // The Kiki Earring (The Tiny Tassel) // Gypset Delicate Bracelet (Gorjana) // Pearl Bracelet (Spartina 449, similar) Gauzy dresses are a must during a…
The Golden Girl
If there was even a question on the fact that I’m introducing quite a bit of yellow into my wardrobe, this dress should lay any of those questions to rest. I recently found the Arianna Sleeveless Tiered Cotton Maxi Dress…
French Girl Chic Meets the Perfect Emma
Breton stripe tops were once the official uniform of the French Navy and have continued to be one of the most beloved and iconic trends in French fashion. Having a selection of striped tops in navy/white and red/white has been…
A Casual Chic Look that’s on Pointe
While I do tend to wear dresses most of the time, I do like to reach for my favorite pair of jeans when I’m running out for errands on the weekends or giving myself a casual day at the office….
From Brunch to Beach // Little White Dress
If you’re looking for a little white dress that will take you from brunch to the beach, this dress from Mint Julep is the dress that will take you there. While I don’t necessarily recommend wearing pearls to the beach,…
Summoning Summer with the Perfect Flirty Yellow Dress
This Tiered Short Sleeve Dress was made for southern humidity. The gauzy fabric keeps you cool, and the puff sleeves and tiered skirt are the perfect combinations of feminine and flirty. It’s my first ever dress from ASTR The Label…
Off the Shoulder Black Dress // Animal Print Shoes
If the spring and summer seasons were a little black dress, this would be it. When it comes to spring and summer styles I tend to lean towards the feminine/romantic styles. This Midi Dress from LOFT cinches in at the…
Animal Print & Sarah Flint
I’ve been looking forward to wearing this Zebra print dress from Crescent for months. I don’t often wear bold prints, but I loved the design of the Savannah Zebra Mini Dress and it’s such a fun dress for a leisurely…
Blue Florals for Spring
Some of the signs that spring has finally arrived are the beautiful blossoms that pop out on the cherry, peach and pear trees here in the Carolinas. Knowing that green leaves and flowers are on their way always puts a…