Currently Coveting: July

Happy July! It always feels like the middle of summer once Fourth of July comes, when we've been out of town for a ton of weddings and beach trips, and when it's been SO HOT that all you want to do is hibernate in the A.C. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't ready for fall, but there are a few things to love about summer including all of the summer items I am currently coveting below {LOVE that straw bag that is currently on sale!}:

Coolchange pants via Shopbop {here}

Amanda Uprichard dress via Shopbop {here}

J.Crew Factory printed scarf {here}

Schutz espadrille wedges via Shop Bazaar {here}

Bauble Bar tassel earrings {here}

Tom Ford lipstick in "Neotropic"  via Sephora {here}

ProTeje fair trade handwoven pillow via The Little Market {here}

Kate Spade orange straw bag {here}

Mac & Murphy x Dorothy Shain bikini card set {here}

Currently Coveting: June

Happy June! I cannot believe we are well into summer, and it's time to celebrate all things warm weather: flowers in bloom citrus-scented anything, tropical-inspired fashion, and simple beauty and make-up to beat the heat. Below are a few June items that I am currently coveting {image via This Is Glamorous}:

Marie Turnor ruffle clutch via Shopbop {here}
S'Well water bottle via Nordstrom {here}
Burt's Bees deep pore scrub {here}
Kate Spade cactus earrings {here}
Mac & Murphy citrus greeting card {here}
Fern Living plan box via Domino {here}
Nails Inc. nail polish in "Cambridge Grove" via Sephora {here}
Thorn and Bloom "Savage Garden" perfume via Etsy {here}

Summer

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Summer is officially here, and while it is not my favorite season, there is still so much to look forward to..like the beach! We are getting away to the ocean this weekend, and could not be more excited for it. Below is my idea of the perfect summer items: flowy top, fun earrings, a great straw bag, and a natural burst of lip color. Cheers to Summer 17! {image via Shop This Is Glamorous}

Vanessa Mooney earrings via Shopbop {here}

Korres velvet orris violet white pepper perfume via Sephora {here}

Chloe espadrilles via Nordstrom {here}

Burt's Bees gloss lip crayon in "Outback Oasis" {here}

H&M off-the-shoulder satin blouse {here}

Clare Vivier woven bag {here}

Spring

Spring is one of the best times in Georgia, because the weather is seriously perfect! Unfortunately, it doesn't last too long, and the excruciating heat sets in. Below are a few spring favorites right now, I am especially loving the scarf, blush bag, and J.Crew earrings:

Kate Spade vase {here}

Yao Cheng flora print via Minted {here}

Bijou candle in "Bois de Vanille" {here}

Tarte lip pencil via Sephora {here}

J.Crew earrings {here}

Illesteva sunglasses via Net-A-Porter {here}

Mansur Gavriel saddle leather bag via Net-A-Porter {here}

S'Well rose gold water bottle via Nordstrom {here}

NARS eyeshadow in "Outer Limits" via Sephora {here}

Bene scarf {here}

Valentine's Day Outfit Inspiration: Out + In

Happy Valentine's Day! Whether it's going out or staying in, I have some outfit inspo that I think is pretty great for Valentine's Day. A date night out is always a great excuse for a LBD, fun geels, and a great clutch, but this year we are doing date night at home. A pretty top + necklace, leggings, and a delish home cooked meal {we're excited to try out this Food & Wine recipe} is my go-to this year. A great candle {burning this Bijou candle this week}, and a romantic movie we can agree upon makes for a pretty perfect Valentine's Day in our home :) 

Bite Beauty lipstick via Sephora {here}

Carven dress {here}

Jimmy Choo clutch {here}

Topshop heels via Nordstrom {here}

Bobbi Brown nail polish {here}

Banana Republic shirt {here}

Hourglass lipstick in "Seeker" via Sephora {here}

J.Crew necklace {here}

Deborah Lippmann nail polish in "A Fine Romance" {here}

James Perse leggings via Net-A-Porter {here}

Last Minute Valentine's Gift Guide

Valentine's Day is tomorrow, and although it's sort of last minute, I have a few ideas for a great gift! Of course, chocolate and/or diamonds are always acceptable, but I love the idea of a candle {duh}, fun leggings, or badass feminist artwork {my fave}. Any one of these gifts would make my V-Day:

Starling Candle in "Currant + Rosewood" {here}

Jennie Kwon Designs three diamond ring via Catbird NYC {here}

Sir Madam oyster linen towel via Food52 {here}

Kate Spade capri leggings {here}

Bobbi Brown shimmer brick in "Pink Quartz" {here}

Condor Chocolates {here}

Aziza Jewelry XO stud earrings via Scoutmob {here}

Rebecca Minkoff heart sunnies pouch {here}

Smokey Road Press poster via Etsy {here}

January

January can sometimes be depressing since it means the holidays are over, but I try to make up for it by wearing lots of fun, bright colors and florals, and focusing on starting fresh with lots of "spring cleaning", rearranging/redecorating, and cooking/date nights at home. I have had my eye on that calendar for a while and think I might need to order it now that January is almost halfway through; I am loving the floral scarf and necklace right now, and that paella pan is seriously a work of art - and makes me want to try a new paella recipe real soon! 

Banana Republic floral scarf {here}
J.Crew Mardi Gras necklace {here}
Sertodo Copper paella pan via Food52 {here}
Rifle Paper Co. Georgia peach art print {here}
Kate Spade flats {here}
Bite Beauty amuse bouche lipstick in "Kimchi" via Sephora {here}
Sonia Cavallini 2017 calendar via Etsy {here}
Hortense kitty ring dish {here}
Clare V clutch via The Outnet {here}

Holiday Glam

I love getting dressed up for the holidays! Although I normally wear a dress or skirt, this year for Christmas I decided to go for a fun top and slim-fitting black pants. I also love the idea of wearing non-traditional colors/accessories for the holidays, and some fun jewelry in pastel/blush shades is the perfect way to do it in my opinion {those earrings are amazing!}. Here is my take on holiday glam this year:

Smashbox eye shadow trio in "Screen Shot" via Sephora {here}

Johanna Ortiz one-shoulder ruffle shirt via Net-A-Porter {here}

Lulu Frost x Brides bracelet {here}

BaubleBar earrings {here}

Formula X nail polish in "Revved Up" via Sephora {here}

MSGM slim fit crepe trousers via Matchesfashion.com {here}

Christian Louboutin heels via Nordstrom {here}

Lipstick Queen's "Jean Queen" via Net-A-Porter {here}

Gifts that Give

I love shopping for Christmas gifts for friends and family, and I love it even more when I find gifts that give back in some way. Below are some items that give back in some way, and would make such sweet holiday gifts -especially have my eye on the earrings, leather clutch, and of course, the candle! 

Mali Mudcloth Makers pillow via The Little Market {here}

Prosperity Candle in "Holiday Spice" via The Little Market {here}

TOMS leather ankle booties {here}

FEED Projects leather clutch {here}

Wood Carvers of Kenya olive wood measuring spoons via The Little Market {here}

Manuela Ramos knit mittens via The Little Market {here}

Purpose Jewelry earrings {here}

Matr Boomie scallop frame via The Little Market {here}

FEED Projects + West Elm pot holder {here}

FEED Projects wine tote bag {here}

Manuela Ramos handmade Peruvian alpaca penguin via The Little Market {here}

My Christmas Wish List

My Christmas wish lists have definitely changed over the years, and I really feel too old to even have one. I mostly think of things to ask for solely to help out family who ask what I'd like. Below is my wish list for this Christmas, which can be categorized by sparkly/holiday wear, home/kitchen, and a few random items like a darling pair of cat earrings and an art print from a restaurant that we went to in New Orleans on our honeymoon. Santa, here you go! :) 

Fire lace midi dress via Nordstrom {here}

Archer and Olive "Ring for Champagne" print via Scoutmob {here}

J.Crew Factory sequin t-shirt {here}

J.Crew reindeer socks {here}

Candlefish Three Month Library box {here}

Victoria's Secret flannel pajamas {here}

Quill and Fox "caroling cats" yuletide ornament via Anthropologie {here}

Nadia Castillo Designs New Orleans Commander's Palace print via Etsy {here}

Rifle Paper Co. citrus floral recipe box {here}

Hortense cat earrings {here}

Grove Street Press lagniappe oyster cards {here}

Art et Manufacture pie plate via Food52 {here}

$25 & Under: Gift Guide

I can't believe that this month is just flying by, and we need to have our Christmas shopping done relatively soon! Below is a $25 and under gift guide for this year; loving anything plaid, Christmas-related, and of course, a candle :) {$50 & Under Gift Guide here}:

"Adventures in Chicken" cookbook by Eva Kosmas Flores via Amazon {here}

Rewined rosé bar soap {here}

Gloria Hornby oyster print via Etsy {here}

Art et Manufacture porcelain moose ornament via Etsy {here}

NARS eyeshadow in "Parallax" {here}

Bourbon soaked toothpicks {here}

J.Crew Factory shearling foldovers slippers {here}

J.Crew Factory plaid scarf {here}

Catbird travel candle in "Kitten" {here}

Formula X City Chic nail polish set via Sephora {here}

Anthropologie moose bottle opener {here}

$50 & Under: Gift Guide

Happy Gift Guide season! I love checking out gift guides on all different types of blogs, but I also love creating my own. I love every single one of these items below, and they're all $50 or under! Time to get to shopping :)

J.Crew Factory leopard loafers {here}

"Cooking for Jeffrey: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook" via Food52 {here}

Anthropologie gilded votive set {here}

Tarte eyeshadow palette via Sephora {here}

McFadden Farm fresh bay leaf wreath via Etsy {here}

J.Crew lucite necklace {here}

J.Crew Factory sweater {here}

The Grove Street Press New Orleans Shotgun print {here}

Heirloomed holiday tea towels (set of 2) via Food52 {here}

Matr Boomie hand painted floral box via The Little Market {here}

Suite One Studio french madeleine ornament {here}

Candlefish candle making kit {here}

Wedding Shoes

I can't believe we are 1 month away from our wedding day! We are starting to feel a little less stressed by making countless to-do lists and checking them off. We are getting so excited, and I can't wait to see all of the details come together for our big day. One of those small details is my wedding shoes! I cannot wait to wear the ones I picked out, and below are some other ideas for the bride's shoes for her wedding day:

Marco De Vincenzo braided velvet heels via Net-A-Porter {here}

Gianvito Rossi metallic leather sandals via Net-A-Porter {here}

Stuart Weitzman cuff sandal heels via Net-A-Porter {here}

Brian Atwood sandals via The Outnet {here}

Alexandre Birman leather sandals via Net-A-Porter {here}

Casadei stiletto pumps via Far Fetch {here}

Giuseppe Zanotti sandals via Net-A-Porter {here}

Brian Atwood satin pumps via Luisaviaroma {here}

Brian Atwood sandals via The Outnet {here}

Pink Autumn

I know I recently posted about my love for pink this fall just a few weeks ago {here}, but there is so much pink out right now for my favorite season! Below are a few items that I would love to add to my closet, and decor to add to our home {image via This Is Glamorous}:

Eva by Christine Lindstrom for Artfully Walls via Lulu & Georgia {here}

Essie's "Hubby for Dessert" via Beauty.com {here}

J.Crew wool peacoat {here}

Topshop trousers {here}

Kate Spade wallet via Nordstrom {here}

NARS "Earthshine" eye shadow via Sephora {here}

BaubleBar studs {here}

Belgrave Crescent bag {here}

Urban Decay liquid eyeliner in "Intergalactic" via Sephora {here}

Gianvito Rossi flats via My Theresa {here}

LC Lauren Conrad Runway: Fall 2016

I am getting quite excited about fall weather and fall fashion, and LC Lauren Conrad's Runway collection is the epitome of fall fashion! It is available online here, and I have already picked out my favorites: burgundy/wine tones, blush, oversized blazers, floral wide leg pants, and the prettiest dresses than can be worn all throughout fall and for the holiday season. Bravo, Lauren Conrad! 

Currently Coveting: September

Happy September! I feel like this month is the buffer month in between October/Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. It still feels like summer, but I usually spend all month getting excited for fall to officially be here, and all of the holidays to look forward to in the coming months. I also get the sense I will be spending September obsessing over food blogs {new obsession, it's a problem} like Joy the Baker and this recipe on Jojotastic. Below are a few items below I am also obsessing over, like good quality home goods, skin care products, and minimalist fashion. Cheers to September! 

Marius Fabre French black olive oil kitchen soap via Food52 {here}

Zara shirt {here}

Anthropologie glasses {here}

BaubleBar earrings {here}

Herbivore Botanicals rose hibiscus hydrating spray {here}

One Suite Studio ring dish {here}

Formula X x Atlantic-Pacific nail polish in "Misty Sage" via Sephora {here}

Needle & Thread maxi dress via BHLDN {here}

Topshop shoes {here}

Rebecca Minkoff envelope clutch via Saks Fifth Avenue {here}

David Yurman set of two silver rings via Saks Fifth Avenue {here}

Vote Pink

Fall means two things this year - the winding down of an election season {that I cannot wait to be over}, and fall fashion! J.Crew's fall line is here, and it is amazing - and PINK! I am obsessed with this unexpected color, and I wish I could add all of it to my closet. Shop here to check it out, and please send the fuschia pants and bubblegum pink coat directly to me, please :) 

Last of Summer

This is the last official month of summer, even though it will probably be quite hot here until November arrives. I am SO excited for fall and cooler weather to arrive, but not before enjoying the last of summer. Here are some items that I would love to wear/get my hands on before summer ends:

Milly floral dress {here}

Della backpack via The Little Market {here}

Topshop sandals {here}

Essie nail polish in "Garden Variety" via Beauty.com {here}

Gray Malin Camps Bay Cape Town print {here}

Kayu cherry clutch via J.Crew {here}

Waam Industries waxed canvas grocery tote via Scoutmob {here}

Terrain branch napkin {here}

Zara printed crop top {here}

Tory Burch sunglasses via Nordstrom {here}

Independent

I love supporting small businesses and artisans for so many reasons, but the main reason is because their products are always better and more beautiful than anything you can get from a large corporate brand. Scoutmob {check out here} is one of my favorite sites that offers the most amazing pieces from independent designers and artists; below are a few favorites currently available that I would love to add to our home and my closet:

June & December hemlock branch kitchen towel {here}

Aziza Jewelry XO stud earrings {here}

June & December cedar branch kitchen towel {here}

Khristian A. Howell iPhone case {here}

Umbrella Collective canvas and leather duffel bag {here}

Fettle & Fire ceramic pineapple dish {here}

Objective striped linen table runner {here}

Fyxation leather yoga mat strap {here}

Anagram Press Ohio state art print {here}

Ceramics by Lina Lav vine wedge ceramic pie plate {here}

Dog Days of Summer

It is HOT down here. So much so that it makes me wish for cooler, fall nights immediately. That being said, there are a few good things about the dog days of summer, which include lots of hydrangeas, summer fashion {sundresses and hats, duh!}, summer hued nails, and light scented candles that smell just like summer {image via This Is Glamorous}:

SEA crochet dress via Net-A-Porter {here}

Essie gel couture nail polish in "Looks To Thrill" {here}

Curial Vintage copper watering can via Etsy {here}

Food52 x Hawkins New York season candle in "Tomato Vine" {here}

Rebecca Taylor blouse {here}

NARS body glow via Sephora {here}

Tory Burch sandals {here}

Terrain woven raffia hat {here}