11.26.2019

Fall Feels

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 | overshirt: J.Crew | blouse: J.Crew {technically men's - but so many men's & women's options in Liberty London prints!} | skirt: Old Navy | tights: Primark | booties: Steve by Steve Madden {obsessed with this splurge option!} | lip: ColourPop Ultra Satin Lip in Frick 'n Frack {PERF Fall lip!} | hoops: Target | socks: Amazon {such a great buy - comes in a multi-color pack for $10!} | 
Fall tones baby!! I was so excited to shoot with Miles again. We took these at a favorite spot for Nashvillians, Radnor Lake, in search of some Fall vibes - and she did not disappoint! Fall in Nashville was a little weird this year - it felt like it was 90 degrees until mid-October and then we had a couple frosts, and my mums died immediately anyway. We even had snow for the first time since 1996, fact-checked. So the lovely, pumpkin spice, Emerson & Thoreau days were in short supply, but this day felt pretty close.

To be FAIR, if you're wondering why/how it looks like I have new clothes when I'm not supposed to, I really have been smuggling taking full advantage of a boyfriend who has the most magnificent collection of button-ups ever! Anytime of year is a great time to borrow from a guy's closet, but Fall is the absolute best. I saw a corduroy "work shirt" like this in a fashion vlog on YouTube (this is a thing) and immediately wanted to recreate. Is it a shirt? Is it a jacket? It's the perfect combination of both and an excellent weight/warmth for a Fall day! So, thanks Art :) both the corduroy shirt and floral button-up are his :) :) but since they look better on me, I'm keeping them! I don't make the rules!

Mini-skirt + tights is a combo I've really been loving this Fall! Something about the proportions feels so right. While it's easy and very tempting to start schlepping around in leggings + a sweater when the weather gets cooler (and believe me, I do!) a mini skirt and booties feels a bit more polished and put-together. I will definitely take this into Winter, swap button-up(s) for heavy sweater & scarf!

Happy Thanksgiving to you & yours! It's my favorite holiday! Art & I are in the Bay Area for the week, soaking up alllll the cozy family and friend time. I'll be making the pumpkin cheesecake, there'll be many games of ping-pong and Settlers of Catan, we'll do a little wine tasting on Saturday (might wear this exact outfit) with a grand finale by my brother's 80's cover band - hope yours is wonderful too! Thankful for each of you <3

photos by Miles Price
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11.22.2019

Beauty Favorites 02

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Hi! Very excited to be talking about beauty favorites today! I haven't done a round-up like this in over a year (last one here!) so there's lots of amazing products to discuss that I don't think I've ever mentioned before. Though I have not been buying beauty products this year, I am always discovering "new" things in my, um, sizable collection. I was also given a BUNCH of stuff earlier this year after a friend did a de-clutter (thanks Christine!) so I've been slowly trying out all that stuff.

As this is coming on the tail-end of Summer (kinda?) most of these were staples in my beauty routine this Summer. However, many of them have translated into Fall! Either way, these are the things I can NOT keep to myself!
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+ Wet N Wild MegaGlo Loose Highlighting Powder in I'm So Lit | I'm no stranger to loving Wet n Wild (anything really) but especially highlighters, but THIS is really next level. This was gifted to me as a "leaving my job present" (thanks Christine!) & is so incredibly pigmented & blinding that it needs to be applied very carefully. This is a highlighter for when you want to be seen from space.

+ L'oreal Lumi Glotion in Fair | This product gives the most gorgeous Summertime glow all over your face! I tried it once & it became a staple in my routine. I love using this in absence of a primer (when I'm not wearing foundation) or mixed in with a foundation. LOL @ Fair, which I am not (thanks Christine!) but this shade works fine for me, whether mixed in with something else or not, it's not a skin shade.

+ Flower Beauty Light Illusion Foundation in Sable | A gorgeous Summer foundation. Especially for me, because this shade is too dark for me already in November. I was excited to try this foundation after hearing beauty vloggers rave about it, my only complaint is I wish the shade range were better, because I would love to wear this product year round!

+ Note Cosmetics Compact Blusher in Desert Rose | I have mentioned this on the blog more than once, since it originally came via Boxycharm, but this became an everyday blush. It's the perfect Summer equivalent to my Wet n Wild Mellow Wine that I normally use everyday; Desert Rose being more peachy and Mellow Wine more of a dusty mauve. I love this!

+ Ulta Beauty Glow Enhancing Drops | Another random product from Christine, these replaced some ancient shimmer lotion I had when it ran out (I guess Bath & Body works doesn't make that anymore??) My favorite trick for taking a fancy look up a notch is a shimmer lotion, mostly on the legs and décolletage - trust me, it will give you that star quality. It looks like these are no longer available, but there are several comparable products out there: save - L'oreal Lumi Glow Boosting Drops / splurge - Cover Fx Custom Enhancer Drops (I also own this & it is great!)
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+ Cover Fx Perfector Face Palette in Medium/Deep | I've long been in search of the perfect face palette for travel, so that I can stop bringing 10 different products. This one was part of a Boxycharm after I cancelled mine (of course!) but I was able to track it down via Poshmark. I wouldn't say it's the absolute perfect one I've been looking for, but it bears mention. I own both shades & I would say I'm just in between them both (as far as blush/bronzer goes.) The highlighters have glazed over a bit (maybe you can tell from the photo) which is my biggest complaint. I'll keep an eye out for my white whale face palette, but I did use both of these quite a bit this Summer.

+ Morphe x Jaclyn Hill The Vault Eyeshadow Palette in Armed & Gorgeous | I purchased the entire Vault collection as soon as it was released, & I have found these smaller palettes much more useable than the original Jaclyn Hill palette, which I also own. Maybe it's the paradox of choice? I just like the Vault colors better! I used this specific vault palette SO MUCH this Summer, nearly everyday! I used those 3 yellow-y matte shades for a simple but pretty diffused look, & would often stop there, or smoke it out & add some shimmer if I was feeling fancy or going out! I think these tones especially work well with my skintone. If you are wanting to buy one Jaclyn Hill eyeshadow palette - this is the one I would recommend! 
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+ e.l.f. Ultimate Blending Brush | When I only wear concealer vs. foundation & the whole deal (about half the time) I usually use a brush, & it's most often this one! It's just great for blending on the fly - densely packed & covers a lot of area. This is also a SIX dollar brush which cannot be beat.

+ Morphe Brontour in Vlogger | I know I've mentioned this before - but I'm declaring it my perfect/favorite contour shade. I have struggled to find the exact right color for contouring on my skin tone, but this is what I use when I want a no-fail contour that looks awesome. Oh, only the shade on the right. I know Vlogger is perfect for me, but I am curious to try out some other shades.

+ Milani Color Statement Lipstick in Matte Beauty | I wear this a lot on this blog (here for one!) & it lived in my purse all Summer long. Just a great, cheap, matte but not too matte, neutral but not nude shade that I always get compliments on!

+ Wet n Wild Contour Makeup Stick in Call Me Maple | I'm such a baby with cream products, but I can't deny a cream contour looks really nice & natural in the Summer, & a stick is probably the best way to go about it. I went through a phase of a few weeks where I only used this for bronzer! You do have to be careful about blending really well & NEVER putting this on top of powder.

+ Becca Cosmetics Lipstick in Taupe | A new favorite nude from Christine! This is more of a brown nude vs. the Milani mauve nude. This lipstick has a cream finish that's even a bit glossy, & easy to throw on at any point in the day. On an aesthetic note, you can just tell this lipstick is luxe - the tube is a heavy metal and it clicks in place with a magnet.

As always, I would love to hear about any and all products you're loving in the comments!

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11.12.2019

What We Loved In: San Sebastián, Biarritz, Porto, & Aveiro

Hay friends! Still working through blogging about our trip to Europe this Summer :) in case you missed the first installment of this series, rather than do an exhaustive travel guide (which I literally don't think I could do if I tried) I'm just sharing bits of what we LOVED in each city we visited. Hope this helps you if you find yourself in San Sebastián, Biarritz, Porto, Aveiro/etc! 

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+ Pintxos (Spanish tapas) everywhere! But especially: Atari Gastroleku, which we determined had the best ham & croquettes (you can also sit & eat on the steps of an old church, pictured above, which is magical!). We also visited Gandarias more than one night! This is making me so hungry.
+ Cheesecake at La Viña - we providentially got a slice after first being told they were all out, amazing!
+ Had an awesome morning run on the promenade along the La Concha Bay - great route to run or walk!

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+ We lunched at Saline Ceviche Bar - total California surf town vibes & local West Coast IPAs to match!
+ La Grande Plage is the beautiful beach at the base of ^ hydrangea hill, where all my dreams came true.
+ Biarritz is full of adorable boutiques! I found these rainbow striped espadrilles at JOX&AN.

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Casa Guedes had THE most perfect roast pork & sheep cheese sandwich, that we ate on more than once occasion. Sounds strange, but it is a magical little sandwich. They also make their own Vino Verde!
+ Try all the Vino Verde you can, I was delighted to find an old favorite of mine, Gazela, is locally made.
+ Do a port tasting! I knew nothing about Port, but we toured & did a tasting at Calem. It was awesome.
+ I have dreamed about Francesinhas since I tasted one in Porto. These iconic sandwiches are a Porto specialty and are made with thick bread, cured ham, Portuguese sausage, roast beef, all covered in melted cheese and a tomato and beer sauce with a fried egg on top. YEAH. Be sure and try one!! We found ours at Brasão Cervejaria where they serve a specialty beer brewed to pair with the Francesinha! Be warned that basically all you can do after this meal is take a nap.
+ For a few Euro, you can climb to the top of Clérigos Tower (top photo) for an amazing view of the city, then reward yourself afterwards with a glass of Vino Verde at the BASE garden lounge/bar (third photo.)

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+ We stayed in the sleepy beach town of Costa Nova. Our Airbnb was ~ $100 a night & walking distance from the beautiful, very Florida panhandle like beach!
+ The area was sleepy, so it was a little harder to find restaurants/bars, but during the day, we enjoyed the Bronze beach bar for ciders and sandwiches.
+ Maybe the best meal of our entire trip was at Canastra Do Fidalgo - complete with barnacles, cockles, squid and potatoes, and seafood rice - everything was delicious and the service was awesome! 

Next up: what we loved in Madrid, Salamanca, and Barcelona!

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11.05.2019

Seen / Heard / Worn / Etc. Summer 2019

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Here's my belated, no one cares, quarterly, round-up of everything I've been loving lately! Always on the lookout for recommendations, so let me know what you've been watching/reading/listening to/enjoying in the comments!


SEEN //
+ Fleabag | I can't believe I haven't written one of these posts since I watched all of Fleabag in a few days. Wow! This show is so dang clever and well done. Phoebe Waller-Bridge is an absolute genius, making you as the viewer feel like a character in the show, and making every episode feel like one long inside joke between the two of you. Also PWB vs. Olivia Colman in this show is EVERYTHING. I gleefully watched as Fleabag swept the Emmys and felt every award was well-deserved. Especially the screenplay award for "Episode 1" (first ep of the 2nd season) which is minute by minute, probably the best episode of TV I've ever seen. Go watch now!!!

+ Barry | This is known as a happy medium in my household, something my bf & I equally enjoy :) the ensemble of the show is fantastic, but I have to give special applause for Bill Hader who I am full-on crushing on now (is it bc he looks like my bf???? Age old question) I am so impressed at how he plays this very dimensional character who is largely serious, but still with the comedic edge we all know & love from SNL. The entire show is full of interesting characters and a premise unlike anything you've seen.

+ Cold Case Files | There is a whole lot of true crime to consume right now, & most of it feels about the same. This show is set apart in my mind as exceptionally well done. Plus! There's the tiny balance of resolution at the end of an episode. It is absolutely fascinating to me every single time what the one thing was that made the cold case crack wide open after 5, 10, 15 years!

+ Mindhunter Season 2 | Two years later, I was so excited for this, what I consider one of my favorite TV shows right now. Season 2 definitely takes a different turn and explores more of the ensemble characters. Lucky you if you haven't watched, now you can binge two seasons in a weekend!

Styling Hollywood | Just an absolute freaking joy to balance out any true crime you may be watching ;) I wish to be bffs with Adair Curtis & Jason Bolden immediately! I've also been fascinated  to learn just how much a stylist does. Plus it is so neat to review awards shows past & realize red carpet looks I adored were styled by Jason!

HEARD //
+ Father of the Bride - Vampire Weekend | Such a fun, boppy, Summer album! Vampire Weekend has consistently put out music that's just fun and reminds me of carefree high school days. Listen to: Harmony Hall.

+ Jaime - Brittany Howard | I wasn't particularly a huge Alabama Shakes fan (not not a fan) but I knew this debut solo album was going to be awesome & something I would love. This album was my go-to for weeks for blogging & online work, but calling it "background music" sounds like an insult. It would be equally suited as the star of the show on a Fall night in with some whiskey and a loved one. I can't put my finger on the genre, but it's full of dreamy sounds! Listen to: Stay High and He Loves Me.

+ Incubus | I surprised Art with a trip to Minneapolis for his birthday to see Incubus, one of his favorite bands. My brother Coren has listened to Incubus for years, so I knew I liked some of their music, but during the show, I was surprised by how much of it I knew and loved! This got me listening to & loving them even more. Listen to: the Spotify This is Incubus playlist will give you a great intro, I have to shout-out Dig, which I think is an absolutely beautiful love song & my favorite of theirs.

+ The Big Day - Chance the Rapper | You just can't listen to Chance without being happy. His rhymes are dope, & there's some awesome guests on this album (Ben Gibbard?! Exsqueeze me!) I was so excited for this album to come out and it did not disappoint! Just as great for working out as hanging around with my brothers. Listen to: Do You Remember and Let's Go on the Run 

+ Norman Fucking Rockwell - Lana Del Rey | Ok I am a huge LDR fan, but here's what I'll say about this album: she picked all the singles correctly, & they are fire! The rest of it hasn't totally jived with me. Then again, this was coming on the heels of her (imho) masterpiece, Lust for Life. Hard to top that. That said, there are fantastic tracks, we just had already heard them months before the album dropped. Listen to: Venice Bitch and Doin' Time (a cover that was meant to be.)

Let's connect on Spotify! Literally always streaming something.

WORN //
+ My "live-in" items for Summer 2019 (linking similar/exact when possible): J. Crew one piece, espadrilles, Birkenstocks, peplum t-shirt, Bensimons, oversized jean jacket, Avarcas, Old Navy jeans, pink circle sunglasses, bandanas, J.Crew culottes, Mara Hoffman sundress, Supergas (platform & reg!)

+ A wishlist for right now, since most of the above items are old/not exciting/I'm not shopping! dark purple Dr. Martens, a silk scarf, new slip-on Vans, the entire lavender Adidas collection (but esp the leggings!), the perfect pair of round sunglasses, tissue turtlenecks for layering, half-zip fleece, Spanx faux leather leggings, and the perfect little black crossbody purse.

ETC. //
+ The Ordinary | I have only barely dipped my toe into the face serum/oil world, and this is only because I got lucky with some cast-offs from my bff Christine. For the past few months, I have been using the Glycolic TonerLactic Acid, Mandelic Acid, and Retinol at night (and not much consistently the day tbh!) I can't put my finger on exactly what/why, but my skin definitely looks better than ever - brighter, more even, and just better! I'm excited to experiment with some new products so if you have any that are life-changing, please share with me! I get so overwhelmed!

+ Cakes! | Art's mom (shout-out Libby!) got me a stand mixer last Christmas, & I've been doing some baking! Favorites have been this super easy and delicious pumpkin cheesecake, and this bourbon butter cake + frosting that I made for a going away party for friends moving to Kentucky (on theme, duh!)

+ Boie scrubbers | My bf randomly ordered these for us and omg so much better than a loofah! I love stealing his face one too ;) they come in fun colors and can even be ordered on a subscription.

+ Away suitcase | Another shout-out to my Away suitcase, which I used the hell out of this Summer. Honestly, I have no complaints about it & love all the little features - it holds a lot, very durable, glides like a dream, comes with a removable battery, locks, has little compartments inside, removable/washable laundry bag...I have The Bigger Carry-On in what was a limited edition print, but so many good color options currently. Here's my referral link for $50 off your purchase (I get something too!) 
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10.16.2019

Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice

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| lip: The Beauty Crop GRLPWR Liquid Lipstick in Imma Bawse | sweater: J.Crew (from Art! ) | skirt: LOFT | socks: Target | boots: Danner | 

Happy Spooky Szn, y'all!! October, the best month of the year, is absolutely flying by. This Fall feels especially short because the weather JUST turned gorgeous in Nashville, and we are leaving for Japan on Saturday! So we are squeezing in every possibly second of spoopy fun - exclusively watching scaries on TV, baking pumpkin and bourbon desserts, listening to Kim Petras... and we finally went to get pumpkins and mums yesterday!

I debated if this was even worth it since we'll be out of the country until the 30th anyway (and hopefully our mums don't die!) but honestly getting my porch all set up last night made me so ridiculously happy, so, I'd say it was worth it. I'll share photos on Twitter! I mean, can you tell how happy I am based on how I'm grinning like a maniac in all these photos?

OH - I have never introduced this blog to Bailey! Bailey is Art's dog he rescued 10+ years ago, she's also known (by me) as "the dog who made me believe in dogs" as she is literally the only dog I have ever deeply loved and even been elsewhere thinking, "I wonder what Bailey is up to right now..?" I know everyone says their dog is the best but she is really something special. We've had a long-standing dream of getting her some pumpkin portraits and this was the year! That photo of her in the ghost cut-out absolutely kills me.

I've had so much fun this week rolling out all my cold weather clothes, it's like getting a brand new wardrobe! Planning to live in a sweater - skirt - booties combo all season long (adding tights when it gets colder.) Art has the best collection of flannels, sweaters, and even a heavier corduroy button-up I can't wait to steal, so the whole shopping ban thing a'int so bad in the Fall! All I want to wear is slightly oversized sweaters anyway. So, don't tell him! To be fair he did *give* this sweater to me, or maybe he was getting rid of it and I swooped in, either way, fair game.

Ok is it so obvious by this manic post that I've just had coffee today? I am off to pack for Japan - we leave Saturday morning to be in LA for two days with my bb nephew (ok and his parents) and then Monday morning we leave for Japan! We'll be in Okinawa for a few days (where my brother is currently deployed) and then Tokyo for a long weekend, and hopefully back in Nashville in time to carve a pumpkin on Halloween night. We are super excited to be in Japan with some sibs! Please comment/tweet/whatever me with any recs you might have, and follow along on Twitter/Insta if you feel inclined!

Well, this looks like my blog update for the month (!) of October. Hope you all are enjoying everything about this season! <3 
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9.25.2019

Down at the Foster's Freeze

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| lip: Milani Color Statement lipstick in Matte Beauty | hoops: Target | rings & necklaces: Homegrown Silver & Stone Chattanooga (they have an Etsy shop!! I love all this jewelry I found there.) | sunnies: Ray-Ban | top: Zara | shorts: Madewell | espadrilles: JOX&AN Biarritz |

Bc I haven't mentioned this in a while: click item name for additional wears & styling on the blog!


What could be better...than an afternoon spent with a melting ice cream cone, snapping some pics with my bffy Stephanie (--> check out past shoots with her on the blog!) We spent a super fun few hours giggling all over her entire neighborhood, & concluded with her first Ramen experience! Total success.

Foster's Freeze is one of those things I grew up with in the Bay Area but recently realized, are they not in Nashville? This still happens to me out of the blue after ten years in Nashville. Is it a California thing? Just a Bay Area thing? West Coast? I was asking Art about it and he said he'd never heard of it! So tell me - have you ever been to a Foster's Freeze?!

Let's break down this outfit: here's  my second pair of espadrilles (first pair featured in this outfit)! I found these at a boutique in Biarritz, France, this Summer (still posting bit by bit about that trip, first installment is up, stay tuned for the scoop on Biarritz!) Not sure if you can tell they have tiny rainbow stripes, so they are essentially neutral enough to go with everything, but are still fun and colorful. I've been wearing them a bunch. What's the rule about espadrilles after Labor Day?

Shorts are old but Madewell has several basically identical pairs currently available (linked in the widget!) and they all seem to be on sale right now! I picked up this peplum tee at Zara this Summer (p sure in Madrid) and I love how it dresses up a casual tee with the blousiness of a peplum (does that make any sense.) I was pleased to find a few similar options available and highly suggest a peplum tee for you & yours!

I hope you all are having a fantastic week! And maybe, just maybe feeling an inkling of Fall? We had at least a mild morning in Nashville which made me way too excited. I keep wanting to buy Mums but I'm waiting until they won't get scorched & die immediately! We've been seeing a lot of friends and tonight we're going to see some jazz, which I'm very excited about. Thanks for reading!! xo

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9.23.2019

What We Loved In: Bordeaux & Surrounding Areas

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This past Summer I was super fortunate to join my sister and her friend Kathleen in Europe for almost three weeks. We packed in a LOT, as you'll soon see, and while I can't/won't complete an entire travel guide (not a travel blogger!) I wanted to share some quick highlights. Carina and Kathleen are so great about travel planning and finding the good stuff, and I know it can be difficult and overwhelming to find great places to eat/drink/explore when you're visiting somewhere new! 

So I'm sharing strictly "what we loved" in every city we visited. Comment below with any questions!

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+ Les Halles de Bacalan modern food hall, we ate seafood at Les Requins Marteaux & it was delicious!
+ Day trip to Dune du Pilatthe highest sand dune in Europe! About an hour outside of Bordeaux.
+ Wandering around the gorgeous "old town" area at night, eating gelato from La Maison du Glacier.
+ Kathleen made the smart call to stay in the (very pretty) suburb of Mérignac, closer to where we'd explore wine country, 
but still only a few Euro tram trip away from old town Bordeaux.
+ Pit-stopped in Saint-Jean-De-Luz driving to San Sebastián, a super cute Basque beach town. Grabbed
a baguette from a local bakery and had a beach picnic for lunch!

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Saint-Émilion is a medieval village & wine growing region about 45 minutes from Bordeaux.
+ Rented bikes from the town tourism office & did a self-guided wine bike tour! Amazing & sweaty.
+ Went to three family owned & run wine châteaux (wine estates): Gaubert, Guillomet, and Rozier
+ Explored the village (unbeknownst to us, there was a wine festival happening!), stopped at The Cordeliers Cloister - super neat, used to be a nunnery, now it's a wine bar and garden with gift shop.

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Next up! What we loved in San Sebastián, Biarritz, Porto, and Aveiro!
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9.13.2019

Espadrille Summer

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| lip: Becca Cosmetics lipstick in Taupe | top: J.Crew (gift from Art) | jeans: Urban Outfitters | purse: Target | 'drilles: Espadril (purchased in Cape Town) |


A. Legit. Outfit post!? For the first time all Summer? Well, scratch that, Summer is over. Hopefully you'll permit me to still post Summer outfits until it feels like Fall, deal? By the way I got to shoot with my bff Steph when I was home in July so more Summer outfits to come!! 

Well, it's been quite a Summer. (Catch up on what I've been up to here.) For many, it's been a "Hot Girl Summer", I personally have identified more with an "Espadrille Summer." Back in the Spring, I included espadrilles on my "One Spring Purchase" idea list, and I have since purchased two pairs that have both been in heavy rotation. Something about them feels so classic but still effortless, put-together but still warm weather dreamy.

If you're thinking "two pairs! No-buy year?" - a no-buy year update is definitely in order, but in short, YES I am still doing it, yes I did some shopping while I was traveling this Summer and subsequently I think I'm really done for the year, and both pairs fit in the "souvenir clause." 

I found this fancy tasseled pair at The Old Biscuit Mill market in Cape Town, back on our trip to South Africa in March. We did not get to spend nearly enough time at this market, that had maybe the most incredible international food court I'd ever seen, along with dozens of stalls for local makers. I was of course frantically in search of a souvenir or two and I think I did pretty well. So if you go, budget an entire half day or more to explore! 

Looking back at this brand, Espadril, to write this post - looks like they are a Spanish brand that sells espadrilles that are handmade in South Africa. You can customize a pair and order online! Pretty cool.

Otherwise this outfit is very simple BUT an excellent representation of my Summer 2019 style. So there ya go. This top was a birthday present from Art and as a "faux-wrap" has all the panache of a wrap top with none of the hassle! Couldn't find the exact one at J.Crew any more but I've linked some similar options. These jeans have been a favorite of mine since I got them 2 ish years ago?? I believe the option in the widget is nearly exact, just the 2019 version. 

I seriously have about ten blog posts kicking around in my brain that I want to write, and though I should have more free time than ever right now (and how!) I just haven't felt like sitting down and doing it. All in good time. I've been blogging for so dang long that, though I never know exactly what it will look like in specific season of life, I kinda can't imagine not doing it. Thanks for reading! 

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