Sweet Summertime

shirt (HM, see similar stripes HERE), shorts (Old Navy), belt (J.Crew see similar HERE), bag (Sole Society c/o love THIS SPOTTED GAL & THIS ONE TOO), sneaks (Vans), cuff (see Similar), rings (Lagos, Anna Beck), watch (J.Crew), shades (Gucci), necklace (Page Sargisson, love THIS)

Kicking off the first official day of summer with a quintessential weekender look.  A set of STRIPES, crisp white SHORTS, and a TOTE that could fit some goodies for an overnight getaway, your daily summer essentials, or maybe some farmer's market finds all scream sweet summertime.  No shocker here I'm an avid lover of stripes and dangit y'all I am sorry for the repetitive color palette, but lately I cannot stop with the black and white (see A and B)--I have to say; however, I like the freshness a Brown Belt adds to this classic combo (I PROMISE color will be a comin' next week).  As for the Kicks, well, let's just say I live in my sneaks all summer long!  Cheers to a fantastic start to your summer---hope y'all have a wonderful weekend!  

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

Dockside

sweater (Pink Pineapple Shop c/o how cute is THIS, THIS, & THIS), shorts (Gap, last summer, LOVE THESE PAIRS and THESE), sneaks (Vans), hat (HM see similar HERE and HERE), rings (Lagos, Anna Beck), cuff (Morton James, Lexington, KY), shades (Ray Ban), belt (J.Crew), bracelets (Omar + Elsie, Sylvia Benson c/o)

Still coming to you from sunny South Florida.  It should come as no surprise that I'm totally smitten with this anchor sweater from Pink Pineapple Shop, because really, is there anything anchor'd or nautical that I don't love?  That would be a big fat no.  Paired with some stripes and I believe I've got one of my fave warmer weather looks!  Cheers to a wonderful week, gang--kids and I are headed back to the KY-- GO CATS!

photos courtesy of Lindsey Potter

Classic Tomboy + a Southern Giveaway

shirt (J.Crew), pants (J.Crew), jacket (Gap see Similar), sneaks (Vans), bag (Michael Kors), shades (Ray Ban), watch (Cartier), rings (Lagos, Anna Beck), bracelet (Coordinates, Omar + Elsie), cuff (Made in the Deep South, Omar + Elsie c/o)

How about the red piping on these Chinos?  They were the starting point and the Men's Plaid Shirt, denim jacket, and Sneaks easily followed suit.  But aside from the rig, what I'm really digging is the arm decor.  May I introduce to you s + s' newest sponsor, Omar + Elsie.  An endlessly charming new boutique in Lexington chock full of fun accessories, shoes, and denim (think Loeffler Randall, Current/Elliot, Kate Spade, with a side of Jonathan Adler), Omar + Elsie is adding a fresh element to Lex's boutique scene.  And how great that they're giving away a Made in the Deep South leather cuff (pictured above) to one lucky s + s reader! Entry rules are stated below using Rafflecopter.  Alright gang, make it a good one and be sure to get your entry on--loving this cuff!  

PS:  any idea what the numbers mean on my gold Coordinates bracelet?

a Rafflecopter giveaway

photos courtesy of Tiffany Mitchell

A Relaxed Valentine

 scarf (Talbots c/o 25% off), shirt (Gap, love these HEART PATCHES), denim (current/elliot), coat (J.Crew ON SALE), sneaks (Vans), bag (Michael Kors), shades (Ray Ban), lips (Sephora Always Red)

Considering my Valentine's Day will consist of a raging soiree with my little ladies and their best gal pals, I'm thinking a casual look such as this will def fit the bill.  This rig would totally work if heading to the movies, casual din, or over to a friend's house to celebrate.   And while this week is the perfect week to sport some hearts on your sleeve, I'm not opposed to doing it year round.  Take a gander at some of my fave heart lovelies below.  Y'all make it a good one & enjoy your week--more Vday looks coming up this week!

s c a r f //p a t c h e s //b a n g l e //m a x i //s t r i p e s //d r e s s //s w e a t e r

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem