White and Blue in Charleston

Blouse (similar) - Impeccable Pig / Shorts - J. Crew Factory / Bag - Clare V / Earrings - BaubleBar / Sandals (similar here and here) - Sole Society

Here's hoping you aren't sick of Charleston pictures yet, because I have this last set of photos for you!! As I've said a couple of times, I fell in love with the boutique chain Impeccable Pig while I was down in Charleston, and I actually snagged this blouse from there the day before! The sales girl actually went and pulled it from the back (it was so new it hadn't been steamed yet!) because she thought it would work on me, and man was she right! It's the perfect easy-breezy vacation top because it's a nice, light fabric that works in the heat or when it's cooler, and works with shorts here, but would also be great over a swimsuit or dressed up for dinner.

I was waiting to post this look because I still haven't been able to find this top online - not sure if it's still too new, or if it just won't be on their website. But, I did find a few similar tops that I've linked below:

I really can't wait to go back to Charleston, I don't know if I've expressed that from all of the blog posts and Instagram posts hahaha. It just is such a cute little town, and I love that there are pretty vignettes down every alleyway and hidden path. It just seems like there's so much to explore that you would never see everything!

This particular path reminded me a lot of Positano, Italy. Obviously we aren't on a crazy hill here or climbing up and down fourteen flights of stairs. For me, the resemblance is because we wandered down this little path that we could have walked right past without a second glance, but there are actually business and home entrances on every side. It's also fun to imagine what life was like in this particular spot three hundred or even four hundred years ago! We just don't have that sort of history here in Chicago. Or, like, sun in February. Why do I live in Chicago again?!

Blouse (similar, or similar as a romper) - Impeccable Pig / Shorts - J. Crew Factory / Bag - Clare V / Earrings - BaubleBar / Sandals (similar here and here) - Sole Society

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Let's Go Somewhere

It always takes about three days into January before I start researching spring break trips - anyone else?? I actually love snow, but the negative temperatures in Chicago make it slightly less enjoyable. Jeff's busiest time of year is actually January through mid-February, which always reduces my spring break plans to just dreams, but hey, even thinking about a beach helps!

To help get me through the gloom, I started shopping for fun, warm-weather pieces. What can I say, they're just more fun than sweaters right now! So far I've only brought home this bag and these earrings, but I see some cute dresses on the horizon ;) A word to the wise: if you've got your eye on a fun bag, snap it up early! My favorite tote from last spring / summer sold out in just days, and I've missed out on bags in the past because I didn't move fast enough. In case you don't believe me, the bag I bought is already sold out in the color I bought! Don't worry, I found the navy here.

In case you have a warm weather vacation coming up, here are a few of my favorites available now:

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I found so many things I wanted to share and couldn't fit them all into a collage - here are a few more things on my wishlist:

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Spring Break

Okay, so it's not spring yet. In fact, it's barely winter. Even though we're just getting started with the cold, I'm already dreaming of a warm escape. Luckily, my friends and I thought ahead and were able to anticipate that we'd need some sun, and we planned a little trip to Florida for next week. I know I should be shopping for sweaters and boots right now, but I just can't help looking at swimsuits and cute little dresses. Oh, and bags covered in tassels. I want all of the bags covered in tassels.

Day

Dress / Sunscreen / Towel / Tote / Suit

Night

Sandal / Necklace / Dress / Bag / Bracelet

Do you have any spring break plans?

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Spring Break Style Part 2

Shirt - Gap / Shorts - Target (old, similar) / Shoes - Sperry / Bag - Coach Factory (similar) / Watch - Michael Kors (old)

I think beach style is my favorite ever.  White shorts, pastels, breezy airy pieces, and boat shoes every day please.  I was so sad to be back in winter clothes this week, can I go back to some more warm and sunny weather?  

On another note, I realized it may be time for a new pair of white shorts in my life.  I last wore them last summer.  I've had these babies for eight years now!  They've seen me through gaining and losing 20 pounds (ahem, college) and are now big enough that I can take them on and off without unbuttoning them.  They're also starting to look a little less, well, white.  I also maaaaay have spilled some strawberry daiquiri on them during this trip, whoops!  My one and only spring break casualty.  

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Spring Break Style

Tee - JCrew / Jeans - Gap / Sandals (old) - Target / Necklace - BaubleBar / Bag - Coach Factory

Getting dressed on Spring Break means pieces that are light, comfortable, and fun.  A slightly oversized tee and boyfriend jeans definitely fit the bill, but of course I had to throw in a fun necklace too.  The weather in Key West was gorgeous, warm enough during the day for swimming and laying out but not so hot that jeans were uncomfortable.  I wish it could be 75 and sunny everyday.

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