The Maxi Dress

So one thing I learned spending some time in the South  is that my East Coast wardrobe does not work in the 100+ degree heat.  My white jeans and flowy tops and shift dresses with statement necklaces really do not cut it when the temperature really really rises.  WHO KNEW????!!!!?????  For years I would walk by the long maxi dresses and caftans in the stores.  Every single time, I stop, think about it but ALWAYS pass up that look.  Maybe I might give it a second chance.  EVERYONE in Charleston wore these gorgeous long dresses.  They looked amazing AND THEY STAYED COOL.  It really got me thinking.....Here are some beautiful maxi dresses to add to your wardrobe!!!

The Maxi Dress by nslifestyles featuring Calypso St. Barth

Missoni blue summer dress
stylebop.com

Rebecca Taylor short sleeve maxi dress
rebeccataylor.com

Diane Von Furstenberg long wrap dress
orchardmile.com

Brigitte long green dress
farfetch.com

Nicole Miller tie dress
nicolemiller.com

Rayon dress
mikoh.com

Love stitch dress
nordstromrack.com

River Island crepe maxi dress
riverisland.com

H M pattern dress
$32 - hm.com

Dorothy perkins dress
dorothyperkins.com

WearAll purple evening dress
wearall.com

Anupamaa pink silk top
calypsostbarth.com

Calypso St Barth clothing
calypsostbarth.com

Cool Change beach kaftan
calypsostbarth.com

Charleston Round Up

I had the most amazing long weekend visiting my friend JB in Charleston.  We hit all the best restaurants and hot spots.  We had a sunset Catamaran ride, took a private carriage tour, attended the #1 Brunch in the country (which happened to be a Gospel brunch - more on that later), had rooftop cocktails above the Charleston skyline, walked and walked and shopped and talked and walked more.  I am sad to unpack and close the chapter on this fun trip.  Here are some photo highlights of our adventures!!!  More Tomorrow!!!!

Fashionable Friend Friday

Hi Readers, as I write this post, I am on my way to visit one of my bestest friends who moved to Charleston.  I am so excited for our adventure.  We have been planning it for months....stay tuned, some AWESOME posts to follow next week!!!!!  Now onto FFF!!!!  This weeks' pick is an amazing mom and writer, Eva Martino of Happily Eva After.   Eva's blog is so great.  She always has delicious recipes, easy but impressive crafts and the cutest stories about her sweet daughter Marlow and soon to be born baby boy.  Eva's writing style is so open and inviting, you feel like you are sitting right beside her listening to her speak.  If Eva looks the slightest bit familiar, it might be because of the uber resemblance to her very famous mother, Susan Sarandon.   Eva and her family are moving from LA to Connecticut this month.   I think I found a new BFF!!!!!  Bon Weekend!!!!!

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Summer Picnic

There is nothing better than gathering with friends for a summer picnic.  Whether it be on the beach or in the park or at an old fashioned outdoor movie, good times are to be had by all.  We picnic a lot in the summer.  Almost one night per week. Everyone brings something and we end up spend the night under the stars dining by lantern light!!  I just love it. It is the best part of the summer months for me. Here are some really great picnic ideas for your next outing!!!

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