striped t-shirts

 h&m tee

shirt: h&m

necklace: h&m

shorts: forever 21

ralph lauren tee 

shirt: ralph lauren

shorts: old navy

boots: jc penny's

{link-ups}

ps- this is coming up in soon:
it's halfway through the week and sometimes we just need a little pick-me-up, wether it be a cute outfit, a great recipe, or a fun tutorial! so, starting, august 6th, i will be hosting my first link up!! the link up will happen every wednesday there after so we can inspire each other with what we are blogging about!

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mint dress & cowboy boots

dress & necklace: francesca's

boots: jcpenny

  

{{link-ups!}}

first blogger meet up {acitvities & outfit}

last saturday madison from wetherills say i do & kathy from up to date interiors co-hosted and NC blogger meet up. ohmysoul, i had so much fun! i enjoy meeting new people, learning, blogging... so this was pretty much perfect. and the swag bags weren't too bad, either ;) 

 my lunch, a tater tot hamburger & black eyed pea salad, which was amazing!! 

  i had to mush the burger so i could fit it in my mouth! i also took some good notes and learned a few tricks of the trade :) 

 what was waiting for us on our tables- swag bag list & a beautiful print from morgan alexandra

 swag bags! 

the goodies inside! {all from local sponsors!}

 organic lip balm from mindful skin therapy & NC vinyl decal from carolina charm wreaths

lighthouse print from essential lines by erin

card from saradoes

 gift certificate from laureling studio

wine cork keychain from queen b's busy work

eleanor roosevelt quote print from hardin studios  

the lovely ladies! i had so much fun meeting y'all! 

{photo cred to madison of wetherills say i do}

while i was parked in in parking deck, my car was vandalized {a glass bottle was thrown at both sides of the car}, so pics were not able to be taken when i got home like planned. i was sad, cause my hair actually looked cute, lol, and my car was damaged. raleigh- what is going on?! 

anyways, here's the re-do of the outfit:

 blazer: super clearance at forever 21 {$4!!!}

blouse: francesca's

white pants: h&m

wedges: aldo

sunnies: forever 21

 necklace: forever 21 

link bracelet: lia sophia

bangles: h&m

branch bracelet: lia sophia

watch: tj maxx

{linking up with white coat wardrobe & harvest of blessing & penniless socialite}

Teal & Purple and Black & White

Monday: Teal & Purple

Sweater: Kohl's
Jeans: Forever 21
Necklace: Francesca's

Tuesday: Black & White

Jean Jacket: Gap, last year
Dress: Forever 21, last year
Sandals: Target, last year

Necklace: Forever 21, Chicago
All Bracelets on Left Hand: H&M, Chicago
Anne Klein Watch: TJ Maxx, last year