Summer Sandal Fav

Hey y'all!!

Coming at you with another summer sandal favorite. These White Mountain beauts have been on my feet everyday since I've gotten them. I was excited to share with y'all because they are on sale now! *squeal*

They are super comfortable and have the cutest detail- look at that braided side strap! They're available in 6 different colors...which is super dangerous because now I want them all! Mine were scooped from Famous Footwear and that's the site they're currently on sale at. I've linked them below!

[click here for your new fav sandals]

Life Updates:

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Cupshe One Piece

Hey y'all!

I hope everyone is having an easy and relaxing Sunday. This weekend has been a blast. I was able to spend a good chunk of Saturday on the beach with Sammy and it was much needed. I posted a photo on Instagram yesterday and many of y'all asked where my swimsuit's from. Well, I have answers!
   

When I decided I wanted this to be a one-piece summer, I knew I wanted some funky suits. My goal was not to look like I was wearing my high school swim team onesie, let's be honest. I found this suit on the site Cupshe. This site was almost too good to be true and there's a lot of mixed reviews around the internet about it. However, I've ordered 3 suits from them and I've gotten them all in about a months shipping time. I knew shipping would take a bit, so I ordered this suit at the end of February. It was about $24. I got it around the end of March, which was perfect because it was no where near beach weather yet. I immediately loved it! I didn't think to snap a picture of the back, but it's strappy and super cute! Not too cheeky, either. Shout out to Sammy for her picture taking skills. Y'all, portrait mode is. the. best.

This suit sold out and is no longer available, but I love their suit selection currently on the site! I've linked similar suits here, here, and here. I would totally suggest using Cupshe, just be aware that shipping takes about a month. Your suits will come from various places around the world. One of mine came from China and the other two came from New Jersey and California. I've never tried the quicker shipping options, so I can't vouch for those!

P.S. Sam and I were able to have a mini Fineapple shoot yesterday and a couple of new pieces hit the site today!

May Favorites.

Hey y'all!

I would have to say May is one of my favorite months. This could be because the best meme ever was created to welcome the month in (Hey JT, I'm lookin' at you) or because it's warming up and that perfect beach weather is near. Fall is my favorite season, but May makes summertime look better & better. A new month calls for a new set of favorites and I'm excited to share mine with y'all!

Let's kick things off with those pretty little pineapple earrings, shall we? These earrings are from Fineapple and they are a steal for $5! These studs are the signature Fineapple Studs and they're available in 3 different colors. We always have them in stock!

Moving right along to the distressed boyfriend jeans that I. Live. In. I can't speak enough good things about them. The light wash is perfect for the summer and you can catch me in them pretty much every day. Is that gross? They are from Tilly's and are the RSQ Brooklyn Slouch jean. Bonus: they are on major sale right now! Go, go, go!

The palm leaf phone case is from Etsy. I love a good, bright printed case! I buy all of my phone cases through Etsy and I love to switch them up. This one is from the shop Sugar Yeti and it's a clear silicone case. It pops on the rose gold iPhone!

Anybody else love a good pair of simple sandals? I do! These Madden Girl Bryceee (yes, spelled with 3 e's) sandals in the color Cognac are a staple in my wardrobe! I wear them just about everyday with the Brooklyn Slouch jeans! I scooped mine up from Belk, but they are all over the internet as well.

Let's talk about body wash. About 2 or 3 months ago, my mom and I went totally sulfate free with our hair care and soap products. Let me tell y'all how expensive sulfate free products can be! Especially body washes. I am a strict body wash girl and I hate using bar soap. It was really hard for me to find a sulfate free body wash. Tree Hut body wash is sulfate free and smells so good! It can be found at Walmart and other department stores. There's a variety of scents and you can't beat $5!

I finally jumped on the setting spray train and I have to say that I'm loving it. I was using beauty blenders for a while without wetting them, because I honestly thought it was a waste of time! I am no makeup expert, so I kind of ignored that rule. I bought the Wet and Wild Setting Spray one day out of curiosity and it sat on the counter for a long time. I came across a video one day on Instagram and I saw this girl spray her setting spray on her beauty blender to wet it. Genius! I have done that everyday since I saw that video and I will never go back.

Lastly, my absolute favorite bathing suit I have ever had! I'm all for the one pieces this year and I would buy this one over and over again if it wouldn't be weird to have 100 of the same bathing suits in my closet. It's by the brand Nlife and I ordered it through Walmart online. I saw this same suit on different websites, but Walmart had the best price. It has a complete open back, not too cheeky, and the lace-up front detail is my favorite!

OOTD [Weekend Style]

Happy Saturday!

I love a good weekend-approved outfit and I added a new piece to my closet yesterday that I think's going to be a fresh staple.                                                  

These shorts came from no other than Bass Pro Shops! Yesterday, I went with my parents to look for a new gadget for the boat and came across these beauts for $19.97. I have never been a booty short gal, mostly because of these thighs (one step closer to being a mermaid, right?), but I'm not a fan of butt cheeks hanging out of shorts. These are the perfect length and they roll up as well!                      

The gray V-neck tee was a TJ Maxx score. I love the split neckline, it takes the simple t-shirt look up a notch. A halter lace bralette underneath peeks through the splits perfectly!                                    

The cardigan was scooped up at Ross and is the greatest oatmeal neutral to pull an outfit together. It's also hooded, which is a bonus! The weather on the coast of NC today is pretty crappy, so a light cardigan was a good idea. I threw on a pair of my Birkenstock wannabe's and I was out the door! Be on the lookout for these shoes in Monday's post because they are magic. I hope y'all are having a great Mother's Day weekend!

Preparing to #Adult: Shop the Blog

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Welcome Doormat:

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Diploma Frame:

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Fineapple Goes Festive

As many of you know, some things have changed since I posted the announcement of the launch of Fineapple Online Boutique.

Let me fill you in if you've missed it: Sammy and I are now co-owners of Fineapple! *SQUEAL*

We worked so hard over the summer to get Fineapple up and running and we are elated by the progress made and the progress we've made as business owners! Lots of lessons learned so far.

The biggest thing we're looking forward to right now is the Sunset Beach Paddle Fest at the end of this month in NC. On Saturday, September 24th we will have a vendor booth displaying all-things-Fineapple from 9:00am - 5:00pm. Mark it on your calendars!

We're bringing new merch that's not on the site, as well as many of our top sellers on the site to purchase! We have ideas scrolling through our brains about what we want our booth to look like and how we want to set it up- Pinterest has been a life saver to us for fun booth ideas!

Sammy and I sincerely hope all of our local Fineapple customers can pop by the booth and say "hi!" and possibly even some of our out-of-state customers! We can't express how grateful we are for the continuous support we receive as we navigate through the small business world!

Shop Fall fashion here: fineappleboutique.com

Fineapple Online Boutique

How much do you love online shopping? Not as much as me! No need to worry about a line, a crowd, or rummaging through racks to find the size you need...that sounds like pure bliss.

My sweet friend Sammy is launching an online boutique tomorrow, July 11, 2016! I'm telling you guys, it's going to be great! MaryLou and I have helped her pick out her selection and I think we all did a pretty snazzy job, but I may be biased. 

When Sam told me about this idea, I was immediately intrigued. I love to shop, but I also love to be creative. I went to work fast on creating a logo that fit her spunky Fineapple name and something that would draw attention. I'm in love with the final product and I'm so happy she loves it too! I've gotten a peek at the website and I think it is precious! Most importantly, it's easy to navigate, descriptive, and affordable! Something we all can appreciate. 

We've created a newsletter of some key things that will be offered once Fineapple is launched tomorrow, July 11, 2016! You'll want to grab the 15% off discount code as soon as you can! As any business, clothing and sizes will expand once the business grows. Keep checking back for new arrivals and follow Fineapple's social media accounts! I'm so proud of Sammy!

Graphic Tee Fever

So, one of my favorite things as of late are graphic tees. I don't mean like middle school Aero short sleeves, but cute ones with little quotes or sayings on them. I mostly find them at TJ Maxx or Ross and I just love them when I see them!

I'm going to share a few with you that I have (mostly want) and where you can find them! This trend just makes me so happy.

1. I'd Rather Be Watching Gilmore Girls

I do happen to own (and LOVE) this sweatshirt. Arsenic and Lace is such a cute shop and you can scoop this one up for $37! (click here)

2. Shoes Speak Louder Than Words

I also have this little number. I love, love, love it and it's so easy to dress up or down. This one is from a company called Cents of Style and what they represent and who they are is amazing! I really encourage you to check them out. They have awesome sales weekly and there's always an incredible deal on Friday's! (click here)

3. Mermaids Have More Fun

I do not have this tank, but I want it so badly! Anything that has to do with mermaids is for me. Obviously I was given the wrong set of legs when I should've gotten a tail, but I've come to terms with it. I can live vicariously through this cute tank! (click here)

4. But First, Coffee

This one is also not a part of my collection, but it's so simple and cute. It really does describe the beginning of my day and the best part is...it's on sale right now! (click here)

5. Y'all

Y'all, I can't with this cute tee! It's from the Junk Gypsy Co. and I think it's adorable. I love the paisley pattern in the background too! (click here)

I just think anyone can pull this trend off with a pair of boyfriend jeans or skinnies! They are so easily dressed up or down and you can grab and go while getting dressed quickly. I promise if you pick one up, you'll have a closet full in no time! Guilty.

What are you Wearing this Season?

Okay, okay- I have been way off of my blogging game this school year. It's not intentional! It's just hard to find time to sit down and give myself an hour or so to write a post. BUT- I have a feeling this post will be good, so keep reading if you're willing!

Over the past two weeks, I have taken pictures of a few outfits that have been my absolute favorite of this Fall season so far. I want to share them with you all who might need a little inspiration or some ideas! This time of year is what I live for. The leaves, the hot coffee, the holiday movies, the Christmas trees, the Christmas music, the snacks, the weather, family time, the scarves, the boots...you get my point. It's my thing and I try to do it better every year! Including, making my wardrobe better to fit the season and invest in some pieces that will last longer than this Fall. Anyway, let me show you what I mean!

This first outfit includes an essential piece that should be in everyone's closet, boys and girls. Chambray, or denim. The denim shirt I have on is from Dress Barn, go figure. But, I just invested in yet another from Old Navy on a great sale. Chambray pairs so well with any pattern scarf, any color bag, any color pants, and boots! They are so easy to dress up and rock. Love, love, love. Of course, I paired it with a cup of coffee, this Target bag (which I scored for $8!), and one of my favorite scarves! The polka dots break up the look because I was wearing denim shirt on denim jean this day.

Tip: If you wear denim on denim, make sure your jeans are darker or lighter than your shirt is. We don't want any 1990's flashbacks.

Pinterest is also here to help! Here's some more ways to style a denim shirt:



          

Ensemble Two:

Plaid is something that should be required for Fall! I got this shirt from, ahem, Aeropostale. But, before you start your judging process, it was only $10 and they have really stepped up their game in the clothing department. It's no longer all about the polos and graphic tee's- that brings back so many middle school memories. I paired this shirt with the long gray sweater (feat. here), a Mayan calendar necklace from a Mexico trip, and of course the usual coffee. Plaid is quick and easy. It can also be combined with almost anything in your closet!

Check these combinations out:

     

Next outfit of choice:

Today, I traded a coffee for an umbrella...but, this striped top and blue cargo vest made up for the dreary weather! This top is from Goodwill and the vest is from a new store that opened at home called Versona. If you haven't heard of it, it's like a Charming Charlie's. It has a ton of clothes and accessories that are pretty reasonably priced! The vest was $13 on sale! I also added my monogram necklace for a little personal touch and the previous Target bag.

Pinterest perfect ideas:

My last idea for a Fall must-have is a little surprising to me and if you know me, it's probably surprising to you as well! I got a camouflage cargo jacket....I know, let that sink in. I'll give you a minute.

It was at Old Navy for $20 and I was very hesitant at first. Could I really see myself in camo? Well, it turns out that I could and believe it or not...it matches almost every outfit I have! Camo isn't just about hunting anymore- apparently there's some stylish aspect to it!

It has a really cool fit and draw strings to cinch it at the waist. If you're still in shock, it's okay because so am I. What can I say? I really love it! You can check it out here.

Pinspiration:



 



*Tip: When wearing your camo jacket, make sure it has some shape to it. Don't buy one too oversized that it swallows you when your wearing it.

Well, there you go folks! I hope you thought these were some really cute ideas- I love getting inspiration from Pinterest and other bloggers! Fall is the best time of year- it's the easiest time for me to pick out an outfit and scoot out of the door- not forgetting my coffee of course! I hope everyone isn't getting too stressed out about the upcoming holidays. I am so excited to get home and spend time with my family! Also, getting finals out of the way would be fantastic too. Thanks for reading and being patient with me- have an awesome week! Happy Monday!

A girl can never...

I'm sitting here in this little Starbucks, sipping on my coffee (possibly my second cup) and my heart is so content in this moment. It's finally starting to feel like fall outside and I have pulled out a few more sweaters from my closet this week. It makes my heart so happy when it starts to get chilly!

As an appreciation for this upcoming week of cool mid 60's weather, I'm sharing with you all my fall favorites- well, my fall closet essentials.

1. A girl can never have too many sweaters or cardi's!

I usually bring a sweater with me everywhere or have one on. They're great for summer nights- but they're an essential during the chilly months! My favorite ones are always found in Old Navy, Forever 21, H&M, or Urban Outfitters. I'm a pretty cheap frugal shopper, but these are a few stores I can almost always find something that doesn't break the bank.

 

I love the long sweater look! The one I'm wearing on the bottom right is from Rue21. I got it on a great winter sale last year and I can't wait to wear it out this season!

2.  A girl can never have too many booties!

Okay y'all, I have a bit of a shoe obsession (I got it from my mama). I don't care what season or occasion it is, I have something for everything! My big shoe must have for fall are boots. Tall, short, heeled, buckled...it. doesn't. matter. I got 'em. My mom just scored two pairs of Guess cut out booties for $24 together. The real excitement was they were originally $80 a pop! BOGO 1/2 off sales are heavenly.

The bootie deal.



3.  A girl can never have too many handbags!

Another obsession of mine. I have been doing really well lately though! I haven't gotten a new handbag in a really long time, I've put a focus on my shoe game lately. My absolute favorite brand to buy my handbags from is Fossil. They usually have the best Christmas sales, for future reference of course. Their materials are very durable and just match everything! Whichever brand, get a great neutral handbag for fall. PSA: navy, red, and maroon have become awesome neutrals amongst the many other colors!

 

4. A girl can never have too many cargo jackets!

Anytime I see one, I want it! I want all of the colors, lengths, and styles they make them in! Cargo jackets are the perfect fall accessory. You can throw one on over a tank top and go on the warmer fall days or bundle up with a long sleeved shirt and scarf on the cooler ones. Cargo's are the way to go!

5. A girl can never have too many chambray shirts!

If you don't know the fancy word for denim, it's chambray. I don't usually say chambray, but it makes me feel snazzier this way! I love my good 'ole denim shirt. It's a quick fix to any outfit dilemma. You can dress them up with a cute bobble necklace and some colored jeans or go a little more causal and put it over a cute v neck or t-shirt. The possibilities are endless!

 

Anyway, these are just a few of my favorite things. I hope you have all of your fall sweaters unpacked from their closet vacation over the summer months and ready to go- I know mine are! Have a great FriYAY tomorrow and an awesome weekend! Thanks for reading!