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All Things Monogrammed

For those of you that don’t know, I grew up in the south in two different backwoods towns in Georgia and South Carolina. If you know one thing about the south, you know that we love our monograms. We monogram anything and everything that we can think of. Today I wanted to share with you one of my favorite online boutiques to get the cutest monogrammed stuff, Marley Lilly. If you can think about monogramming it, they probably have it. What is even better is that they are having a cyber monogram sale right now with some items up to 75% off! However, not everything that I am showing you is included in the sale. I just chose a few of my favorite things available on their site right now. Marley Lilly also has cute stuff that isn’t monogrammed in case you aren’t into that. I would say that it is a southern girl’s dream store, though! You will see that they also feed into my leopard print obsession too! I am dying for the leopard print sneakers! Monogram + Leopard Print = Dream Come True

SHOES

Monogrammed Leopard Sneakers/Monogrammed Rain Boots/Monogrammed Athleisure Sneakers/Monogrammed Leopard Duck Boots/Monogrammed Sandals

JEWELRY

Monogrammed Leopard Bracelet/Monogrammed Stud Earrings/Monogrammed Pave Ring/Monogrammed Wrap Bracelet Stack/Monogrammed Suede Bracelet

BAGS

Personalized Mini Backpack/Monogrammed Leopard Crossbody/Monogrammed Straw Crossbody/Monogrammed Cosmetic Bag/ Monogrammed Beach Cooler Tote

CLOTHING

Monogrammed Pom Pom Cover Up/Monogrammed T-Shirt Dress/Monogrammed Tank Top/Monogrammed Pajama Set/ Monogrammed New England Rain Jacket/Monogrammed Plaid Dress

MISCELLANEOUS

Monogrammed Baseball Hat/Monogrammed Phone Ring/Monogrammed Beaded Key Ring/Monogrammed Car Organizer/Monogrammed Insulated Coffee Mug

I just can’t resist a good monogram. You can take the girl out of the deep south, but you can’t take the deep south out of the girl! Happy shopping!

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August 10, 2020August 10, 2020

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Looks For Less: J. Crew Factory

I was checking out some of J. Crew Factory’s new arrivals yesterday, and it led to outfit making. There were some pieces that were too cute not to put together. I just get on this outfit making kick and I can’t stop. I limited myself to just 8 looks this time, but there is so much more cuteness on their site, including tons of clearance items that you can take an extra 60% off with the code BIGSALE. None of these items I picked for these outfits are on clearance due to limited sizing, but they are already at such a great price to begin with. It will be hard to pass them up. Seriously, how cute are these?

Floral Pleated Mini Skirt/Ruffleneck Satin Crepe Top/Seaside Slide Sandals/Gold Double Circle Hoops

Leopard Basketweave Shorts/V-Neck Cotton Tee/Seaside Slide Sandals/Delicate Charms Pendant Necklace

Ruffle Trim Tank/5” Classic Chino Shorts/Easy Summer Flip Flops/Oblong Hoop Earrings

Classic Denim Shorts/“Summer Fridays” Graphic Tee/Printed Road Trip Sneakers/Slider Bracelet

Embroidered Scalloped Tiered Dress/Canvas Wedges/Adjustable Tortoise Statement Necklace

Gingham Tie-Neck Tank/Slim Wide-Leg Jeans/Suede Low Block-Heel Sandals/Beaded Bracelet Set

Tie-Dyed Sweatshirt/5” Classic Chino Shorts/Road-Trip Canvas Sneakers/Star Stud Earrings

Ruffle-Trim Crepe Tank Top/Cotton Work Pencil Skirt/Suede d’Orsay Pumps/Large Bead Stretch Bracelet

Happy shopping!

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August 3, 2020August 3, 2020

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Fashion Finds: Jane

Today I want to share with you one of my favorite online boutiques. If you have never heard of Jane and their incredible deals before, you are missing out. They have everything including clothes, jewelry and accessories, kid items, shoes, things for your home, and so much more all at great prices. I have been shopping on Jane for years. Vendors and small boutiques from all over sell on Jane, and they have the cutest things. You can find gifts for teachers, adorable graphic tees, and cool little gadgets all the time. New items go up daily, but things are typically only available for a couple of days before expiring. The only drawback comes when you are buying multiple things from different vendors because you will have to pay shipping for each individual item. However, you can filter your options to only show those things that have free shipping. I personally think that the prices are so good and the items are so cute that I often don’t mind paying the extra shipping costs. Things do tend to sell quickly and sometimes sizes sell out so be sure to grab whatever you see that you like right away. I will say, though, that items that I miss out on tend to come back around at a later date so keep checking back daily. Jane even has an app that you can download on your phone for easy shopping from anywhere. I picked a few of my favorite things that are on there today to give you an idea of some of the things that are available. Most of these have about 2 days left before they expire so be sure to grab your favorites.

Graphic Tees

Personalized Teacher Bella Tees/Pray Big Tees/Oh My Gourd Fall Tees/Joyful Christmas Trees

Handbags

Leopard Print Oversized Clutch/Monogram Designer Inspired Tote/Hailey Convertible Bag

Tops

Woven Wool Pleated Top/Solid Ruffle Sleeve Top/Pompom Detail Sleeveless Empire Tunic/Striped Sweatshirt

Cardigans/Kimonos/Blazers

Colorblock Waffle Knit Cardi/Allison Kimono/Peplum Blazer/Nora Cardigan

Bottoms

Drawstring Shorts/Animal Print Weekend Skirt/KanCan Shorts/Classic Front-Tie Skirt

Dresses

Dolman Tiered Skirt Dress/Ren Swiss Dot Midi Dress/Empire Waist Pocket Dress

Shoes

Yellow Box Fringe Flip Flops/Chic Espadrille Platform Sandals/Marcus Sneakers/Casual Thong Sandals

Accessories

Layer-it Bracelets Collection/Rhinestone Faceted Drop Earrings/Scallop Hand Sanitizer Pouch and Bottle Set/C.C. Messy Bun Hats

Happy shopping!

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July 27, 2020July 27, 2020

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Looks for Less: Loft Outlet

I don’t know about where you live, but the past couple of days have been super HOT here! I feel like I am back in South Georgia all over again. I am avoiding going outside like the plague and staying in where it is nice and cool. Since it is too hot to do much else, I am in an outfit making kind of mood today. I have put together some super cute outfits head to toe for you from the Loft Outlet today. Everything is already discounted for a great price AND you can get an extra $10 off of purchases of $100 or more with the code TAKE10. Some of these are too cute to pass up.

Wedge Espadrille/Metallic Stretch Bracelets/Drapey Cami/Striped Wide Leg Crop Pants

Garden Flounce Sleeve Top/Tulip Hem Skinny Ankle Jeans/Knotted Slide Sandals/Floral Stud Earrings

Metallic Straw Tote Bag/Buckle Block Heel/Striped Maxi Dress/Sheer Pocket Open Cardigan

Striped Flounce Sleeve Top/Chambray Shorts/Essential Flip Flops/Pearlized Flower Pendant Necklace

Wedge Espadrille/MultiColored Teardrop Earrings/Peplum Mixed Media Tee/Curvy Button Hem Skinny Ankle Pants

Stiped Knotted V-Neck Tank/Destructed Denim Shorts/Espadrille Sneakers/Multicolored Stretch Bracelet Set

Straw Strappy Slide Sandals/Wicker Statement Earrings/Tie Sleeve Button Down Tee/Frayed Crop Jeans

Dotted Strappy Wrap Jumpsuit/Buckle Block Heel/Twist Wire Hoop Earrings

Wedge Espadrilles/Multicolored Tassel Earrings/Ruffle Sleeve Shell/Admiral Denim Shorts/

Eyelet Tank/Dobby Stripe Shorts/Essential Flip Flops/Floral Drop Earrings

Cutaway Tank Top/Tie Wrap/Roll Cuff Denim Shorts/Embossed Slide Sandals/Hammered Disk Pendant

Striped Halter Jumpsuit/Buckle Block Heel/Wooden Stacked Earrings

Embossed Slide Sandals/Pearlized Earrings/Dotted Ruffle Sleeve Shell/Wide Leg Crop Pants

Utility Maxi Dress/Leopard Print Knotted Slide Sandals/Stacked Drop Earrings

Happy shopping!

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July 20, 2020July 20, 2020

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Fashion Finds-Target Style

While I did not intend for this to be an exclusively dresses post, that’s what I found myself picking as I was scrolling through Target’s new arrivals. I was seeing so many cute dresses that I just decided to stick with that for today. I hate that I still can’t go and try these one for you all, but it is what it is! I know most of us still aren’t going anywhere and likely aren’t dressing up too much, but these are super cute and at great prices. I just couldn’t resist. I know that fall lines are going to be coming out soon, so this is a good opportunity to stock up for next summer when, hopefully, our situations are much improved. I can assure you that most of these dresses will still be on trend next summer. There are just that adorable. Some of these would also work into fall by adding a denim jacket or cardigan. While I think they are ALL so cute, I have to say that I think the eyelet one is my favorite!

Sleeveless Linen Dress

Sleeveless Embroidered Shift Dress

Short Sleeve Eyelet Dress

Puff Short Sleeve Woven Dress

Sleeveless Tiered Tank Dress

Floral Print Sleeveless Trapeze Dress

Sleeveless Seersucker Ruffle Dress

Sleeveless Smocked Dress

Sleeveless Tank Dress

Happy shopping!

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July 13, 2020July 13, 2020

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A Look In My Closet: OOTD

I have been MIA for the past several days because I was on vacation. I spent 4 days with my besties in the Outer Banks, 2 days at home, and then 4 days in South Carolina visiting family. I thought I would share some of the outfits I packed along with me for a little outfit inspiration for you guys in case you are headed on a corona-cation. Obviously, we couldn’t do a whole lot because of social distancing, so these outfits are all pretty casual. I wore each of them with either my Converse Shoreline Sneakers or a pair of flip flops. I also pretty much packed the same outfits for both trips. Sadly, I did not take a single picture while wearing any of these outfits, but you can get the idea from these flat lays. All of the jewelry featured is from Trades of Hope. Any purchase of this jewelry helps to empower women around the world out of extreme poverty and human trafficking.

Shirt/Shorts/Half-Moon Earrings/Holly Necklace

Tank/Shorts/La Luz Necklace/Moxie Hoops/Bangkok Bracelet/Jasmine Bracelet

Top (Lularoe)-Similar/Shorts/Revival Earrings/Loyalty Necklace

Tank/Shorts/Chelsea Necklace (Out of Stock)/Pink Palace Earrings

Tank (Lularoe)-Similar/Shorts/Half-Moon Earrings/Amber Bracelet Trio

High Waist Bikini (Out of Stock)-Similar

High Waist Bikini

Happy shopping!

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July 6, 2020July 6, 2020

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Fashion Finds: Grace & Lace

I have shared many times about my passion for buying better and supporting small businesses. I want to support companies that are doing good things and are making a difference in the world. I recently came across a company that was once featured on the popular TV show,Shark Tank, called Grace & Lace. You may have seen it advertised in your Facebook feed as it has popped up a few times in mine. I decided to check out their website because there were some cute things that caught my eye. Upon further digging, I discovered that this is a company that is doing some incredible things. They partner with Angel House which is a company that builds homes for abandoned children. A portion of every sale through Grace & Lace is given to Angel House to build orphanages in India. As of 2019 Grace & Lace has built 12 orphanages housing over 600 children, become the directors of a school in India that houses over 400 male orphans, opened their first Freedom Home which has saved 65 girls from trafficking, and so much more. The work they are able to do from the sale of their beautiful pieces is incredible. This is a company that I can get behind and will gladly give my business. While you may view some items as higher priced than many of the things that I normally share on here, I feel that the benefit of what your purchase is doing, far outweighs the few extra dollars. You can read more about the good this company is doing here.

Check out some of the pieces that I am loving from their current collection. Keep in mind that they are a small business and many sizes and prints sell out quickly. If you see something you love, grab it right away!

Distressed Super Stretch Zip Up Midi Shorts/Girlfriend Button Fly Shorts/Patch Pocket Waist Shaper Shorts/Off-White Distressed Ankle Length Jeggings

Super Stretch Step Hem Skirt/Striped Midi Dress

Button Up Cami/Tiered Mesh Tank/Perfect V-Neck Tee/Button Up Crepe Sleeveless Top/Twisted Neck Work Top/Summer Ditzy Floral Top

Vintage Floral Duster

Indian Summer Clutches

Happy shopping!

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June 15, 2020June 15, 2020

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Fashion Finds: Amazon

Today I thought I would share with you some things that have been sitting in my Amazon cart waiting for me to pull the trigger. As always whenever you are looking to buy clothes on Amazon, I recommend that you check out the reviews before buying. I never buy anything with a rating below 4 stars, and I typically go through several pages of reviews before I make my decision. People are usually pretty honest when it comes to the fit, fabric, and quality of pieces. Now, that is not to say that sometimes I read the reviews and then still receive a piece that I think is subpar. In those instances, I return it right away. For the most part, though, I have found the reviews to be a good indicator of the quality of the piece and also of the sizing. Some of these pieces are even recommended by fellow bloggers that I follow and trust. Anyway, I just wanted to throw that in there so you know you sound always check the reviews. These pieces are super cute, and I feel certain that I will purchase a few of them at some point in the future.

Stripped T-Shirt Dress/Boho Floral Wrap Dress/Long Baby Doll Maxi Dress

Elastic Waist Jumpsuit with Pockets/Camo Elastic Waist Jumpsuit

Paper Bag Waist Pants/Frayed Hem Denim Shorts

Vintage Cotton Rolled Sleeve T-Shirt/Ruffle Flare Swing Top/Leopard Print Cami/Longline Dolphin Hem Tank/Be Kind T-Shirt/Off the Shoulder Batwing Sleeve Tunic

Happy shopping!

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June 8, 2020June 8, 2020

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Fashion Finds: Loft Outlet

My favorite time to shop at the Loft Outlet is during in late spring in preparation for summer. I go to one of the Loft Outlet stores every year in May when I am on my annual girls’ beach trip and stock up for the summer. Sadly, that has been delayed this year, but I hope it is happening this month. Anyway, I always find cute pieces to add to my wardrobe. I love their shorts, especially. They are super cute and fit really well on me. I do typically size down one size in most Loft clothes from my usual size. I feel like their stuff runs a little bigger in general. I also always love their summer dresses and rompers and jumpsuits. I love the classic shapes and styles that that are known for. Their clothes are really well made and hold up well in the wash. Check out these cute new arrivals at great discounted prices. Plus, you can get at extra 15% off an order of 4+ items with the code SUN.

Shorts

Dot Embroidered Shorts/Bermuda Shorts/Striped Shorts/Paper Bag Waist Shorts/Polka Dot Twill Shorts/Paper Bag Waist Shorts/Striped Twill Shorts/Deconstructed Denim Shorts

Jumpsuits and Rompers

Super Soft Romper/Floral Flutter Skort Romper/Striped Tie Waist Jumpsuit/Button V-Neck Jumpsuit

Tanks

Striped Linen Blend Peplum Tank/Lace Trip Peplum Tank/Striped Button Tie Front Tank/Dotted Back Peplum Tank/Pocket Henley Tank Top/Eyelet Yoke Ruffle Top Floral Pineapple Tee

Dresses and Skirts

Button Front Strappy Midi Dress/Floral Tiered Skirt/Colorblock Maxi Dress/Striped Linen Blend Pull On Skirt

Tees

Shirred Sleeve Henley Top/Polka Dot Scoop Neck Tee/Floral Pineapple Tee/Scoop Neck Tee

Pants

Frayed Chinos/Striped Tie-Waist Wide Leg Cropped Pants/Cuffed Wide Leg Crop Jeans

Happy shopping!

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June 1, 2020June 1, 2020

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Fashion Finds: Target

Well, I am still having to do online browsing for you guys instead of trying things on. If you haven’t figured it out by now, I very much prefer to try things on before I recommend them to you all. It is super hard to tell if I really like something without seeing it on me, and many of the newest pieces that are released do not even have the item pictured on a real person since they can’t do photo sessions either. It just makes it even harder to tell the length of dresses and shorts and how things look on a person. I have to roll with what I’ve got for now. Target has recently added a few new items online that look promising, so I thought I would share my picks from their new releases. I am hoping that I will finally be able to go by there in the next couple of week as restrictions are lifted to do a little try on session with ALL the things! Until then…check out the things I am eyeing online.