Resort Love

We finally have booked our trip for this Summer!!  Several of you asked where we decided to go and we have decided to go back to St Maarten.  We researched so many places and even had a travel agent help us some but each place was missing something we wanted or was way too expensive.  Then one night we were like why not St Maarten again??  If it ain't broke don't fix.  It had everything we wanted : it is a short and direct flight (I hate to fly so I always prefer direct) personal infinity pool, shared living space with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, a kitchen, it is on the water,  and plus the price was right.   So we head back in the end of June and I cold not be more excited!   There were so many parts of the island we didn't get to explore last year so I can't wait to see more.  If any of you have been I would love suggestions. 

It definitely has me thinking about Resort wear. I also had a reader who is going on vacation in March and wanted some Beach suggestions.  There are so many beautiful beachy finds right now and below are a few things on my wish list.

Tory Burch smocked Dress

I always love white in the Summer and you all know I love a good off shoulder dress:)

Kate Spade Bow One Piece

I love this classic one piece.  I am always a fan of black swimsuits and strapless so this one is a winner.

MIKOH Maxi

I love the pattern on this maxi.  I also love the loose flowy style.

Tory Burch One Piece

I bought this one piece last year and I can't say enough great things about it.  It is super flattering and I like the slight edge.   It has with the sides cut out but it doesn't show too much skin.

JCREW Pom Pom Cover-up

I am so glad they came back out with this cover-up this year.   It also comes in coral.

Old Navy Bikini

Now don't get me wrong I love my Maryisa Swimsuits but this one looks identical for a fraction of the price.

Shoshanna One Piece

I am loving the bright blue colors on this one piece.

PomPom Caftan

I love the back detail on this caftan and it is only $32!

Tribal maxi Tote

Love this beach tote. 

Mara Hoffman Maxi

The colors in this maxi dress are beyond stunning. 

Rebecca Minkoff Blouse

I love a white blouse.  This one would be perfect paired with jean short cut-offs and a cool necklace.

Panacea Beaded Necklace

I love bright colored beaded necklaces to toss on over a white tee shirt or cover-up.  This one is only $45 but it looks like so many more expensive versions I have seen.

Rebecca Minkoff Tassel Clutch

I own this and love it.  Such a great purse.  I have the tan color but it also comes in black and coral.  You can carry it as a clutch or it has a strap to be a cross body bag as well.

Nanette Leopore One Piece

I am so obsessed with this swimsuit.  The colors are gorgeous and I love the strapless style, it looks like it would be really flattering on.

Embroidered Pineapple Dress

Pineapples + Embroidery + under $80 = yes

LeSpecs Aviators

I have recently become a fan of this sunglasses line and best part almost all of the sunglasses are under $70.  The quality is great too.  I recently ordered a pair and was surprised how nice they were. I love this aviator style.

Sole Society Clutch

The cutest woven clutch and it is only $38.  I saw this in person at Nordstrom in Charlotte and really liked it, such a cool pattern and it was a nice large size.

Twine and Twig

Twine and Twig just came out with some fabulous new shell necklaces that I am so excited about for the Summer.

Scenes From Our Weekend + Brown Box Club Birthday and Giveaway!

Happy 1st day of February!  Is it me or did January just fly by??

Wednesday we had an afternoon playdate to celebrate Sterling's friend Carson's birthday.  How cute are all the kids?

I had lunch at Leon's on Friday and always forget how much I love that place.  If you are visiting from out of town I highly recommend it.  I love the Siam salad, fried brussels sprouts, avocado toast and fried chicken sandwich.

Bright and festive for taco night.

Mara Hoffman Blouse | Julie vos Necklace | Jeans | Nude flats

Friday Matt and had a date night and tried out Cure, a new restaurant on James Island.

I am wearing :

Off Shoulder Blouse | Jeans | RM Tassel Purse | T Marie Earrings | Vince Pumps

 

I have to say the service was so slow, it took us forever to get drinks and our food, but sometimes that is an issue with a new restaurant.  We had the tuna tartare, oyster shoots, and I had tomato pie for my meal.  Everything was very good. I am not going to say it was the best meal I have ever had but it was solid.

Saturday Matt took Sterling to the boat show.  They both had a fun time picking out our next dream boat:)  Sterling loved having his face painted.

Frances has been into stealing my lipstick these days.  I clearly need to start hiding it. I do appreciate the fact that she color coordinates it with her outfits.

Sunday I took the kids to church.  Frances Moon's Mini Boden dress that I blogged about last week came and it is even cuter in person! It also comes in this tee version too.

Sterling caught the stomach bug Sunday, I am praying no one else gets it.  I was in my pjs early.  How cute are these llama pjs??  They are tee shirt soft and they come in a few other prints too but I have a thing for llamas:)

Llama PJs

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You might remember me blogging about the Brown Box Club and how much I love it last year, you can read my original post  HERE.  

Well this month marks their 1st Birthday!!  If you are not familiar with the Brown Box Club it is shopping made easy.  You fill out a form with brands you like, your style, and what price range you like to spend and Toni, Finicky Filly's personal shopper will put together a box just for you.   She will style outfits paired with jewelry and accessories to make things easy for you! They mail it to you and it is a free service if you keep anything from the box.  You are not obligated to buy anything however if you decide not to keep anything you are charged $18 just to cover shipping and handling.  If you purchase anything at all though that fee is waived.  Finicky Filly carries so many of my favorite brands like Mara Hoffman, Joie, Vince, Tory Burch, Julie Vos, T Marie, Twine and Twig, Rebecca Taylor and the list could go on and on.  As a busy mom I love this service.   I can try on the clothes at home at my leisure!   You can have your box delivered as often as you want.  I have mine come every other month but my mom just does hers twice a year.  Totally up to you!  

In honor of the Brown Box Club's first birthday I am teaming up with Finicky Filly for a $150 giveaway to be used towards any purchase in your Brown Box.  If you follow me on instagram @snoopnatty I will be running the contest later today.  It is open to all new sign ups for the Brown Box Club which you can do HERE.  Make sure to use referral code DESIGNERBAGSDIRTYDIAPERS150 on the style questionnaire to be entered.

Also stop by on February 18th for a fun party with some other awesome giveaways!

Weekend Style | Tee Shirt Dress + Steals and Deals

Hello Saturday.

This dress, is a new score I found at Loft.  I have been a huge fan of Loft's recent collections.  You might remember I shared a swing sweater from there a few weeks ago.  The clothes are a nice fit and really reasonably priced.  They frequently offer 40% off and that is when I wait to buy. What I like about this dress is it is versatile, you could wear it during the day for work or errands and then wear it out at night too.  It is almost like tee shirt material, super soft.  Right now it is extra 40% off making it $45.  It runs TTS, I am wearing a small.

Loft Dress | Rag and Bone Booties | T Marie Necklace

All new arrivals at Loft are 40% off with no code needed. A few items currently sitting in my cart:)

Lace Sleeve Blouse

Tassel Cover-Up

Off Shoulder Beach Dress

Stripe Dress

Candyshop Vintage is offering 25% off the entire site until Sunday.

Use code SNOWDAY

These necklaces are two of my favorites. I wear them all the time.

3 Tier Necklace

Crescent Necklace

I also love my Tassel Earrings like this.  They are lightweight and not heavy at all.

Gigi New York's Winter Sale is still going on HERE.  You can take 30-40% off regular prices.

These Key Chains make great gifts and they are only $15 now.

If you are looking for a neutral clutch that goes with everything, I really recommend this Stone color that is on sale.

If you don't have an agenda already they are now 50% off.  I have used one the past 2 years and love the layout.

2016 Agenda

I bought this Free People Dress last year in the red and love it so much I think I am going to order this blue color as well.  This dress is not on sale but this particular style sold out fast last year so I wanted to share it.  It is also available in black.

Free People Dress

Barbara Cobb is offering 20% off all her capes thru Sunday. I have lusted after these beauties for awhile.  You may remember she also makes our favorite beach hats.

Use code CAPESALE.

Lastly, this Mara Hoffman swing dress/cover-up is now 50% off.  it is actually thick enough to be worn as a dress.  I have the rainbow print but it is on sale in 6 color options.  Runs on the large side I have an XS.

Happy Saturday and Happy Shopping!