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Put a Scarf on It

September 29, 2016

Jackets season is here and if you don't own a green utility jacket, you should. Lightweight and versatile, this jacket is so easy and fun to wear. My first love of a season will always be summer, but fall is a great follow up! I love the crisp mornings and cooler evenings. The weather tends to bring more socializing in the neighborhood too. We all gather in driveways sometimes with fire pits, other times to play games! Last Friday we played Jenga with a few cocktails and friends and had so much fun!

Neck scarfs are trending still and I couldn't wait to have a little fun with pattern mixing with this floral scarf and stripes. Florals are a fall must this season too. Adding a scarf can take your outfit from ordinary to polished. Don't be afraid of white after labor day. Paired with the right fall ensemble it looks great. I stacked some fun bracelets added my GiGi NY cross body, monogramed of course and I'm ready for some Friday night football!

Jacket // Tee // Scarf here, and here // Wedges // Sunnies // Cross body c/o // White denim //

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September 29, 2016
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Casual Office Wear

September 27, 2016

Ann Taylor

I share a lot of my casual outfits and love styling for the weekends. Today I am sharing a great work outfit. I jump at the chance to style a little denim for work and my jean jacket is the perfect item. I love how denim is so easy to dress up or down. I wanted a little dressier flair to my jacket so I paired it with these fun zipper heels and some bold Ashley Pittman jewelry. The bracelets are so fun and as I mentioned in my post Stripes and Chambray, Gayle and I have made just about every color you can imagine. With fall nipping at our heels it is time to start thinking about layers and blanket scarfs. I am ready to bust out my wool hat and have a few fun outfits lined up to share soon featuring a few new brands and items so stay tuned. What are some of your favorite fall trends?

Skirt Old // Tee // Jean Jacket // Heels last season // Ashley Pittman Earrings c/o // Ashley Pittman Necklace c/o // Ashley Pittman Pendant c/o // Bead bracelets similar // Lipstick //

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September 27, 2016
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Stripes and Chambray

September 22, 2016

Ann Taylor

It's a crazy time of the year for me. I have been neglectful in posting and I am sorry. Work is keeping me so busy with deadlines, and I have so many other things in the works that by the time I get home I am a zombie and want to just relax. I hope I am finally on the upswing and back to regularly posting. For a long time (like the first two years) I posted every week day. Then I slowly toggled between 4 and 5 days. I am thinking with my current schedule I may set a routine and post Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. If I post on Mondays and Fridays it will be a bonus!! I want you to know you can count on fresh content and when I post. I truly appreciate all of you for following and reading. I love blogging and have no plans of stopping anytime soon. Life is just happening (In a good way) and I needed to let you know what to expect from me! So on to the outfit today.

This is a versatile skirt I picked up a while back from Ann Taylor. I love the stretch in the fabric and it really has been a great piece. If you don't own a stripe skirt, you need to. Seriously, what doesn't go with a stripe? I paired it with my Talbots Chambray top; another versatile must have item. I know you have seen me wear these Ashley Pittman earrings all summer. I love them. They are light weight and go with literally everything. The teardrop shape and cutouts makes them so versatile to dress up or down. When I was in Florida earlier this summer, Gayle and I stopped into a bead shop in Key West and picked up a bunch of natural stone strands. We have had so much fun making bracelets and adding a fresh stack to our outfits. We have made over 25 different bracelets in a variety of colors in natural gemstones. Have you ever tried beading or jewelry making?

Stripe skirt options here, here, and here // Chambray shirt // Bead Bracelets personal collection ( similar ) // Sandals (Similar) // Ashley Pittman necklace c/o // Ashley Pittman pendant c/o // Ashley Pittman Earrings c/o // Bag //

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September 22, 2016
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Southern Most Beach Resort

September 19, 2016

Beach

I am finally getting around to sharing the resort we stayed at while in Key West. This post is heavy with pictures but they are all necessary to help you experience the same wonderful time we had while on vacation. I did some research prior to our trip down to Key West and after checking out several hotels and wonderful places to stay I kept coming back to The Southern Most Beach Resort. I was drawn to the fact it was the southern most point, offered beautiful views and had great reviews for their service. We arrived with no reservations. Yes you read that correct, none!! I shared my thoughts behind this concept that you may read when I shared my Vacationing in Key West post.

Truly a resort atmosphere with lush greenery and well manicured lawns; we enjoyed all the amenities. The grass was so fine and soft, it was like baby hair. With multiple pools to enjoy while staying at The Southern Most Beach Resort, one being all adult, we opted for the pool with the bar. No surprise there. The staff would see to your every need and gladly delivered our cocktails directly to us while we enjoyed the pool. We informed them upon check-in we were celebrating my birthday and they offered us complimentary beverages! Yay for birthdays!

Our room was a Ocean front balcony king room. The balcony opened up to the ocean and offered a wrap around view of the water. Other than the soothing sounds of the ocean it was a nice and quiet area. We enjoyed chocolates on our pillow at turn down, and friendly service by everyone on the entire resort grounds.