hey, hello, how are ya?

Hello Fall!!  all the roads are closed and most of Charleston is closed for business, but its finally cool enough to wear layers without melting, soo, I'll take my victories where I can get em.  Especially since the heat will undoubtedly be back as soon as the water dries up.  My layers, however, aren't going anywhere.  I just wanna wear all the sweaters and all the blazers and all the leather and plaid I can find, what about y'all?  Ok, so its not quite sweater weather, but its definitely t-shirt and jeans weather.  But, I mean, isn't everyday?  If you happen to run in to me at the grocery store or carpool pick up line, you know, I love a good t-shirt and jeans combo, and graphics are my fave.  I paired this floral print with a great pair of skinnies and a bf blazer.  I love the pop of pink when u flip the cuff of this jacket!  And of course, it matched my tee and purse, oh so perfectly!  These red sandals were a fun addition for an extra pop of color and because, my general rule is, if leopard doesn't work, red will!!  I hope you all are staying safe and dry!!  Have a great week!

 "A simple hello could lead to a million things"

floral "hello" tee c/o

dl1961 "Florence" jean c/o
ms littles bag "dear diary" tote c/o
dolce vita "tyler" sandal
elizabeth and james blazer vintage

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easy peasy lemon squeezy

hello!!  ok so yes, it is technically speaking the first day of september, but technically speaking, it is still officially summer, which means i can still dress in bright fun outfits like this for at least another week.  i mean, if we really want to get technical, this outfit is pretty perfect for 9-10 months out of the year here in sc, but i will eventually ease into the sweaters and dark colors and pretend im not sweating bullets in all my layers when its in the 70's in november.  charleston doesn't really understand the concept of "fall weather".  so anyway, for now i am squeezing in (pun intended) every single second of summer acceptable dressing.  these pants are pretty much the cutest thing i've ever owned.  i never knew i loved lemons so much until these citrus skinnies arrived in the mail.  i immediately tried them on with multiple tops and i honestly can't believe i'm just now getting them up on the blog, but in addition to the adorable print, the fit is pretty spectacular!!  i've honestly never shopped at talbots before, so i wasn't sure, but i'm quite impressed.  the crop fit is perfect for showing off my summer sandals.  i paired it with one of my favorite white tops from last summer and my denim jacket that i've basically worn with every single outfit all summer.  i hope you're not sick of it, because i know i'll be wearing it all fall as well.  im looking at the darker wash to switch it up a bit.  you can never have too many jean jackets, right??  i think that's pretty much my denim philosophy as a whole.  skinnies, skirts, jackets, chambrays, there's no such thing as too much denim.  enjoy your day loves!!

"when life gives you lemons, keep them because hey, free lemons!!"

ALL IMAGES MARIE RODRIGUEZ

talbots lemon crop jean c/o

westward/leaning voyager sunnies c/o ditto [use code: southernbelles to recieve your first month free]

alex & ani gabriel foldover clutch c/o

GAP denim jacket 

jewelry via RocksBox [use code taraxoxo2 to recieve your first box free]

ripe

 ok, so before we start, lets just acknowledge the elephant in the room, and by elephant I mean melons, and by melons, I mean these ginormous bubbies of mine.  seriously there's no hiding these puppies unless I wear a turtleneck and those aren't exactly nursing friendly.  so I apologize ahead of time, I know they're massive, but, they'll be gone soon enough, so just avert your eyes for now.  on to the good stuff, ie THIS ROMPER!!  the color is muy bueno, the fit is perfection and the lace . . . . EVERYTHING!  love love love would be an understatement.  i really didn't think it needed much styling, but just to make it my own, i slung my denim jacket over my shoulders and threw my hair in a mini top knot.  what else can i say?   its all about the romper!  have a great weekend lovies!!!

"life is a great big canvas, throw all the paint on it you can"

ALL IMAGES MARIE RODRIGUEZ

 

romper Trina Turk via Belk c/o // jacket Gap // hat c/o Goorin Bros // sandals Charlotte Russe // bangles c/o Alex and Ani // necklace via Rocksbox // earrings Moon and Lola //

Ray-Bans c/o Ditto [use code: SOUTHERNBELLES to receive your first month free]