last summer coral

I went by my new favorite store in Beaufort, Southern Frock, during my August travels. Last time I went in, I got the perfect wrap dress for cooler weather. Although I want summer to last forever, I cannot wait to wear it! This time, I found this dress to enjoy during the last few days of summer. 

Charlotte's is having an awesome end of summer sale with great prices on Jack Rogers. I snagged this pair to finish out summer and another pair that will transition into fall. I went in planning to spend my $100 gift card that I won a while back in their #CharlottesStyle contest, but needless to say, I ended up spending some of my own money . . . 

HMD pearl earrings from Mom // Southern Frock dress // HMD belt from Mom // HMD bangle from Mom // Michael Kors small Layton watch // Jack Rogers Navajo // essie bottle service

August travels

I'm heading back to work today, but before I do, I had to take one. more. beach. trip. It is never enough. It is so true that the time flies more and more as we age. I know it was just last week that I finished up my work for the year, but somehow two months have passed.  

I burned CDs of my summer playlist for myself and Jessica, and I kept hearing "in Carolina, barefoot on the beaches . . ."

I'm so thankful for this girl and her willingness to go on adventures with me! 

This one's a hand me down from Mom: she told us to go to Big Oak Drive-In in Salter Path. Jessica and I both tried the famous shrimp burger. It was worth the drive! 

We took in the beach one more time at sunset. 

A cloud, near-stormy sunset. 

Before I left, I explored Fort Macon, the most visited state park in North Carolina. 

I've been to the fort plenty of times before, but I still appreciate each time. There is so much history here. 

Until next time! 

Beaufort

My friend Hillary and I met up in Beaufort late Friday night. After settling in and cuddling with the cat, we woke up for the beach Saturday. I enjoyed grapefruit and coffee on the porch before Hillary got up. The house we stayed in has a lovely front porch, perfect for morning Bible study and breakfast. 

We stopped by the Beaufort farmers' and craft market then headed to the beach at Fort Macon. I am not usually an ocean swimmer, but the water there was pleasant and calm. 

I finished reading The Robber Bridegroom by Eudora Welty and started on Go Down, Moses by Faulkner. When I go to the library, I often look for what I feel like I missed in my southern literature class in college (either because it wasn't assigned or I just didn't read it). 

Hillary dusted off her ballet skills on the beach. 

We strolled the Beaufort waterfront and I fell in love with this house, still decked out patriotically. 

We waited a little too late for outfit photos, but Hillary did her best and impressed me with her photography. 

I saw this Just Madras dress at High Line last summer, then I saw Mackenzie wearing it on the Tuckernuck blog this spring. I had to have it, and I was thrilled when I went by High Line this summer and found exactly what I wanted. Now I want it in every color! My earrings are Moon and Lola, belt is hand me down from Mom, and sandals are Jack Rogers. 

Our romantic stroll coincided with the super moon. 

Seriously, who owns this house, and will they let me rent a room?!

On Sunday morning, we went kayaking on Taylor's Creek. After our workout, I had to go in the recently opened SOUTHERN fROCK store, where I found the best fitting wrap dress I have ever put on! We spent a little more time on the beach, then I stopped by Dee Gee's before heading home. What a charming place to get away!