Many Happy Summers

Took a little jaunt up to the lake where I spent many happy summers. It was trips down memory lane and good southern hospitality.

(Leather Vest - thrifted, Tank - Rogan for Target, Sandals - Target, the current staple of pearls)

Simple Southern Girl

A Southern girl who misses the spanish moss that drips and drapes on numerous oak trees that sprawl over green grass, who misses the lush countryside, who misses the farm land, the good southern soul food and the "weird looks" I receive wherever I go dressed the way I dress.

Today I am just a simple southern girl in a little cream eyelet dress with my straw hat toppin' my head - reconnecting with the spanish moss and lush green farmlands.

(Dress - Jovovich Hawk for Target, Shoes and Belt - thrifted, Hat - Ebay)

On a little Island

Postcards coming from a little island in South Carolina..

(Shirt - some shop in Park City, Shorts and Belt - thrifted, Shoes - Steve Madden)

Travel Onward!

Well it’s that time of year again, time to jump on a jet plane and head out for adventures – a trip to the South and then a jaunt up to Boston.

I love this time of year, summer vacations and explorations – and of course an excuse to compile an all-new traveling trousseau. Gone are the days when women would spend hours and days at the local seamstress as she prepared for her summer’s abroad, but I like to think I arrange my suitcases with the same care they packed their trunks.

As I head out for my excursion, I don’t plan on leaving all you Society Girl’s behind. I plan on taking you on the fashion side of my travels.

Fashion Postcards will be arriving on a daily basis.. so keep checking the mail!

A red eye flight meant comfort and ease!

(Racer-back Tank – Quiksilver Women’s, Jeans – H&M, Belt –thrifted, Roman Sandals – Urban Outfitters)

Going to the Office the Society Girl Way

Sometimes girl’s got to put on a pencil skirt and head to the office. There is something about the office that deters most from dressing their best and being their stylish self. The corporate world is filled with black, black and maybe a little white – but I say don’t shy away from your inner Society Girl. Embrace the opportunity to dress it up and step up the chic factor.

If your office is a little more conservative keep one or two pieces on the down low, but add interesting elements with stand out accessories or a dramatic skirt, jacket or shoes. Do it the Society Girl way..

(Shirt – Ann Taylor, Skirt – thrifted, Belt – Cumber bun thrifted, Shoes – Modern Vintage)

The Pearl Girl

Inspired by the most recent Instant Outfit, I took it upon myself to create a look combining “Stripes and Florals”. My look came out a bit boho-chic, which I seem to find myself drawn to often these days.

My new signature element is a string of pearls that has been collecting dust in the jewelry case - but Carrie Bradshaw brought the “pearl-girl” back out in me.

Risky Business

OK, a bit risky... bathing suit season and... I am posting a photo of myself in it... what the heck am I doing... well..

It's just the greatest vintage one piece I could imagine for summer.. and I had to let Society Girls get a peek. I also risked scoring it at a thrift store.. did some major cleaning and I think I am ready to hit the beach.

Have other Society Girls been obsessed with vintage or vintage-inspired one pieces as well?

Little Elephants

Little elephants parade along this fun and free-lovin perfect summer top. It was scored at a local thrift shop and I noticed it was torn around the bottom edge. It must have lived as a granny's mu-mu in the old days, but was discovered by a girl like me looking to live in it. Eventually she turned over to the stacks and I discovered it among the racks.

It's been recylced and I couldn't be more enthused to own it for a time. At some point, I am sure it will get tossed in the "clean-out-the-closet" bag.. but until then I will be sportin' the little elephants all summer long.

(Shirt - thrifted, Jeans - ripped off from a buddy, Shoes - Converse Chuck Taylor's)

This with This.. and That!

Mixing the unexpected - prints and patterns that you don't automatically think of.. that is what makes fashion so much fun!

Thrown together in the matter of moments, those are sometimes the best creations. It is where "effortless" comes in to play. Times when there isn't much thought put into an outfit, just pulling from the closet "this with this.. and that" - then out the door.

My version of "this with this.. and that"!

(Shirt - Crossroads Trading Co., Vest and Skirt - thrifted, Shoes - Steve Madden)

Standing Alone

Sometimes less is more! Sometimes it is about layers, accessorizing and making an outfit incredibly interesting and hard for others to duplicate - BUT sometimes it's about one or two great pieces that simply stand alone.

I came across this vintage dress recently, and knew instantly that this was a stand alone piece. The print, the detailing, the POCKETS (those pockets) - made it almost perfect.

And it became perfection when paired with my newly acquired perfect (I hunted these for months) brown strappy platform sandals!

They stand alone.

(Dress - vintage found at a local Salvation Army, Shoes - Steve Madden)

Chucks!

Yet another item checked of the Summer Hit List - the red high top Converse Chuck Taylors!

This has been a long time coming - I have dreamt of the red canvas shoes with the star patch for a long time, but for some reason hadn't turned over the cash to purchase them. All it took was purchasing a (never worn yet) dress at the thrift store down the road. Immediately, an idea popped in my head - pairing this (not worn just yet) dress with high top red sneakers.

That's what did me in, I began scouring the cheapest way to purchase brand new chucks - it came down to an Ebay seller who sells them for half the price.

Now I just have to live out my dream.

(Head Wrap - Estate Sale, dress and cardigan - thrifted, Shoes - Converse, Bag - Gryson for Target)

A Perfect Summer Saturday!

A perfect Summer Saturday... and those perfect days deserve free, floating hippie clothes. There really is nothing better than embracing the inner bohemian and having absolutely no agenda!

A different mix for the hippie look is pairing it all with pearls - short strings and long strands.

(Head Wrap - thrifted, Shirt - Toquex, Shorts - ripped old jeans, Canvas Shoes - thrifted)

Florals that Float

The display of the Floral Bubble Skirt bought weeks ago, but until this point hadn't pranced around yet.

Pairing the skirt with with just the right combination has for some reason been tougher than expected. I kept thinking of great fall ideas for the skirt - mixing with tights, leather jackets, cardigans.. and on and on.

Finally, I broke down and decided this bubble needed to float, so I paired it with a 80's leotard and cinched the waist with a rope and gold buckle belt. Let's not forget to mention the next item off the "Summer Hit List" - my new Steve Madden Sandals!

After breaking it in... I think I am ready to give this skirt the Summer treatment.

(Floral Bubble Skirt - Forever21, Leotard and Belt - thrifted, Shoes - Steve Madden)

Bright and Bold

Nothing says summer like Bright - Bold color choices. I love how this season is littered with brightly patterned prints and a mish mash of color combinations.

There was no mish-mashing here, but definitely bright and bold. To offset the tartness, I used a grey clutch and comfy booties. This look went straight from day into night.

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First off the List

First off my "Summer Hit List" - crossed it off, checked the box. My brightly plaid pinafore dress arrived in the mail via EBAY just a few days ago.

It was pure joy when I realized it was a perfect fit and exactly what I hoped for. Lately I have been reminiscing about the pinafore dresses worn by Carrie Bradshaw. There is something so girly and playful about the look.

Just the right thing for a warm summer evening.

(click on photo for a closer look)

A New Color Combination

As usual searching for inspiration in new places - I found it in a new blog Fruchtzwerg Island, where she simply says she's an "average girl writing about her average interests, life and stuff which are coming into her mind." Though the thoughts coming into her mind are anything but average.

She inspired me to look in places I hadn't yet discovered, and the latest being Harper's Bazaar Korea! Check out the most incredible unique wedding editorial in history. It was one of these photos that took me by surprise and motivated me to step into some new color combinations.

(Shirt - H&M, Skirt - F21, Tights - AA, Shoes - Converse)

Simplicity is Calling My Name

Sorry for the long absence! I am back now and going strong after days of sunshines, relaxing and reading.

Simplicity is calling my name in this warm wonderful weather. Less layers - more freedom, in sandals and simple dresses.

(Vintage Dress with tiny florals, Roman Sandals - Target)

(Shirt - Crossroads Trading Co., Dress - Re-designed vintage, Bandage Skirt - White House, Converse Sneakers)

The New 'Do

So, I did it! I chopped off all my long locks.

They will be missed, but I am really enjoying having something new. It will be interesting to see how the hair cut changes my style.. or if there will be no change.. we will see.

By the way, I am a big fan of the new Target International Go line ROGAN.This top is the perfect heathered grey color and the rolled sleeves are a great detail. I bought the top in an XL to give it a "boyfriend" look, I can't say I won't return to purchase more ROGAN.

Consistently A Screwball

Consistency vs. "A little of this and a little of that".

Consistency interprets itself in fashion by mixing and matching a few colors into your look. Your accessories may match a color in the print of a dress or the skirt may match the shoes - while the top accents the other color.

"A little of this and a little of that" is exactly as it sounds. It's a screwball interpretation of fashion. Mixing prints, colors, patterns, textures - nothing really resembling or seeming to go together as one - but something about the whole mess is beautiful.

Sometimes I am consistent and sometimes I am a Screwball!

Trade It In!

It's the debut of the Chloé dress! This dress was worth every amount of traded clothing at Crossroads Trading Co. . I entered the store with a bundle of clothes I didn't wear anymore and walked out with my very first designer dress.

The idea of trading clothes is ingenuous! How often do we leave clothes hanging in our closet that we haven't even touched in months - even years? Get down and dirty and make the cuts - clean out the closet and trade, swap or send them to a thrift store.

In my experience once I've traded in my "I haven't touched these in forever" clothes, I don't even miss them - all I know is that I now own and twirl around in a beautiful and wonderful Chloé dress.