Friday Five.

Happy Friday, everyone! A little late with my post today, but nonetheless, here it is! 

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Last Sunday we had our monthly supper club at Sally & Taylor's new house! Instead of doing a dinner, we decided to switch it up and do a brunch theme. It was a nice change and we could not have picked a more perfect day for it. Upper 70's and not a cloud in the sky. All of the food was SO good. Bacon, sausage, homemade biscuits, eggs, pimento cheese grits, hash brown casserole, fresh fruit, and salad. 

The awesome cake Lauren made for Kathryn's birthday

After stuffing our faces and taking a tour of Sally & Taylor's gorgeous new home, we all went outside to enjoy the weather for a couple of hours. 

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After searching high and low for the perfect taupe booties, I found them. Introducing Plover by Steve Madden. My only wish is that I would have purchased them months ago!

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A sweet reader named Mary Beth contacted me to see if I could help spread the word about her art. Of course, I said! Her paintings currently include palmetto trees and pineapples, perfect for a nursery, children's room, or beach house! She was also kind enough to donate one of her pineapple paintings to the silent auction that is taking place after the final Brightlife Golf Tournament on April 20th! 

To purchase a piece of Mary Beth's art, you can visit her Etsy store here.

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The kind people at Chewy.com contacted me to see if Brady wanted to sign up for their monthly blogger program. After taking a look around their website to find out what they were all about, I emailed back saying, "yes please!"  Brady is a notorious snack snob, usually turning his nose up at the standard milk bone, so I figured this would be a great way to try out new treats. March's selections consisted of freeze dried treats from the company Orijen. 

• Orijen kitchens feature advanced steam-cooking technologies to allow for higher fresh ingredient inclusions. 
• Over half of the meat arriving to Orijen kitchens are authentically fresh, never frozen. 
• All of their treats are 100% pure meat, no fillers. 

After consulting with Brady, he chose the black angus beef treats.  

Once he sniffed his new treat, he decided he liked it enough and wanted to show y'all his newest trick so I would let him taste it. Now he gets so excited when he hears me open up the bag!

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My first dress from Sheinside arrived last week and I was very happy with what I found in the box! The material does not feel cheap, it arrived to my house a lot faster than I expected, and the dress fits perfectly!

When I ordered the purple floral dress, it was still during the pre-order period, so I'm still waiting on that to arrive. Can't wait!!

We've got another jam-packed weekend coming up, including a couples shower for our friends Justin and Jenny, and celebrating my grandmother's 80th birthday! My aunt and uncle, who we only get to see once a year, will be in town visiting from Iowa! So excited to see them!!

Express - Who Knew?

Not going to lie, back in college, all I used to shop at was Express. Most of the shopping was probably due to the fact that I was a poor college student, but had an Express credit card. Let's be honest. And of course I had to have a new outfit for every football game and fraternity mixer, duh. 

Even though the majority of the items that I purchased are out of style now, I do actually still have quite a few classics that (somehow) I can still squeeze into. 

I received a coupon in the mail recently so I went on the website to see if anything would catch my eye, not expecting much. Well I was pleasantly surprised with what I found! Below are some of my favorites. 

Long Sleeve Zip Back Trapeze Dress

Snake Print Drop Waist Dress

Snake Print Silky V-Neck Tee

Neon Pineapple Portofino Shirt

Pom Pom Trimmed Tulip Hem Shorts

Striped Weekender Tote

Laser Cut Runway Heel

Friday Five {Shoe Lust Edition}.

Happy Friday, everyone! 

I had the day off yesterday and due to the crappy weather we had, decided to park it on the couch most of the day. I did get a couple of loads of laundry done, so I wasn't a total sloth. 

Before we get started today with the Friday Five, I wanted to give a shout out to two of the hosts of Friday Five who recently gave birth to two precious little girls! Christina gave birth to Caroline Grace last week, and April had Camille Elizabeth just two days ago! Congratulations y'all!!

For this week's Friday Five, I decided to share with you 5 shoes I'm currently lusting over. 

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Sunny by Loeffler Randall

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Pamona by Dolce Vita

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Brayden by Sam Edelman

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Palo by Joie

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Floralite by Schutz

All of these shoes can be found at Piperlime, and right now, when you go through Ebates, you can earn 15% cash back! That is like, unheard of, so take advantage! 

Recent Buys.

I have put myself on a restriction for November from buying any clothes, shoes, jewelry, etc. Anything but necessities (groceries, etc). So you know what the means - I stocked up in October!

 

J. Crew Factory Two-Pocket Chambray Shirt

I bought this chambray shirt first but returned it. I like the one below better because of the color and it is more fitted.
Extra 30% off of Fall sale items with code LOVEFALL

 

J. Crew Factory Crystal Pendant Necklace
All jewelry is 50% off right now!

 

Groopdealz goodies.

I really wanted the leopard iPhone case but it was sold out so I settled for the white.

And how cute are these scalloped bangles?? The turquoise should be arriving in my mailbox any day now.

Groopdealz is a great place to find inexpensive, trendy items! If the trend fades quickly, who cares? You didn't spend a fortune on it.

 

Forever 21 Essential Multi-Knit Sweater in mauve

 

Earrings galore.

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Old Navy 3/4 Sleeve Maxi Dress
Loved it so much in garnet, I bought it in black! On sale right now for only $15 + 15% off with code ONSAVENOW

Phew, that's it.
I promise, Cameron!

Dolce Vita Archer Sandals vs. Mossimo Falk Sandals

Literally the night after I posted this post, mentioning the Dolce Vita sandal that I was loving, I saw an Instagram pic of almost the exact pair of sandals at Target!

 

Dolce Vita Archer Sandals

$69

Mossimo Falk Sandals

$19.99

I've also been told by a few people that they've spotted the DV sandals at TJ Maxx! 

Cyber Monday Scores.

Hope everyone scooped up some great stuff on Black Friday and Cyber Monday!

 

On the wedding front, I bought the pom poms for our wedding exit and a little something extra to accompany our invitations.

 

On the clothing front, my Grandma Anna and I went shopping for my Christmas/Birthday presents. I told her I wanted to go to the outlets to get the most for my her money.

 

The J.Crew outlet was having 40% off the entire store!

(Online, they're offering 25% off + free shipping from the regular J.Crew store, and 50% off their Factory site! Don't forget to go through Ebates for 6% cash back!)

Here's what I scored, but sadly can't wear until Christmas.

pinks, green

 

I've been eyeing this blouse for quite some time and I'm so happy it's finally mine!

It was already marked 40% off, plus the storewide 40% off! Only a few XS's left ladies...

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Love how this shirt is fitted, feminine, and not boxy.

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Also got a shirt and dress at the Gap Outlet.

 

One more thing I picked up, but wasn't expecting to..

 

a new car battery! Woohoo!

 

My car wouldn't start Saturday night (after the BIG game. Woohoo! Go Gamecocks!!) and again this morning. So Cameron's brother came and jumped my car this morning so I could take it to the dealership. What a nice surprise right before Christmas.

 

What was your favorite item you scored this weekend or today?



Recent Buys.

I recently won a gift card to Vestique from a blog giveaway and was super excited to pick out some items! Since Vestique is in Raleigh (and Charlotte), I asked Jana to pick up my items and bring them to my bachelorette party to avoid shipping charges. :)

Vestique

Vestique

Vestique

 NWT Lilly Pulitzer Elsa Top in white linen via Ebay

Heard about these super cute and super cheap necklaces from Natalie..both colors are (slowly) making their way to my house..

Forever 21 via Ebay

Ok, from here on out it's wedding purchases ONLY!



The Rue 365.

Rue La La is running an AMAZING deal right now!

Pay $100, get free shipping for an entire year AND you'll get TWO $50 gift cards for designers such as:

Tory Burch

Madewell

theory

Stuart Weitzman

Vineyard Vines

HUDSON

Here is the link to sign up!



Recent buys.

Thanks to babysitting 3 days last week, I was able to add a few items to my closet, put the deposit down on our ceremony musician, pay a little more than normal on my credit cards AND put some $ away in savings! Proud of myself for not blowing it all!

J.Crew black Cafe Capri's via Ebay

Target



China Glaze Gold Digger

J.Crew Factory 3" Chino Shorts

 Ok, back to pinching pennies..