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A Few Good Belts
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EVERLY Shift Dress in Pomegranate | BCBGMAXAZRIA Houndstooth Plated Waist Belt | ENZO ANGIOLINI Brodee Sandals | ELAINE TURNER Annabella Chevron Clutch, sold out [SIMILAR PRINT | SIMILAR STYLE] | STELLA & DOT Bianca Lariat Necklace, Pavé Chevron Ring, Renegade Cluster Bracelet | NADRI Crystal Bangle | BAUBLEBAR Crystal Dandelion Drops | RAYBAN Mirrored Aviator Sunglasses | MAC Lipstick in Faux | ESSIE Nail Polish in Fiji
Sunday morning, my roommates and I headed down to our final event for SBSCon, the Farewell Brunch hosted by Hallmark. I kind of feel like coming from Houston, we know how to brunch. It is a weekend staple down here! Almost all restaurants have a special brunch menu in Houston. The final morning was all about snapping last minute photos, drinking lots of coffee, and meeting a few more bloggers, but more on that in a future post. 🙂 I wore lots of bright colors over the weekend, so I wanted to end on a bright note. You may not believe me, but I have worn this dress on the blog before! Even my photographer sister did not recognize it at first! I think this is an example of what a difference a belt makes! I fell in love with this BCBG belt at an event in May, and quickly swiped it up. I love BCBG clothes and shoes, but their belts are my favorite thing from them. They can take something like a boring black belt, and make it fabulous and still everyday wearable. I have been searching for a nude belt for awhile now, and I love the silver chevron detail on this one. I created a fun little shop widget below with some of my current faves from them. I love that you can just add a belt to a dress and completely transform it to a whole new look! Check below in my restyled and remixed section to see the last time I wore this dress sans belt to really see the dramatic difference. If you are looking for a new way to wear some of your favorite shift dresses, it may be time to invest in a few good belts!
On a shopping note, this dress is sold out in this color, but there are other fun colors still available including hot pink and lilac. The dress runs a bit big, so you may consider sizing down. Also, my Elaine Turner clutch is officially sold out, but I linked two other similar styles and both are on sale this weekend!
Happy Friday and Happy (almost) 4th of July!! Stay safe, wear sunscreen, and have a fabulous holiday!!
RESTYLED & REMIXED
EVERLY SHIFT DRESS: Orange and Fabulous
ENZO ANGIOLINI SANDALS: What I Wore: Blogger Event
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Southern Charm
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TRINA TURK Elin Dress [SAME ON SALE] | ENZO ANGIOLINI Brodee Sandals | DANIELLE NICOLE Adeline Laser Cutout Clutch | KENDRA SCOTT Skylar Earring, Grady Bracelet | GORJANA Zion Necklace, Mika Necklace | BAUBLEBAR Slim Hinge Bangle, Pave Links Bracelet | RAYBAN Mirrorred Aviators | MAC Lipstick in Faux | ESSIE Nails in Fiji
If you remember my spring floral dresses wish list, then this dress may look familiar. It was the splurge dress that I was patiently waiting to go on sale. Well, it finally did, and just in time for the Southern Blog Society Conference. I wore this on the main day for the conference session and brand networking event. I love everything about this dress from the colors, the print, the cut, to the way it fits. I loved the southern charm feel of the dress, and that it was memorable. I think when meeting tons of new people at a networking event, it is important to have something that can help you stand out in a crowd. It gave me the perfect confidence boost to meet with brands, which was something I have never done before and was a bit nervous about. This dress was also comfortable for sitting in during the morning session. This dress was so comfy, I ended up doing a small bit of exploring around the hotel and surrounding few blocks in it too. I linked two sale versions and the full price version above because the sale versions are starting to run low on size options. I tried this dress on with my denim vest from yesterday’s post, and the look was super cute. It created a more casual look that could be paired with wedges or the flat sandals also from yesterday’s post. Also, for the conference I ended up wearing my Gorjana Chloe earrings because I had worn the other ones the day before, and I wanted something different. I have one more SBSCon outfit to share with you, so check back Friday to see what I wore for the final event!
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THE Summer Dress
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BB DAKOTA Kase Embroidered High/Low Dress | BP Denim Vest | TORY BURCH T Logo Thong Sandal [ALSO HERE] | SOLE SOCIETY Kianna Saddle Bag | KENDRA SCOTT Skylar Earrings in White | GORJANA Mika Necklace | MARGARET ELIZABETH Amalfi Bracelet in Moonstone ** | BAUBLEBAR Slim Hinge Bangle, Old [SIMILAR] | RAYBAN Original Aviator Sunglasses | MAC Lipstick in Faux | ESSIE Nail Polish in Fiji
** c/o Rocksbox Jewelry Subscription (First Month Free with Code LADYINVIOLETXOXO)
I have to start by telling you a bit about my fabulous weekend in Charleston for the Southern Blog Society Conference. The city itself was gorgeous with our hotel, Belmond Charleston Place, in the heart of it all! The sessions and networking opportunities were amazing!! I can’t wait to start applying some of the what I learned to the blog. I’m going to do a big recap post, so stay tuned to learn more about my weekend and charming Charleston!
This week, I will be sharing different outfits I wore throughout the conference weekend. I shot a few of my planned outfits the weekend before I left because I was worried about not having enough time for all the things I wanted to do and the predicted rain (which thankfully was only a couple short showers). First share this week, my airport and arrival look. I wanted an outfit that would be comfortable for both the plane ride and for exploring Charleston. This summer dress is going to be on repeat all season! It can also easily double as a swim cover-up too. The sides are low, so I wore a white bandeau underneath, but I think a bright yellow or lime green would also be a fun and unexpected pop of color. I just purchased my first denim vest and love it! I love having a casual option to toss on over a sundress and change up an outfit. I don’t often wear flats, but I like having an easy slip on shoe to travel in. It makes it easier to go through security, and to slip off on the plane or in a car on a road trip. These Tory Burch ones are on sale right now, so I linked both sale spots in case your size is gone at one. I carried this bag for a walk around Charleston. I wanted a crossbody that could hold a little bit more than my others. I needed to be able to fit a small point and shoot camera, my sunglasses, phone, and wallet. This one was perfect to hold all those things! I could have also fit a set of keys inside if I needed too.
My three-day weekend definitely seemed to fly by! I’m happy this is another short week for me, since we have Friday off for the 4th of July!! Thanks for stopping by and get ready to see my favorite look of the weekend on Wednesday!
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Navy and White
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LUCKY BRAND Sleeveless Embroidered Top [ALSO HERE] | DSTLD Skinny Ankle Jeans in Creme Tencel | FRANCO SARTO Sharp Wedge Sandal [SIMILAR] | Woven Clutch. Old | CHAN LUU White Crystal Cuff Bracelet | STELLA & DOT Pavé Chevron Ring, Renegade Bracelet | KENDRA SCOTT Elle Earrings in Slate, Arden Bracelet | NADRI Crystal Bangle | RAYBAN Original Aviator Sunglasses | GLOMINERALS Lip Crayon in Empress Rose | ESSIE Nail Polish in Fiji
I can’t believe it is almost July!! Today, I am heading to Charleston, SC for the Southern Blog Society Conference. I am so excited to meet bloggers who I have only known through Instagram or by reading their blog. I am also really excited to learn more about this fun and crazy world of blogging. The blogging community is so amazing with everyone willing to share their stories and knowledge! I am also hoping to get out and a explore the historical parts of Charleston. If you have any recommendations from eating to shopping to must see tourist stops, please leave them in the comments or email me!
With great American history on my mind and the 4th of July just around the corner, I thought I would share a little patriotic holiday look with you today. Navy and white is one of my favorite color combos to wear for the 4th! I like that it is subtle nod to the patriotic colors, but not too over the top. I have always been a fan of embroidered tops, and love the details on this one! I especially like that the embroidery goes all the way to the bottom of the top. The outline helps create a bit of a slimming effect. If you want to add a subtle hint of red you can always add some red sandals or fun red jewelry like earrings or bracelets.
I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend! I am off to catch my flight!! I’ll be sharing photos of my conference adventures on Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat (ladyinviolet). You can also search for #SBScon to see what everyone is sharing! I will also be putting together a fun post-conference post to share about my SBScon experience. Ok, I think it is beyond obvious how excited I am for this trip! See you soon Charleston!
RESTYLED & REMIXED
DSTLD WHITE DENIM: Splash of Color
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