Last Minute Holiday Look + My Favorite Netflix Christmas Movies

Off the Shoulder Top: Loft (only $10!!!) || Pants: Loft || Earrings: c/o The Knotty Tassel || Heels: Target || Clutch: Nordstrom || Apple Watch with this band

Happy Monday sweet friends! Can you believe we are in the one week countdown until Christmas?! I'm kind of freaking out over here (so many gifts still to get!) - I even have a holiday party tonight that I STILL don't have a gift for or a dish that I need to make. Yeah, I'm well aware that it's less than 12 hours away! #NotEnoughHoursInTheDay #OrWeekend

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A Perfectly Pink Striped Sweater

Sweater: LOFT (on sale!) || White Jeans: Loft (run tts) || Booties: Vince Camuto (this year's version linked) || Clutch: Nordstrom (similar) || Earrings: c/o Lisi Lerch

Welcome to a brand new week y'all! Did you have a great weekend? Mine was B-U-S-Y... from a Juice Beauty Influencer event Friday, to a Saturday morning volunteering & Saturday night Christmas party with friends, to a Sunday spent with Santa- it was full of all the Christmas feels! :) 

I also made a good dent in my Christmas gift list, and at an unexpected place! I popped into TJ Maxx for one thing... and somehow picked up 5 gifts! Mine had just gotten a huge Kate Spade shipment in and I was able to get notepads, planners, notebooks, water bottles & coffee mugs for some of my favorite fashionistas! It was a total win- so if you're looking for some great gifts definitely see if your's is stocked up too! 

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A $10 Top for Now and Later

Off-the-Shoulder Top: Loft ($10!!!) || Jeans: J. Crew Toothpick || Booties: Vince Camuto (this year's version) || Clutch: c/o Vera Bradley || Tassel Earrings: similar style

Can I get a high five for Friday my friends?! YES! As I'm sure you can imagine, Q4 (Oct-Dec) is peak selling season in retail and work has been bonkers. I feel like my days are flying by and I blink & it's Monday and then I blink & it's Friday! But i'm definitely not complaining that the weekend is here. Bring on the happy hours!

Now it's not often that I tell y'all to stop everything you're doing and check out this top... but stop everything you're doing and check out this top! Let's start with the #1 selling factor: it's $10- yeah I can't believe it either. My friend Sarah encouraged my to pick it up last time we were shopping & I am so happy that I did! While it works perfectly now with jeans and booties, I can totally see it in the Spring with shorts and converse tennis shoes (come on Spring)! 

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Red Roses

Top: LOFT (on sale + additional 40% off with code "GIFTITUP") || Jean: J. Crew Toothpick || Boots: Sam Edelman Penny Boot (I wear the wide calf) || Clutch: Nordstrom (on sale for under $13) || Apple watch with this band

Happy {almost} turkey day! I'm headed home today to see my family & spend the holiday with them and I can't wait for some quality time with everyone! Even though I'm only 2 hours away from my family, I don't see them nearly as often as I would like due to my crazy schedule so I always look forward to long weekends like this one!  (plus, #turkeyandpumpkinpie)

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The Must-Have Plaid Poncho

Poncho: Loft || White Tee: J. Crew || Jeans: Loft || Booties: Target

Happy Monday friends! This weekend was absolute heaven here in Florida! We finally got some fall weather and it was (is) glorious!! Yesterday I went for brunch with one of my friends and her sweet baby girl and we were able to sit outside and then walk all around downtown- we even had to add an extra layer because it was so chilly! We also baked some yummy fall treats- Oreo Truffle Balls! Although I learned I am SO bad at doing the chocolate dipping! ha.

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Showing Some Shoulder

Top: LOFT (on sale + extra 40% off!) || Shorts: J. Crew Factory || Clutch: Shandy Style Boutique (similar here) || Apple Watch with this band || Sandals: Palm Beach Sandals 

Welcome to a new week y'all! 

I am coming off the BEST girl's weekend and having the hardest time getting back into the swing of things! How is it that work weeks can drag by and then vacations FLY by?? #NotFair. But I am beyond thankful for the time I had with my best girls this weekend! We spend 3 1/2 days in Anna Maria Island and it was straight up heavenly (I'll have a fun post on what we did soon!)- there's nothing better than that sun, the sand, drinks in our hands & quality time with your gals. 

Also, my best friend Ashley GOT ENGAGED this weekend!!!! Eek! Between the girl's trip and finding out I'm going to be maid of honor, this was seriously three days for the books! :)

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The Sweetest Bows for Summer

Tank: Ann Taylor Loft (runs large- size down!) || Shorts: J. Crew Factory (my new favorite shorts!) || Sandals: Palm Beach Sandals || Apple Watch || Pearls: Imperial Pearls (Sold out, similar option here)

Happy Friday my sweet friends! I'm so thrilled that another weekend is here- it may have only been a three day week, but my job sure packed a punch and I need a happy hour asap! :) I'm meeting up with my favorite gal-pal downtown tonight for some jewelry shopping (yes to sparkles!) and then those coveted cocktails! And tomorrow my godson's 5th birthday is happening and I can't wait to celebrate that sweet boy! PS- any gift ideas for a 5 year old boy?! :)

Now on to my newest and swoon-worthiest top! If there was any color that I would consider a "neutral" in my wardrobe it would be blue; and mixed with white it is just as classic as can be. So as soon as I spotted this tank I was transported to Cape Cod, and breezy summer days, and let's be real... we all need some pieces in our closet that transport us when we wear them! :) And come on, can you even with those oversize bows?! I can't! (insert all the heart-eyes!)

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Summer Loving in Loft

Romper: Loft (runs TTS, loving this option too) || Sandals: Palm Beach Sandals || Necklace: Kendra Scott Rayne || Clutch: Marley Lilly (option 1/option 2) || Apple Watch

I think it's pretty clear that I'm having a major love affair with the Loft this season. Their fall collection may have been a bit of a dud, but they totally made up for it with all the goodness this spring & summer! One part of the collection I haven't shopped a ton? The Beach line; and after scooping up this darling printed romper I am wondering why! 

If you haven't shopped the beach collection before, then I'll give you the heads up that it's lighter weight materials than their regular line - since it's made for the beach! But what I adore about it is that even thought it's light weight it's NOT see through- so it's pretty perfect for summer in Florida! (Or really any steamy state this time of year). The fluttery back on this romper gives it a little something extra too- and it's unique details like that which make me swoon! I jazzed it up here for daytime, but you can easily throw this over your swimsuit and be on your way too.

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Summertime Stripes

Romper: Loft Beach (on sale + an additional 40% off!) || Sandals: Sam Edelman Gigi || Apple Watch || Florida Necklace: c/o Shop Gameday Glam

I love stripes anytime of the year, but there is something about breaking them out in the summer time that makes them that much more, special. I mean, stripes and & summer kind of go hand in hand! #AmIRight ? So you can only imagine how excited I was when I spotted this sunset striped romper on the Loft website! I mean, don't you just want to run on over to the ocean's edge and watch the sun say goodnight? This piece is actually from their "Beach" line (meaning it's extra lightweight for days outside) but I love that it's not see through at all. And it's seriously one of the COMFIEST pieces that I have in my closet! A true winner on all fronts :) 

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For the Love of Lemons

Top: Loft Lemonade Collection || Shorts: Loft Lemonade Collection || Wedges: Banana Republic (old, similar here) || Bangles: Bourbon & Bowties || Earrings: R.J. Graziano (original pair here) || Apple Watch || Beach Towel: c/o MinxNY (use code "GENTRY10")

Hey sweet friends! Happy Friday! Can I just tell you how much I missed y'all? It's no secret that I love to travel & often get bit by the travel bug, but it sure takes me out of my "routine"- and makes it hard to keep up with everything. Although I won't lie, it sure is nice to unplug once in awhile :) 

I actually got back from Vegas at about 1:30am yesterday, but our luggage was delayed due to construction at the airport so I didn't get home until about 2:30am, and then due to sleeping on the plane I was WIRED and couldn't sleep until almost 4am! (#AllOutOfWack) So I finally went to sleep and then picked up Buddy Bear and headed into work after lunch. So now I'm catching up on the blog and so excited to be back in the groove with y'all! 

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OTS Chambray Romper + Oka-B GIVEAWAY!

Romper: Loft || Sandals: c/o Oka-B Carson (make sure to enter to win a pair below!) || Clutch: Lilly Pulitzer (similar here) || Apple Watch || Earrings: c/o Gameday Glam || Orange Bangle: c/o Gameday Glam

Happy happy happy Monday y'all! Why am I so excited?! Well let me just fill y'all in!

1. I'M IN LAS VEGAS!! Well let me clarify that I'm here to work work work, but nonetheless I'm pretty pumped to be in Vegas for the week! As you're reading this i'm probably already in my first vendor meeting (maybe my second) and hustling around the Mandalay Bay. PS- I'm trying to capture my week for y'all so I can share more about the show/my job (hope y'all will like the behind-the-scenes look)!

2. Did I mention I'm in Vegas (i.e: not in the office!) 

3. I've got a great giveaway for y'all today- a pair of Oka-B Carson sandals! It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of Oka-B shoes- they are the comfiest sandals and perfect for the summer season. The Carson is the perfect basic for your wardrobe - they will match anything (and come in 11 colors). You'll get to pick your color if you win! (enter below) 

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Cold-Shoulders and Scallops

Cold-Shoulder Top: Loft || Scalloped Shorts: Loft || Flats: c/o Oka-B Charlene in "Dove" (use code "OKABGIRL16" for 20% off!) || Necklace: Kendra Scott Rayne || Apple Watch || Sunglasses: Target

I just love that this season is all about fun, unique, feminine details! By adding the simplest little details it takes basic items "up" a notch and makes them totally unique! Case-in-point: this adorable cold-shoulder tee. On it's own, it would be a sweet and simple basic; but by adding the cut-outs and bow ties you've got a fun piece that's sure to garner some compliments :) I'm also a sucker for scallops of any kind- so of course I totally swooned over these chambray shorts- I mean, the cutest!! The perfect finishing touch was my Oka-B bow flats... this girl sure does love her bows!

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Bless Your Heart: The Cutest Southern Jumpsuit

Jumpsuit: Loft (limited sizes left, but adore this alternative and this one- so cute!) || Wedges: J. Crew Factory || Necklace: Kendra Scott Rayne (this one would be adorable too!) || Clutch: Sophie & Trey (old, this is a great option under $100) || Apple Watch || Bangles: Bourbon & Bowties  

It's a brand new week- who's ready to get it started?! :)

Over the weekend I posted this photo Instagram and I got SO many comments from all of y'all! It was really fun to hear from everyone! As I mentioned there, as of this week I am "cutting the cord" with my cable and moving strictly into the land of Apple TV/Netflix/Hulu- and it's a big change! I'm so used to coming home and just turning on the TV for background noise that I know it's going to be so different to not have that ability. But, I'm pretty excited that it will help me be more intentional with my tv watching & save me over $100 a month! Win-win! If any of y'all have made the change I would love to hear from you too... join the convo!

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Dressing Room Diary

Happy happy happy Friday y'all!! I couldn't possible be more excited that the weekend is here- I desperately need the next two days to de-stress from this week :) 

So, what better way to start the weekend than a brand-new round of Dressing Room Diaries?! I stopped by the Loft recently and found some of the sweetest new pieces for Spring and at the end of this post are a few bonus pieces I recently ordered with store credits & such. Lots of goodies to share!

Before we start: I'm 5'4, a size 4/6 and smaller on top and curvier on the bottom- just so you have a reference point!

Plaid Off the Shoulder Top (size S) || Eyelet Shorts (wearing Size 6 & could have sized down to a 4- runs big)

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Sweet as Can "Bee"

Top: J. Crew (sold out, love this option & this one too!) || Shorts: Loft (sold out, this is my favorite option & this one is also so cute) || Sandals: Palm Beach Sandals || Sunglasses: Target || Apple Watch

Yay for making it half way through the week! Last night was a late one- my bible study girls got together for a social and we laughed so hard my stomach hurt! All of a sudden we checked our watches and went, "how did it become 10PM?!" Time really does fly when you are having FUN! And we sure were :) Thankful for them!

Now on today's outfit! I saw these darling embroidered bee shorts in Loft a few weeks ago, but the store didn't have my size. Luckily I scored them online- because they sold out only days later! I kept hoping they would be restocked, but alas it doesn't look like they will be, so I'm sorry about that! Luckily it looks like bows will continue to be big details this season, so i've found some really cute options for you if you're wanting to recreate this look. I'm just loving all these girly details!

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The Only Shorts You Need for Summer

Tee: Loft || Shorts: Loft (wearing size 6) || Sandals: Pierre Dumas via Statements || Necklace: Stella and Dot (similar here) || Target: Sunglasses || Apple Watch

I know it's a pretty bold statement to say that these are "the only shorts you need for summer"- but friends that's how good they are! The minute I laid eyes on them, it was pretty much love at first sight- the stripes, the pink, the big bow! S-W-O-O-N! My head was already spinning with all the ideas I had to style them. When it came time to shoot this look, I decided to KISS (keep it simple silly) and let the shorts speak for themselves. So a white tee and simple gold jewelry it was! I definitely think you could amp up your look with a one-shoulder or off the shoulder top + wedges... girl's night?! Yes please! When those chilly summer nights roll in, toss on a denim jacket for an extra layer. I adore the loose, comfy fit yet how pulled together they look!

For fit, these shorts have an elastic waist and loose fit, but run TTS- I'm wearing a 6. 

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Dressing Room Diary + SALES!

Alright friends, I'm going to give you a warning... today's Dressing Room Diaries is a DOOZY! There are so many cute new arrivals in stores lately that I have a ton to share with you! Grab a big 'ol cup of joe and let's jump right in!

{For reference, everything is TTS unless I mention otherwise. I'm 5'4 and normally wear a small/med/size 4-6 in the stores listed below! I will make sure to let you know what size I'm wearing for each item so that you can make a judgement call on sizing :) }

LOFT

Wanted to give y'all the head's up that LOFT is currently having it's Friends and Family sale, which means that everything is 40% off with code "FRIENDS"- so everything you see below is now on sale! woo-hoo!

Floral Romper- Wearing size medium. I live in rompers for spring/summer so I thought this was a fun new pattern to add to my romper wardrobe. I tried to get y'all a shot of the back too as I love the fun criss-cross detail!

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Dressing Room Diaries: Early Spring Favorites

Happy Monday friends!! How was everyone's weekend? I had a fabulous one: co-hosted the sweetest baby shower, girl's night out, church (I'm now approved to start volunteering with the babies and I'm SO excited to start in March!), the sunniest lunch with friends, and the some spring shopping! Yep, it was a busy & great one! 

Well, I'm thrilled to share my shopping adventures with you today in a doozy of a new round of Dressing Room Diaries! You know the drill... the lighting is kind of wanky, my hair is sometimes a mess, & un-edited iPhone photos are the name of the game! But, you'll get to see these pieces IRL and get a feel for the fit & sizing. As always if you have any questions let me know!

For reference- I'm a size 6, usually between a Small/Medium size with a small top and curvy bottom half.

Happy Shopping! 

Lilly Pulitzer

Lilly Pulitzer Ophelia Dress- This is one of my favorite style dresses from Lilly as the swingy fit is so flattering on every shape! I size up to a medium for length. Totally obsessed with this darling pineapple print!

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Chambray Layers

Dress: Loft (on major sale!) || Vest: Old Navy (similar here) || Booties: Vince Camuto

Alright, so who watched The Bachelor last night?! This season is a complete train wreck, but I cannot look away! I'm already ready for Corine to go home, girl needs to grow up, but I know the producers will keep her around awhile longer since she's so good at starting drama. I still love Rachel, but I don't think she'll make it to the final 2- but I'm guessing final 4?! My guess for final 2 is Danielle M & Vanessa (I mean homegirl puked on their date and he still kissed her!) Who do y'all like for Nick? and the big question... is Nick really there for love or fame?!

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Ruffled Red

Red Blouse: Loft (on sale + additional 60% off!!) || Jeans: J. Crew "Toothpick" || Wedges: J. Crew Factory || Apple Watch || Bracelet: Alex & Ani "Godmother" Charm Bracelet (gift from my best friend!) || Pearls: Imperial Pearls

Sharing the last of my holiday photos and I have to say, it makes me a little sad! The holidays are such a special time of year that I've loved stretching them out a little longer and reliving the holiday cheer through these pictures :) 

Today's look is actually what I wore on Christmas day, but I also think it would be perfect for a casual Friday look at the office. I adore dressing up denim for work. When I was younger I lived in dresses, and I could probably count on one hand the number of times I wore jeans in college, but the older I get the more I see value in my denim and how versatile it really is! From a low-key weekend running errands to a sassy night out, good denim can really take you anywhere!

Also, I feel like I've been a failure of a #SouthernGirl because I just got my first pair of pearl studs & a necklace! I've always love the classic and timeless look of pearls, but had yet to invest in a piece. I bit the bullet as a Christmas gift to myself, and now I don't know how I lived without them!

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