Showing posts with label Fourth of July. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fourth of July. Show all posts

RINGING IN THE FOURTH

Saturday, July 18, 2015

I will never forget my first conversation with Kristin ClarkBethany and I were at a Jack Rogers floral design party during fashion week, when we spotted this tiny little blonde girl standing alone by the cupcakes (because there are always cupcakes at these things). Fueled by our desire to make new friends and a tad too much champagne, B and I approached her and struck up a conversation. I mean we couldn't just leave her standing there all by herself, right? About 2 minutes in Kristin looks at us and goes, "uh actually though, you're in my shot," and pointed across the room. Low and behold there was Christina, camera in hand, laughing hysterically to herself. As it turns out Kristin was not  a loser loner drowning her sorrows in cupcakes, she actually had her s#!+ together and was trying to take advantage of the amazing lighting in the Jack Rogers showroom, and the fact that is was indoors safe from the NEMO storm raging outside, and take outfit pictures. Needless to say we all had a good laugh and have been friends ever since. When I first started SideSmile Style, I thought 'I'll take some pictures, maybe get a free dress or two...no big deal.' Here I am almost three years later, not only  a full time blogger, but have made some of my best friends and even met my boyfriend all through blogging. 






Kristin and I shot these photos just a few hours before she got engaged. Unbeknownst to her at the time, this was going to be one of the biggest days of her life...and she had us running around like goobers in matching fourth of july shirts (I do think the pictures turned out super cute...but still to the outside observer we looked DUMB). Thank the Good Lord that I managed to convince her to change before we headed into Charleston...but that's another story :) I still am in awe that I got to be apart of such a special and intimate moment, and I am so glad that we have these pictures to look back on. Congrats again Kristin, love you! 

#TBT FOURTH ON FOLLY

Thursday, July 16, 2015






There is no better place to celebrate the 4th of July weekend than the beach. The surf and sand in Folly were just what the doctor ordered after a super hectic June, and I am still having withdrawals. Growing up in landlocked Dallas, I always longed to be near the water. Lucky for me, I'm back in Miami for Swim Week and hopefully will be able to log some time in the ocean very soon :)


Ps. Don't forget to follow along on instagram via #SSxMiami & Snapchat @SideSmileStyle to catch all of my Miami Swim adventures! 

CHICAGO RECAP VIA INSTAGRAM

Thursday, July 10, 2014


The view from Christina's parents house was absolutely breath taking. We spent much of the day lounging in those green chairs drinking ginger beer. 


My look for the 4th naturally included my favorite hat & monogramed swim suit thanks to Rah Rah.


I think Christina was about ready to kill me after I stopped to take yet another flower picture. I couldn't help it! They all were so beautiful :)


A little car selfie in my new kimono on the way to dinner.


Naturally I had to pick the IHOP flavor from Flirty Cupcake...I'm powerless before anything that contains bacon. 



Stopped for a afternoon pick me up at Dollop Coffee // Outfit Details



I loved seeing all of the different painted chairs from Wrigley Field on our stroll down Michigan Avenue. 


All photos via @SideSmileStyle 

4TH OF JULY WITH BELK

Wednesday, July 2, 2014






This year I will be celebrating the 4th of July up in Chicago with my college bestie Christina. We will be celebrating on the water during the day and out in the city at night, so I wanted a look that would easily transition. I love this dress from Belk's Crown & Ivy line because it is both stylish and comfortable! I have never been in Chicago during the summer before, so my to do list is about a mile long! I'd love to hear suggestions from you guys for fun things to do in the Windy City :)  You can keep up with all of my adventures by following my on instagram @SideSmileStyle with #SideSmileTravels!


*Photography by Morgan Williams for SideSmile Style
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