Summer Survival

{ What I Wore to teach: L.Mae boutique top* // J.Crew Factory skirt // SoleSociety wedges (these are the most comfortable wedges I have ever owned, they pass the all day teaching test!) // tote ℅ Shop ban.do // Kendra Scott bracelet* // shape wear ℅ Maidenform, for review purposes }

*purchased with a coupon generously provided by the Southern Blog Society Conference

all photos | Kate Davis Photo

We are officially in the days of Summer Survival, it is hot, hot & HOT here!

My Summer dressing problems include: sheer materials, VPLs, strapless tops/dresses, & sweat.

However, I recently found some serious Summer dressing solutions thanks to Maidenform. The full slip shaper is made of super breathable material, hides sweat & turns sheer tops into work appropriate attire (wearing it in the outfit above). The slimming shorts are so great for hiding VPLs under pencil skirts, & I love tucking my button downs into them for all day tuck-age (one of my go to tricks!). I also am obsessed with the new additions to the Maidenfrom strapless bra selection. I am wearing the Comfort Devotion bra in this post & greatly appreciated it's all day comfort (the name says it all!)

Share your Summer Style Solutions with @Maidenform on Twitter - tag #MFSummerSurvival so I can be sure to retweet too!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Maidenform. The opinions and text are all mine.

Bloggers Who Budget: Prints + Patterns

We're baaaack! This month the Bloggers Who Budget group is showing off our prints & patterns! All of my items in today's outfit rang in at well under $100 & I consider them all work horses in my closet. During the work week, button downs get tucked into pencil skirts & are worn with heels. But come the (freakin') weekend, I like to knot up my tops & pair them with comfortable sneakers. Be sure to check out how the rest of these ladies wear their prints & patterns for Spring too!

Sharing My Sole | The Style Letters | Let It Be Beautiful | Here & Now | Pearls & Twirls | Stylin in St. Louis | Living in Color | The Pumpkin Spot

{ What I Wore for weekend errands: J.Crew button down (similar 1, 2) // J.Crew Factory pencil skirt // Converse sneakers // Gap jean jacket // Tolani scarf }

all photos | Zipporah Photography

How have prints & patterns been making their way into your Spring wardrobe?

never ever have I ever

{ What I Wore: H&M cap // J.Crew Factory sweater & skirt // Converse sneakers // (way way old) Victoria's Secret crossbody purse }

This past Saturday I woke up with the sun (ok, 8 but that is EARLY for me on a weekend!), slapped a hat on my un-showered hair & headed out for adventures errands.

I found this adorable library & then I did something I never thought I would do...

I planted myself squarely in front of these stately columns & took pictures with me, myself & my tripod out in plain sight of all those crazy people running at such a unheard of hour.... stop. the. presses.

What have you done on your never thought I would ever list lately?

Hump Day Wisdom

{ What I Wore: tank c/o Skip n' Whistle // Paige Denim jacket* // J.Crew Factory skirt // Yuni Kelley bracelet // wedges c/o Sole Society }
*gifted by the Southern Blog Society 

Mix up your wardrobe: don't want to tuck your shirt in, try knotting it in the back!

Love this skirt, but dang it all, it creases the minute you sit down!

1 month until Autumn

125 days until Christmas

6120 hours until I get married

only 1 today... make it worth it!

It is that time of year when the days seem to be just flying by! 

As my Hump Day wisdom: live for today! 

(Fall, Pumpkin Spice Lattes & beanies will be here soon enough!)

P.S. enter to win 1 of 3 pairs of denim from Celebrity Pink Jeans {here}