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]

jump around

what a day, what a week, what a life!?!!!  things have been a lil crazy err crazier than usual around here and I am so glad to finally be home with nowhere to be for the next few days.  and im gonna need the time to catch up because next week is SBSCon and im so excited!!  followed by a week long vacation with our besties and their 2 boys, so even though I know it will be so much fun, I know I have a lot, like a lot a lot a lot to do before next Friday and I haven't even started.  does anyone else get packing anxiety??  the necessities I have down.  I have a list, I check it off, done.  the outfits??  STRESSFUL!!  I dress a lot according to my mood, and my plans for the day and since J and I never make any true plans when we go out of town, I end up packing my entire closet.  its a problem.  outfits aside, I have a few full-proof items that I always bring and you should to!!  1. LBD or in this case LDJ (little black jumpsuit) - for obvious reasons, the little black dress goes from day to night and can be layered up or styled along multiple ways for multiple days.  this LBJ is super fab and packing perk alert; its wrinkle free!!  2. Denim Jacket - I pretty much live by the rule that every outfit needs a dose of denim and a jacket is the easiest way to do just that.  I rarely actually put my arms in the holes (im weird, I know) slung over your shoulders or tied around your waist are my favorite ways to style this jacket, and then should I actually get cold, I can throw it on and wear it like a normal human being.  3.  Nude Heels - no matter where you're going or what you're wearing, a nude heel can seal the deal.  go for a classic style that looks good with both dresses and pants.  4.  Aviators - these universally flattering shades are always in my purse, traveling or not.  5.  the Perfect Tote -  a tote offers enough room to stuff your life into your purse and since I've basically been living in muted tones lately, this pop of green is giving my outfits life.  the cross-body strap is an extra bonus and makes it easy for me to be hands free.  6.  Floppy Hat - trust me!  you want to have a hat!  traveling to different climates can mess with your hair and a great hat is a great fix, plus it adds an extra style element to your look.  (speaking of bad hair days . . . my hair is having a major moment thanks to Living Proof's frizz collection.  the humidity here is insane! and somehow, it's keeping my hair in check.  more details of my daily hair routine are hitting the blog next week!).  7.  Simple Statements - trendy jewelry is just that, trendy.  I prefer to keep my everyday set pretty simple and styleable with everything.  my basic checklist includes a pair of studs, a couple of delicate gold necklaces to be layered or worn individually, every gold ring I own, and a full arm party.  my wrist is probably what changes the most from day to day and if I am going to incorporate a trendy piece, this is where it would fit in.  my current stack has been all about this Wood Watch because its light and fresh and layers really well with both my gold and boho stacks. 

Happy Trails lovies!!

"don't be a tourist, be a traveler"

 

ALL IMAGES MARIE RODRIGUEZ

 

jumpsuit Laundry by Shelli Segal c/o Belk // denim jacket 7 for all Mankind // hat c/o Goorin Bros. // bag c/o Hayden Harnett // heels Charlotte Russe // aviators Ray-Ban //

necklace and bracelet via Rocksbox [use code TARAXOXO2 to receive your first month FREE]

"Fieldcrest" maple watch c/o Jord

talk derby to me

it's Friday and I'm in love!! . . . ok, well not really, but I am in love with everything about today's look!  starting with the fact that it gave me an excuse to unleash my inner glamour girl and embrace the drama that is the derby.  yes, I know, the big race has come and gone, (sorry, i'm a little behind on my posts) but Charleston is chalk full of events where this look is more than fitting.  starting with this gorgeous maxi, I mean, when I hear Mara Hoffman, it's basically fashion foreplay.  this chick kills it from ready to wear to the beach, and i'm pretty sure i'm obsessed with Every.Single.Thing!!!!!  luckily for me, The Finicky Filly always has the best of her latest collection on hand to give me a fix!  i knew my baby blue lace-ups would match perfectly, so i fully committed to the blue theme and accessorized with these fabulous tassels, agate stone ring and bracelets from one of my local faves Peyton William.  and totally not on purpose, my nails just so happened to already be painted blue (happy coincidence?) with so much blue, it needed a little pop and i'm always looking for an excuse to wear one of GARB designs clutch bags, so this pink number gave me the color i was looking for.  and as if all of this was not dramatic enough, i topped it off with the most perfect floppy hat that i ever did see!!  but seriously though, its perfection!  and i have basically worn it every day, because, why wouldn't i?  a special thanks to Goorin Bros. for opening my eyes to your amazing shop.  walking in, it is nothing but wall to wall hats of every shape and size and the best part?  you can totally customize your hat to your liking!  since i'm not hitting up the race track every weekend, i wanted something a little less formal and more summer friendly, which is how i came to discover "macey".  she comes with a brown band, but after a little stop at the styling department, i was able to jazz her up with this silk black band, fancy feather and brass pin.  She was looking pretty fierce for a floppy.  i hope you all have a lovely weekend!!  and yes, i realize i dropped a lot more names than usual in this post, but sometimes i like to brag about this pretty city of mine!!  our local talent is pretty legit ;)



"the whole shadow of a man is only as big as his hat"

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dress Mara Hoffman c/o Finicky Filly // hat c/o Goorin Bros. // jewels c/o Peyton William //

clutch c/o Garb Designs // lace up raceyyy heels Madden Girl