Did Someone Say “Derby?”

Spring & Summer are my favorite shopping times of the year! I try to save as much as I can for spring and summer shopping because of ALL the beautiful dresses.  For some reason I get completely obsessed and it seems to all start around planning for the Derby & Preakness.  I am especially excited for the Kentucky Derby because my husband and I are hosting a viewing PARTY!!!!  I am not exactly sure what I will be wearing yet but our theme is Big Hats, Bourbon and Bow Ties! Since its a back yard party and I will be running around a good bit I am looking for something that is comfortable and casual that I can wear all summer long.  I did a quick drop in to the Baltimore Anthropologie last week and created this outfit! I saw the Midships Sun Hat immediately and then was a the hunt for a dress to match. Luckily, I did not have to go too far when I notice their Cafe dress. It is definitely in my top 5 choices for the weekend!

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ANTHROPOLOGIE CAFE DRESS & MIDSHIPS SUN HAT

MAR Y SOL Portland Packable Raffia Tote & Dani Woven Raffia Flap Clutch

{MaeWood Photography}

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How to Turn Your Shopping Bags into Art

Weekend DIY project started and finished in the same weekend… only 12 years in the making!!!!  Among the many things that I collect (clothing hang tags, headbands, flip flops, bandannas, scarfs… the list goes on and on) shopping bags is one of them.  Especially unique colorful bags from some of my favorite boutiques. I have […]

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On the Dock of the Bay

Over Easter I was shopping in North Carolina with my family where popped into their local H&M and I found this adorable romper.  The vibrant hunter green and white pattern caught my eye immediately.  Everything about this romper is well thought out from the fabric which has a very nice feel similar to thick grosgrain ribbon , […]

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Lilly Pulitzer Wedding

My husband and I just celebrated our four year anniversary this week! We chose to get married on April 20th in 2012… it was a little risky with the whole “April Showers” thing.  But we did have rain boots and umbrellas on stand by in case we needed them!  Lucky for us our day was […]

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Coachella Dreamin’

My husband and I were planning to go to Coachella this year but I had some prior engagements that sort of put a kink in our trip.  I do however have a solid plan in place to attend next year …I am blocking off my calendar now for the 2017 weekends and starting to SAVE!  Between the flights, lodging, food, […]

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Festival Season Maxi

In honor of Festival Season…{specifically my favorite Coachella kicking off this weekend in Palm Springs} I will be sharing some adorable boho chic outfits that are perfect for music and art festivals.  If you are looking to create similar outfits think maxi dresses, flowers/braids in your hair, bracelets {lots of bracelets}. fringe anything and denim …you can’t […]

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RED STRIPES

Simple but cute outfit today Mix-n-Matching Red Stripes with an Anthropologie peplum top and Kate Spade bow clutch.  The items I’m wearing are from last season but I have shown similar items to create this look.  The Kate Spade bow clutch is on ebay – limited time to add this piece to your collection. SHOP […]

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Easter Sunday or Off to the Races

My weekend was full of love, laughter, good food, Easter egg hunts and spending time with my nieces and nephews.  Friday and Saturday were perfect sunny 60 degree days and then a rainy cold front came into the NC area.  Luckily I packed a few options for Easter Sunday and landed on some oldies but […]

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Easter Floral Skirts

There is still plenty of time to pick out you’re Sunday best to celebrate Easter.  I have picked some of my favorite floral skirts to share…all reasonably priced and perfect for spring!  The skirt I am wearing is from French Connection’s summer 2015 collection and my top is Lilly Pulitzer and similar. SHOP THESE SKIRTS TJ […]

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Spring Peplum – Sale

Happy 1st day of Spring! To celebrate Anthropologie is having a sale today…. with an extra 20% off for Anthro members.  I splurged a little and will share my goodies soon.  In the meantime this navy mock neck peplum is also on sale – under $50!!!  Styled it with my favorite white denim from Lilly […]

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