What I Wore Wednesday {wiww}

Hi guys! Happy hump day! Welcome to another wiww! Want fun fashion inspiration? Join the wiww link-up and you'll be so glad! 

Let's see how I did this week! 

I can always count on Forever 21 for cheap thrills and trendy pieces! Like this blouse and necklace for example. This necklace was $3.80! I love the gold buttons on this bright blouse! 

Outfit 1 Details:

Blouse and Necklace: Forever 21

Pants: Kohl's

Monogram Necklace: Groopdealz

Shoes: Target

I just happen to pass this tank dress when I was looking around Old Navy. Its a fun tropical print, perfect for the summer. One of my favorite trends lately is pairing dresses with booties. 

Outfit 2 Details:

Dress: Old Navy

Denim Jacket: Gap (old)

Necklace: Ily Couture

Boots: Target

Watch: Michael Kors

Bracelet: Christina Link via Stella & Dot

Hair Tie: Twistband

This was a fun combo! The colors went well together and I like the leopard thrown in :) 

Outfit 3 Details:

Shirt: Forever 21

Pants and Belt: New York and Company Outlet

Necklace: Brinabox

Shoes: Make Me Chic

Bracelets: Very Jane, Stella & Dot, and gifted

I found this lace skirt on clearance for $8 and I've gotten so much wear out of them! Don't you just love deals like that? 

Outfit 4 Details:

Cardigan: The Loft Outlet

Skirt: Belk

Necklace: Audrey Mini via Ell and Emm

Wedges: Target

Bracelet: Ily Couture

Watch: Michael Kors

This wiww is all about great finds it seems! This fab gingham shirt was found in the boys section at Marshalls!  I love pair blue and green! 

Outfit 5 Details:

Shirt: Marshall's

Pants: Forever 21

Shoes: Old Navy

 Necklace: Very Jane

Bracelet: Juicy Couture

Hair Tie: Twistband

Surprise! I couldn't pass this adorable floral print top since it was less than $8. If there is one thing you should know about me, I'm a sucker for bargains and I don't think you need to spend a lot to look and feel great. 

Outfit 6 Details:

Top: Kohl's

Skirt: Marshall's

Monogram Necklace: Groopdealz

Bubble necklace: Fab Chic Envy

Mint bracelet: Very Jane

Watch: Michael Kors

Wedges: Target

As usual, linking up with The Pleated Poppy! Also linked up with Get Your Pretty On and Stylin in St. Louis

Friday Family Fun: Disney Jr. Live!

How's everyone's weekend been? So sad that Sunday night sneaks up on us every time! We took the girls to see Sofia, the First! She's a princess character on Disney Jr. She's been a hit at our house with both Ava and Lily. The show featured Jake and the Neverland Pirates too (Ava's not a fan of them though, lol). But we did get some cameos from Mickey, Minnie, Cinderella, Doc McStuffins, and Peter Pan! We had a great night.

The girls were dressed and ready to go to the show. Ava had been so excited all week asking constantly when she could go see Sofia. 

This was our first time taking Lily to a live show. She did well overall but became very restless toward the end of the show. 

 Waiting outside before the show.

Family shot :)

Sofia, the First!

After the show, Ava kept saying she had a great time. We bought her a glowing necklace and she was beaming saying she was so beautiful! It was adorable. We walked to City Market after the show and had ice cream. It was a fun night. Love nights like that! 

It's Friday, I'm in Love!

Friday Favorites!

Polka Dot Skinnies // Lucite Necklace // Sage Heels // Striped Maxi // Cut-out Dress //Girly Prints

What are your current cravings? 

Vacation Style

I have vacation on the brain right now and I still have a month to go until I am able to go on it. But the reason I am so excited about this vacation is because it's the first trip my best friends are all going on together! We've talked about going on vacation together before but with all of our busy schedules and lives it's never happened! 

So with vacation on the brain, I'm already thinking about what I'm going to wear! My number one criteria for packing is comfort. Especially now that I have small kids it's important to be comfortable. But don't get me wrong, what girl doesn't want to look cute? 

I'm sharing my vacation style with you. I found these photos off the wonderful Pinterest of course, always a trusty source for outfit inspiration.

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Love this look.  Denim cut-offs, basic tee, and a drape-y cardigan with sandals

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printed shorts, mixed prints, chambray, fun accessories, hat, and tennies. Perfection! 

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Pleated maxi dress with a fun necklace. 

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You can't go wrong with denim skinnies, tank top, and colorful flats. And I love this necklace! 

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both of these nautical looks are super cute and casual. 

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Leggings are a girl's best friend! I am obsessed with this colorful print! I love the other touches of red in her sunnies, heels, and clutch! 

What is your vacation style? 

What I Wore Wednesday {wiww}

 Hi friends, last week I didn't have a free minute to pick up my laptop to write any posts and I wasn't able to join in on the link-up :( 

Here are my outfits from last week. 

I was so excited to get this necklace in the mail from Very Jane but was instantly sad when it was in three broken pieces :( They sent me another one and this time all was in tact! Yay! It's such a colorful piece and a fun choice for the summer! 

Outfit 1 Details:

Shirt: Old Navy

Skirt and Wedges: Target

J Crew Inspired Necklace: Very Jane 

Bracelet: Ily Couture

Hair tie: Twistband

Watch: Michael Kors

Bought these red Prabal Gurung red wedges off Instagram. I regretted not buying these when they were in stores and someone just so happened to want to sell them on IG and it was in my size. That's fate right? Well for a shoe-a-holic it is! 

Outfit 2 Details:

Shirt: Marshall's

Skirt: Target

Wedges: Target (Prabal Gurung collection)

Necklace: Gifted

I am in love with this necklace layering. I got an awesome deal on this monogram necklace off Groopdealz. They usually run over $100 but I got it under $50! I love it! The other necklace has become a quick favorite too. Just enough sparkle for any outfit! 

Outit 3 Details:

Shirt: Old Navy

Skirt: Marshall's

Sandals: Nine West

Monogram Necklace: Groopdeals

Crystal Necklace: Audrey Mini via Ell and Emm

Bracelet: Kohl's

Last Thursday's coast to coast challenge was leopard and neon! 

Outfit 4 Details:

Leopard Top: Forever 21

Dress: Marshall's

Belt: Target

Bracelet: Le Mode 

Necklace: Ily Couture

Watch: Michael Kors

This is a dress I scored for $8! I love this birdy print!

Outfit 5 Details:

Dress: Belk

Wedges: Prabal Gurung by Target

Necklace: Groopdealz

Watch: Michael Kors

Bracelet: Christina Link by Stella & Dot

Linked up with The Pleated Poppy

Ten Years

Noah and I are celebrating a big milestone. We have been together for 10 years today. In these ten years we have made so many memories. It's kind of a big year for us. It's also our 5 year wedding anniversary too! 

I met Noah while I was in my freshman year of college. He lived in Virginia and was a good friend of my cousin. We started talking over AIM, haha. Anyone remember the good ole' AOL instant message beginnings? noodles123 and juls0284... 

I visited Virginia with my family and Noah and I hung out one night before deciding we were going to plunge into long distance dating! I was attending college at the University of Georgia at the time and he was working in Virginia. We took turns driving back and forth every two weeks! We did that for 2 1/2 years! 

After graduating I moved to Virginia and worked there for about 2 years. We moved into a place together. We bought our first dog. We were engaged November 2007. We got married August 2008 . I got a job back in Georgia and we moved. 

Its been an eventful 5 years of marriage so far. We bought a house, bought cars, had two beautiful babies. 

I love my life and I am so happy to be able to share it with Noah. He is my calming and reasonable half. I could not imagine a better dad for our girls. It's been a fun ride so far full of wonderful moments. I can't wait for all the things to come for us still. 

Happy Anniversary to us! 

Pop of Pink

I love statement shoes! It really makes an outfit stand out and its precisely why I gravitated toward this picture. Its a classic look but with a pop of pink! Plus, I love any excuse to wear my shocking pink j crew mari sandals! "The Shoe" of the summer!

Outfit Details:

Pants: Kohls

Shirt: Charlotte Russe

Shoes: J Crew (Mari)

Watch: Michael Kors

Bracelet: Alimonda (pink) Stella & Dot (Renegade cluster)

Necklace: Ell and Emm

Neutral Color Blocking

Today, I killed two birds with one stone. I was able to find an outfit inspiration and join Thursday's Coast to Coast Challenge. Check out their blog for more inspiration here!

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When I saw Emily's picture I thought of this skirt in my closet. I haven't worn it in a while and I'm happy I have rediscovered it! 

Outfit Details:

Skirt: I cannot remember for the life of me. But I remember I got it for super cheap! Sears or JcPenney maybe?

Shoes: New Directions via Belk

Necklace: Wet Seal

Watch: Michael Kors

Bracelet: Artemis Cuff via Stella & Dot

Shirt: JcPenney

(Mom Update: Mom is doing much better and on the road to recovery!) 

Green with Envy

I know you were looking forward to my usual wiww post but this week I thought it would be fun to "copy-cat" outfits I've seen on Pinterest. I love this casual look and the pop of green. 

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Outfit Details:

Pants: Local Boutique in the mall

Shirt: Joe Fresh via JcPenney

Cardigan: New York and Company

Necklace: Rebel Pendant by Stella & Dot

Sandals: Nine West

These green pants don't have a belt loop so I improvised. This was a comfortable outfit to wear to work. and I've received so many compliments on my low wedge ankle strap sandals. It was a good thing I decided to wear this outfit yesterday because I slept at the hospital all night long. (Long story, but my mom was rushed to the ER and later the ICU for a bad infection. She's doing better now, but now just waiting on doctor to propose possible gallbladder surgery.)

Hope you are having a better day than the last couple of days I've been having!

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy

Rockin' Color Block and Blue Suede Shoes

I love finding inspiration everywhere for new outfits to wear. I found this picture on Pinterest and loved the color blocking and splash of blue. I don't have these exact pieces but its fun finding ways to make a similar outfit with what's already in your closet.

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I love how J from J's Everyday Fashion (here) does this in her blog. She posts inspiration pics along with her outfits and I love to see how she interprets each style. 

Outfit details:

Shirt and Pants: New York and Company Outlet

Heels: Vince Camuto

Necklace: Very Jane 

Watch: Michael Kors

Bracelets: Stella & Dot 

This was fun! I think I'll try this all week! What do you guys think?  

Summer Shorts

Last weekend, I stumbled upon a pair of printed shorts. The print is floral and it reminds me of the water colors. Its a fun pair for the summer. Below I have styled them for day and night. 

Day Outfit: This is a relaxed outfit. I like the gold in the polka dot top and I'd probably leave the chambray shirt unbuttoned. 

Polka Dot Tee \\ Chambray Shirt \\ Chevron Necklace \\ Gladiator Sandals \\ Monogram Clutch  

 Night Outfit: I love this delicate and girly tank top to pair with these shorts. I added wedges because it dresses the shorts up a bit. I, of course, had to add some glitter. Love this clutch! 

Pink Blouse \\ Mint Bracelet \\ Glitter Clutch \\ Bow Studs \\ Gold Wedges

The shorts are from True Freedom via Sears. 

Which look is your favorite? Now, go buy a pair! Can't beat $13.99! 

Follow Me {Please and Thank You}

According to all the folks at Google, Google Reader has discontinued. I don't get it, because I still see the blogs I follow in my feed... But I guess it could be gone any day now. I have imported my subscriptions to Blog Lovin'.

Thanks so much for those of you who read my blog! I am not sure if Google Friend Connect will shortly follow Google Reader so can I ask a HUGE favor? Can you take a moment to follow me on Blog Lovin'? 

It only takes a few seconds. Follow the link on the right-hand side or below. 

Okay, I'll see you over there right? pretty please!? Thank you! 

Red, White, and Blue

Happy Independence Day friends! I hope you have fun plans for the 4th! Does it involve cook-outs, swimming pools, festive desserts, and fireworks?

I was scrolling through Pinterest last night and love these red, white and blue combos. Just in case you need a little help picking out an outfit for today:

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Have a fun and safe holiday!