vacation day 1

got to Chapel Hill at about 1 p.m. today after crappy traffic.  it was good to see my little sissy and neice (PonYo)...it's been awhile!  we got dressed and did what we always do---went shopping!  nothing too exciting, just groceries at Whole Foods and digging for home finds at Home Goods (my new favorite discount home store).

irene has these kelly green stretch jeans from Gap that look twinsies with my kelly green AG jeans from Anthro that I've worn to death.  seriously one of my favorite purchases ever.









tomorrow, a girl's day.  lunch at a vegetarian restaurant, shopping all day at Durham's fancy mall (in search of a new bra, lip stain, sandals, maxi dress), mani-pedi, iced coffee.

my most favorite recent purchases:  a super light, neon coral blazer and my big floppy beach hat.  i'll post pics this weekend i'm sure.

 

a quick polyvore i made of how i wear my favorite AG green denim.

 

 

 

mixing something secretly edgy like this hand-painted skull necklace with

your preppy prints keeps things from being stuffy.  she made this herself, 

see the tutorial on her blog.

packing for Charleston

normally when i pack i just throw some random crap into a bag on my way out the door.  i've always been a lazy packer!

but Charleston is different...a southern gem (it's been called!).  it evokes a sweet southern charm and ladies who lunch.  so i wanted to make sure that i brought plenty of wedges and skirts for our mini day trip.

had so much fun packing that i had to share it with y'all.  i've been trapped behind the scenes at the juice bar without a need to look cute or feminine in any way so i forgot how fun it is to actually dress up like a girl.  gotta get going-- my friends are throwing me a small get-together cinco   de mayo birthday bash tonight!

outfit 1: a gauzy sweater with a striped mini skirt

a cluster of color with this chunky necklace

sassy, easy shift dresses for seafood dinners out

bright pop of hot pink

a ruffly top tucked into a fun printed skirt

so springy!

a easy knit tank dress with a hand-knit vest

i wear this hand-knit vest with EVERYTHING.  love this beaded necklace with neutrals.

my "beach house" show outfit.  a vintage-style polka dot dress.

layered with a thin coral cardigan and a fun belt.

can't forget my bathing suit!