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Friday’s Five in Tennessee + Mississippi

– visiting my pregnant bestie in Nashville for the weekend –

– the cutest truck transformed into a flower truck –

– a driving tour of some of the beautiful homes in Belle Meade –

– catching up with Miss Harper, my sister’s daughter and my sassy protégé –

– walking along the street in Greenwood Viola Davis walks down at the very end of The Help –

My second week in the South, and I think my pants are fitting a little bit tighter… but I’ll take care of that when I’m back in California! I loved playing in Nashville with my childhood best friend, Kady, and seeing a weekend in her life. We also realized the house I grew up in when I lived in Nashville was less than a mile from her house – what are the odds!?

I met Christian in Madison, Mississippi for a few days to catch up with his family, and we arrived in Oxford last Wednesday night. Christian is in a wedding of two of his high school best friends this weekend, and we are excited to see so many of our college friends this weekend! It’s actually pretty rare that Christian and I have two of our good friends marrying each other, usually we know the bride or groom, so this is a wedding we have looked forward to for months!

It has been so wonderful to be back in some of my favorite Southern places over the past few weeks, but I’m not going to lie, California (and my three and four legged children) are calling me back. I will always call myself Southern, but it’s even more special to visit now that we have made our home out West. Thankfully, we will always have lots of reasons to visit, no matter where we end up.

Thanks so much for reading – and I hope all of you have a beautiful weekend – XO –

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Wednesday Wish List

spring must haves

1 | 2 comes in turquoise too | 3 comes in orange as well, 25% off with the code FRIENDS | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 comes in black too! | 8 | 9 | 10

Back at you with a mid-week roundup of some of the great pieces I’ve been spotting online! Nordstrom has so many great markdowns on their site right now, and Lord & Taylor is also offering 25% off almost everything with the code FRIENDS. Thanks to the sale, this little dress is now $66 in two colors, love it.

If this clutch isn’t the cutest thing, I don’t know what is. I snagged this dress last year and it’s so flattering and comfortable, I’m so excited to see it’s back in stock for spring and summer. I’ve also been looking for a cute crochet swimsuit for quite some time, and I think this (bottoms available here) might be “the one” for an upcoming tropical vacation coming up in May.

Have you guys snagged any great deals lately? Any spring items that are must-haves? I’d love to hear! Thanks so much for reading and sharing – XO –

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Metallic Ankle Strap Heels

You guys know I’m all about gray – I love that it’s a neutral that goes with cream, black, white – anything. It’s such a great color choice that it can really be worn year-round, not to mention I think it looks great on everyone. SO, an ankle strap that comes in a metallic gray is something I can wear nearly 12 months a year in California with dresses, skirts, denim – you name it. Because of that, I think a great pair of heeled sandals like these Jimmy Choos from Saks Fifth Avenue is worth the investment, especially if they make you walk a little taller and feel like a #boss.

I have purchases from Saks from years ago that I still love and wear, and its shoe selection cannot be beat. This pretty pair is part of the Jimmy Choo MEMENTO Collection, celebrating the 20th anniversary of iconic red carpet styles (check out this adorable video!). This includes both shoes and handbags (love this one), and there are so many beautiful and versatile styles that are a part of this unique lineup. So fun!

Thanks so much for reading! XO –

Brought to you by ShopStyle and Jimmy Choo at Saks Fifth Avenue

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Blue off the Shoulder

Another post from my hometown of Columbus, Mississippi! I somehow struck Southern weather gold because the weather has been nearly the same as California – sunny 70’s and cool at night. New Orleans was pretty humid with the rain coming in, so it’s been beyond lovely to have such crisp weather here.

I think this comfortable, loose off-the-shoulder top would look just as cute with long boyfriend shorts or white jeans as it does with regular denim (plus it’s a way more affordable version of this luxe version). The sleeves tie at the wrists and I think the side slits add some shape. While it’s not a chambray, it looks similar and lends itself to a more casual setting, and I wore this to do just that – a sushi date with my parents!

photos by my Dad

Thanks so much for reading! XO –

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Friday’s Five in Mississippi

– driving by some of the antebellum homes downtown on my visit home –

– meeting my mom’s new 5-year-old cat, Piper, that she rescued from a shelter after she fell in love with my Lula (and she is quite the snuggler if you saw my Snapchat (CBLied) of her lying on top of my head, #casual) –

– admiring my parents majestic bedroom –

– and another gorgeous home, you know I can’t help myself! –

– a quick stop in Greenwood before heading to Nashville –

One week into my #TourdeSouth, and it feels really great to be home. I spent the first few days in New Orleans, then onto my hometown of Columbus, MS and a quick stop in Greenwood, MS before heading to Nashville today for the weekend to catch up with my pregnant bestie who is due with her first baby in less than a month! I can’t wait to see Kady preggers – she’s like a sister to me, so it’s so crazy for me to think she’s going to be a mom in just a few weeks! She’s going to be a natural, I know it – but I have to see this pregnant belly in person.

I’m hoping to do a whole recap post of my two weeks here at the end of the the trip, and my sweet parents have been such awesome troopers taking all my photos (and getting Christian off the hook, which he’s totally fine with). Both mom and dad have photographed blog posts and all my insta snaps of my #TourdeSouth, so thank God for them!

Because I’ve been in three different towns in Mississippi this week, I do feel the need to address all of the news about the controversial law that recently passed. I absolutely do not support the Governor in this initiative to discriminate anyone for any reason. I was not raised that way, and everyone that I’ve spoken to in Mississippi is honestly embarrassed and disappointed at this misrepresentation of so many of us from this state. I think Ellen Degeneres said it perfectly – this is about human rights and I will always support equal rights for everyone.

I SO appreciate all of y’alls sweet comments and recommendations on my trip down South – like always, you guys are the nicest. Don’t forget there are still some awesome sales going on if you’re in the shopping mood! Thanks so much for reading – XO –

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Ruffled Pink Off the Shoulder

Pink ruffles – loved ’em when I was six and still love ’em today. This pretty little dress comes in multiple colors, and you guys know I can’t get enough of the off-the-shoulder trend right now. I’ve always loved the style, but it was so much harder to find – now it’s all over the place!

I plan on wearing this little dress to a rehearsal dinner with Christian next week in Oxford, and I think it’s such a great piece for a brunch or dressy casual evening event (or my favorite invitation dress code: “snappy casual,” just kidding – snappy casual – like, could that be more confusing?!). I also had a reader this week inquire about dresses for graduation, and I think this little piece could be a great dress to wear all day for graduation festivities.

dress c/o, different colors available here (25% off right now with the code FRIENDS) | similar heels, also love these | clutch – Charming Charlie (old), love this one and this one | sunglasses c/o Henri Bendel, sold out, similar pairs here and here | cable bracelet 1, 2, 3, 4 | “take me away” cuff c/o | tassel earrings c/o BaubleBar (sold out), also love these and these, necklace version of these earrings here

Thanks so much for reading! XO –

PS – Don’t forget about Tuesday’s amazing 25% off sales! They’re still going strong –

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Wallet on a Chain

I have loved traveling with this little midi dress because it folds up to nearly nothing (taking up no suitcase space), and it’s so colorful and fun – perfect for a bridesmaids lunch or day of shopping! Mara Hoffman always nails it with her cheerful and fun prints, and this same silhouette now comes in this print, of which I am mildly obsessed with.

But let’s talk about the other love of my life – handbags. When I splurge on a great bag, it’s usually a bigger, everyday bag. You think – “I want to be able to use expensive baby everyday, the bigger the better!” BUT, I carry clutches and small crossbody’s all the time. This bag from Luisa Via Roma is like a wallet on a chain, big enough to hold your wallet necessities plus a cell phone and lipstick. I have honestly been shocked at how often I’ve worn this little bag since I got it, and now I’ve realized that smaller crossbodies and clutches can be just as essential as a great tote or satchel.

photos by my Dad (in our driveway!)

Thanks so much for reading! XO –

PS – Don’t forget about yesterday’s amazing 25% off sales! They’re still going strong –

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Friends & Family SALES

summer sales

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

Both Shopbop AND Bloomingdale’s are having their seasonal friends & family sale, which means both full-price and sale items are 25% off with codes:

Shopbop: INTHEFAM

Bloomingdale’s: FRIENDS

I had to round up some of my favorite picks with you guys! And this would be a great time to splurge on that summer swimsuit, a great pair of sandals or any of the hundreds of cute spring and summer dresses that each retailer offers. The collage above shows some of my favorites, but the scrolling thumbnails have waaayy more pretties that I adore, including swimsuits that come in multiple colors (I’m all about white and mint right now).

I have these pajamas and they are the softest, most fabulous summer pj’s I own. I also have this bag in red and it weights nearly nothing and rolls up into the tiniest suitcase-packing-worthy addition (one of my favorite travel pieces). I adore these flats and think they could be the cutest summer espadrilles!

If you’ve already snagged some deals – I’d love to hear what you scored! Thanks so much for reading – and p.s. – tomorrow there’s a new styled post coming at ya tomorrow… photographed by my amazing Dad! XO –

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Styling Slip On Sneakers

Bringing another dressed down post for you guys, and what I love about this outfit is that it is totally wearable. You can run errands and then meet your friends for drinks – easy, put together, fun! I’ve been wearing Sofft Shoes ever since I saw my girlfriend in a pair of their wedges and I was like, “who makes those!? I need a pair stat.”

All of their shoes are so comfortable, and while I’ve never had a pair of slip-on sneakers, I want to be cool enough to make them work for day-to-day. I love some nighttime shoes, but I’m always looking for cute daytime shoes because let’s be honest… that’s what we’re wearing the most, right?

photos by Kim Le Photography

Thank you so much for reading! XO –

brought to you by Sofft Shoes

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Friday’s Five

yosi samra lara flats

– my new favorite flats, how cute are these silver espadrilles? –

orange county sunset

– a pretty sunset while feeling like Marissa in the OC on the lifeguard stand –

packing a suitcase

– packing for a two-week tour of New Orleans, Mississippi and Nashville –

teeth whitening kit

– excited to try a new teeth whitening kit, this one was so much better than your average white strips and you can get it 75% off with the code xoKathleen! –

wallet on a chain

– the smallest, cutest little lady –

This is a fun Friday because I’ve just arrived in New Orleans for one of my best friend’s wedding! Nikki of My Style Diaries get’s married this weekend and I’m so honored to be a bridesmaid on her special day. She is the most relaxed, low-maintenance bride I’ve ever met, and she has had the most amazing attitude throughout the entire process. It really shows how she is all about the marriage and not stressing too much about the wedding. I’m sure I’ll be snapping away on Snapchat: CBLied if you’re interested in some behind-the-scenes goodness!

Yesterday I left California for my two week tour de South, and I’m so excited to really catch up with my family and friends. I’ve actually only been to Mississippi once in almost three years, so I’m way overdue for a big visit! I have a nephew I’ve never met, so I have to introduce myself to the little chunky monkey. For the longest time I only had so many vacation days, and it’s such a trek to get across the country (and quite expensive because the airports in MS are so small… like, more expensive than a flight to Hawaii), so now that I am able to manage my own schedule and “vacation days,” I realize what a privilege it is to be able to take the time to do this. I definitely don’t take it for granted!

Thank you guys so much for reading – appreciate each of you! XO –

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Wednesday Wish List Under $150

spring wish list

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9

So girly we are this week on Wednesday’s Wish List! I blame it on the Pantone colors of the year (hello rose quartz), but I’m a fan of pink, so I love that it’s been everywhere this spring. So feminine!

Meanwhile, I’ll always be a sucker for tortoise anything, so this bracelet and these earrings are A+. And these shoes come in black too! This dress makes me wish I was a bride again, how pretty for a bridesmaids luncheon, right?

Some sales going on today –

BCBG – 20% off regular priced styles with code AFF20OFFS

Serena & Lily – $25 off $100+ with code SHOPSTYLE25

Lord & Taylor – 20% off regular-priced & sale items with code BIG

Ann Taylor – 40% off almost everything with code MARCH40

It’s mid-week ladies, Friday is around the corner. Hope you have a great one and thank you so much for reading! XO –

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Ankle Wrap Heels

I’ve always had a love affair with shoes… this is nothing new. And when the lace-up trend started, I was all over it! I think they’re such a flattering shoe on almost any legs. I tend to stay away from “busy” shoes, as I don’t like to draw attention to my legs, but I think the lace-up look is fun and most definitely worth the attention!

This pair comes in three colors, and I love the thicker block heel – it really does add to the comfort factor. I am excited to pull these into summer and fall – I think the color is so versatile. This is another last-minute pulled together look (similar to this one last week), that I styled quickly after hanging out at the pool for the afternoon. A low ponytail is always coming to my rescue!

I’m also excited to share this top with you guys because I was wearing it all over Snapchat and you guys were emailing me – then I instagrammed it here, but the liketoknow.it link wasn’t working and oy vey! SO, third time’s a charm, right?

heels c/o Steve Madden, and don’t forget to check their coupon page for deals! | top c/o, also have and love this one | shorts, also have and love these | bag via Jessica Buurman, also love this one and this one | earrings – I’ve had these for over 5 years, I feel like they go with everything! | sunglasses c/o, also love these | cable bracelets 1, 2, 3, 4

Thank you so much for reading! XO –

Brought to you by Steve Madden

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