My goal in the second half of this year was to write about beauty once a month. I am not a beauty blogger but as I have mentioned in the past approaching 40 skin care has become a much bigger…
Patterned Pants
Photography by Melissa Breedlove Photography I have been making a conscious effort to wear more pants and feature separates on the blog. I am always drawn to dresses so it has taken some work on my part to branch…
Camo Athleisure and My Avocado Bag
The first fashion post I wrote was on athleisure outfits. It was kind of the first post I had written that made me think, ok, maybe I can do this. Before that post my blog was less than a hobby…
Mardi Gras Ball Fashion
If you have never attended a Mardi Gras Ball you really are missing out. They are exciting and fun and a true experience to see. We have been to several over the years and they never disappoint from the entertainment…
Who What Wear – Olive Pants and Balloon Sleeve Sweater
Winter is finally reached the south. This past weekend was freezing as was the beginning of this week. With an early Mardi Gras this year it has me rethinking everything we will wear. You just never know with Mardi Gras. …
2018 Pantone Color of the Year – Ultra Violet
Happy New Year! This is our first post in 2018… Each year the Pantone Color Institute chooses a color of the year. 2018’s color is Ultra Violet (18-3838) which is a beautiful dusty purple that I think will look incredible…
All Black Leather and Lace
I have been so focused on Christmas that I really haven’t thought a lot about New Years Eve. We haven’t celebrated at night since we took custody of Peyton almost 6 years ago but before we had kids we were…
Lilly Pulitzer with Tights and Booties
A few months back I did a post about how Lilly Pulitzer had so many incredible options for fall. They have been pigeon holed as a spring/summer/resort wear line and the truth is they are so much more. I had…
My Extravagant Christmas List
Big Daddy and I still make Christmas lists for one another. It’s one of my favorite parts of the Christmas season. He usually starts asking me what is on my list in October so that he can start planning. I…
Fancy Kings – Holiday
We are in the home stretch to the Christmas holidays. Thanksgiving is Thursday which means this weekend will officially start holiday parties. Big Daddy and I love to get dressed up and although there aren’t a ton of reasons for…
Setting the perfect Thanksgiving Table
There is something warm and inviting about the Thanksgiving holiday. I think it has something to do with the beautiful colors of autumn but Thanksgiving just makes me happy. I have always dreamed of hosting a Thanksgiving dinner outside in…
Blush and Olive
Blush and Olive is one of my favorite color combos. I am not afraid to mix a pattern or a bold color but there are just some color matches that sound like the hallelujah chorus is being sung. This is…