Ok… I found ya’ll the perfect spring transition jacket. The embroidery is beutiful and I loved the army green color. (It also comes in black.) I paired it with a rust bodysuit to brighten it up for spring. How cute would this jacket be with some cut off denim shorts once it warms up?! This Nashville weather has been so bi-polar lately. One day it’s 20 degrees and the next it’s 60. I’m sure ready for some sunshine and warmer days. It’s so hard to get out and about with Georgie when it’s cold. On the warm days I try to take advantage and take him for strolls and out and about for errands.
I’ve always been a pretty typical New Year’s “resolution-er.” You know the type. “I’m going to eat great every day, workout and get in the best shape of my life!” For a few weeks I’ll do a great job, then eventually fall off the bandwagon and go into a yo-yo diet. (Worse than the habits I had before.) Health is one of the most important things, and I am not under valuing that at all. Without our health, we don’t have much. HOWEVER…… I’m not falling into that category this year.
For G’s 6 month birthday I did a post on ways that he has changed me, and I’m going to add something else to that list. I’ve really seen what’s important so this year my resolutions are a little different.
First off, I want to give more and buy less. I am such a shopaholic. (First step is admitting it, right?!) It’s gotten a little out of control to the point where I don’t even have anywhere to put all of the “things.” I’ve already started to clean out sell and donate and it feels so good. Do not give me wrong, I will always be a fashion lover. I will still be bringing you great outfits, designers, etc. What I have realized is I don’t need to be buying these things on a weekly basis. I’m going to concentrate on quality pieces that work well with everything and then every now and again a fun trendy item.
The other part of this resolution is to “give more.” There are many parts to this one. Literally I want to give more to charities with my time and donating things we no longer use. But I also want to give Georgie more by putting my phone down (if you’ve noticed I haven’t been as active on social media lately) and really being present with him. These moments with him are already flying by and I don’t want to look back and feel like I could have been there more. I want to be a better wife and do the things I know that Trey loves, even when it’s not my favorite things to do. Lastly, give more to my friends. It’s soooo easy to get caught up in your own day-to-day life that you aren’t always the most attentive friend. Since G’s birth I have not been as good as I should be. Even if it’s as simple as a quick phone call, or a card in the mall over an accomplishment a friend has made.
I’m a firm believer in positive thinking and “thinking things into existence.” Part of this is talking about and writing down your goals. Whatever your resolutions may be this year, write them down! Talk about them out loud to others. You will feel more accountability and they are much more likely to happen!
This outfit is keeping to my new theory. I wear this leather jacket more than anything else I own! Here is an affordable version . I paired it with a chunky oversized scarf that I can get a ton of wear out of, this under $20 pocket t-shirt AND of course my favorite Christmas present this gucci bag.
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and a great start to the New Year!
I had the best time attending the unveiling of local designer, Hey Wanderer’s new kimono collection, “eterno,” with fellow local blogger Hunter Schleicher.
The event was located at Mcgavock Manor, the adorable AirBNB and home of the creators of the brand. Every detail from the salted caramel macaroons, to the blankets laying around the fire pit, were perfect!
Hey Wanderer’s manifesto is derived from the concept that, “we are dreamers, thinkers, adventurers and believers. It’s a call to be better. We are all wanderers. We are all looking for something off the beaten path that will quench our thirst for knowledge, for being ahead, for being the best, and for living out dreams. Hey Wanderer is asking you not to settle, not to compromise, and to accept the struggle.”
I mean how perfect is that?!?!
These kimonos are what my dreams are made of. They are so comfortable and can be styled very casually or dressed up for any event. So much versatility in these, it’s something I HIGLY recommend adding to your wardrobe.
Each piece is hand-dyed and made to order. Can’t beat that!!!
Hope everyone is having a great week! So last week I teamed up with a local Nashville boutique, Posh, to do a social takeover for their store. They have 3 locations (Hillsboro Village, Green Hills and Cool Springs.) Each of the locations carries their own unique lines that cater to that area of town’s specific demographic. I love that! If you are visiting Nashville, or live here, you must stop in and say hello to the girls! The girls in there will help you find anything you need and they even have champs on hand to make shopping a little more fun. (Let’s be real.. champs makes errrything more fun! I wanted to show ya’ll some of my favorite looks from each of the locations and share with ya what I couldn’t leave without purchasing. (Yikes.)
So my eye instantly went to this beautiful print maxi dress (wearing here as a duster.) This has been one of my easy “go to’s” for fall season. You can rock it as a maxi dress or put it over a shirt and some jeans open as a duster. This can carry you into the summer as well you can wear it over some cut off jean shorts and sandals too. I paired it with these caged BCBGeneration heels, because I loved the grommet detailing that is all the rage this fall and a Z Supply grey shirt. (SO SO comfy.)
This was at the Hillsboro Village location. Their dressing room has an adobe cave feel. Isn’t it the coolest?! The sales room in this location is MASSIVE. So. many. SHOES. At the Hillsboro location they also offer a wide range of mens clothing and some awesome gift items. They had an entire candle wall.
This crop top gave me alllll the feels. I loved the ruffle detailing on the sleeves and the bow. At first glance, I thought there was no chance I could wear this with my new post baby bod. HOWEVER, with some high waisted jeans it is totally do-able. I feel a lot of people are scared of the crop, but if styled correctly it can be really flattering without being overly revealing. One of my favorite styling tips is to mix and match girly items with more edgy items. These lace up booties where able to capture just that.
I also fell in love with this Scotch & Soda leather jacket. Ya’ll probably know by now that jackets are kind of “my thing.” I just don’t have it in me to turn down a good one. The star details on this are really great, and the leather is so soft. You can contact Posh for more details on this gem! I paired it with these chuncky booties. They were really easy to walk in and they have a great dip in the front that makes them really flattering.
I completely fell in love with this beautiful Misa Collection 2 peice. How pretty is this print?! You can wear just the top with some jeans or just the skirt with a tied up t-shirt to make it more casual. I loved the look of both pieces together too.
This was at their Green Hills location. They had some really great dress options, and so many shoes, bags, sunglasses and gift ideas. They too carry mens clothing at this location. I found a Scotch & Soda vest for Trey. So good.
Last location of the day was at their Cool Springs location. They have lots of everyday, wearable pieces at this store. I couldn’t leave with out this last outfit. I knew the pieces were neutral and really versatile and I could wear them in my everyday mom life. If you haven’t invested in a rails shirt yet… go ahead and take the plunge. I typically wear their plaid styles, but couldn’t turn down this striped top. These olive jeans are really comfortable. (P.S. you can wear olive as a neutral just as you would wear a jean!) I topped it with a leather baseball cap and the best slide-on shoes I have seen.
It was such a fun experience hanging out at all of their locations and diving in to all of their fall pieces. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or reach out to POSH (poshonline on all social handles) if you’d like to plan a girls shopping trip with them!
It’s finally feeling like fall. Hallelujah! The greatest part of the new found cooler temperatures is being able to spend more time outdoors. Georgie wasn’t quite big enough to be outside for any long period of time this summer. I’m ready to take full advantage of patios and parks.
G and I had a mommy/son lunch date the other day and walked around a nearby neighborhood. He loves being outside, and I love to be able to get out of the house a bit so it was a win-win!
How cute is this hooded zip-up jacket on Georgie?! I love the leather detailing on the zip. It does come in a white and pretty blush (for any girl mamas out there) as well. I love the hood option to cover his little ears, if it gets too windy. Luckily, he’s still fitting in my favorite moccasins. These were a shower gift, and possibly G’s most worn item. He gets complimented on them all the time!
I love the bell sleeve trend and couldn’t pass up this striped top. (P.S. It’s $20!) If you have stopped by the blog before, you know I can’t stop wearing these cropped skinny jeans. Best purchase that I have made in a hot minute.
Having a few hours to myself to run errands is as good as gold these days. It is not very often that I get to just run to the grocery store or pick up a coffee alone. When the stars align just right and it does happen, I try and take FULL advantage. I don’t have a ton of time to get ready, so I typically go to my “mom uniform” these days. A good graphic t-shirt or tank, crop jeans, a bandana, hat and some aviators. I like to pair this casual look with a nice designer bag to “up” it just a touch.
I make it a point to go get myself a good coffee, blare some music in my car and just de-stress.
These destroyed ankle skinny jeans are honestly my favorite pair I have ever owned. They are under $80 and come in a ton of different colors. The pair I’m wearing are “stark black”. I’m stocking up on a dark denim option as well as the olive. They have such a great fit, and I love the crop for bootie weather.
Let’s be real….I have a hat on 90% of the time, because taking a shower and washing my hair is also like finding the holy grail. It’s hard to make time for that with a traveling husband and a 3 month old. Lucky for me I am obsessed with this black one and it is at a great price point.
An open back bootie is THE PERFECT shoe for transitioning into fall and fall. These grey split front /slide ons are the best. They come in 5 different colors. You need them all. They are so easy to throw on and I love how they look with a crop jean. Also, under $100. Party!
I had so much fun doing a little social takeover for The Nashville Guide, showcasing my favorite places to shop in Nashville. This week I’ll be sharing them with ya’ll! If you are located in Nashville, you MUST check them out. If you visit, these are all unique places to pay a visit. If you aren’t a Nashvillian, and you aren’t visiting anytime soon… you are in luck! You can shop the first stop, Kitty Nashville, here.
Kitty is a boutique and lifestyle brand founded by Sarah Davidson, of the band Stella James. She is a renaissance woman and started the business under the principal that woman can have it all and be it all, regardless of society’s standards of what we should or shouldn’t be. (I mean, how badass is that?!) The idea came to her after a meeting with a music manager who told her this wasn’t the case. Well, look at her now!
Raina Gir, is a local stylist who also manages the boutique and the brand. She’s also an insanely talented jewelry designer, who sells her designs (Rain + Rust) exclusively for Kitty. I’ve had her make pieces for some of my celebrity styling clientele and they were all more than impressed.
Sarah put so much effort into the design of the store. From the intricate tin ceiling tiles, to the #OOTD wall, to the record player constantly playing music, she’s thought of every detail. There’s usually some wine flowing… can’t beat that!
I LOVED the print of this maxi dress (which also come in a red/pink combo) and the lace up block heel. The western bolo is one of Raina’s designs.
Mom life is hard. It’s not too often that I get out and about these days. However, every now and again it feels good to put on a little lipgloss and a skirt to run my errands and grab a coffee with some friends. (With Georgie in tow!) I’m obsessed with Jennifer Haley bags, and this large fringe one is big enough for G’s essentials. It’s also easy to carry the car seat and not have to carry a bag. Bonus!
I was feeling all the western vibes in this look! A great hat is a must in Nashville. This one is a nice quality and inexpensive! This flare skirt is one of my favorite basics. It really has a great shape to it that is universally flattering. I jumped on the cactus trend with this cute knot blouse. Some sizes are available at Revolve Clothing and the rest are available at Shopbop.
As a music lover, a good band t-shirt with some distressed jeans is essential! I had so fun rounding up some of my favorite graphic band t’s. I really love the distressed detailing on this AC/DC one, and this black Aerosmith shirt. It’s very similar to the sold out, blue version, I am wearing. I purchased this exact shirt from Revolve Clothing. You can sign up to receive a notification when it comes back in stock, or ask for a special order from the supplier. (This is what I did to purchase mine! They are great about it!) My husbands all time favorite is Guns n Roses, so I had to scoop up this under $40 tank.
I found a great double buckle belt for under $25! I also have the cognac color belt, and they are a great (inexpensive) way to add a little something extra to any outfit. I know I’ve gushed over these leather sneakers over and over, but they are my absolute favorite. They are one of my favorite investment pieces that I’ve ever purchased.
I love spending my days with my new favorite tiny sidekick. We go on a lot of strolls, and I absolutely love my car seat/stoller combination. If you are in the market, this is the best one I’ve found! The Nuna Pipa car seat pops right into the base in our cars, as well as right into the stroller base. It’s extremely lightweight and easy to use. We went with the classic black, but it comes in 5 other colors. As frequent travelers, we loved that this could be used without a base as well. I tried dozens of strollers out and searched TONS of reviews. It was a major purchase, and I really wanted to make sure I picked the best one for us. I can’t say enough great things about the Nuna Ivvi. A full review will be coming to the blog soon. We went with the graphite color, but it comes in 2 other colors as well. Currently, we use the car seat and the stroller base. It’s easier to not have to take him out of the car seat to put him into the stroller, but as he gets a little bigger we will start using the stroller as is.
I wasn’t prepared for how long it would take to get out the door once baby G arrived. Simple and easy is key when I have to be somewhere on time these days. (And even then, “on time” hasn’t really happened yet.) I have a new favorite basic t-shirt! It’s under $20 and comes in 8 colors. I’ve been wearing my grey one so much, I’m going to need to stock up on all the other colors too. I love the soft fabrication, relaxed fit and pocket detail. After lots of searching, I finally came across the perfect distressed skinny jean. (Bonus: these are under $100!) These have a little bit more of a slouchier fit then a typical skinny jean. If you size down, they fit more like a true skinny. For my post partum body, the slouchier fit is perfect. You can throw on a statement necklace and make any outfit seem more put together. Squash blossom style necklaces have been a long time favorite of mine. My exact one is no longer available, but this one is nearly identical and a great price. These lace up heels are under $50 and the perfect color to go with just about anything. A full face of make- up just isn’t realistic while Georgie is still so young (aka keeping me up all night). The two absolute must haves for me have been this tinted moisturizer (with built in sunscreen) and this lip pencil. I can throw them on in a quick minute and look just a little bit more put together.
