Festive for the 4th!

Any of my friends can tell you, I love a good color theme! No matter how hard you try you can't get me into a costume (I know, weird, but i hate 'em), but give me a good set of colors to dress in and I am 100% on board! That's one of the reasons I love the 4th of July so much- it incorporates the colors I already adore, red & white & blue, plus I get to celebrate the country I love! 

When Tipsy Elves wanted to collaborate on a fun 4th of July look I was so in! If you haven't heard of Tipsy Elves you'll have to take a look at all of their fun holiday apparel. They started with an "ugly christmas sweater" collection and then after a successful experience on Shark Tank expanded to cover all the fun holidays throughout the year! 

Tell me: what are you planning to wear this weekend? 

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Anchored at the Beach

I can't believe it is Monday again… they just seem to sneak up so fast these days! I had such a fun weekend with my girlfriends seeing "Legally Blonde: The Musical" and getting my sister ready for her first day of school (can't believe she'll be a Junior!) Now it's back to my weekly routine… :)

And speaking of routines, it's pretty standard to have another nautical outfit to share isn't it?! I just love these anchor pants (a steal from J.Crew factory) and adding a breezy tank was the perfect after-dinner attire while at the beach. You can't beat a classic navy + white combo! 

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Can't Get Enough

Two guesses what this nautical girl can't get enough of... that's right- ANCHORS! They are absolutely everywhere this season and I am officially addicted! There's no piece of clothing that doesn't look great wrapped in this nautical staple. When I tucked this tee into my bow shorts- I almost clapped... all my favorite things in one outfit! :) 

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Ahoy Matey!

Anchors and the ocean go together like puppies and snuggles- a perfect duo! For an evening stroll on the beach it seemed only appropriate to be covered in head-to-toe anchors. For a bold print like this I left my accessories simple so my dress could do the talking for me (and my windblown hair... that did a lot of talking too!) :)

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Stripes + Anchors

Has there ever been any pattern more perfect than a stripe? Don't get me wrong, I love my polka dots, chevrons, and plaid, but nothing speaks to me quite like a classic stripe. I love that this dress has me daydreaming of boat rides and afternoons with my toes dipped in the pool (even though the temps lately had me wishing I was bundled up in flannel)!

To keep with my nautical state-of-mind I added this adorable anchor-patterned scarf from the cutest lil boutique, Mayzie's, in Lakeland, FL - seriously y'all HAVE to check them out if you are in the area! I could spend a fortune in there! 

After a fun weekend in Scottsdale I am happy to be back in action with y'all (and catching up on sleep)! I have some fun posts in store coming up... so make sure you are staying tuned! 

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Droppin' Anchor

Y'all! Old Navy's new arrivals are driving me bananas- in the best way possible! For a nautical lover like me, I am in heaven, because they have literally covered every piece of clothing in anchors! It's like a dream come true!

Now onto the outfit at hand... as soon as I saw this adorable sweater in the "new arrivals" section I snapped it right up! I have been seeing layering all over the place this season, seems every single blogger is layering a sweater over a button up (and adding a statement necklace of course). Well I just didn't think it was for me- don't get me wrong, it looks ah-dorable on everyone else, but I was afraid with my short new do it wouldn't read quite "girly" enough. Well I was sure wrong- as soon as I gave layering a try I fell head-over-heels in LOVE! What a fun, preppy, classic look! I can't get enough!

Is there a trend out there you are afraid to try? Let me encourage you to give it a try! At worst, its a good laugh (been there, done that), and at best its a new way to wear pieces you love. Take a chance!

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Bookworm

I know that Kindles, Nooks, and iPads are all the rage these days for reading, but I am an "old-fashioned" girl when it comes to books- I love 'em bound and in my hand! There is just something about opening a musty book from the library, diving into an enrolling story, and spending your Saturday morning curled up reading cover-to-cover that makes me so very happy!

I spent many an afternoon growing up weaving my way through the shelves of my local library, reading back covers and picking the stories I was going to take home with me. I just love being there! Taking these pictures was like a throwback to my youth and it was so much fun. I think you can tell from my smile that Gentry + Shelves of Books = a happy girl!

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Collegiate Style

Although it has been a few years since I graduated from my beloved University of Florida (GO GATORS) I continue to have a soft spot for preppy, collegiate style. When I was in college the dress code was more often than not VS Pink Sweatpants and a Gators t-shirt, but oh what I wouldn't give to go back now and attend classes with a popped collar and argyle vest!

Somedays I still like to pretend I am 21 and trotting off to class (rather than almost 26 and trotting off to the office)! To me this outfit is the quintessential "collegiate chic" and it is sure fun to wear it and reminisce about the good 'ol days.

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