Gilmore Girl(s) Crush

I've always been a Gilmore Girls fan. I still remember watching Rory and Lorelai, huddled up on the couch with my mom and sister, desperately wishing I lived in Stars Hollow. I grew up watching the show and the Gilmore's will always be a part of my life. So clearly when I saw this sweatshirt - it was a match made in my childhood television dreams.

It's all of a sudden become crazy cold in Arkansas, so I've literally been living in this sweatshirt. Because not only does it public profess my love for the Gilmore Girls, but it's also the SOFTEST sweatshirt I've ever owned. If you're a Gilmore Girl at heart like me, you need this sweatshirt in your closet. And did you hear about the new episodes coming to Netflix!? Seriously can't wait! Shop this look below! (PS - for those of you who want to know....I'm #TeamDean for life)

Sweatshirt

Plaid (similar)

Jeans

Booties

Northwest Arkansas Boutique Show

It's finally that time of year again! I always look forward to the NWA boutique show - my mom and I have attended every year and I always leave with some incredible purchases! If you haven't ever been, think "awesome craft fair meets your favorite local boutique".  I bought this gorgeous blanket scarf last year - it was crazy affordable and I seriously wear it on a daily basis. PLUS it's the perfect time to start stocking up on Christmas gifts for all your fashionable friends and family. So, if you're local it's a must attend! All of the event details are listed below and be sure to head over to my Instagram for a GIVEAWAY! I'm giving one of y'all 2 VIP tickets! As a VIP, you'll get first dibs on all the fabulous shopping, live music, treats from Mama Carmen's Espresso Cafe and Ozark Natural Foods AND a swag bag filled with goodies! And your VIP ticket gives you free admission for the rest of the weekend so you can shop til you drop. Trust me, you don't want to miss it! 

When: November 6th-7th

Where: NWA Convention Center in Springdale

For more info, head over to their website or Facebook!

Fall Pattern Play + Lots of Layers

It is finally cooling off here in Arkansas and I couldn't wait to pull out all the plaid in my closet. This buffalo check vest is from Old Navy and is super affordable! Y'all know I love pattern mixing, so I paired it with my striped baseball sweatshirt from J.Crew. And with Arkansas weather - you never know what you're going to get, so I tied a military jacket around my waist just in case! I'm a firm believer that you can never have too many layers during the fall.

I also wanted to share my brand new phone case from Mophie with you guys! Not only does it charge your phone, but it supports a good cause! For every sale of the (PRODUCT) RED juice pack, Mophie will contribute 5% to The Global Fund to help elminate AIDS! It's a win win. Shop this look below!

{and on a side note, I FINALLY JOINED PINTEREST!!! Be sure to follow along here}

Phone Case

Vest

Military Jacket (similar)

Top (similar)

Jeans

Booties (similar)

Necklace

Rings (all from Kendra Scott)

Southern at Heart

For those of you who don't know, I grew up in the south. My southern roots run deep and I will always be a southern girl at heart! I lived in Boston a few summers ago and I learned a lot about myself. 1) I love big cities. 2) I just really love the south! Not that there is anything wrong with the North; living in Boston will always be one of my favorite memories. But I missed the southern accents, fried chicken and cowboy boots! Although I may not be in my dream city yet - I'm hoping to head to either Nashville or Charleston once I graduate! 

Southern Girl Prep has ridiculously adorable gear for all the Southern girls out there! Be sure to check them out here and shop the look below!

Top

Shorts

Boots (similar)

Headband (similar)

Clutch

Hands Producing Hope

I am SO excited to tell you about a new company today! They're called Hands Producing Hope and just so happen to the makers of this adorable tee and necklace. BUT, regardless of how cute their products are - I'm here to talk to you about something else. Hands Producing Hope is a company whose heart is to provide employment and hope to women in other countries. They are currently working with 22 incredible women in Costa Rica, and are expanding their program to Rwanda! Hands Producing Hope is coming in to give these women a way to provide for their family and thrive in their community. Some of these mamas have had to place their children in feeding programs just so they'll get 3 meals a week.

I am so incredibly excited about this company and all the good they are doing in this world! They're currently in the fundraising process for Rwanda and need any help they can get! If you feel called to give - please visit this link! By donating not only are you changing the lives of the women and children they help, but you're also helping to change a community! You can also help support the women in this organization by purchasing their gorgeous jewelry here! 

Bad Blood - 1989 Tour

So...I'm not ashamed to say that I am 100% a Swiftie. I have been since her first album came out in 2006.  Her songs have consistently been my ringtone for 9 years and I've woken up to her albums on full shuffle, every morning, ever since 2006. Taylor has gotten me through every phase of life - happy, sad, angry, heart broken - you name it, she's got a song for it. Honestly, there's no better therapy than driving around in your car, windows down, singing your heart out to a Tay Tay song. I've been to every tour (minus Enchanted which I'm still upset about), so OBVIOUSLY I had to get tickets to a 1989 stop. I was lucky enough to score pit passes to Red and although we won't be quite as close this year, I am still like a kid on Christmas Eve. Y'all. I cannot wait! I have two midterms in grad school next week, should I spend this weekend studying? Yes. But obvi Taylor gets priority, so we'll be driving 8 hours to Omaha this weekend and I'll be "studying" in the car (my grades will forgive me later, right?).

So yes, my sister and I may both be in our twenties - but clearly we had to make themed shirts (based on the Bad Blood music video because let's be real, it's epic). Clearly I'm trying to channel my inner Gigi (Slay-Z), while my sis is obviously Hayley Williams' (The Crimson Curse) twin. We're also both 5'10 and will more than likely be rocking heels in hopes that we'll stick out in the crowd and maybe Mama Swift (or Taylor herself) will invite us backstage to join the partayyy. Don't worry, I'll let you know if we officially join the "Girl Squad" (a girl can dream, ammirite!?) So, needless to say, we are BEYOND excited and can't wait to jam with the Queen this Saturday! I hope you can all enjoy the pure sunshine that is a Taylor Swift concert at some point in your life. And Taylor, if you ever see this - give me a call girl. I think we could bond over our love of baking, cats and winged eyeliner. 

"She Laughs Without Fear of the Future" Proverbs 31:25

There are days when life is just plain hard. I find myself constantly worrying about my future. What will happen today, tomorrow, next week? The questions are never ending. But I've always sought comfort in God's word and the faith that He is in charge. This shirt features one of my all-time favorite verses, Proverbs 31:25, "She laughs without fear of the future". What an incredible reminder! There are days when life knocks me down and I'm overcome with anxiety and fear - but I am always comforted by the fact that God loves me, cares for me and has a plan for me. I'm not in control of my life, He is. 

This tee is from an incredible company called Cross Training Couture. They're a faith based company that offers inspiring fitness wear! If you haven't checked them out yet, be sure to stop by their site for a little positivity! Shop this look below!

Tee

Flannel (similar)

Shoes (on sale for $17!!)

Clutch (mine's a DIY, so I linked similar)

Jeans (similar)

Getting Shifty

Okay, do y'all have that one brand that completely dominates your closet? I do. Seriously you walk into my closet and over half of the tags say "Everly". If you haven't heard of them, you have GOT to check them out! It's sold in almost every local boutique here in Arkansas - and their brand offers unique, fashion forward pieces to keep you in style without breaking the bank! This shift dress is one of the funnest pieces in my closet right now. The intricate print and bright colors make it so eye catching and modern! I paired it with my other brand addiction, Kendra Scott, and finished the look with a dainty little ring from Confetti by Annette! Check out the details below! Happy Sunday!

xoxo

Dress

Necklace

Ring

Sunglasses

Falling for Plaid

The weather is slowly cooling down and I am beyond excited! Fall is my absolute favorite season and I'm am completely over this heat. So obviously when the temperature finally dropped below 70, I had to get my blanket scarf out! Pairing plaid and stripes is one of my favorite ways to play with pattern in the fall! And this burgundy striped swing dress is crazy cheap over at Old Navy right now! I ended up getting two of the solid colors too because you can never have too many swing dresses, am I right!? I wanted to add a few dainty accessories to finish off this look, so I paired it with these gorgeous cluster earrings and rhinestone cuff from my friend Annette's line - Confetti by Annette! Her jewelry is incredible quality and is made right here in the USA! And they're made of Swarovski crystals, so they are SO sparkly (which y'all know I love)! Get the details down below!

Earrings

Cuff

Scarf (similar)

Dress