Southern Blog Society Conference: Recap

Katie & I

Finally got to meet Grace of A Southern Drawl!!!

Okay... I'm seriously obsessed with these gals!

(Katie, Julie, Shelby)

Intimacy had such a great setup...

Kendra Scott on point per usual... 

The Asos team made me swoon!!!

Such a pleasure meeting the Pla Beauty team!! Such a great story behind this brand and the glosses are to die!

The ShopDressUp Team was so sweet! I am obsessed with their shop now!

Dermalogica is so on point with skin care! I am obsessed with their daily microfoliant!!

Katie & I gabbing with Pla Beauty

Photography: Rebekah Carson Photography

Last weekend I had the pleasure of attending the Southern Blog Society conference in Atlanta. I had the absolute best time! Meeting other amazing bloggers, speaking with the brands who attended, and getting some great advice and tips were just the icing on the cake! 

I met some of the sweetest girls on the planet who I miss oh so much already (Katie... who is super close to me in Knoxville, Julie, and Shelby) I can't thank them enough for taking me under their wing! We had so much in common and I can't wait to get to know them all better.

I wish I had more time to speak to every single person... but it really was overwhelming going into a conference full of so many girls and wanting to reach everyone. Next year I look forward to spending the whole weekend rather than just one day. (Getting Rosey was well worth missing out though)

Joining SBS was the best decision I've made since starting this little blog... belonging to a community of girls as special as these is invaluable and definitely a great way to connect. I kept telling Luke after I left that I finally felt like I had found "my people". It was nice to be around a group of girls who also had no selfie shame and had a deep understanding of the importance of outfit photos (hah!)

Thanks to the SBS gals Cathy and Jessica for such a great event! Can't wait for next year!

Xo-L

Gingham...

Dress: Asos , (only available in maternity version now... but I think it will still work for most) | 

Sandals: Tory Burch | Sunglasses: Dior | Pearls: J Crew | Studs: Tory Burch | 

Monogram: Love Always (wedding gift) | Lip: Lady Danger

In honor of it being the 4th... I thought I would share a slightly patriotic look from our honeymoon. This was my favorite look from the trip. I wore this the day we took the bike ride from Oak Bluffs to Edgartown( ... I know what you are thinking... dresses and bikes don't mix... ) This really did though! The weather was so crazy from where you were right next to the water and then went into town to shop and eat probably a 10-15 degree temp difference. So I wore this with a coverup to ensure I wouldn't smolder when we arrived. The length of the dress and soft cotton material made it super comfy for a waterside cruise.

I bought most of my honeymoon clothes over the couple months leading up to the wedding. I did that to avoid having a major chunk of change to spend all at once. This dress from Asos was a must. I obsess over gingham anyway and with the great quality and price point I just couldn't pass it up. It is only available in the maternity version now, but with how the dress is already made I think that anyone could also get by with that one (just size down). 

My sandals were a splurge gift to myself before the wedding. I stopped on the way up in DC to grab some last minute wedding needs and decided this was the last time Luke wouldn't see the wallet damage from the trip to the mall and I just had to. I had been loving the wedge version of these for a while, but really needed more flat sandals. I was unsure of how I would like them, but once I tried them on I fell in love. Happy Wedding to me!

This was absolutely the best trip of my life, not just because this was on my top 5 list of places to go.... but because I was with my HUSBAND(!!!) and could finally relax!

Happy Fourth of July! Have a wonderful day and be safe!!!

ps- make sure to check out all the great sales this weekend! I made a splurge with Tory yesterday since I could get 25% off a bag I was wanting! Go HERE for more deets!

Other sales this weekend include:

• Nordstrom: Summer Markdown Sale Up to 50% off! HERE
• J Crew: 40% off Already Mark down Sale Items!!! HERE
• Asos: 50% off Markdowns & 20% off regular priced items HERE
• Urban Outfitters: Get up to 70% off summer styles HERE

Insta Lately

Hey guys! So sorry for the impromptu vacay from blogging... life has been a little cray over here! 1. I am getting married in t-minus 3 days! (EEKKKK!!!!) 2. Luke's grandpa passed this past weekend... we've had a bit of a hard time... 3. I am on my voyage to the first state (DE) to see my favorite peeps and get ready for this wedding! So... I wasn't kidding when I said life had been a little major lately!

I got some raves about a couple pieces I shared through insta and thought I would share the deets! I'm not always the best liketoknowit poster... so here goes ladies...

Romper, sandals, bag, watch, bracelet

Ya'll.. I can't even tell you how ready I am to get this cleared out! Packed to the Brim!

Top, Pants, Bag, Shoes, Sunnies

Top, Denim, Flats, Bag, Sunnies, Watch

We are almost there! Can't wait to start this new adventure with Luke!
XO-L

Easter Tulle

Top: Old, loving this | Skirt: L Mae Boutique, similar | Wedges: Lulu's (almost sold out) | 

Sunglasses: Dior | Watch: Michael Kors | Bracelet: J Crew Factory | Earrings: Tory Burch

Obsessed doesn't even explain my love for tulle. I could have a million tulle skirts and still not have enough. So, when deciding what to wear for Easter it was really a no brainer. Tulle and pink are a match made in heaven.

My wedges were a random find when perusing the Lulu's website. I had thought they would be perfect for an upcoming bridal shower, but decided to make them my easter shoes and pull a couple things out of my closet that hadn't been getting much wear. I love the styling of this shirt. I actually have it in two colors. I thought the pink was perfect for Easter.

I always seem to have a good hair day on days it doesn't matter and when big days come up: WHAM... bad hair day! This day was the worst. I have been struggling with my hair to keep it from getting super frizzy, no such luck on Easter. Woops!

Thanks for stopping by!

XO-L

In Full Bloom...

Top: Forever 21 | Skirt: H&M, similar | Wedges: Shoedazzle | 
Necklace: Benevolent Jewels use code LFCODE20 for 20% off| 
Bag: Louis Vuitton | Sunnies: Shop Ruche | Watch: Michael Kors | Bracelet: J Crew Factory

Just a quick post today. We spent Sunday touring the dogwood trails and obsessing over spring. It was absolutely beautiful! Too bad the forecast calls for freezing temps tomorrow. What the heck Mother Nature?

Have a wonderful day and thanks for stopping by! 

Xo-L

Spotted

Top: Ann Taylor, sold out | Skirt: Old, similar here | Heels: Sole Society, similar | Clutch: Kslade Made, different color | Earrings: BaublebarXAnthropologie | Watch: Michael Kors | Bracelet: J Crew Factory

Polka dots are perfection, especially when they come in navy! This skirt is an oldie I purchased from the Banana Republic outlet and it never fails me. Every time I wear it I just feel happier. The length is perfect and I love the white and gray color mix up in the pattern.

My Kslade Made clutch was a winter purchase, but I am still loving it paired with neutral outfits for a pop of color. The sunflowers... were just another addition to the fresh flowers in my house right now... I can't help it... Sad day= go buy some flowers and have a glass of wine. 

I'm not sure if it's the fact that our wedding is less than two months away or that I'm just wedding obsessed right now, but everything I do with my hair or decide to throw on has some sort of "bridal" feel to it. I'm not hating it though!

Thanks for stopping by! Make sure to check out my last post. I've been getting tons of skin questions and wanted to share some answers! 

Xo-L