Black & White

I am thrilled to feature a collaboration with Tara from Jimmy Choos and Tennis Shoes! She's as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside, and I've loved getting to know her! We've been discussing a collaboration for a few months now, and I can't believe time has flew by so quickly since we first started emailing. Bad weather happened, Baby Gibby happened, moving happened... life happened. Nonetheless, here it finally is! We decided to showcase a black and white outfit... Something we both hardly ever wear! We love us some color :) Once I started looking in my closet, I realized how little black or white clothing I actually have. It was a bit of a challenge, but I am pleased with how classic the end result is. 

What goes better with black and white than red? Tara has her red hair... I went with red lips! Can never go wrong with a red lip :) To keep the pencil skirt from being too stuffy, I added a fun pair of heels and a statement bracelet.

I'm loving how fun and bold her outfit is and those Zara shorts... too cute for words. Be sure and visit Jimmy Choos and Tennis Shoes to see more of Tara's outfit!

Top & Skirt: Express (old), Heels: Sam Edelman, Bag: Francesca's, Bracelet: J. Crew, Lips: Mac "Ruby Woo"

Memorial Weekend Recap + My Favorite Maxi Dress

Collective Concepts dress, ancient Aeropostale denim jacket, Target belt (similar), J. Crew inspired necklace via eBay, Target clutch, JoJo Loves You earrings c/o, J. Crew bracelets, Vince Camuto heels, kate spade sunnies

I hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! Mine went by entirely too quickly :)

Friday evening we went out for Mexican and Saturday was spent enjoying downtown Memphis & cheering on the Grizzlies! Sunday we went to church, had an outdoor lunch, took the pups to the park, napped, & grilled steaks, and Monday, we ran errands, went to the movies, and went to the Majestic Grille to celebrate a secret accomplishment I can't reveal just yet :)

The weather was gorgeous and I kind of regret not spending every minute by the pool... What did y'all do on Memorial Day weekend?

This dress is already on heavy rotation and it's not even officially summer yet! I picked it up at a boutique in Charleston last year, and while it's a size too big, I just couldn't pass it up! I predict you'll be seeing a lot of it this summer!

Thank you for reading! 

Festive Nautical

Modcloth dress, Target hat, Tory Burch clutch, kate spade wedges & sunnies, J. Crew necklace, earrings, & bracelet, kate spade bangle

Happy Memorial Day! Whether you're aboard a lavish houseboat party, attending a low-key barbecue, or simply spending time with family & friends, I hope you're having a great holiday! 

P.S. How flattering does this dress look? It would be perfect for so many occasions. For Memorial Day, I would let red take center stage, keep the jewelry simple, and stay cool in a large hat! 

God bless the USA! 

Memorial Day Earring Sale!

Earrings: c/o JoJo Loves You

Today I'm excited to introduce to you JoJo Loves You, a jewelry company that has the most amazing earrings! Their earrings come in so many shapes, sizes, and colors that you're sure to find one (or eight) that you like! Shop my top picks below.

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See any you can't live without? You're in luck, because JoJo Loves You is currently having their annual Memorial Day sale! From now until Monday, you can get 3 pairs for $60 (includes original blings, party blings, mini party blings, navette blings, and oval blings) or 3 pairs for $50 (mini blings).

Happy three-day weekend! Thank you for reading! 

Well, it's one for the money, Two for the show, Three to get ready, Now go, cat, go.

Who would ever imagine blue suede shoes would be so versatile?! Definitely not me, until I started brainstorming ideas for different occasions, and these are only two of the many outfits you could put together around blue heels. Now I'm thinking these may need to make an appearance in my closet! 

For brunch, choose a dress with a playful pattern, an armful of bracelets, a blush satchel, and sassy pink lips! Blue heels will really make this outfit pop!

On date night, let your blue shoes stand out with a flirty LWD, a modern metal belt, crystal statement jewelry, and a classic black and white clutch. Finish off the look with fiery red-orange lips!

Only one more day til summer Memorial Day weekend! I'm SO excited to relax and enjoy the gorgeous weather! It's safe to assume I'll also try to hit up a few sales... Speaking of sales, ShoeDazzle is having a Memorial Day sale today through Monday! All sale items are an additional 30% off and all full-price items are 20% off! New members: you can still get 25% off your first item with the 20% taken off subsequent items! I'm telling you... THIS weekend is the time to shop ShoeDazzle!

P.S. Now I have the urge to listen to Elvis.

This post is sponsored by ShoeDazzle.

Orchid is a color

Tee: J. Crew // Skirt: Everly // Necklace: Bauble Bar (similar) // Sandals: Gianni Bini // Sunnies: Kate Spade

If you look closely in the background, you can see Bella peeping out the window. I just love my sweet girl :)

Evidently I like to pair shades of purple with this skirt... With lavender in this post and orchid this time! (At least I call this tee's color "orchid"...) Something about the pairing just works! 

Speaking of, look at my pretty orchid Tyler gave me! I've kept it alive for about two months now and I'm so proud especially since people have told me how finicky they can be! Now I just need to research on what soil it needs so I can re-pot it. Does anyone have experience with orchids?

I hope you all are having a wonderful week! Only 3 more work days to go 'til the 3-day weekend! Woop! 

Color Inspiration: Lime

 chair // necklace // shoes

It's been awhile since I've been into lime green, probably because I was so obsessed with it in high school that I burnt myself out on it. I still cannot believe my parents allowed my bedroom to be painted neon pink and lime green. Anyway, I've found myself gravitating toward the summery hue lately and I can't help but think that it will go with every other color in my house & wardrobe... Lime, meet mint. I hope you'll be best friends.

Check out this link for ideas on how to incorporate lime (and mint) into your home decor :)

Feet Candy

Of course I always feel like I need to expand my shoe collection, but ShoeDazzle is convincing me even more lately! They have so many fun patterns, embellished details, and shiny metallics that would make any shoe-lover swoon. Above are my favorite pairs that immediately caught my attention. The pink & blue patterned heels are absolutely adorable, and of course I was attracted to mint and metallics :)

If you aren't familiar with ShoeDazzle, ShoeDazzle is the original online personal-styling innovator that treats you to a monthly showroom filled with personalized shoe and accessory recommendations. It's like having your own personal shopper... A personal shopper that is Rachel Zoe that is, since she's the company's chief stylist! ShoeDazzle carries their own brand, as well as other well-known designer brands such as Chinese Laundry, Seychelles, Dolce Vita, Michael Antonio, and Beau+Ashe at prices that can't be beat!

To join, take the ShoeDazzle style quiz so they can get to know your style. Based on the results, ShoeDazzle gives you your first showroom of shoes and handbags they think you’ll love. At the beginning of every month you will receive a new selection that fits your individual style, and as new styles get added to the site throughout the month, they continue to tailor your personalized recommendations. 

As if their cute shoes and affordable prices aren't incentive enough, you can also get 25% off your first purchase if you order within 2 days of joining!

Which pair speaks to you? Take a look and leave a comment-- I'd love to know! 

This post is sponsored by ShoeDazzle but I always share my honest opinions.

Homemade Calzones

Calzones are at the top of my favorite Italian food list, just above lasagna and pizza. I love bread and cheese, but sometimes dislike the amount of sauce that is included in many Italian dishes. The great thing about calzones, however, is that I can control how much sauce I want, while getting double the bread and cheese! They're also more filling than pizza, so I can eat a small portion and be satisfied. 

I made them at home for the first time a few weeks ago, and I couldn't believe how easy and quick it was to prepare!

Here are the ingredients I used. I don't eat many toppings, but you can add anything you like inside your calzone!

-pizza dough

-mozzarella cheese

-pepperoni

-marinara sauce

Roll out the dough and pile on your toppings. Cut thin strips along each side. Fold over the strips, alternating sides. Bake at 350 until lightly brown. Serve with warm marinara sauce.

*Helpful tip: After you've rolled the dough, lay it out on a greased baking sheet before adding toppings and folding.

So easy, quick, and delicious!

Thank you for reading!

Life Lately

My apologies for being MIA this week. We've been so busy trying to put our new house together! I've even neglected Instagram... and that never happens. But nonetheless, I wanted to share a few photos that I have on my iPhone camera roll to let you in on what's been going on.

 I've came to the conclusion that I NEED this kate spade clutch in my life. Isn't it perfection?! I can't wait to see the movie! But first, I have to find time to re-read the book. I know it won't take me more than a couple hours once I get started, but that just hasn't happened yet.

Chicken Alfredo & salad: the first meal we cooked in our new kitchen! Can I just say how much I love it? New appliances & Mom-approved organization make all the difference.

The Anthropologie tablecloth I ordered yesterday! Isn't it gorgeous?! It will look perfect on the small table in our butler's pantry next to our china & crystal! 

Bella has no problem making herself at home! 

Are you wondering why we have a blanket over the couch? Our slipcover was at the dry cleaners because Bentley made himself a little too comfortable and just didn't want hop down to throw up.

Yesterday I could not stop laughing at this video. How do you teach your dog to dance?!


Have a great weekend! We're hoping to sleep in, catch the Grizzlies game, eat Mexican with Will & Courtney, enjoy our screened-in porch, and get more unpacking done!

Summer Sandals

Steve Madden // Ivanka Trump (on sale!) // Report (on sale!)

J. Crew // Modcloth // Joie

This time of year I always feel like I need to update my sandal collection! I wear flat sandals ALL summer, and because of my non-existent arch, I need little support so flat sandals are so comfy for me! This season, I'm all about the details. Colorblocking, subtle ombre, and simple metallic thongs are at the top of my wish list. What type of sandals are you most drawn to this year?

We're finally all moved into our new house! I'm utterly exhausted from moving for 4 days straight so I'm still trying to get caught up on rest. We didn't hire a moving company and instead opted to do it on our own with help from friends. We absolutely couldn't have done it without Will, Courtney, and Zach's help! I'm still trying to convince Tyler that with the money we saved from moving ourselves, I should be able to get a massage. :)

My parents came up Saturday evening and we spent the rest of the weekend unpacking and organizing. They were such a huge help! We still have a long way to go but we're just so happy to finally be living in our adorable new place.

Candy Colored

J. Crew shirt (sold out, but on eBay) & skirt (similar J. Crew factory version), Target bag, eBay necklace, Steve Madden wedges (similar), kate spade sunnies

Last Sunday was a beautiful spring day with blue skies and a slight breeze. Pretty weather always gets me in the mood to wear bright colors so I couldn't resist pairing my favorite neon shirt with turquoise and yellow! 

Are you getting tired of seeing these sunglasses yet? You must think I don't own any others. And you'd be right. I used to buy cheap sunglasses, but the first time I put these kate spade beauties on, my days of cheap sunglasses were over. The only problem is, I can't afford to have multiple pairs! Obviously I need these mint aviators!

Thanks for reading!

Silver + Tan

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I've never been a huge fan of the color silver... I'm a gold gal! But this spring is all about silver footwear and I have to admit... I'm kinda loving it! I'm currently drooling over styles that combine silver with tan... It's such an unexpected pairing and is just about as versatile as you can get! 

Coach is alllll over this silver/tan combo (the top 3 are Coach). I'm especially smitten with the Rebecca Minkoff wedges (#4) but even the sale price is too much for me to spend...

We're starting to move tonight! I can hardly wait to start taking things over to the new place and see the transformation from empty to homey!