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

distracting

Moon & Lola Compton earrings // HMD Ralph Lauren sweater from Granny // HMD belt from Mom // Moon & Lola Preston charm bracelet // Anthropologie tights (gift from Lindsay) // Stuart Weitzman shoes

pirate tailgating

Our parents taught us how to tailgate and cheer on the pirates many years ago.  

I have a bigger chair now, but the cooler I tailgate with is still the same.  

My mom bakes awesome cookie cakes, so I use her recipe or just take some of her dough from the freezer and bake it.  I made icing with my own special recipe and added added added and added food coloring to get the right pirate purple (like with my cornhole paint colors).

These girls went through tough times and great times with me in graduate school.  It's so nice to have fun together now without feeling like we should be studying!  

After the game, we ate more of our tailgating food, went to hear Emily Minor sing, and just enjoyed each others' company.  Jessica and I ate at Sup Dogs (part of my Greenville list) and shopped at Catalog Connection before heading home on Sunday.  The temperatures were absolutely perfect the whole weekend, and the pirates won by 50+ points.  I could not have asked for a better weekend!

hot game day suggestion

It's after Labor Day but still hot as fire outside, and you're going to a football game.  Here's my take on what to wear.  Of course, this works best if you're cheering on the pirates or the deacs, but it would be easy to adapt.  Wear a red tank if you're a wolfpack fan or a navy skirt and white or light blue top for the heels.  

Ray Ban aviators // Moon and Lola Stanford earrings // necklace I made // hand me down top from Mom // American Apparel skirt // Michael Kors small Layton watch // HMD bracelet from Granny // HMD ring from Mom // Essie Bottle Service // HMD Dooney & Bourke bag from B's mom // Sam Edelman Alvin flat

What's your favorite game day outfit for hot weather?  What about when it turns cool?

purple tweed RL Dior

earrings - So Good in Charleston

necklace - Urban Outfitters

shirt - Ralph Lauren

sweater - Ralph Lauren hand me down from Granny

belt - Christian Dior hand me down from Mom

pants - J. Crew

shoes - Tory Burch Revas