LuLaRoe

I first heard of LuLaRoe last fall, when my pal Kelly's sister in law started selling it. I got hooked on the clothes and found myself wearing them almost every day, especially when I traveled back and forth to Georgia. They are the BEST for traveling! 

This fall, I decided to jump in myself and start selling LuLaRoe. I love how comfortable and versatile these clothes are--perfect for moving around all day with children at work and nice enough for church or a date. 

You can look at my LuLaRoe instagram here, facebook page here, and join my private shopping group here. 

HMD necklace // LuLaRoe Cassie skirt

HMD sweater // LuLaRoe Amelia dress // Sam Edelman loafers

LuLaRoe Sarah cardigan // HMD necklace // LuLaRoe Cassie skirt // Sam Edelman booties

snowy engagement photos

For Christmas, Zack's sister generously gave us an engagement photo session with Leslie Perkins Photography. We got snow at the perfect time when Zack was in town and Leslie was available to take these photos. Leslie was easy to work with, and I'm pleased with the photos. 

I am entertaining the thought of wedding Wednesdays. Would you be interested in reading wedding posts? What would you like to read about? Comment below or email me! 

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

J. Crew chino shorts: neon pink and white

Much of my summer's work has been toward a well-mannered dog and a productive garden. 

My two tomato plants yielded exactly one tomato, but it was excellent!

I wore this outfit to meet some friends on Friday night. 

The neon was so bright that Dan had to shut his eyes. 

HMD necklace from Mom // J. Crew tank (old) // HMD sweater from Granny // J. Crew 3" chino shorts // Jack Rogers Napa Valley Navajo

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

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

second place

Mary Kay True Dimensions lipstick in Firecracker // HMD sweater from Granny // J. Crew skirt // Kenneth Cole Reaction pumps

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

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