JUMP

My big debut........ in a star covered jumpsuit?!

Saturday was spent in Nashville shopping and shooting with Happily Grey.  Ever afraid of the camera, I was more then a little nervous.  Mary filled me up with wine and encouragement and shoved me out onto the sidewalk.  Here is the result.  Hope you like them. (lots more to come)

I am a huge fan of simplifying things these days.  This jumpsuit has been a go-to all summer long.....afternoon drinks, dinner with friends and a staple in my suitcase.   How can you beat one piece dressing?  No decisions to make, done. 

Plans for fall?  Layering a soft open knit pullover or cardigan over top; throwing on my leather moto jacket with a scarf; putting on a blazer, boots and my favorite cross-body. 

Details:

Jumpsuit- Corey Lynn Calter, similar here.  Shoes- Madewell, similar here.  Bag- Elaine Turner, here.  Earrings- by boe, similar here.  Glasses, Ray-Ban, similar here. 

Looking for a jumpsuit of your very own?  Here are some of my favorites......

HAPPILY GREY

My sister Mary.  That girl on Pinterest.  Queen of the messy bun...... however it is that you know her.

She has been killing it on Happily Grey of late and because I talk to her all the time, I am completely aware of the insane amount of work and time that she puts into her blog and her brand.

I thought I would put up some of my most favorite shots.  Endlessly critical and always a perfectionist when it comes to her images, one post is better then the last.  

She works obsessively.  Honestly the girl does not stop.

She continues to inspire and encourage me to blog, and I am grateful.  More then that, I am thankful for the closeness it has brought to our relationship.  When everyone thinks that we are crazy, we find each other and feel understood.

Follow Mary here, if you don't already and stay tuned for upcoming projects together.

all images:  Happily Grey

HAPPILY GREY

This gorgeous girl with all the super hip clothes, happens to be my sweet little sister Mary.

Mary started Happily Grey just a couple of months ago and is posting some amazing outfits, each better then the last!  She has incredible style and is a truly talented shopper.  

Check out her blog for simple but unexpected combinations of things similar to those that you may already own, or find recently purchased by her items to pine over for yourself.  

Thank you Mary for constant outfit inspiration (& workout inspiration, seriously with those legs?)

all photos:  Happily Grey blog, facebook, twitter. tumblr   

(When does this girl sleep, you ask?  She doesn't)

ROADTRIP

Sorry for the radio silence friends!

We left our house this morning around 5:00 A.M. for a 12day family roadtrip. I am BEYOND excited about it! We are touring around Texas to visit friends and family and ending up in New Orleans for Jazz Fest, EEEk!

I promise to catch up on some posting now that all the prep work and packing is done, and I will have time to relax, read and share.

I have high hopes of taking lots of pictures a long the way and even share some of what I packed for such a long trip with so many stops.

I tried my hardest not to overpack, but as I explained to my husband......I certainly can not wear the same willowy and slightly inappropriate sundress to breakfast, with Grand Marmee, that I plan to wear day one of the festival.

Luckily we managed to fit everything we needed into the new, much smaller, car. Shockingly, we made it all the way here on a tank and a half of gas?! Hooray for hybrids!

On another note......until I can post more, check out my little sister Mary's blog. She has been working hard on Happily Grey and launched it today, and I'm super excited about it! Mary has a great sense of style and takes (annoyingly) perfect photographs. Seriously, the girl is gorgeous! Check it out and let me know what you think.