Wedding Wear Part 1

Hey my friends!

I love weddings. I really do. I love the romance and fun and community that go along with them. I also love the chance to dress up and dance the night away to cheesy wedding music. This week, I’ll be sharing two of my favorite looks for weddings this year. Especially the ones outdoors!

Disclaimer: Both looks feature this hat because I simply cannot get enough of it!

Don’t you just love the sweetness of this dress? I got it at a clothing swap earlier this year and knew it would be perfect for all sorts of summer activities. I paired it with some floral wedges to keep the look somewhat dressy while maintaining a modest vibe. (TBH, I can’t dance the night away in heels that are sky high!) I think this look will also be perfect for resort dinners later this month (hooray vacay!)

Dress: Clothing Swap

Wedges: Ross

Hat: Target

Earrings: Burlington Coat Factory

Gorjana Bangle via Rocksbox

Do you have any go to looks for weddings? Let me know!

Thanks for reading!

Panama! Panama!

Hey my friends!

I hope you got the reference to Van Halen in my post title. I'm listening to the song right now because it's so fun and reminds me of summer. 

Speaking of summer, my heart has fully embraced summertime even though techincally it's still spring. I've bought all my swimsuits (coming soon to a post near you) and I'm planning all our fun getaways. 

I had been wanting a Panama hat for a while and finally found one that fits my head (because that is a struggle) and I love it! It's a perfect piece for lounging by the pool or as a fun accent to an outfit. I know I'll get plenty of use this summer.

What's your summer essential? Let me know!

Hat/Dress: Target

Earring: Burlington Coat Factory

Wedges: Marshalls

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Fare thee well

Hey my friends!

No I'm not ending my blog, so you can stop freaking out. (Although I'm so flattered you care!) 

Have you ever had a piece of clothing that you loved, but after a few seasons gets less and less use? You see it every day in the back of the closet and tell yourself that you couldn't possibly part with it out of loyalty and not because you actually still wear it?

This is my current state with these wedges. I bought them several seasons ago to wear to a wedding and loved them. They're surprisingly comfortable and made every outfit super chic. Not to mention that the color was the closest to actual "nude" for my skin tone.

But lately, I honestly haven't had the desire to wear them. They've been taking up space in my closet and I've been too sentimental to let them go. 

But it's time friends. So I'll say goodbye and remember them fondly.

Top: HM

Bag: Pulicati via Marshalls

Earrings: Francesca's

Wedges: Target

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Currently Craving: Shoesssssss

Hey my friends!

This is not a sponsored post so don't turn away. Have you ever been on a diet and in the middle of said diet you start to crave the worst things possible to consume? Like fried ice cream dripping with chocolate sauce? (uhh hungry right now). I'm kind of going through that right now. I'm not dieting but I am setting some financial goals for the near future that have me in a spot that feels tight. I know it's not really. I know where my money is going...... it's just not going to the things I need want right now. That my wonderful readers is why I am posting about all the shoes that I want and do not yet have in my closet. Maybe this will help with the pain. Or maybe it will exacerbate it, who knows?

First up!

Black Wedges:

The staple that should be in every girl's closet is alas not in mine. Since summer is nearly over (when did this happen??) I'm keeping an eye out for some on deep discount. No luck so far.

Next:

Leopard print pumps:

This is shameful. Leopard print is my absolute favorite print and yet I have no leopard print pumps. I've been able to get away with some very well loved flats in this print but would love to broaden my outfits with some cute pumps. 

Next:

The Shootie:

Despite the silly name (I mean really shootie? Sounds violent if you ask me) I'm really craving some of these as they seem perfect to pair with rolled up jeans, midi skirts, skater dresses, etc. Basically all the things I love to wear. I may have to make an exception on this one as these are currently on sale for $15. Uggghhhh, the temptation!

Last:

Louboutins:

Ok. So not really. This is so far out of my price range it might as well be a space shuttle. But it's nice to look at it isn't it?

That's it for now. I think I did find this to be a bit cathartic. Even though none of these shoes are in my shopping bag, it was great sharing them with you. By the way, each shoe title is a link to the website if you like anything you see. And again this is not a sponsored post, I just like to share.

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Ink and Elm and Snow Leopard Spots

Hey my friends!

I hope you had a glorious weekend with those you love. I have a confession to make. I meant to make it all the way until September without spending any money on clothes. But what had happened was....it was the hubs' birthday and I didn't have anything to wear. You can see my dilemma. So I bought this skirt and Rocked it for a night out with my man. We went to the cutest restaurant named Ink and Elm. Such fun! Such food! We had a great time trying new things and enjoying one another's company. I would definitely recommend if you are in the Atlanta/Emory Village area (Just make sure you are prepared to eat at McDonald's for awhile after. It can get a bit pricey).

The skirt was yet another find from Marshalls. I was sifting through the rack and fell in love as soon as I laid eyes on it. I mean, who wouldn't? Look at that pattern! So again, you understand why I needed it. I thought you would. You guys are the best. 

Entire Look: Marshalls

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Father's Day Activities

Hey my friends!

Happy Wednesday! 

So I don't know about your father but mine hates being in pictures. He would always volunteer to take our family photos so he could avoid actually being in them. He's harder to catch in a photo than Bigfoot. I do have one photo. Just one good one of the two of us, but alas he would murder me if I put it up. So here it is haha! 

He is giving me advice in this pic. I can always depend on him to know the answer, it's one of the many things I love about him. 

So this Sunday, the hubs and I treated him to a yummy shish kabob (sp?) dinner and had fun times with my family. 

Back to what I wore for the day: Super comfy and I felt fab all day. There's even a little pattern mixing in there! Can you spot it? (Yeah I know you can't 'cause these pics are super grainy. I need good camera recommendations)

Top: HM

Denim Vest: Calvin Klein via my mommy

Striped Skirt: Old Navy

Floral Wedges: Ross

Purse: Rockit London

Thanks for reading!