J. Crew chino shorts: red and blue

Last Wednesday, my mom and I went to the farmer's market to eat lunch and search for a plant like the one she had last year (seen here). I've looked a few times this summer, and we haven't been able to find one. 

We had an (always) delicious #notpaleo lunch at the NC Seafood Restaurant and picked up some peaches. 

Dan will eat anything. 

Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer Classic sunglasses // HMD earrings from Mom // Polo shirt // HMD scarf belt from Mom // J. Crew 3" chino shorts // Jack Rogers Napa Valley Navajo

J. Crew chino shorts: turquoise and pink

I wore this outfit to visit with my pal Wendy and discuss life and our upcoming year in small group. 

I didn't do this on purpose but realized later in the day that my shirt and fingernails matched and shorts and toenails matched. On my fingernails: essie madison ave-hue; on my toenails: essie in the cab-ana. 

Lacoste polo (some colors on sale) // J. Crew 4" chino shorts (on sale + extra 40% off) // HMD Dooney & Bourke bag from Mom // 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

pink, purple, pearls

I spent a little time in Charleston last week and took advantage of the scenery for outfit shoots. Behind me in these photos are the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge (also called the New Cooper River Bridge) and the USS Yorktown. 

A very stylish friend of mine owns Waccamaw Pearls, the brand behind this beautiful pearl bracelet. After teaching in China for two years, she decided to bring quality pearls back with her, and she sells them at incredibly reasonable price points. 

Part of what makes Waccamaw Pearls special is their signature toggle closure. One side is imprinted with 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 "be joyful always, pray continuously, and give thanks in all circumstances." 

I'm very thankful to VC for letting me wear her pearls, and now it's time to start building my own collection. More Waccamaw Pearls to come!

HMD scarf from Mom // Kayce Hughes Willa Ruffle dress // HMD belt from Mom // HMD Dooney & Bourke bag from Mom // Sweet Southern Pearls bracelet on loan from Waccamaw Pearls // Loren Hope small Sarra cuff // Jack Rogers Napa Valley Navajo

amethyst

Amethyst is the birthstone for February, which I think may have something to do with why I'm into purple. 

 

gifted pearls from Mom and Dad // HMD sweater from Granny // HMD belt from Mom (with her maiden monogram) // HMD St. John skirt from Mom // Nina shoes 

a whirling

gifted scarf from Allison // HMD sweater from Granny // Anna Sui for Anthropologie dress // Michael Kors small Layton watch // HMD bangle from Mom // Gap tights

black as coal

Moon and Lola medium metal script monogram necklace // HMD scarf from Mom // Michael Stars shirt // HMD sweater from Granny // Moon and Lola Preston charm bracelet // Michael Kors small Layton watch // HMD belt from Mom // Joe's Jeans // Sam Edelman Alvin flat

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

all black and gold

Moon & Lola Stockholm earrings // Moon & Lola medium metal script monogram necklace // HMD Ralph Lauren sweater from Granny // Moon & Lola medium Preston charm bracelet // HMD bangle from Mom // Michael Kors skirt // Christian Louboutin pumps (similar) 

all the neutrals

hand me down earrings from Mom // Mary Kay True Dimensions Lipstick in Firecracker Red // HMD Ralph Lauren sweater from Granny // J. Crew schoolboy blazer // Joe's Jeans Chelsea double knit pants // Loeffler Randall flats

photos by my sister in law