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May Favorites

I don’t know about y’all, but May has been one heck of a month for me! Between birthdays, weddings, nice(r) weather and road trips, I feel like…

1. I always have wheels on my tush

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2. I am always looking for the right outfit for the occasion.

So, for this post, I thought I would share a few looks that I think are perfect for spring or summer events.

This first outfit, I wore for a day out in Charleston on my birthday. I am absolutely loving this side-snap pant look. While it looks super structured and put together, it literally feels like you are wearing lounge pants. Pair it with a simple A-line top with ruffles to match the embellishments and you are ready to go! The sandals were a perfect compromise between style and function (I was able to walk 4+ miles…I’d say that’s a win).

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I don’t know what it is, but I am really digging the floral combos this spring! Normally, I go for red florals, because a lot of yellows wash me out, but this yellow and blue combo peaked my interest. The ruffles make an appearance on this floral wrap top (once again). To keep the busy top the focal point, I opted for a nude lip and a loose chignon bun.

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Alright ladies, it’s wedding(szn) again! Time to stock up some guest-approved dresses for your closet. I chose this dress because the coral and red tones make a statement while the ruffles (again…wow, I’m such a creature of habit) keep it soft and girly. Another plus, the wrap-dress style is VERY forgiving. So yes, you can have that cake & eat it too!


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COFFEE CHAT: are your relationships valuable?

Today I want to talk about something that I have been thinking a lot about– relationships.

This isn’t just about boyfriends or spouses, I’m talking any relationship. Friends, family (blood or not), work, the list goes on!

Recently, I have been faced with a lot of challenges in my life that have led me away from (& closer to) people, both physically and emotionally. If anything, it has really shown me what relationships are all about.

See, it’s not as simple as it used to be like it was in school or back at home. As you grow up, things start to change. The people you surround yourself with in adult life can’t always be a 15 minute drive away, and aren’t always constantly texting you to catch up…and that’s OK.

People get new jobs or go to pursue further eduction, or get married (again, the list goes on). What I am saying is, life happens, sometimes you don’t have control over it, but you DO have control over who you surround yourself with.

I heard something a few months ago while I was watching a talk show. One host brought up an interesting way to check in with your relationships.

Try this:

  1. Open up your recent text messages (or phone calls if that’s more your thing).
  2. Look at the last 5 people you have communicated with.
  3. Ask yourself, “Am I getting back what I am putting in to this relationship?”… be honest.

I found this fascinating. Immediately, I opened up my iMessage and went through each conversation… and, wow, did it really put things in perspective.

When you are honest with yourself about the give and take of relationships it brings a whole new meaning to what relationships you give value to.

Maybe you’ve been reaching out to a friend about a coffee date for weeks now, but somehow there is always an excuse…maybe, you’re the one making the excuses. Or, maybe that guy you have been talking to for a while hasn’t made an effort to REALLY get to know you or open up about himself, while you are ready to jump into a relationship and tell him your life story.

Of course, these are only examples…the point is, it is important to surround yourself with people who value and respect you just as much as you value and respect them. It’s hard to form meaningful relationships without reciprocity.

So, next time you get the chance, try out this little exercise. It may clear some things up for you about your own relationships.

As always, with love and coffee,