Showing posts with label Holiday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Holiday. Show all posts

RINGING IN THE FOURTH

Saturday, July 18, 2015

I will never forget my first conversation with Kristin Clark. Bethany 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! 

Galentine's Giveaway

Wednesday, February 11, 2015


For me Valentine's has always been about celebrating all the loved ones in my life not just a significant other...due mostly in part to my proclivity towards chronic singledom. No matter your romantic status, you can always count on your girlfriends to be there for you, and that deserves some recognition too! I am so excited to team up again with Lulu*s for their Galentine's giveaway. LuLu*s is giving away an entire year of free dresses to one lucky gal (and her best pal) for all of 2015!! To enter just subscribe to the LuLu*s newsletter by following the link here.

This year I got to shoot this post with my dear friend Mary Summers of So Then They Say. Mary is a prime example of the perfect Galentine. We met at fashion week a few years ago, and once I moved back to Dallas she started shooting me regularly for the blog. Since then we have become great friends. I love when blogging relationships transition into true ride-or-die friendships. In an industry that can get more than a little competitive, it is truly a comfort knowing that I have such a loyal friend in my corner...and our shared love of wine is another plus. Make sure to check out Mary's blog & her VDay look here!



VDAY GIFT GUIDE

Friday, February 6, 2015






With Valentine's Day just around the corner I wanted to put together a little gift guide. I love this gold coordinates bar necklace - for only $32 you get to be sentimental and thrifty. If you are willing to drop some coin to really impress a lady, this gorgeous Tory Burch purse will definitely do the trick. Of course you can never go wrong with a thoughtful card & some sweets. What sort of gifts do y'all prefer for Vday: simple & classic or over the top? 









^^The perfect gift deserves the perfect card - here are a few of my favorites ^^


*Photography by Mary Summers

A CASUAL VALENTINE

Thursday, February 5, 2015










The past couple years my Valentine's Day has been spent recovering from NYFW in front of the TV binge watching the latest 'House of Cards' installment. Needless to say the dress code was casual. And while I am no longer single this year {& plan on getting a tad caught up in the silliness of the holiday}, I still am a huge fan of spending the night in surrounded by the people you love. So whether you're with your Better Half or a BFF, I recommend spending the day in style courtesy of this festive little Comme des Garçons top...SideSmile.

*Photography by Mary Summers

A NYE PROPOSAL

Tuesday, January 6, 2015











This New Years Eve was a very special one for me. Some of my closest friends and I traveled down to Galveston to celebrate my best friend//roommate Adrienne's engagement. Her boyfriend Kirkland planned such an amazing proposal and I was so excited to get to be apart of the surprise. After weeks of keeping the secret under wraps, I was beyond thrilled to finally be able celebrate & ring in the new year with the future Mr. & Mrs. Taylor. Congrats again you two, I couldn't be happier for you both!

Although our time in Galveston was brief, the BF and I managed to hit a few food stops worth mentioning. The Mosquito Cafe was absolutely amazing - definitely make sure to check out their savory scones & corned beef hash tacos. Also Patty Cakes Bakery boasts some of the best cake balls I've ever had!

I hope you and yours had a wonderful New Year, and I am so excited for some amazing projects in 2015!


NEW YEARS EVE DRESS GUIDE

Tuesday, December 23, 2014


Whether you have a budget to Splurge, Save, or Steal on your outfit for this NYE I have you covered. If you're feeling extra daring I recommend this amazing Milly sequin jumpsuit. But if you want to play it safe and be serious thrifty this black lace number is only $40! Personally I want to pull out all the stops and look like a disco ball threw up on me - so clearly I need this dress in my life : ) Which dress is calling your name??

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