Swing Dress and Suede Boots

Even as we head full on into the holidays I'm still wearing fall colors on repeat.  This pumpkin color has been one of my favorites again this season (just take a look at my Instagram and you will see what I mean!) and I'm just not ready to trade it in for red and green ~ yet! Speaking of the holiday's... are you ready?  Y'all, I can't believe Christmas is only 11 days away!  I'm about 80% done with my shopping and 0% done with wrapping!  I know it will get done, it always does, but it's hard not to stress until the last gift is bought and under the tree!

~ What I'm Wearing ~

Lace-up Swing Dress: Entourage Clothing (Comes in black too!)

Faux Suede OTK Wedge Boot: Entourage Clothing (These are soooo comfy!)

Faux Suede Crossbody Bag: The one I'm carrying is sold out but I also have this one and love it!

Leopard Scarf: Similar

Gold Double Ring: Kendra Scott

Stud Earrings: Kendra Scott c/o

Wrap Bracelet: Stella & Dot

Sunglasses: Vera Bradley c/o

XO

Elizabeth

Photos by Virginia Hall at Lake Lanier, Georgia

Cardi's and Camo

Y'all, it's finally sweater weather in Georgia!  For real!  Like you can wear a sweater in the morning when you leave the house, still have it on when you get home at night and not have suffered heat stroke during the day!  Insert praise hands from this fall weather loving girl!  Better late than never, right?  I bought this cardi well over a month ago and I've been patiently waiting 😏  to wear it ever since.  Is there anything more perfect than a thick, cozy cardi with a hood AND pockets?!?  I don't think so!  I love this one so much I also added this one to my fall/winter wardrobe.

Enough about my cozy cardi love affair and let's address the elephant in the room ~ or the leopard on my feet paired with camo jeans.  I'm not some crazy pattern blind lady, promise!  Both leopard and camo are treated as neutrals in the fashion world which means you can wear both prints with anything you would wear neutrals with.  AND pairing leopard with camo (or with stripes or florals) actually makes a chic fashion statement!  It may not be for everyone but it sure is one of my favorite combos.

~ What I'm Wearing ~

Hoodie Cardigan: Entourage Clothing

Henley Tee With Lace Detail: Similar

Camo Jeans: Similar | Loving these leopard joggers too!

Leopard Booties: Amazon | They are super comfy!

Sunburst Necklace: Entourage Clothing

Aviators: Vera Bradley c/o | Favorite pair of sunnies I've ever owned!

Olive Crossbody Bag: Urban Expressions c/o | This bag is the perfect size ~ not too big and not too small

Hoop Earrings: Stella & Dot

Is it finally sweater weather where you are?  How do you feel about pairing camo and leopard?  Yay or nay?

XO

Elizabeth

Photos by Sarah Beth Rawls at The University of Georgia's North Campus, Athens

All The Things...

Call this November Must Haves, my birthday wish list (hint, hint) or an early holiday shopping guide, all I know is... I want all the things!

1.  Kendra Scott Choker Necklace ~ A trend I'm glad has made a comeback & I hope is here to stay!

2.  Urban Decay Naked Ultimate Basics ~ Naked pallets 1, 2 and 3 are the bomb so I can only imagine how great their ultimate pallet is!

3.  Spanx Faux Leather Leggings in Wine and Spanx Seamless Camouflage Leggings ~ I own two pairs of Spanx leggings already, Moto Leggings and Faux Leather Leggings in Black, and they are on constant repeat so I figured the wine and camo would be great additions to my fall/winter wardrobe.

4.  NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream Vault ~ The ultimate gift set for a NYX lippie lover like me!

5.  Kendra Scott Naomi Double Ring ~ I've not tried the double ring trend but this one makes me want to!

6.  Camo Ball Cap ~ I love camo, I love leather and this ball cap is perfect for days when dry shampoo has done all it can do for the week!

7.  Olive Green Lace-up Sweater ~ The color, tunic style and lace-up detail are perfection!

8.  Vera Bradley Sagebrush Satchel in Canyon Sunset ~ You knew I couldn't have a wish list without a Vera Bradley bag on it!  I'm loving the gorgeous orange-red color of this tote and the leather is as soft as butter!

9.  Velvet Blazer in Wine ~ Perfect for the upcoming holidays and for any day you want to feel fabulous!

10. Adidas Superstar Sneaker ~ The current "IT" shoe (there is one every season).  They will look so cute with all of my Spanx leggings! ;-)

What's on your list?!

XO

Elizabeth

My Fall Weekend Uniform

Happy November! My favorite month of the year!! I titled this post "My Fall Weekend Uniform" but to be honest this is pretty much " My Fall Everyday Uniform"!  Lucky for me I work where leggings, camo and cute kicks are welcome and I love it!  Don't get me wrong,  I have denim days and dress days but my favorite days are legging-tunic-comfy kicks days!

Every piece that I'm wearing is on constant repeat.  I live in these Spanx Moto Leggings and when I'm not wearing them I'm wearing this faux leather pair.  Both are fabulous, slimming, comfy and a must-have for every girl!  (This pair and this pair are on my birthday wish list because you can't have too many!)  Tunic tops cover a multitude of sins and make leggings acceptable to wear as pants.  You gotta cover that bootie, ladies!  Now the jacket... this camo cutie can be worn as a shirt or a jacket, is totally on trend and makes an otherwise basic outfit pop!  I sized up so it goes easily over other shirts.  Do you love comfy, chic kicks like I do?  Then these are for you too!  I've been carrying this gorgeous backpack every day this season but I decided to switch to a crossbody to change things up a bit.  This one is the perfect size ~ not too big and not too small ~ and the olive green color is gorgeous!

Have you adopted a uniform yet this season?  If so, tell me about yours!

XO

Elizabeth

Photos by Colton Cape at Sharon Springs Park in Cumming, Georgia

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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

Leopard, Backpacks and Pink Drinks

Leopard, backpacks and pink drinks ~ these are a few of my favorite things!  Seriously, if you asked someone to describe me they would probably say, "A little dark haired, green eyed woman, wearing leopard print, carrying a backpack and drinking a pink drink"!

I've said it before and I'll say it again, leopard is a trend that never goes out of style.  You can wear it season after season, year after year, especially in a classic A-line style like this sleeveless sweater dress.  It's purfect for this time of the year.  It can be worn with a cardigan or jacket if it's cold out but looks great alone when the temps warm up in the afternoons.  Suede knee-high boots, ankle booties and lace up flats all look great with this easy-to-wear dress.  Oh, and it has pockets!!  Doesn't get much better than that!

~ What I'm Wearing ~

Leopard Sweater Dress: Entourage Clothing (It's on sale for $25!!)

Suede Knee-high Boots: Similar

Leather Backpack: Vera Bradley c/o (I'm obsessed. It's the perfect chic "mom" bag, even if your kids are grown!)

Gold Tassel Necklace: Versona | Similar

Sunnies: Quay

Bracelet: H&M | The one I'm wearing is sold out but this one is similar

Sorry for last week's blogging absence.  I've been struggling with migraines the past few weeks and last week was particularly hard.  After trying to function through the work day, blogging at night was just not happening!  But I have something really fun in the works and it should be coming to the blog later this week!  Stay tuned!

XO

Elizabeth

Thanks, JennySue Makeup for snapping my pics!! XO