Summer – Page 4

Orange Tunic // Three07

July 23, 2014

I love summer. It is a great time of year. Beaches, vacations, ice cream cones, shorts and sandals, weddings, friends, family. It doesn’t get much better…until fall comes. See, in the southeast, it’s a bit humid during the summer. It’s hot and humid. We have had “summer weather” since April. Around the end of July/early August, I start anticipating fall. Fall is my favorite time of year! I love the boots, scarves, leggings, sweaters, cardigans, leaves, weather, PSLs, Halloween, and football. Ah, football. It’s also my favorite time of year because Ryan and I celebrate our anniversary and I get to celebrate the birth of my two favorite boys! Fall, I smell you! Where you at?

This orange tunic from Three07 is so perfect. It’s flowy and flattering and I love the ivory crochet detail. I had to get it in orange because of Florida and Auburn. I have to be prepared for football season, duh! This tunic is perfect for summer and fall. It can be paired with shorts and sandals or leggings and booties! I definitely love clothing that is diverse and that I can wear through multiple seasons. The Joyce tunic also comes in royal blue.

tunic: c/o three07 here
booties: dsw old
jeggings: dillards

What is your favorite time of year? Do you love fall?

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Floral + Lavender

June 27, 2014

purse: c/o oasap (here)

tank: old navy

shorts: c/o oasap (here)

I have been needing a new shoulder purse so bad! They are perfect for traveling and so easy to carry. They free up your arms making them really convenient. This lavender purse is so adorable and it’s the perfect size. Not too big, not too small! The teal floral shorts are so comfortable and I love the bright colors. They are perfect for the summer months. I love fun shorts.

Speaking of traveling, Ryan and I are on our way home from Chicago probably as you’re reading this. We came here on Wednesday and have been here for a conference, but we came a little early so that we would have plenty of extra time to explore the city. We have had so much fun and I can’t wait to tell you all about our trip next week! I’ll also include a photo of where I am writing this post because I’m swooning. Two words: window seat. Overlooking downtown Chicago. I may never leave. Happy Friday, friends! I hope you have a great weekend! Au revoir!

Floral Pants + Floppy Hat

June 25, 2014

Pants: c/o oasap (here)

tank: target

straw floppy hat: c/o oasap (here)

I’m seriously in love with these pants. They are so comfortable it’s like wearing pajamas, except I’m actually dressed. Meaning, these are the perfect mom pants, ladies! The hat is so adorable I can’t even stand it. I’ve been looking for a straw floppy hat to take with me to the beach in a couple of weeks and then I found this one! It is amazing. It also comes in several colors. I love the bow on the side. It gives it the perfect touch.

This outfit is getting me in the mood for a beach vacation! 2 weeks and counting! It can’t get here soon enough! Laying in the sun on a sandy beach with un bon livre is just what I need in my life.

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Are you going to the beach this summer? What are your travel plans?

2014 Summer Reading List

June 23, 2014

I’ve thought long and hard about the books I wanted to include in my summer reading list. I only included books that I have read before because I want to be able to recommend good books that won’t be a waste of your time. I love light reads while laying by the pool or on the beach baking in the sun, so if you’re looking for something with more depth, you may be better off reading Crime and Punishment rather than the following list. If you are in the market for a laid back easy “beach book,” this is for you! I don’t mean to imply that these books have no depth because some of them do, but they are easy and quick to read. Let’s get to it, shall we?

The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton

The One and Only by Emily Giffin

The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty

The Girl You Left Behind by Jojo Moyes

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

Meet Me At The Cupcake Cafe by Jenny Colgan

Lost Lake by Sarah Addison Allen

Then Came You by Jennifer Weiner

Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah

One Thousand White Women by Jim Fergus

For other book reviews and recommendations, check out my bookshelf!

Beach Bag Essentials

June 16, 2014

Ryan and I are planning a family beach trip in the next couple of weeks. We are so excited to take Hampton to the beach for the first time! He already loves to be outside and play in all things dirty, so I have a feeling he will love the sand. When planning a beach trip, I always like to pack my beach bag full of everything I will need on the beach so that I don’t have to worry about doing that once I get there. Here is a look at what’s in my beach bag:

Kindle or Book…usually both
Baby Lips lip balm
White lace shorts: Choies here
Sunglasses: Target here
Blue Ruffle Bikini: Choies here
Tank: H&M here
Hat: Choies here
Sunscreen
Small Bag or Make-up Bag for my cell and other small items
Flip Flops: Old Navy here
Hair Ties
Water and a healthy snack
Beach Towel
Mascara
Make-up remover wipes

There you have it! What’s in your beach bag?

Summer Weekends

June 12, 2014

We had a really busy, but fun weekend. Saturday morning, Ryan and I ran our second 5k and ran it 3 minutes faster than our last one. I came in 4th in my age division (out of 8). I was so happy that I had a better time. It was so much fun and the people were great. Hampton did awesome and came in second in the stroller division.

Saturday afternoon I had the pleasure of attending the 3rd annual SliceFest hosted by Slice Pizza and Brew in Birmingham, Alabama. You can read all about my experience on Alabama Women Bloggers.

Of course, being a fashion lover, I was so excited to see the Birmingham Fashion Truck parked beside the gate! I did a little shopping which was unexpected and thrilling.

Stuart McNair doing his thing! I love listening to him sing. He plays in my hometown pretty often.

The pizza was amazing! Seriously, I’ve eaten pizza at tons of different restaurants all over the country and even in London. This pizza was one of the best I’ve ever had, and my husband agreed.

I was so excited to meet the beautiful Laura who blogs at Alabama Graffiti. It was my first blogger meet-up. She is so sweet and her husband was great! He is actually from my hometown, so we had a lot in common.

Saturday night we visited one of our best friends in the hospital who had their baby boy! Hampton has a new little friend! Later that night we attended a wedding of a close family friend. It was a beautiful wedding right on the river.

Sunday after church we decided to make homemade ice cream. When I say we, I mean Ryan. He loves his ice cream. I ate a couple of bites but after eating pizza on Saturday, I tried to be really good and stick to my TIU approved meals. After all, we do still have 1 more week of the #bikiniseries. Do you follow my fitness Instagram account? I was able to check a few things off of my Summer Bucket List and I’m hoping I’ll be able to check a couple more off this weekend!

Have you made homemade ice cream this year? What are your plans this weekend?

Linking up with Katie!

Summer Bucket List 2014

June 9, 2014

I love summertime. There is nothing sweeter. Lazy days, bright colors, warm days, beach trips, family time, holidays, it just doesn’t get any better than this, folks! There are so many things Ryan and I want to do this year. We have a couple of trips planned and I’m so excited to run another 5k later this summer. I can’t wait to introduce Hampton to the beach and the zoo, and take Pippa to the dog park. We already attended a music festival, but hope to go to another one at some point. Here is our summer bucket list:

Linking up with Erin!

What are your summer plans? Are you going on any vacations?

Summer Undies For Every Occasion

June 5, 2014

This post is sponsored by U by Kotex Pads.

I don’t know about you, but I have a lot of things I want to do this Summer. Go to a Bar-B-Que, go on a picnic, visit the beach, go on a road trip and so much more. I love to talk about fashion and clothes and I may have a slight obsession with online shopping, but I haven’t shared details about what I wear under my clothes. We all wear them and I shop for new panties all the time. No one wants to wear ugly old panties. Gross. Here are a few of my favorite underwear, perfect for all of your Summer plans.

All panties found at Target.

Now, wouldn’t you hate to mess them up? I am all about protecting myself, especially during that dreaded time on month that we don’t really like to discuss. I’m not trying to clean up a mess here. I want to enjoy my summer and be carefree. U by Kotex Pads have a 3D capture core that helps protect you from any mess and will help save the undies! U by Kotex offers wonderful protection with their full line of pads, tampons and liners. You can request a free sample of U by Kotex Pads today!

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Which are your favorite underwear? Where do you shop for panties?