10 more sleeps til Christmas

Hey my friends!

I hope your week has started well!

Please tell me you got the title reference! I have to say that I love Christmas. Halloween is my favorite holiday, but Christmas definitely holds a special place in my heart. From the gift giving, to the parties, and the abundance of yummy food; there is so much magic about this time of year. But with that magic comes the dreaded decisions of what to gift and what to wear. So I thought I would share my choices for Christmas this year to hopefully give some inspiration!

Gifts for Girlfriends: The older I get, the harder it is to shop for close friends and family. When you’re buying gifts for kids, a trip to the local toy store is really all you need. But shopping for grown women with varying tastes is often incredibly frustrating. This year I decided to give gifts with a personalized twist! There are so many shops in Etsy that will personalize jewelry any way you want! (I love Stamped and Finch, mentioned here)

You could go classic with initials or more creative like the coordinates of your favorite beach for girls’ trip! Either way, it’s something that most people will love. Note: Not much time left to get things delivered for Christmas! If this is your choice, you should hurry!

Party Outfits: I love to sparkle for any type of holiday gathering. This year I have several Christmas parties, family gatherings, and my favorite – a New Year’s Eve Party! Here I am for my company’s Christmas party:

(Sorry about the low quality, I really wanted to get back to the dancing!)

 As you can see, quite sparkly! Marshalls never disappoints when it comes to party wear. Here are some additional looks that would be perfect for all sorts of holiday functions! 

What are your plans for the holidays? I love hearing from y'all!

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The Joys of Shopping Local

Hey my friends!

This past weekend my church hosted an artist market for local craftsmen to come and sell their wares. It was so fun and the hubs and I went a little wild. (Ooops) We just love the fact that we were supporting people in our own community while getting gorgeous and unique artwork. Like this necklace! I bought it premade because it fits my personality so well (I love being married), but Stamped and Finch are able to customize the bar to say whatever you want! I'm pretty sure I sent at least 5 people there after my purchase, I highly recommend them.

I also got this clutch which I plan to wear at my company's holiday party this weekend. It's adorable but it also has such a great story behind it. The organization Peace of Thread employs refugee women to make beautiful one of a kind bags and helps them to start a new life. Each one even includes a card about the woman who made it and a bit of her story. I cannot express how much I love this. Doing good always feels good and when you throw in fashion, I can't get enough! And they're based literally in my backyard! Are there any organizations that inspire you? I would love to hear about it, especially during this time of year!

I would talk about my outfit but I feel like I've said enough. Just one last thing: This Old Navy dress is so cheap and comfortable! You need one. Link below!

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Casual Friday

Hey my friends!

The end of the week is here! Hooray! I hope you have some fun things planned (maybe some time by a pool with a good book?) We'll be celebrating my hubby's birthday with some yummy food and great friends. Happy Friday, y'all. (Happy Birthday, Harry)

Dress/Top: Marshalls

Sandals: Old Navy

Ashiana London Teardrop Pendent Necklace in Aqua via Rocksbox

Wanderlust + Co Hammered Metal Spiral Gold Ring via Rocksbox

Gorjana Paso Ring via Rocksbox

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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!

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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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Burgundy Skater Dress

Hey my friends!

Hope you had a fulfilling week! Mine wasn't the best but it was better than last week so I'll take it!

I am currently in love with this dress. I bought it to wear in the fall but it didn't exactly fit right back then. I've been trying to eat healthy and workout more (which is so hard..why is it so hard?) and since then have been able to fit into the dress more comfortably! I know this color is more traditionally for fall or winter but I couldn't care less. I love how comfy it is. Do y'all have something that you like to wear regardless of the "appropriate" season? Let me know!

Dress/Bangle: Forever 21

Gorjana Leda Studs via Rocksbox

Denim Vest: gifted by my mommy

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Remixed for Spring: Strawberry Dress

Hey my friends!

Happy Monday! Honestly, most of the time I'm pretty sad to see another Monday come around but last week was pretty rough so I'm glad to have a fresh start to a brand new week.

Spring in Atlanta is pretty moody. Like one minute beautiful, warm, and sunny and the next minute dark, brooding, and frigid. Like right now, the sun is shining brightly next to the darkest clouds I've ever seen. Needless to say it's pretty necessary to keep a transitional cardigan around at all times. And y'all know how much I love this one. Paired with this dress makes this outfit perfect for whatever the weather throws my way! Except for snow. Thankfully that's out of the question.

Dress c/o eShakti

Caridgan: Rugged Warehouse

Flats: Charlotte Russe

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Easter Sunday Sunshine

 

Hey my friends!

I know this is a week late, but pre-planning posts is a thing and this is actually what I wore on Easter Sunday. 

I can't begin to tell you how much fun we had that day. After serving in the nursery and squeeeezing ourselves into the second service, we spent the rest of the day lounging by our friends' pool just enjoying the sun. It was such a beautiful day. Full of light in more ways than one! 

Maxi Dress: Burlington Coat Factory

Anuja Tolia Blue Stone Cuff via Rocksbox

Ring: Earthbound Trading Company

Hat: Keeping the rays of my face courtesy of Ashley :-)

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Cheers!

Hey my friends!

Today is one of those days when I rack my brain to think of something fun and cute to write in this section. Nothing's coming guys. So...in honor of the drink cabinet in the background; here is a drink recipe my friend created for Grapefruit Margaritas!

1/2 cup lime juice

Juice of a grapefruit

3 cups of margarita mix

1/2 cup grapefruit vodka

1 1/2 cup of tequila

1 cup of triple sec

- Shelly

Dress: Marshalls

Earrings: Burlington Coat Factory

Gorjana Shimmer Disc Ring in Gold via Rocksbox

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