Heat Wave

H&M denim shirt | J.CREW silk scroll shorts | TORY BURCH reva flats | c/o LINEA PELLE speedy croco crossbody bag | KAREN WALKER number one sunglasses | LULU FROST for J.CREW chandelier earrings | DAVID YURMAN double x ring | c/o MADEWELL neon ring

For some reason we had a heat wave here in Columbia. It was 70 degrees, sunny, and I wasn't about to question it. I finally got a chance to test out my new J.Crew shorts and they did not disappoint. If only this great weather would stick around so I could wear a few more of my new spring wardrobe purchases...le sigh. Don't forget to head over to my new online shop and pick out a few spring items for yourself!

Running Sucks

WILDFOX COUTURE running sucks sweatshirt | PAIGE DENIM printed jeans | KENNETH COLE pointed flats | TORY BUCH aviator sunglasses | c/o IN PINK earrings | MICHAEL KORS watch | MAC pink lemonade lipglass

#teenvogue

Shop My Closet

Happy Monday Everyone! In an effort to make my life simpler, I took this weekend to reorganize and clean out my closet. The result is my new Goodsie store. Let the shopping begin! And please feel free to email me with any questions.

Easy Breezy

PIXIE DUST high low dress via Ellys Couture | c/o LINEA PELLE vintage croco clutch | SHOEMINT lace up booties 

Photography by Mary Summers (M.A.S. Fashion)

Think Pink

Everyone: this is my new Go To Clutch--Go To Clutch, this is Everyone.

I love this bag because it is fancy enough for a night out, but easy going enough to work with jeans. Basically if this purse were a person, I'm pretty sure we would be besties. And true to BFF form, this Linea Pelle clutch has been basically stapled to my side since I received it at the beginning of winter break. The best news of all is that it is now on MAJOR sale!

J.CREW neon azalea blouse | RIFFRAFF snake print wool shorts | c/o LINEA PELLE vintage croco clutch *on sale | ALEXANDER WANG natalia wedges (last seen here) | DAVID YURMAN crossover ring | c/o IN PINK earrings

Photography by Mary Summers (M.A.S. Fashion)

Gone with the Wind

TOPSHOP cropped tee | RACHEL ZOE maxi skirt | VINCE CAMUTO heels | DAVID YURMAN crossover ring | ALEX MONROE heart scroll ring | IN PINK earrings c/o | KENNETH JAY LANE elephant bangles

Photography by Mary (M.A.S. Fashion)

Maui Fringe

L*SPACE audrey fringe bikini top | VICTORIA SECRET tie dye double tie bottoms | KAREN WALKER super duper sunglasses | JENNIFER ZEUNER monogram necklace | THE 2 BANDITS sunshine daydream open cuff | LILY & LAURA stacked bracelets | ALEX MONROE heart scroll ring

I discovered L*Space swimwear last spring through this Sports Illustrated picture on pinterest. I immediately became obsessed with acquiring this fabulous fringe bikini top - I had to have it. A little internet stalking and couple clicks of the mouse later and it was en route to my apartment. My obsession with this top has not lightened up in the slightest and I recently even bought it in white as well. These pictures were taken by my lovely and very patient mother (I got a little camera shy and needed much encouragement and coaxing) on the beach of the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua in Maui. 

White Picket Fence

BCBG MAX AZRIA maxi dress and belt (old dress but shop more bcbg here) 

Keepin it real in 2013

It seems like at the beginning of every new year I make all of these lofty plans to be carried out over the coming months. Alas no sooner than Ground Hogs day rolls around, many of these well intentioned goals have been quietly abandoned. But just because this will probably not be the year that I stop watching TV, become fluent french, and give up sugar; that does NOT mean that I should abandon the tradition entirely. There are plenty of more realistic resolutions for me to strive for; and I intend to do just that. First resolution of 2013: Stop making ridiculous resolutions you can't keep; it is just silly.  Now that that is taken care of, here are a few more:

What are y'alls New Years Resolutions for 2013?

Hawaiian Holiday

Where to begin...our trip to Maui was nothing short of magical! First off the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua was amazing! From the Spa (I am still using the cherry blossom lotion I snagged every day) to the poolside sushi and cocktails, there was very little left to be desired. The staff was so friendly and very helpful with planning our activities including an amazing zip lining adventure & my personal favorite of whale watching. I would definitely recommend ditching the cold and heading out to Hawaii for a very Maui Christmas :) 

Christmas Eve (Ritz-Carlton Kapalua): RUBBER DUCKY wrap dress | RED VALENTINO bow sandals | JENNIFER ZEUNER monogram necklace | LILY & LAURA bracelets | NARS jungle red lipstick

Zip lining (Kapalua Ziplines): NIKE pants and tennis shoes | KAREN WALKER number one sunglasses

Whale Watching (Ultimate Whale Watch): TARGET white sweater | 7 FAM jean shorts

Sweet Dreams

1 TORY BURCH de la vega pj set | 2 TARGET wake me at noon sleep mask | 3 THREE J NYC love script jamie pjs | 4 WILDFOX sleep under the stars sweatshirt | 5 EQUIPMENT jasper brushed silk pj set | 6 ARI DEIN hotel demi pajamas | 7 TARGET eyelash sleep mask | 8 TORY BURCH cassandra pj set | 9 J.CREW silk sleep shirt | 10 TWENTY ONE DROPS 18 Sleep Essential Oil Rollerball

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