Top- Gap // Denim- Gap // Booties- Nordstrom Rack, similar here & here love these // Tote- H&M, similar here // Earrings- Old, similar here & here // Rings- Heart of Stone & Marley Lilly // Jacket (I forgot to bring for pictures!!)- here & here

I have failed yet again when it comes to the "perfect blogger life". But y'all, it's reality! I forgot the jacket I originally styled with the outfit on shoot day, and you will see in a later post that I forgot to take my hair tie off AND I had a run in my tights. I will still be posting that because 1. I just don't have the patience to retake that outfit, and 2. i'm not trying to make a perfect image for this blog. Because we all wake up and throw on a pair of tights and run out the door realizing there is a hole in them at some point in our lives, ha! 

Anyway, on to the outfit and past my failures of the week. This.top. It's even prettier in person! This color is what drew me in, but I was afraid the color was too bright for my very fair skin. But I can report back that it is indeed a color we fair people can pull off! This top with white denim and wedges will be perfect for spring weekends!

Thanks for reading! xo

Plaid Off The Shoulder Top

Top- Banana Republic, love this (a lot of similar tops linked below!!) // Pants- Banana Republic, pricey (but high quality), affordable // Shoes- Banana Republic, similar here & here // Earrings- Primark, also similar here // Rings- Marley Lilly & Heart of Stone 

Hey y'all! First off, I promise I tried to get this blog post up before this top sold out, but it looks like I was unsuccessful. But I have linked similar styles, and another top I just bought (both are from Banana Republic). Anyway, I've loved the off the shoulder trend in general, but not for me personally. It may have to do with my comfort level, especially for work. Nine hour shifts of running around a store and constantly moving my arms is not very practical for off the shoulder tops. But they sure are cute! This two that I have are thicker cotton material which is really nice considering the majority of off the shoulder is in a polyester or a chiffon material. This makes the tops a lot more breathable and comfortable. Plus the navy one I have linked above is a decent price for the quality!

So I know I am very late to hop on the train, but I just tried a pressed juice for the first time yesterday! I stopped by Southern Squeezed here in Columbia. I got the Pink Punch (I think that was the name), and it was so good! I'll definitely have to go back and try their "chocolate milk".

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Floral Puffer Vest & Lace Detail

Top- Gap // Denim- Gap // Vest- Marshall's, floral vests here & here // Shoes- Banana Republic, similar here, here, and here // Earrings- Old, similar here// Rings- Heart of Stone & Marley Lilly

I'm not going to even try to hide the fact that this is a girl's top. But if we're being honest here, sometimes the girls stuff is cuter (and cheaper!!) than the women's. I love the detail of the lace on the sleeve because it's something that in all my time researching clothing and fashion I have never seen. I just wish they came in women's and girl's sizes. *cough Ehem, Gap! *cough

Another piece that I love is this vest, which I believe is still available at Marshall's. It will just depend in your store. It's reversible, so in my book that's like pockets on a dress, i.e. SOLD! So definitely check out the Marshall's or T.J.Maxx near you.

So the time of freedom has arrived! My finals were over last week, so I had a day off yesterday and I honestly didn't know what to do with myself. Now I can truly enjoy the holidays, and y'all will be very proud to know that all of the major gifts I needed to buy have been bought and are waiting to be wrapped! So i'm patting myself on the back since I am the typical procrastinator. But i'm cheering you if you still have your shopping to do, because like I said, this is the first year I am done before Christmas day! If y'all need some more encouragement on gifts go to my favorite gift finder Haley from Sequins and Things.

Thanks for reading! xo

Apple Picking

Jacket: Banana Republic (On SALE, and in two colors!!) // Top: Gap (Under $25!) // Denim: Banana Republic (almost exact same here) // Booties: Tory Burch (similar here) // Scarf: Banana Republic (similar here) // Earrings: Old, similar here // Rings: Marley Lilly & Heart of Stone

Y'all, I totally forgot the temperatures and the humidity in the south. I feel like I have been more aware of it after I had the luxury of four seasons up north. With that said, I went apple picking over my fall break! It was a fantastic, fall filled activity. I just may have to bring a pair of shorts and no jacket next time. Oh and no curling of the hair, ha! The place I decided on was in Hendersonville, NC. It was beautiful! I would highly recommend visiting the "little" town's main street. It has a Hallmark movie feel to it, and it reminded me a lot of the main streets on the Cape and New England in general.  

This.Jacket. Oh my goodness it is a whole other level! I already have 3 utility jackets in my closet and I just couldn't wait to add this one to my collection. It is so unique, I haven't seen one like it anywhere else. Who knew adding a ruffle and belle sleeves would bring up the level of sophistication for a utility jacket?!  It really was the perfect jacket for apple picking in crazy weather. Because, it has shorter sleeves and they are flared so you are able to have some air flow for warmer temps. Even if you were in the snow I would recommend a basic long sleeve tee or sweater to pop out or a flannel underneath. In all reality, it's the best jacket and you need to go get it while it's on sale because my pictures don't do it justice!

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Flirty Flutter Twirl Worthy

Dress- Banana Republic (on sale!) // Sandals- Banana Republic, similar here & here // Handbag- Rebecca Minkoff, love this satchel // Earrings- Old, similar // Bracelets- Heart of Stone; Heart of Stone; similar here // Necklace- Kendra Scott, almost exact here

I've had my eye on this dress for a while but they never had my size in stock in the stores i've visited. Finally, during a trip to Boston I found it! It may have been a petite size but hey, I found it and there was an amazing deal on it too! You'll have to excuse the very obvious wrinkles though because your girl still needs to find a steamer.

Well. It's been about a month hasn't it? Whew, I am so happy to get back on here! I didn't mean to take such a long break but i'm glad it happened because it made me realize just how much I love doing this thing called blogging. Anyway, I hope you all have been having a great summer so far. I can't believe people/stores are already stocking up the sweater and boots. Don't get me wrong, I love when the leave turn colors but let me wear a few more sun dresses before I break out the leggings haha!

Thanks for reading, y'all!! xo