It turns out being a grown-up is entirely too overrated. I mean, honestly. You guys…we are facing some serious problems here in Florida. Serious problems – and this is a serious post. I know you want fashion and lifestyle tips and things like that, but this week things these seem a little less important thanContinue reading “Difficult Decisions in Difficult Situations: Family First Always”
3 Classic Ways to Style a Blazer for Instant Chic
Is anyone else keeping an eye on the tropics like it’s their job? As a lifelong Floridian, I’ve been so exceptionally blessed to have never been through a major storm. The worst was back in 2004 when we had three or four back-to-back hurricanes and tropical storms come our way. It pushed back the permit-pullingContinue reading “3 Classic Ways to Style a Blazer for Instant Chic”
Life Lately: An Update in the Midst of Busy
Happy last day of August! {All photos of random things we’ve been up to in the past two weeks} I don’t know about you, but tomorrow officially begins fall in my house. It’s my favorite month of the year – and not just because it’s my birthday month. I’m turning 34 on the 30th, whichContinue reading “Life Lately: An Update in the Midst of Busy”
Simple Tips for Shopping the Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale
{The Marlowes: Short Sleeve and Boatneck} You guys…it’s finally here. The Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale runs from Monday, August 28 until Wednesday, August 30th. Three days of one of my favorite sales of the year. No – my absolute favorite sale of the year. With that I mind and only the weekend to prepare,Continue reading “Simple Tips for Shopping the Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale”
The One Classic Staple Dress Your Closet Needs for Under $100
{Dress: Essie by Lilly Pulitzer | Lipstick: Mod Pop by Clinique | Earrings: Sugarfix by Bauble Bar for Target | Sunglasses: Rayban | Bracelet: Chatelaine by David Yurman Friday, Friday, Friday… What kind of plans do you have this weekend? Ours is – as usual – busy. One day we will have a weekend thatContinue reading “The One Classic Staple Dress Your Closet Needs for Under $100”
It’s All in the Details: One Dress You Can Wear Several Ways
It’s all in the details. I’ve said it before – I love classic pieces. 85% of my closet is staples and classic pieces that never go out of style, and about a quarter of those have a little bit of a twist because I love details. A classic wrap dress with fun pockets and aContinue reading “It’s All in the Details: One Dress You Can Wear Several Ways”
Maxi Madness
{Dress | Shoes similar here | Sunglasses | Clutch similar here } Who doesn’t love a good maxi dress? I love them, but I go through phases. It seems that it’s always the beginning of spring and the end of summer. Almost like it’s my way of telling winter and summer it’s time to go.Continue reading “Maxi Madness”
Healthy 5-Minute Edamame Recipe Perfect for Snacking or as A Side Dish
Better late than never, right? I promised this recipe post two days ago, but I’m slacking this week. Seriously, back to school is amazing, but being part of the PTA for the first time is really a learning curve for me. I didn’t realize how many man hours it takes. I’m enjoying it – IContinue reading “Healthy 5-Minute Edamame Recipe Perfect for Snacking or as A Side Dish”
Back to Basics: 3 Classic White Shirts That Are Anything but Basic
Happy Monday! There’s a saying about how if you love Mondays, you’re doing life right. I don’t know about all that…but I do love a Monday this time of year. The kids are back in school, and that means I have 6 – SIX – uninterrupted hours to work without anyone bickering, asking for aContinue reading “Back to Basics: 3 Classic White Shirts That Are Anything but Basic”
The Casual LBD: The Perfect Way to Transition from Summer to Fall ( Or to Other Summer in Florida, anyway)
You guys, today is the first day of back to school for our kids – and we are celebrating! Okay, so we took them to school, walked them to class, and ordered our favorite biscuits and gravy to go so we could come home and sit at our desks and eat them. But it’s quiet.Continue reading “The Casual LBD: The Perfect Way to Transition from Summer to Fall ( Or to Other Summer in Florida, anyway)”
Tiffany Raiford 