Growing up Southern is a privilege, really. It's more than where you're born - it's an idea, a state of mind that seems imparted at birth. It's more than loving fried chicken, sweet tea, high school football, beer, country music, and acoustic guitars. It's being hospitable, being devoted to front porches, magnolias, the good Lord, and each other. We don't become Southern - we're born that way.


Sunday, May 19, 2013

Shabby Apple Giveaway

I've partnered up with Shabby Apple again! Shabby Apple describes their company with this about us statement, "At Shabby Apple, we believe in both femininity and feminism. As feminine women, we create clothing that is artful in design and crafted with a vintage-style flare. Each piece is carefully constructed to both flatter a women’s figure and maintain her mystery. As feminists, we created a company that is women-owned and operated and that donates to help other women start their own businesses. With our old-fashioned style and modern ideals, we believe the best is yet to come!"

One lucky reader will win a $50 gift card to Shabby Apple and spend it on whatever their heart desires:) You're welcome!

Here are a few things on my wish list from SA: 

I love this retro inspired swim suit. It has the illusion of a one piece when, in fact, it is two pieces, the crane top and crane bottom . I really like that because my top half does not match the bottom half! 
And how adorable is this vintage inspired peplum top???!?!?!?! I think this top, Cha Cha blouse,  is so cute and would look great with a black skirt or black pants. Adorable!

And this dress...ooh la la.


How to enter: 

1 entry (mandatory): like Shabby Apple's facebook page--link below

1 entry (optional): leave a comment telling me your favorite item from Shabby Apple

1 entry (optional): become a follower on GFC--google friend connect. it's on my sidebar.

PLEASE LEAVE SEPARATE COMMENTS FOR EACH ENTRY. Giveaway ends on May 26, 2013. Winner must have a U.S. shipping address. 
Scentsy

Friday, May 17, 2013

Junior Leaguin'

Lame title. I think blog titles are my weakness. I can't ever come up with clever or witty ones. Oh well...

We had our last Junior League General Membership meeting on Monday. It was outside. Luckily this year, the weather was perfect. It wasn't hot, it wasn't cold, the bugs aren't out yet. PERFECTO weather. You Southerners know what I mean when I say "the bugs weren't out yet."

Ugh, hot weather brings the mosquitoes out in droves down here. Last year's meeting was sweltering and bugs galore. Mosquitoes think my blood is like fine wine because they can't get enough. So, thankfully, I didn't have to deal with that this year.

I think this year was awesome. I was so happy to see my provisionals "graduate" to actives. For my first year as a provisional advisor, I couldn't have asked for a better group. All my girls were wonderful, hard-working, dedicated, and so sweet! I was so excited to see them stand up and be declared actives. My placement next year is provisional advisor again. I hope my girls next year are just as awesome as the group I had this year because these new girls will have some pretty big shoes to fill! I'm sure they'll rise to the occasion though:)

Sadly, I did not get a picture of my whole outfit. It was super cute---at least my co-workers thought so. I got this top at Ann Taylor Loft on super clearance. I think I paid 5 or 7 bucks for it, and I love it. It's really blousy and loose fitting with polka dots, LOVE! 
Close up of my necklace. It's Stella & Dot Zahara. I always get tons of compliments on this, so if I were you, I'd totally buy this necklace. It's so cute and fun!
Scentsy
 
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