TRAVELING FOR THE 4th? Let me help you....

we are quickly approaching the biggest holiday of the summer, one of the most traveled holidays of the year, and one of my favorites. with that being said, i wanted to give a few tips for packing for the weekend no matter your destination. even if your driving it is still inconvenient to pack a ton of clothes that you will never wear, so lets think through this, and pack only the necessities to keep you fabulous & together all weekend long.

growing up i had a mother who always overpacked (she still does), a father who under packed (now a world class packer), and a brother who just didn't know how to pack (were still working on him, but he is getting there!) - so somewhere in-between them all, i think that i figured it out. if you don't believe me, just ask my roommates, i have made it a science!

just a few packing tips

• always lay everything out on your bed before putting it in your suitcase, this allows for you to make sure that you are not over packing or forgetting anything 
• think versatile pieces not necessarily "out-fits," because we all know that our mood can affect what we want to wear 
• one pair of neutral heels will do the trick, no need to pack 3 pairs for a long weekend 
• underwear- now Im guilty of this :-/, it is not necessary to bring 2-3 pairs for everyday, especially when you know you will be in a bathing suite for a majority of the day 
• heavy shoes (tennis shoes or heels) go in first, and then jeans, pajamas, coverups, etc... lay your nicer clothes on top that you dont want to wrinkle on the top. 
• make use of "empty space" wisely. for example, roll your sports bra and socks and put them in your tennis shoes
• in order to save room it is best to roll cotton tops, the will not wrinkle and you can stack them
• lay your travel outfit out- make sure this includes one of the pair of shoes that you plan on wearing throughout your trip. I also always try and wear jeans on the plane, plane seats are icky. 

some of my favorites for the weekend 

a great white t-shirt/top can be day or
night and matches all bottoms.
click here to buy this one

jean shorts, chose your poision or should
i say color- you cannot loose
click here to buy these 

nude wedge. must.
steve madden
click here to buy

favorite summer flat
click here to buy

white jeans, summer favorite
buy these- they are a steal

fedora. keep the sun off your face and look
good at the same time. great nyc street
purchase, have fun with color as well.
jcrew

can't go wrong with a
black suite
vix at piperlime

sunscreen, i don't care what kind as long as you are using it 

Food For Thought Tuesdays

although we sometimes feel the need to plan
 the future, it is not necessary, what will be will be...
so get excited for what your future holds ! 

WHITE OUT

from clothes and decor, to weddings and flowers, white is a classic. whether you choose all white or a white base with a pop, you cannot go wrong. enjoy! 

all white bedding- cant go wrong.
my room

the white walls and furniture create an endless
 mood enhancing vibe
Elle Decor 

love the pop of color on the pillow
versace home: Elle Decor

so inviting and clean
Traditional Home 

with many of my friends living in big cities and
small apartments, i have learned the importance
of making a small room feel big- white is key
Decor 8 Blog  

absolutely love this
doors-sliding.com

love.
Alice and Oliva Vest
themanreppeller.com

love the white and green:
clean. crisp. elegant
Snelling Wedding 

beautiful back, so important.
Paul Johnson Photography 

Friday Night Fashion

ashley, a soon to be guest columnist and my roommate, wearing
 pleasure doing business with you banded skirt- a great must. these
 skirts are awesome and come in several colors and lengths-
they are super flattering and very versatile.
click here to buy one

hannah and tyler at the ivy buckhead.
the must: nude wedges
click here for a suggestion
 

look what I found at work today

meg and danielle sporting stripes

my favorite accessory... stripes.

St. James striped shirts, a classic for summer, winter, and fall
St. Jams @ J Crew

never forget to pack them :)

Food For Thought Tuesdays

one of my favorite quotes that my dad is constantly reminding my brother and I of. speaking before thinking is never a good idea, especially in the working world. 

Sweet Summer Time

sophisticated, yet extremely stylish,
for work or for play  

cut off shorts have been a trend for years, however
I just love the touch of pop that has been added to the collection.

LOVE the natural look of the color and the waves.
Save the money and let the sun do the work 

the more the merrier has always been my motto :) 

you can never go wrong with neutral nails,
especially if they have a hint of shimmer

have fun with your toes, they can be a subtle
statement piece to for any occasion.

RELAX.

How about a "Food For Thought" Thursday?

Atlantic Beach, NC 6.16.11

no limit to where you can go in life so GO FOR IT, and never look back because whats done is done.

Food For Thought Tuesdays

After much discussion about topics, we decided that quotes are a must, so here you have it, the first Food For Thought Tuesday. So from now on be expecting a inspiring, flirty, uplifting, motivational, funny, or random quote to get your Tuesday's going! Enjoy!  

"A CANDLE LOSES NOTHING BY LIGHTING ANOTHER CANDLE"

-James Keller 

Can't Live With 'Um, Can't Live Without 'UM

So... Being a single girl with a lot of single friends and co-workers has led me to be constantly involved in conversations involving: "Should I be worried?," "How long should I wait to respond?," "Do you think he likes me?" "Should I text him?," or may favorite "What do you think that means?". All girls, myself included, tend to spend too much time trying to get inside of a boy's, or should I say man's, head and it just isn't going to happen, ever. We will never understand their ways, and they will never understand ours and that's that. So, the lesson to be learned here is for all of us to just stop and take a DEEP BREATH (right Kell), and know that everything is going to work out the way it should, and its not worth the stress or the wrinkles. However.... that is way easier said then done, but its worth a try. When the time is right everything will fall into place, but for now, just live it up!
As I mentioned in my first post, this is our prime time in life and we need to go out with the mentality that tonight is going to be blast, not because your going to run into some boy that you are hooking up with, but because your are honestly having a wonderful time with your friends, both guys and girls. I mean truthfully how much longer are you going to be able to live with your best friends and be able to do exactly what you want?... So next time a sticky "man" situation falls in your lap, just do what you feel is right for the moment, and less time trying to analyze the situation because that is where everyone gets in trouble. Just go with it, and if they don't like you for who you really are, then they are not worth the time anyway!

Ha, after reading this I feel that I myself need to  take a really deep breath  :) ....

true.