dress perfection

{ What I Wore to dinner: dress ℅ White Plum // J.Crew hat // Michael Kors cross body bag (solid, patterned) // black wedges (ancient from Target, but just purchased this pair) }

All during the honeymoon, I gushed to Tyler that I could literally live in this dress… the ironic thing was that we lost our luggage for a hot minute (2 days), so I DID in fact end up wearing it for 3 days straight… & I didn't hate it. If that isn't the best endorsement you have ever heard, then I can't help you.

But for serious, this dress was the most clutch player during our 2 week vacation. I wore it scrunched up with flats on the beach, worn long with heels for dinner, with booties & a jacket in NYC & on a cross-country trip from JFK to LAX. The soft jersey fabric was super soft & felt great on my skin after a long day in the sun.

Since returning from the honeymoon, this dress has remained in heavy rotation. Not often do you find a piece that so effortlessly transitions from the beach, the big city & everyday wear too!

Looking for some key dresses to add to your wardrobe? White Plum has some great options that are sure to be heavy hitters in your closet. The solid maxi wrap dress is a perfect pick, in solid colors or pretty patterns!

See the other two of my honeymoon style posts featuring gorgeous & perfectly packable White Plum items here. 
And don't forget - White Plum is hooking up Here&Now readers with affordable Summer style. Enter HEREANDNOW20 at checkout for 20% off your entire purchase (valid until 6/14)!

P.S. Can we get a round of applause for Tyler? He was a wonderful outfit photographer while on the honeymoon, apparently give the man enough fruity rum drinks & he will do just about anything! 

P.P.S. I can't believe we have already been married for a month as of yesterday - where does the time go!? For all of those looking forward to wedding week, it will start on Monday!

island style

{ What I Wore on the honeymoon: dress ℅ White Plum // Shoe Dazzle heels (similar 1, 2, 3) // Kate Spade belt (similar) // necklace ℅ Yuni Kelley }

When it came to what I packed & what I actually wore on the honeymoon, I gravitated more towards light, flowy, easily dress-up or down-able pieces. Like these fab palazzo pants + this light weight & fun dress. I also think this night was the only time that I put on jewelry - when you have a new stunner on your finger & a smile from ear to ear, there really are no other accessories needed.

By day, beach cover up, by night, pretty dress for dinner at the hibachi grill… 'cause a girl's got to look cute!

Don't forget - White Plum has all the cute pieces you will want for Summer…. AND White Plum is hooking up Here&Now readers with affordable Summer style. Enter HEREANDNOW20 at checkout for 20% off your entire purchase (valid until 6/14)! 

palazzo pants party

{ What I Wore to a beach BBQ: Lulu's top (similar) // palazzo pants ℅ White Plum // J.Crew hat }

I hope everyone had a lovely long weekend. Tyler & I enjoyed doing nothing - lazy mornings making  "breakfast" long after the noon hour, doing some house projects & sharing stories about the members of our families who have served for our American freedom.

When we returned from the honeymoon, I sort of just jumped back into blogging. But actually kind of A LOT has happened since the beginning of the month (how is it already almost the end!?)

During the month of May: We got married, honeymooned in Antigua, visited NYC, LA, Seattle & Portland. I also graduated with my Masters from Vanderbilt University & start my teacher training program today!

I usually like blogging in a bit more "real time", but over the next few weeks I will be backtracking - talking about wedding planning, honeymoon packing, & sharing some new ideas for the blog as I transition from graduate student to middle school teacher. So hang in there with me!

But first off, one of my favorite honeymoon outfits! These palazzo pants from White Plum were clutch in my packing strategy for the two week honeymoon/vacation. Not only are they FABULOUS, but also light weight, easy to wear, wrinkle free & took up a tiny footprint in my suitcase.

Anyone remember those gaucho style pants that were so popular in high school (might have just dated myself!)? Well these palazzo pants are their grown up, sexy sisters! And the husband says they look good on too! 

Have you rocked palazzo pants yet? Be sure to check out all the cute styles available on White Plum now!

And White Plum is hooking everyone up with affordable Summer style. Enter HEREANDNOW20 at checkout for 20% off your entire purchase (valid until 6/14)! 

P.S. Great giveaway running on the blog now! Enter to win a personal styling session from Shell B Cheri (2 chance to win - an in person session for Nashville area residents & a digital format for everyone else)