It's Good To Be A Girl!

I have to admit, I'm super excited about this post and have been since I came up with the idea a few months ago!  I've been looking for the opportunity to include my girls on my blog ~ they are both beautiful, each have a great sense of style and are really good writers (unlike their momma!).  Vera Bradley's new "It's Good To Be A Girl" campaign seemed like the perfect time to feature them because we Herrin girls sure do love most everything about being a girl!!

My girls and I spent last Saturday morning together doing some of our favorite things ~ coffee, shopping, talking, laughing, lunching and chatting about why each of us think it's good to be a girl!

We sure do love Jittery Joe's, downtown Athens and girl time!

Laughing is our favorite

Selfies (usies) and Snapchat ("Painted Feathers" phone case c/o Vera Bradley)

Madison Christina is my baby girl, the youngest of my three kids.  She's 21 (almost 22!) and is a senior in college majoring in PR/Communications. To know Madie is to love Madie.  She lights up a room and always has a smile on her sweet face.  Oh, and she wants to marry Tim Tebow, so if anyone has any connections please help a girl out! ;-)

Why It's Good To Be A Girl in Madison's words...

Being a girl means I get to have fun filled days like last Saturday -- dressing up in new clothes, carrying a new purse, fixing my hair, trying something different with my makeup, and walking around my favorite town with my two best friends. When I think about what it means to be a girl and why I love it so much, I can't help but think about my favorite Audrey Hepburn quote. “I believe in manicures. I believe in overdressing. I believe in primping at leisure and wearing lipstick. I believe in pink. I believe happy girls are the prettiest girls." She was a girls girl and I love it. I love getting to completely 'girl out' with my sister and mom for the day. I love getting all dressed up and going out. I love getting my hair done on the reg. I love getting my nails done-what a difference a mani/pedi can make! And I love being girly and planning my entire 22nd birthday around the theme, PINK. There is so much to being a girl-- so much flexibility and variety (big t-shirt, no makeup, baseball cap kind of days... those happen more often than id like to admit #college), but for me, getting dolled up is definitely my favorite and probably the #1 reason I love being a girl. 

~ What Madison's Wearing ~

Sweater: Entourage Clothing

Leggings: TJ Maxx

Faux Suede OTK Boots: Entourage Clothing

Choker: Entourage Clothing

Arrow Necklace: Entourage Clothing

Sunnies: Vera Bradley c/o

Leather Tote: Vera Bradley c/o

 Megan Grace is my oldest, my "apple", my shining star.  She's been married to Colton, her high school sweetheart, for a little over 3 1/2 years.  She's also the strongest, most determined person I know.  She may be little but she is fierce!

Why It's Good To Be A Girl in Megan's words...

It’s good to be a girl because, “Playing dress up begins at age 5 and never truly ends.” Kate Spade said this and I believe this to be true. I feel like my style changes depending on my mood. I’m not just referring to my clothes when I say ‘style,’ but my makeup as well. I view clothes and makeup as a fun and creative way to express myself. Boys don’t necessarily have that option to change up their clothing and makeup depending on how they are feeling that day! I feel like my style is constantly changing and I do consider it dress most of the time! Some days I feel like I am embracing my inner Hippie and everything from my hair, to my makeup, to my clothes embraces the boho style. I do the same thing with girlie girl style or casual chic. This purse from Vera Bradley and the clothes I chose from Entourage (pictured below) are very versatile. I can use this purse as a pop of color with any outfit that I choose for the day and the Entourage clothing can be mixed and matched to fit the way I am feeling any day of the week! 

~ What Megan's Wearing ~

Faux Suede Tank Top: Entourage Clothing

Kimono: Entourage Clothing

Distressed Denim: Entourage Clothing

Faux Suede Ankle Booties: Entourage Clothing

Choker: Entourage Clothing

Tassel Necklace: Stella & Dot (retired) | This one is one of my favorites!

Tripple Compartment Bag: Vera Bradley c/o

Sunnies: Vera Bradley c/o

Why I think It's Good To Be A Girl...

There are SO many reasons why I think it's good to be a girl!  From big things like having really awesome, supportive girl friends, some who have been in my life for.ev.er and some who have only been in my life for a few years, to little things like Gilmore Girls marathons with my girls (November 25th can't get here fast enough!) and being able to wear leopard print every.single.day if I feel like it!  But for me the number one reason it's good to be a girl is the privilege and blessing of being a mom.  There is nothing that compares.  No job that's greater.  Nothing that makes me happier.  My kids, the three I gave birth to and the one that became mine when he married my daughter, are my joy, my heart and why I think It's REALLY Good To Be A Girl!!

~ What I'm Wearing ~

Faux Fur Vest: Entourage Clothing

Tunic Top: Entourage Clothing (one sale for $24!)

Faux Leather Leggings: SPANX (They are the best leggings ever and probably the most worn item of clothing in my closet in the fall/winter.)

Necklace: Stella & Dot (Can be worn several ways!)

Faux Suede OTK Boots: Entourage Clothing

Sunnies: Vera Bradley c/o (My most favorite sunglasses I've ever owned!)

Leighton Backpack: Vera Bradley c/o

OK, it's your turn!  Why do you think It's Good To Be A Girl?!  Please leave a comment and let me know!  And one more thing... would you like to see more of these mother/daughter style posts?  Let me know your thoughts on that too!

XO

Elizabeth

Photos by Sarah Rawls and taken in beautiful Athens, Georgia

Completer Pieces

If you haven't noticed by now, I wear a lot of completer pieces.  I think they pull a whole look together and add the perfect finishing touch and that extra something to what would be a pretty plain outfit without them.  In spring and summer my completer pieces are usually kimonos in florals or light weight, sheer fabrics.  In the fall I transition to heavier weight kimonos and vests like this one and this one, both of which I recently added to my wardrobe (I'm vest obsessed, y'all!).  In the winter I finish my look with jackets, cardigans and vests in knit or fur.

For this particular girl's night out with two of my blogger friends I tossed on a medium weight, Aztec print kimono over a basic black tee-shirt maxi dress, put on favorite wedges (which I'm just about to trade in for this pair of booties for fall transition) and grabbed a bold yellow bag (the color is perfect for any season) and headed out the door.  It was a GNO worthy, blog worthy outfit in my book! ;-)

~ What I'm Wearing ~

Maxi Tee-Shirt Dress: Entourage Clothing (sold out) | Similar

Kimono: Entourage Clothing (sold out) | Similar

Wedges: Steve Madden (old) | These are so cute!

Bag: Urban Expressions (It's a great size, shape and color! Save 25% on it and anything else on their site with code UE25F47DZ)

Necklace: Stella & Dot

Earrings: Stella & Dot

Sunnies: Quay

XO

Elizabeth

Photos by Molly Moon Burton in downtown Athens, Georgia

Season Transition Date Night Style

I'm getting all the wear I can out of this cute OTS (off the shoulder) dress before the temps turn colder.  Paired with leather and wood wedges, a bold necklace and textured clutch it's the perfect little date night dress for this transition season.

 ~ What I'm Wearing ~

Black OTS Dress: Entourage (It comes in a few other colors as well)

Wood Beaded Necklace: Entourage

Leather and Wood Wedges: Sam Edelman (They are on sale for less that 1/2 of the original price!)

Earrings: Stella & Dot (I have these in both gold and silver and they are my everyday go-to's)

Sunnies: Quay

Bracelet: Moon and Lola

Clutch: Entourage (sold out) | Similar

XO

Elizabeth

Photos by Hannah Betzel at the Georgia Theatre in Downtown Athens

Wardrobe Staple ~ Denim Romper

Some things never go out of style ~ like a good denim romper or jumpsuit.  I'm such a fan of this versatile piece that I've added it to the list of wardrobe staples I give my personal styling clients.  I've had this denim romper in my closet for about six years (possibly more) and it's still on heavy rotation.  It's easy to dress down, with trendy kicks and a cute backpack, but my favorite way to wear it is dressed up with strappy heels and a leopard belt like I'm wearing here.

~ What I'm Wearing ~

Denim Romper: New York & Co (old) | Similar

Turquoise Bib Necklace: Stella & Dot (retired) | Love this one from Kendra Scott

Leopard Print Belt: Michael Kors (old) | Identical

Turquoise Tote: The Loft Boutique (old) | Similar

Strappy Block Heeled Sandals: Nordstrom

Gold Aviators: Stella & Dot

Another great thing about the denim romper is can take you from season to season.  I've worn mine three out of four seasons over the years.  Since this one has been such a great closet staple I'm considering adding this jumpsuit to my wardrobe.  I can just picture it with booties and a cargo vest for fall!

XO

Elizabeth

Photographer: My beautiful friend, artist and fellow blogger, Hannah Betzel

Location: State Botanical Gardens of Georgia ~ Athens

Camo ~ Another Neutral ~ Another Staple

I'm as girly of a girl as you can get but I love camo!  When camo became a hot trend a few years ago I jumped on it hard ~ from tops to jeans and joggers ~ my camo collection is pretty extensive!  I'm glad it's a trend that stuck around.  I'm also glad that camo, like leopard, is considered a neutral and pairs well with most colors, especially brights.  Everyone knows that a denim vest is a closet staple (and if this fact is new to you stop what you are doing, click on the link and get one now!) but I think a camo vest should be as well.  It's a great, versatile completer piece that can be worn year round!

Excuse the face.  I was focusing hard on crossing the street, coffee in hand! ha!

 ~ What I'm Wearing ~

Orange/Coral Maxi: Old Navy (last year) | Current season here (I love the hem!!)

Camo Vest: Scored at a "bloggers' closet" sale | Identical

Tan Leather Tote: Another closet staple and I've had this one for years! | LOVE this one and the price is amazing!

Wedges: I've had these for years too! | This fab pair is at the TOP of my summer wish list and they just went on sale!

Fringe Necklace: Stella & Dot

Sunnies: Quay Australia

Sorry that this post is a day late!  My weekend was INSANE (all good, lot's of family time, but so very busy celebrating my son's birthday and father's day) and every Monday after work I meet my blogger friend, Hannah, to shoot pics for the coming week, so I'm a bit behind!  Better late than never, right?

XO

Elizabeth

Pics by Molly Moon Burton in gorgeous downtown Athens, GA!

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