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How is summer almost over?!? I almost lost it this weekend when I was scrolling through Insta and saw every other blogger in America pulling out fall decor and autumn content. I wanted to shout "NO WAIT! I'm not ready for summer to be over. "
I mean, I love PSL's and trips to the pumpkin patch as much as the next person but good God! You guys know, I am a Florida girl at heart and it is hard for me to "pink slip" warm weather and beach trips. Of course, the other piece of the puzzle I refuse to let go of is summer fashion. I have people ask me all the time. "So, when is it time to say goodbye to white jeans?"
The age-old answer is, that you shouldn't wear white after Labor Day. However, hailing from sunny south Florida, I have torn that page out of my book (or should we say Vogue magazine?).
Living in the south, I say it's fine to wear white after Labor Day. That old school rule (I believe) is reserved for North of the Mason Dixon line where snow and harsh drab winter weather will destroy your snow-white threads.
Here is a cute look you can rock right now if you're a Yankee and until colder weather rolls in if you're a southern belle.
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I seem to have a ton going on and nothing much to say. Truth be told ... I'm just worn out. My day begins early and ends late. Putting in a full 8 hour day before noon on minimal sleep does take it out of you. Then add a new routine with my husband's new job, appearances for work, a sick dog, a baby and a blog. Whoa.
I know it might sound like I am complaining because I am stressed, but I am just trying to remind myself that this along with all other worry is only temporary.
Dallas got a GREAT new job as a regional RVP with a medical company and it is requiring him to be on the road most of the week. Which would typically be a cake walk for us (and a nice break for me) but our nanny, who we love dearly, has taken a leave of absence for a family emergency. For the last two and a half weeks we have been struggling to find childcare while we are both at work, adding an extra layer to our already nutty lives. With some help from our mothers, Cash has been well taken care of but it has definitely taken a toll on all of us.
Luckily, I have found an interim replacement nanny who will start at the end of this week. Fingers crossed all works out and our dear Sandra is back to work soon.
In the meantime, I have been searching for answers to Cashton's speech delay. Today he saw a speech therapist for a consultation and it was the toughest hour of my life but I have to trust the process. Children are typically tested in private, away from Mom and Dad so that they are not distracted and Cash was having none of it!
During his one hour consultation, I sat in an empty waiting room listening to my baby cry out to me for 25 mins before he even entertained the idea of playing with a stranger. At nineteen months children are dealing with some separation anxiety so I know that behavior is normal but it doesn't ease the hurt in your heart when you hear those cries.
All in all, they were able to complete the evaluation and we should have a course of action for his speech therapy in about a week.
While I wait, I thought I would get back on the wagon and share with you this innovative look for your #bossbabe Monday. The Blazer dress is a collaboration by one of my favorite influencers (Olivia Culpo) and Revolve. The dress runs small so size up. I paired this chic look with a pair of white mules from Nordstrom and Kendra Scott's brand new adjustable earrings.
It's always a good day to get cute and make money! #BossBabe
I absolutely adore this simple look that can range from a winter date night to business casual! I always feel powerful in booties and a dress and this oversized sweater dress from Nordstrom is the perfect accessory to take care of business in!
The lace-up detail on the bell sleeve is to die for! I love little details when you are putting together a simple outfit.
I will say this though ... this dress runs extremely large. I typically wear a small and I was an XXS in this silhouette.
I love this look paired with a great statement necklace and this super soft oblong oversized scarf from Anthropologie. I don't see it online yet but I JUST bought it this week from the Southpark Mall location just outside of Nordstrom. It was $78 but it is the MOST cozy and warm! Plus it is large enough to double as a coat.
I topped this look off with my favorite pair of booties from Page 6 and I was ready to go!
It's here! This is "peak week" for the autumn colors in Charlotte! How pretty are these fall shades against this magnificent background?
I had the pleasure of shooting with the amazing Cindy Lauren Photography this week to collaborate on this epic scene.
If you're looking for an ideal dressy casual look I think I found it! This beautiful ruffle cold shoulder sweater is from Nordstrom by BP and it pairs perfectly with this mustard Blue Blush skort from Page 6! (available instore only)
I love the look of skirts but I always feel a little insecure in them. I'm not that tall but I do have pretty long legs so when I saw skorts making a come back I was the most excited!
This outfit goes great with a pair of over the knee boots and a casual clutch! I paired it with a pair of Dolce Vita boots and a Tory Burch clutch, but you can always get creative. The necklace is a piece I picked up from Fabrik online!
It's PAYDAY! The day we all wake up and check the good old bank account for that direct deposit. Well if you're anything like me, you confirm it's there and you're off to the mall... it's a problem really.
However, with all of these fall sales going on it's hard to contain yourself. Half of my outfit today is a steal and the other half is a splurge.
Let's start with the steals! I am obsessed with this jacket, even though when I bought it I wasn't quite sure about it because it's a little extra, but now I'm all in and it's ON SALE! It's by BLANKNYC and I picked it up at Nordstrom. The metallic Champagne tee is from Express and it's perfect for a casual Friday, plus it is also on sale.
My favorite part of this outfit is the shoes I found yesterday on sale at Nordy's by Halogen. I feel like we all need a good metallic slip on in the repertoire.
The black jeans I have on are not on sale but they are very reasonably priced from Just Black. This Kendra Scott silver pendant necklace also won't break the bank.
Now for the splurges. I have ALWAYS wanted a Chanel brooch and when I got my first bonus check from work, it was a gift to myself. The sunglasses are a pair of rose gold Burberry shades I picked up at the airport on our summer trip this year and this YSL Metallic crossbody bag doubles as the perfect clutch.
