bridesmaids luncheon

I had the perfect bridesmaids luncheon last weekend, hosted by friends of my mom. We had a nice lunch at the country club, and I got to spend time with family and close friends. 

My nephew was the only boy there, so we had a mini photo shoot. 

He was jazzed to be there. But really, he behaved so well! 

He's only three months old and looks exactly like my brother. It's like watching my own (older) brother grow up! Wild! 

I'm thankful that these pals were there! It was pretty unreal that it was exactly a week before our wedding. How do people endure longer than a six month engagement?! I can't wait!!! 

LuLaRoe Julia dress

I learned about LuLaRoe a few months ago from my friend Julie, who sells the brand. 

LuLaRoe clothing is "simply comfortable," modest, unique, and affordable. 

I've worn my Julia dress to work and to church. The leggings are great for barre class, and I've enjoyed wearing my Irma tunic all kinds of ways; it's professional enough for work and comfortable enough for barre or lounging around the house. 

I'm hosting a LuLaRoe clothing party on January 8 and would love for any of my local friends to come over and shop! 

Loren Hope Palmer necklace in crystal // HMD sweater from Granny // LuLaRoe Julia dress // Loren Hope Carson bracelet // J. Crew tights // Kenneth Cole Reaction pumps

Loren Hope color play

Loren Hope hosted a contest throughout the month of May with the tag #LHcolorplay. She encouraged putting together a colorful outfit, including Loren Hope jewelry. I love my Loren Hope jewelry, but most of my pieces are monochromatic. I decided to put on a patriotic outfit and use all of my mom's red LH pieces. These were only sold at Monkee's of Raleigh. 

Dan got involved, of course. He ended up eating the berries right out of the bowl. 

Loren Hope jewelry // Ralph Lauren oxford // J. Crew skirt (old) // Sperry Topsiders

spring purple and gold

Even though it's nowhere near football season, I still find myself wearing purple and gold on Fridays. This season, it's the pastel version. 

When my buddy sees me set my camera and run, he has to get in on the action. 

Ralph Lauren oxford // Loren Hope small Sarra cuff // skirt by my mom // Jack Rogers Napa Valley Navajo

on Dan: Over Under Huntsman Collar

plain white and Dan

I've been feeling a little uninspired with my outfits lately. My work has been so busy that I don't feel like doing much else when I get home. Plus, having a dog has made me even lower maintenance than I was already. (I know, I'm taking a risk by wearing a white dress with a dog.)

I've been sticking to basics: a lot of black and white, simple jewelry, minimal make up, and topsiders. I meant to take some photos of my new topsiders before I broke them in, but they haven't left my feet for long. We definitely love our topsiders in my family. I've been wearing the same pair for the last ten or so years, which is still wearable, but I finally bought a new pair when I was in the King Street store in Charleston last month. 

After a long day, I decided to try out my grandfather's tripod and take some photos of myself. I didn't think I'd post them, but Dan made things interesting. He really does not leave me alone once I get home from work. And for the sake of being real, this is how I've been looking lately! #myrealselfie

HMD sweater from Granny // Lilly Pulitzer dress // Sperry Topsiders // Loren Hope Sophia studs

spring things

Our yard is in full bloom. It's looking like spring!

I've always been a pearl girl, but I thought I was set with my classic short and long single strands, single strand bracelet, and simple, small studs. Now that I've played with some Waccamaw Pearls, I want even more, fun pearls. 

This triple strand, mixed texture necklace is the perfect combination of classic, fun, and affordable.

I found this floral square in a box with one of my grandmother's clutches and felt it would go perfectly with our blooming yard. I think pocket squares are a nice touch on men, and I've had fun folding them to go in a man's pocket. The pocket on my blazer is much smaller than on a man's blazer, though!

Moon and Lola Hartford block monogram earrings // Triple Threat necklace on loan from Waccamaw Pearls // HMD pocket square from Granny // J. Crew schoolboy blazer // Loren Hope small Sarra cuff // H&M dress (old) // Stuart Weitzman shoes (old)

ballet pink tomboy

Loren Hope Abba earrings // J. Crew schoolboy blazer // Everlane t shirt // Loren Hope Mara bracelet // Loren Hope small Sarra cuff // HMD belt from Mom // J. Crew chino shorts // J. Crew shoes

Easter outfit 2014

You know when you were little, you had to have a new Easter dress each year. Little white gloves and a hat, too. I've matured a bit past having to have a new Easter dress every year. But then, I have a new dress this year! 

If you are into getting new dresses every year, check out Lilly Pulitzer's spring collection. I loved Lilly in high school and college and then was kind of over it until this spring. They came out with a fabulous collection that reminds me of what they were doing ten years ago. In the best way. The shift dresses are so tempting. When Kelly gave me a gift card to Palm Avenue for my birthday, I tried on the shifts in store and settled on this Liz shift in Sweet Tart Yellow Crazy Cat House. 

I'm also wearing one of my favorite accessories from Waccamaw Pearls--this pearl headband! I'm a headband fan, but I usually take them off during the day because I start getting a headache. This strand of real pearls has a stretchy hairband attached so that it stays comfortable for hours. I'm crazy about this headband and think that it is the perfect compliment to any Easter dress. 

Aphrodite's Tears of Joy headband c/o Waccamaw Pearls // Loren Hope Sophia studs (color exclusive to Monkee's of Raleigh) // HMD sweater from Granny // Lilly Pulitzer Liz Shift in Sweet Tart Yellow Crazy Cat House // Moon and Lola Preston charm bracelet // Essie Bottle Service // HMD Givenchy bag from Granny // Jack Rogers Napa Valley Navajo