June 22, 2015
Gov Ball 2015 - What We Wore
Gov Ball 2015 was a weekend for the books. In addition to finally getting to see one of my favorite artists, Florence + The Machine, perform, we saw ten plus additional amazing bands, dj's, rappers and performers over a three day weekend in the one and only New York City. One thing we did A LOT of was walking, more walking, and walking again. My feet may never be the same but I'm okay with it. Music is everything and my number one favorite thing but fashion, as you may guess, is a close second. In planning for the weekend, it was hard to determine what to bring to wear. Dressing for an occasion helps define an experience for me so it was a balance between feeling good and looking good.
For one, I was thankful to have grabbed my tie-dyed beach sarong before I left the house. It served as a blanket, poncho, umbrella and shawl over the course of the weekend but easily fit into my small backpack or locker in between those moments. I advise keeping one on hand all summer. They take little to no space in a bag but can be a life saver in a pinch.
I found those amazing pants last summer at the cutest little boutique House of Threads in the quaint mountain town Blue Ridge, GA. They easily became a staple in my wardrobe from the second I made the purchase. And the cute little jean top and tie-dyed dress came from the Nod & Rose pop-up in NoDa the week before. It was perfect timing to say the least!
Also fashionably featured above are my sister Jill and friend Jennifer. But our friend Holly won the MVP as she was about 5 months pregnant and not only didn't complain the entire weekend but rocked it out non-stop! Go girls!
One thing I'll say, if you love music like me, you need to go to Gov Ball next year! It was an absolute blast!
[Not pictured but credited with most of the pictures: Evan Thompson]
Gov Ball and the Non-Flower Crown Festival Flare
Matching Gold Clips
Corn Rows with a Flower Bun
Hats on Hats on HatsBaseball Caps and Dino Suits
Supersize Me Fries
M-I-C-K-E-Y
DEADMAU5 Top Buns
Dickies Culottes
Don't get me wrong, I love a good flower crown but it was obvious at this year's Gov Ball there's more than one way to add a little flare to your ensemble this summer. Minnie Mouse headbands, festival workers in culottes, banana suits, dino suits, hair fries and funky braids just to name a few. Test one of them out at your next concert or back yard BBQ.
May 29, 2015
Amelia's "Basic" Jumper
Hi friends! I’m just going to pretend that we haven’t been
MIA for the past five months (insert cheeky grin).
Meet Amelia! A southern belle who can plate a table like the
best of them and serve a dish to match the décor while dancing barefoot with a
glass of bourbon to Ginuwine’s Pony. It’s
like Martha Stewart plus Betty Draper plus Leslie Knope all in one beautiful blonde
package. I visited Amelia in her new
city of residence, Dallas, TX, for a mini post-birth mommy’s night
out. While packing for our night out on
the town she suggested we partake in a Rubies-on-Vanilla styling session. So we took her basic green jumper and styled
it three different ways showing how versatile a perfect “basic” can be in any
wardrobe.
Paired with her “work” blazer, dressy heels and a statement
necklace, the jumper is perfect for the workplace, a happy hour with friends or
a date night with the hubs. Dressed down
a little with her long cardigan and flats, she can run errands or go on
playdates with her babe, Knox, in style and comfort. And finally paired perfectly for the state of
Texas with cowboy boots and a beautiful shawl, handed down from her mother, Amelia’s
ready to take on whatever the world throws her way.
It’s good to be back friends! And we have more to share soon. I hope this little styling session
inspires you to pull out a basic and pair it with bold accessories,
jackets, cardigans, shawls, scarfs and, of course, a take-me-as-I-am attitude!
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