Swimsuit: Wallis Fashion | Beach Tote: Max Studio | Crochet Tank: Tilly’s | Aveeno Sunscreen: Target | Floppy Hat: ASOS | Denim Shorts: Zara |
Sandals: Modcloth | Sunglasses: ASOS | Beach Towel: Guess
I’m finally off to the beach today!
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Posted in Accessories, Summer
Tagged asos, beach, beach fashion, beach style, beach trends, denim shorts, fashion, floppy hats, style, summer, summer beauty, summer fashion, swimsuits, swimwear, Target, Zara
1. ASOS | 2. Southern Charm Apparel | 3. Swell | 4. Wet Seal | 5. Target |
6. Zappos | 7. House of Fraser | 8. ASOS | 9. Miss Selfridge | 10. W Concept
I’m off to the beach this week with my bestie teacher friend and could not be more excited! Come on, Thursday! I only have two summery hats, so I’m on the prowl for a good deal this week before I go. I’m noticing lots of these options have been marked down (I guess because it’s already late June??), so I’m hoping to score some good finds in the stores.
Let’s all take a moment to look how adorable the Southern Charm Apparel monogram hat is though- for real. Super cute. It would look even better with a “LPP” on it . I follow them on Instagram and Facebook and have been drooling over their personalized items (especially these state govino glasses).
Which hat is your fav?
Have a great Monday and keep up with SF on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Pinterest!
Posted in Accessories, Summer
Tagged accessories, asos, beach, clothing, fashion, floppy hat, hat, House of Fraser, miss selfridge, monogram, southern charm apparel, style, summer, Target, trend
Hat: Ross | Earrings: JCPenney | Sandals: Salt & Pepper Accessory Boutique | Sunglasses: Kohl’s
Happy Friday, y’all. Finally, the perks of being a teacher are here! (Kidding… sort of. I love my job and crazy children, but I definitely can’t complain about summers off!) I love being able to wake up and lounge by the pool all day with a good book. Definitely one of my favorite things.
So let’s take a second to talk about Iconic. I was lucky enough to get a sample Chocolate Truffle in my goodie bag at the Southern Girl Blogging Community meetup a few weeks back. I wanted to wait and try it on a day I was too busy lying by the pool and too lazy to actually make lunch myself (I think that counts as an “active” lifestyle that the brand is aiming toward, right?).
Iconic started in New Orleans and now has three flavors to choose from — Chocolate Truffle, Wild Strawberry, and Pure Vanilla Bean. The Chocolate Truffle was almost like a combination of a chocolate shake and chocolate milk (which I love), except I didn’t feel nearly as guilty about it. Find out more about the all-natural healthy lifestyle beverage on Iconic’s website.
Another little perk of the Southern Girl Blogging Community meetup was finding out about the design and letterpress studio, Presse Dufour, also based in New Orleans. I was given this New Orleans Lamp Post bookmark, which is perfect for the English teacher/poolside reader in me. Karen has so many lovely things to choose from in her Etsy shop, so I hope you’ll check her out and shop local!
I hope you all have a fabulous weekend and get some pretty sunshine time! Don’t forget to keep up with SF on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Pinterest!
Posted in Shop Local, Summer
Tagged beach, bookmark, diet, fashion, floppy hat, food, health, iconic, literature, louisiana, new orleans, pool, reading, shopping, style, summer, sunglasses
Shirt: T.J.Maxx | Coral Jeans: Belk | Shoes: Target (similar) |
Jacket: Forever 21 | Handbag: Warehouse (similar)
Good morning! I’m back from Boston and back in this Louisiana heat and humidity! These photos are from a day spent in Plymouth and Cape Cod. Unfortunately, it was a rainy, cold weekend (hence the jacket), but you can see the sun finally came out in some in some of these photos, and it ended up being such a nice day. Pretty sure I’m retiring in Plymouth/Cape Cod and opening a bed & breakfast when I’m like 65+. Who’s with me?
Continue having a happy Monday! I’m headed to the pool to enjoy this 90 degree weather again. Be sure to keep up with SF on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Pinterest!
1. Nine West Beach Tote from Macy’s
2. Mar y Sol ‘Havana’ Stripe Tote from Nordstrom
3. Kelly & Katie Cerene Straw Tote from DSW
4. nicole by Nicole Miller Randy Tote from JCPenney
5. Hat Attack Striped Beach Tote from Club Monaco
6. Seashore Tote in Sun Valley from Vera Bradley
7. Wide Stripe Beach Tote from LOFT
8. Banago Malaya Tote in Leaf Design from Voguette
I’m headed to Boston tomorrow-not the beach. But it’s only my second week of summer, so I’m still in the beach/poolside honeymoon phase until this 90 degree weather starts to bring me down. I’ll freeze in Boston I’m sure, and definitely don’t need a beach tote (unless I use that adorable Banago Malaya Tote from Voguette as a carry-on!) They were just too cute not to share.
This will be my first trip to Boston, so any recommendations on things to see/do/eat will be much appreciated!
p.s. Sorry for the Photoshop disaster with the Nine West tote. I did learn to always SAVE my work, so maybe in the future you’ll be able to see the FULL bag
Have a happy Monday and be sure to follow my trip to Boston on Instagram and Twitter!
Posted in Accessories, Summer
Tagged bags, beach, beach bags, Boston, Club Monaco, dsw, fashion, handbag, JCPenney, LOFT, macy's, Nicole Miller, nine west, nordstrom, Photoshop, pool, style, tote, Vera Bradley
My first week of summer break has certainly been a busy one. I spent a long Memorial Day Weekend in New Orleans for the Southern Girl Blogging Community Meetup. It was so great to get to chat with other bloggers and see what makes them tick. If you’re a Southern Blogger, be sure to join the Facebook group to stay in the loop. And you can see photos from our first event on Foster the Fashion. I got lots of goodies that I can’t wait to share with you guys!
The rest of my week hasn’t been nearly as exciting. As you know, I’m being forced out of my current home because my landlady decided she wants to move back in (how rude). So I’ve spent this week packing millions of boxes it seems like. I have no idea how I’ve managed to obtain so much junk over just two years. It was the same way with packing up my classroom last week. I really will have my own episode of Hoarders one day. You just wait.
I’m trying really hard to get rid of clothes that I know I will never wear again. I guess it’s time I stop pretending I will ever fit into size small and size 2 clothes again. What do you do with all your old clothes? They are still in good condition. A lot of them only worn once. Any ideas??
Anyway, after this week I definitely need some beach time. Unfortunately, that’s not until the end of the month. The pool in the backyard will do for now. Hope you enjoy these pretty pictures today. And have a happy weekend.
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Tagged beach, beach fashion, beach style, beach time, fashion, pool fashion, southern girl, style, summer, summer fashion, swim, swimsuits
1. Neon Nail Polish from American Apparel
2. Cargo BeachBlush Miami Beach from Ulta
3. Mineral SPF30 Brush On Sun Defense from Mineral Fusion
4. Sugar Lip Treatment with SPF15 from Sephora
5. Quench Daily Lotion Plus Shimmer from Olay
Summer is here! And to celebrate MY first official week of summer, the next few days will be full of poolside/beach-themed posts! (I’m a little excited. Can’t you tell?)
To kick things off, I’m starting with my must-have summer beauty products. In the winter, I have to deal with dry skin, but the summer is the exact opposite (thank you, Louisiana). I also spend most summer days lounging by my pool, so I’ve picked my favorite products to get my tan on and keep it lasting.
What are your favorite summer beauty products?
Summers off as a teacher aren’t exactly the most exciting things ever. Most of my days have been spent lounging by the pool, watching Vampire Diaries on Netflix, spending countless hours on Pinterest and reading questionable literature while my friends are busy being adults at their jobs. OK so maybe summers off aren’t all that bad. I have had extra time to spend on my poor neglected blog. Here are some photos of my summer break so far… Will post pics from my vacation in San Francisco soon!
Goodbye, school. See you in August.
Went to the beach with teacher friends and had a fabulous time Sang lots of ’80s hits and Taylor Swift — always a good time.
I bought these fun Mossimo wedges from Target
…and this Kate Spade watch and purple and gold Marc Jacobs watch
In LOOOVE with my new leopard shoes!
Is anyone else reading the Fifty Shades series? Kinda addicting… I just started the third book!
Turquoise & orange
I’ve spent lots of days at Starbucks “doing homework” for my summer class. But that mostly ends up with me on Pinterest pretending I have a huge house to decorate or a future wedding. Alas, I do not
Hope you’ve been having a fabulous summer so far.
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