hand me down honeymoon part three: patriotic date night

Since our wedding was a week before July 4, we wore quite a bit of red, white, and blue on our honeymoon. I always love wearing patriotic outfits all week before Independence Day. Zack was a good sport and joined me.

This particular day, we had been snorkeling. I was reading on the porch when Zack came out all cleaned up and asked me out on a date. This was only like our third date, so I was pretty excited. Most of our relationship has involved spending time together with our families and living in different states, so it almost feels like we are just starting to date each other.

We took the boat out to eat dinner then sat on the water and watched the sunset. 

K: Just Madras skipper dress (here too) // Jack Rogers sandals

Z: Polo Ralph Lauren shirt // Chubbies shorts

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

wish we could hit rewind

Ficcare headband // Ray Ban Original Wayfarer Classic // J. Crew tissue turtleneck // hand me down Ralph Lauren sweater from Granny // Michael Kors small Layton watch // Ann Taylor gloves // J. Crew Leggy Denim (similar) // Hunter Originial Tall Rain Boots

photos by Stuart Jones Photography

sweater gold

Is it time for some more Pirate football yet? My ECU pals may remember this sweater from that time I insisted that the game was a "gold out," yet I was the only one wearing gold. 

Ray Ban aviators // Mary Kay True Dimensions lipstick in Firecracker // Moon and Lola Compton earrings // HMD Ralph Lauren sweater from Granny // Lacoste dress // Michael Kors small Layton watch // Moon and Lola Preston charm bracelet // Frye pull on Billy boot

standin' in line

I don't have an Olympic sweater :( but hey, I have this. 

HMD Ralph Lauren sweater from Granny // Lilly Pulitzer top // Joe's Jeans // Frye pull on Billy boot

second chances

This sweater got a fair amount of attention back in December on my blog (1,2,3), from #bettersweaterer, and even on The Daily South. Here again for #sweaterary, it's a real gem. 

Premier necklace // hand me down Ralph Lauren sweater from Granny // Emerson Fry raglan sleeve dress // Ugg Classic Tall boots 

photos by Stuart Jones Photography

prep basics

Ralph Lauren oxford // HMD Ralph Lauren sweater from Granny // Premier necklace // Michael Kors small Layton watch // Moon and Lola Preston charm bracelet // HMD belt from Mom // J. Crew oxford pant // Tory Burch Tumbled Reva ballet flat

bad enough just getting old

I'm not big on celebrating birthdays, but the one tradition I insist upon is wearing whatever I want to wear on my birthday, no matter how impractical. When I was a little girl, that meant tutus and bathing suits. Now, it means cashmere, fur, jewels, and a cummerbund (last seen here). 

Granny's fur coat // Loren Hope Lyra necklace // HMD sweater from Granny // Loren Hope Clara bracelet // Social Primer cummerbund // Ralph Lauren dress // Christian Louboutin pumps

For anyone interested in substance, I will likely share some thoughts on getting older and an update on my goals in a couple of weeks. Until the end of #sweaterary, it's strictly outfits here.

weather you like it or not

I dressed up this sweater a little for some photos downtown last weekend. 

Then on Wednesday, I couldn't resist shooting in the falling snow when I got home. I had worn this outfit to work, playing a little game I like to call "how many layers can I fit under my Harris tweed?"

Moon and Lola acrylic Stanford monogram earrings // HMD Harris Tweed coat from Mom // HMD Ralph Lauren sweater from Granny // J. Crew Factory chambray shirt // J. Crew leggy denim // Hunter Original Tall rain boots