Monday, July 25, 2016

Scenes From Our Weekend

Can y'all believe this is the last Monday in July??  Where has the Summer gone?  Hard to believe school starts in 3 weeks.  I will be sad for Summer to be over, but looking forward to getting back in a routine.  A few snippets from our weekend. 

Friday night happy hour spread.  
My neighbor Kat made this dip last weekend and I loved it so I made it again.  You just layer hummus, chopped cherry tomatoes and feta.  Then sprinkle with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.  Serve with toasted naan.    That's the crispy okra from Trader Joe's beside the naan, its really good.

I got a much needed manicure Friday and branched out with white nails and I am loving them.  I used OPI Alpine Snow.

We picked up Glazed Doughnuts Saturday morning.  They had new doughnut called The Samoa and it tasted just like the girl scout cookie!

After the Farmers Market the kids and I usually stop in Blue Bicycle books.  It is the cutest little bookstore on King Street.  They have a fun kid's room with toys and books.  I think I was more excited than Frances to find this Coco Chanel book.
Oh and those are my Nikes from the Nordstrom Anniversary sale.  There are only a few sizes left.  I am loving them, def size up a half size though they run small.   

Saturday night we had a couple's date night with some of our good friends.  I have said it before but these white jeans are simply the best.   They are not see through and offer the perfect amount of stretch.

We started at Raw167 for dinner.   Their oysters are seriously the best.   They also have really good rose.


Then we ended the evening at Zero George.  We love their bar and the bartender, Kincaid is the best!   That's him in the back beside me, he let us all sneak behind the bar!

Sunday we hit up the pool and Sunrise Park, a beach that is a mile from our house.   The kids love to collect seashells and shark's teeth here.

I love the view of Mt Pleasant and downtown from the beach.  A little cloudy but still beautiful.

This tee shirt dress is a recent find.  I loved the fit and style so much I bought the stripes version too.  I live in these easy dresses during the Summer.  I am wearing a size small for reference.

Sunday Dinner.  A delcious vegetarian spread.  I can't get enough of all the in season produce like tomatoes.  They are so good right now.

While I was making my tomato pie, Sterling wanted to make his own pie with some leftover dough.  He actually did a pretty good job.  He used strawberries, brown sugar and sprinkles.  I love that he likes to cook like I do.  He was very proud of his pie.

I am working on an upcoming post about my diet and workout routine this Summer.  I just noticed my all time favorite running shorts are part of the Anniversary sale.  I love these because they sit higher up and don't fit too tight.  I have two pairs and they are all I wear in the Summer.
They also come in two different stripe options and navy.  I am tempted to buy the navy I love my black ones so much.  Sizing wise I have a medium, I don't like my workout gear too fitted.

Have a great Monday! 




Saturday, July 23, 2016

Weekend Style | Best Deals


Anthropologie is offering 20% off all full price items this weekend.  I have had a lot of luck there lately.  A few of my recent purchases, all now 20% off and no code needed. 

I wore this out for happy hour this week.  I sized up and went with a medium because I didn't want it too clingy.  

Also available in black online.  I am wearing a small.

I am wearing an XS.  Finally back in stock and ready to ship!

Spend $250 and a free Navy Clutch, valued at $125.  There are so many great deals at Gigi right now too! 
I love this snakeskin clutch and it is now under $100.
This Stella Clutch is another favorite.  It can be worn as a cross body or carried as a clutch.  This blush is the perfect neutral it goes with everything.


Several of you asked about my Trina Turk bathing suit from the Nordstrom sale and as of this morning it has still not been restocked.  I will of course report back if it is.  I was able to find it in online but not on sale and also in different color version.  The style is exactly the same.  I love the bright colors too.  Sizing wise I am in a 6- showing my black and white version so you can see fit.  
Also in a strapless version!


Happy Saturday and Happy Shopping!



Friday, July 22, 2016

Thoughts For Friday + What I Bought From the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Happy Friday!  Lots of randoms for you today.  We have plans for a low key Friday night tonight and we have a date night planned for tomorrow night with some good friends. 

This is a constant scene at my house these days.  The kids love to pull every single toy out.  I had to snap a picture of the mass chaos.  and I love Rodney in the background like I didn't do it:)

I went out to dinner Wednesday night with some girlfriends and we tried a new restaurant, Feathertop.   It is located on Ann Street right near the Children's museum.  They had some really delicious salads.  I loved the heirloom tomato salad and the shaved vegetable one.
 What I wore.  This dress is the best.  Super forgiving.  It comes in black, cream and green online.  I am wearing a size small for reference.  This weekend only my dress is 20% off too, no code needed.


Sterling lost his second top tooth this week.  I can't believe he starts First Grade in a few short weeks.  

A recent OOTD.  The blouse runs on the large side so size down a size.   I am wearing an XS. 
Frances Moon loves to pick out her outfits these days, quite like her Mommy at that age.  I can tell she is going to be a little fashionista.  Most of the time they are crazy and don't match but this one was really cute.  She even matched her headband.
Anyone else watching Odd Mom out?  I love that show, it is hysterical! 


Today the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale opens to the public, so anyone can shop.  Check back because they usually restock items and add new items on this first day.    I will share a round up tomorrow.
Here is what I have ordered so far with sizing info.   Lots of great staples for the Fall and many I can wear now too. 

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I ordered this in the camel color and just love it.  I ordered an XS and it def runs on the large side.  I like that it is longer so I can wear it with leggings.  If you want a less expensive option, this ONE is similar. 

I am a huge fan of the high waist Zella leggings.  I ordered these in the green color.  They run TTS.  I usually do a small in Zella leggings.
I ordered this in the black and I love it so much I am tempted to buy the purple.  I love these types of pullovers in the fall to toss on over my workout clothes.  Runs TTS, I bought a size small.

I ordered these in the lighter color.  They run on the small side so size up 1/2 a size.  I really like the zipper detail on the sides.
This is so incredibly soft and I love the open back detail (I would wear a tank underneath and not have an exposed back).  Runs on the large side so size down.  I ordered and XS and it fits perfectly.

My mom has this blouse in the white version and I always think it looks so pretty on her.  I bought the black and figured we can trade:)  We both have size XS.

I have these in the clear version and wear them often. I figured the gold would go with lots of outfits.



For the price you can't beat this blouse- only $27.  I ordered the green and it is such a great color for Fall.  I will be sharing this in an outfit post next week.  It comes in several other colors too.

I shared this Wednesday, but I love this simple tee for only $15.  I am wearing a size small. 


Under $20 and perfect for bad hair days!



I ordered this in the blush color.  For the price, $44 it is a great blouse.  It has a looser fit which I like and I also like the bell sleeve detail.  I am tempted to order the yellow too.  I ordered a size small. 




I actually bought the jeans last year but they are back again.  I am wearing a small in the tank.  The tank is made out of a soft slub knit material and it is such a great casual shirt.  Jeans run TTS.



I ordered these in the pink, I love my other pair so much. 

This arrived yesterday and I love it.  The color is actually more of a neutral pink not quite as bright as I expected but I honestly like that better.  I used the crayon and layered it with the lip gloss last night.  It is such a pretty shade of pink.  




This is the time when I buy my new workout shoes once a year.  I love the fit and style of this new pair.  Order up a 1/2 size as they run small.  I use mine for walking and light jogging.
Have a great Friday!