Life Lately

Good Monday Morning!  Did everyone have a great weekend?  We certainly did, time with old friends is good for the soul!

This past week was a whirlwind after getting back from Dallas.  I had stuff almost every night and then one of my oldest friends and her sweet family came to visit us for the weekend.

This week the fabulous Jamie Meares hosted a Furbish Pop-Up Shop here and let me tell you it was so awesome!!  I loved getting to see all her stuff in person.  I wanted to take everything home with me.

Luckily I had Frances to help me narrow things down.

This is what I ended up with:

Noomi Necklace | Tassel Necklace | Dot Napkins

And of course the best part was hanging out with Jamie.  She is such a cool gal.

Outfit Details

Equipment Logan Blouse (same style different print) | Rag and Bone Skinny Jeans | Madewell Pumps

Then Thursday night was the Hampden and Tibi Runway Show.  Amy Smilovic the designer of Tibi was actually there and we got to see the Fall line, and trust me it is good!

I wore an old Tibi Dress and my new Noomi Necklace (its on sale right now for $18!) Wearing my Madewell Pumps again, I swear they go with everything.  I have been wearing them non-stop.

For lunch this week I made a version of my Greek CousCous but instead of CousCous I used tricolor quinoa and added in chickpeas.  It was awesome.

Then it was on to the weekend.  Erin one of my oldest and best friends came to visit with her family.  She had her third baby girl 3 weeks before I had Frances and this was their first time meeting!  Hopefully they will be best friends for life.

Her girls are seriously the cutest.  Sterling had so much fun playing with them.  It did make me realize that 3 kids is hard work, dealing with 5 kids all weekend was interesting for sure.  No one was ever happy at the same time and someone always needed something!

We spent Saturday afternoon at the Yacht Club, the weather was just perfect.

We ate an incredible lunch at The Glass Onion, I love that place!  I have never had a bad meal there, it is always so fresh.

Sunday Matt had to work for a few hours so I took the kids to the beach.  Our first trip of the season.  Of course Rufus joined us.

 and I have to show a full view of Frances Moon's Marysia Swim bathing suit.  I have been waiting months to dress her in this, it is so darn cute!

Leaving you with this wonderful quote from Mother Theresa.

xoxo

Saturdays Steals and Splurges

Happy Saturday, I hope everyone is having a great weekend so far.  There are some awesome deals going on right now!

 

Shopbop just did some big markdowns.  Most importantly these Navy Rag and Bone Newbury Booties are on major sale, as in 40% off.  I love my Newbury booties and think navy would be such a great color to have.  You can shop the whole Shopbop sale HERE.

\\ Rag and Bone Newbury Booties

 \\ RACHEL PALLY JOSEPHINE SKIRT

I am loving this RP Maxi.  Perfect colors for Summer.  Would look great with a white or black tank and cute flats!

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Rebecca Taylor just marked down a bunch of Spring Merchandise. I am loving this ghost flower print blouse

\\ RT GHOST FLOWER BLOUSE

It also comes in a short sleeve version. I own a top in this same style and wear it all the time. You can shop all the RT markdowns HERE.

\\ SHORT SLEEVE GHOST FLOWER BLOUSE

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Neiman Marcus is running a Mothers Day special with Tory Burch.  If you spend $300 on select TB Purses and accessories you get this set of two candles free.

I am partial to this gorgeous cross body. 

\\ PEBBLED T CROSSBODY

and for an everyday bag I love this woven tote.

\\ WOVEN LEATHER TOTE

It is also the Neiman Marcus Fragrance Event.  If you spend $100 on fragrances you get this sweet bag filled with goodies.

If you need a new perfume I highly recommend the Jo Malone line.  I received the Peony and Blush Suede for my Birthday and just adore it.  I have also tried the Nectarine Blossom and Honey and love it as well.  Her lotions and candles are also awesome.

 

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Piperlime also did a bunch of markdowns.

The Clover Canyon Dress I wore last weekend is on sale now.  I love mine!!

\\ CLOVER CANYON DRESS

 I am obsessed with the colors in this Rory Beca Blouse just marked down.  Perfect for Spring!

\\ RORY BECA BLOUSE

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Neiman Marcus Last Call already has some great prices and thru Tuesday you can take an additional 30% off apparel.  The prices are crazy good.  If you spend $100 you can also take an additional $25 off with code 25APR4.  Check out the whole site HERE.

I am a huge fan of the Equipment Liam style Blouse and you know I love a leopard print. With the sale this blouse is only $82!!

\\ EQUIPMENT LIAM BLOUSE

 Equally love this nude hearts version.

\\ EQUIPMENT FRANCES SLEEVELESS BLOUSE

and my favorite Riley Blouse is on sale in Camo for only $60!  You can't beat these prices for Equipment.

\\ RILEY CAMO TEE

Happy Shopping and Happy Saturday!

Dallas Recap + What I Wore

Yay for Friday!  One of my best friends and her family is coming in town for the weekend and I could not be more excited!!  I finally have had time to upload all my Dallas pictures.  As most of you know there was a blog conference in Dallas last weekend.  It was my very first blog conference and so much fun.  I have to admit I was star struck seeing some of my favorite fashion bloggers in person like Ivory Lane, Gal Meets Glam, and Elements of Style. It was my first time leaving Frances behind and that was hard to do.  I actually missed my kids so much I flew standby on the way home to get home earlier!

The hardest part about this trip was what to pack!  The night before I tried to assemble some outfits, but it was hard knowing I would be amongst all the biggest fashion bloggers.  I have to be honest I felt a little intimidated and out of place!

As most of you know I hate to fly.  Like seriously it gives me panic attacks and makes me break out in a rash.  For weeks I stressed about the flight.  I don't take medicine (I rarely even take Tylenol, I am just not a pill person) so no Zanex for me, but I find a cocktail or two helps me unwind.

Two glasses of wine and a swig from my mini airplane bottle and I was good to go.

 I will say it was the smallest plane I have ever flown on, we had to walk outside and then go up stairs to board, that was enough to almost freak me out, but all was fine and I even looked out the window:)

Thank goodness for my liquid courage.

Caycee was my travel partner in crime.  Luckily she is a calm and chill on an airplane.  We were a good combo.

We grabbed a cab and then checked in our hotel, The Joule,  which was fabulous!!

We quickly grabbed a glass of champagne, freshened up and went to meet some of our favorite bloggers in real life.  

I have to say I was most excited to meet Cassie and Megan.  They were both two of very first blogs I started reading and from the beginning they were always so sweet and kind, inspiring me to blog!  They were just as adorable in person.  We had the best time with them!  Friends for life!

// Outfit One

Rag and Bone Nicole Tank | Mother Jeans | Theodosia Sharks Tooth Necklace | Joie Sandals

Saturday we were up bright and early for a day of meetings.  We got to meet with so many fabulous brands!  I have to say we were spoiled the first day with all the great swag we got.

//Outfit Two

Rebecca Taylor Blouse old same style here and here (on sale) | Rag and Bone Skinny Jeans | Madewell Pumps | Gigi New York Uber Clutch

 Christina Jervey Bracelets

We had lunch at the very first Neiman Marcus ever after our morning meetings!  The store was incredible 6 floors in all.  I could have done some damage shopping there if I had more time. We dined at the Neiman Marcus Restaurant and the hype was right the food was delicious (although very expensive).

 They had a photo booth set up that was so much fun.  I can't remember the last time I was in a photo booth.  Give us girls some champagne at lunch and we get silly.

That night Kate Spade hosted an awesome party on the greenway with the giant eyeball.

\\ Outfit Three

Amanda Uprichard Dress | Theodosia Necklaces | Joie Sandals

We had a blast!! We got to meet Courtney Kerr which was a real treat!

Also wearing Ray-Ban sunglasses and carrying my Gigi New York Uber Clutch.

 Yet another photo booth but this one had really fun props.  We got a little silly with the food props.

Saturday morning we were up early again for more meetings, so excuse my tired face in this picture!

\\ Outfit Four

Tibi Cami |  MOTHER Jeans | Theodosia Horn Necklace | Madewell Pumps

That afternoon we had some free time and got to hit up the awesome pool at The Joule.  It over hangs the building and if you swim up to the clear glass you can see right down!

\\ Outfit Five

JCrew Cover-up | Zinke One Piece| Ray-Bans

Then that night we were off to a party hosted by The Outnet.

\\ Outfit Six

Clover Canyon Dress (on sale!) similar versions here, here, and here | Theodosia Necklace | Joie Sandals

Hanging with my favorite ladies.  This was basically my crew for the weekend, loved spending time with these pretty gals!

Shannon | Caycee | Ashley | me | Dominque

The next morning I had a quasi meltdown I was missing my kids so much.  I may have shed a tear.  I am not used to being away from my kids, I have left Sterling a handful of times for weddings etc and I have never left Frances!  Caycee and I decided to head to the airport early and were somehow able to snag two seats on an earlier flight that was overbooked.  I think God was watching out for me.  He knew I needed to see my babies!

Sunday night was the best reunion ever with these two.

and the best part was how excited Sterling was to see me.  

It was a fantastic trip and I learned a lot, but I am so glad to be back in my routine and home with my babies!

You can shop all my looks here:

And for any Charleston peeps, Beauty Counter is hosting an event tonight.  I am going with my friend Erin who is a rep.  If you want to attend feel free to mention her name (Erin Smith) when you RSVP.  The line is awesome!