Simply Southern

saying goodbye

2013-02-25T10:20:00.000-06:00

image This a goodbye post to Simply Southern the blog, I started this blog in 2010 with the encouragement from great friends and it has been amazing..... Ok so I was going to write this whole post about how great blogging has been blah blah and trick y'all but the blog isn't actually over and I am horrible liar, even via the inter webs! Yes, Simply Southern will be no more but a new and

outfit: jean jacket layers

2013-02-21T07:00:00.000-06:00

Jacket: Old Navy(similar) // Vest: Old Navy // Sweater: Gap (similar on sale) // Cords: Gap // Shirt: H&M // Boots: Steve Madden// Hat: Pinkyotto // Scarf: Gap // Sunnies: Karen Walker I am getting sick of my winter coats, yes they are beautiful and I love them but I'm over them right now. This combo of vest+[not winter at all] jean jacket was surprisingly a lot warmer than I ever

beauty trend [pink lips]

2013-02-20T07:00:00.000-06:00

1//2//3 The past year or so I got into wearing lip stick more often. For some reason I feel most confortable in dark wine colors which seems odd because it's not a color I would say a non lipstick wearer jumps into. But as spring it getting near and all I want to do it wear bright pops of color, bright pink lips have been appealing to me! They seem to be working on all skin types,

[shopping ahead]

2013-02-18T10:12:00.000-06:00

This past week my friends and I booked our spring break trip to Mexico! I could not be more excited about this 5 day vacation and my shopping/tabs opened are reflecting this excitement I snagged this lush dress at BP Nordstroms last week in the blue and white combo. I cannot wait to wear it with big wooden heels, possibly these are they beautiful! Looking ahead and shopping for spring

outfit: red & pink

2013-02-14T07:00:00.000-06:00

Skirt: last year Gap (similar on sale!) // Sweater: Gap // Heels: ShoeMint // Jacket: Forever 21 Ever since I saw pink and red paired together last year by Emma Stone on the red carpet I have been waiting for a time that it was appropriate. What better time than valentines day? I go back and forth on this holiday, I hate that I am typing this but I love love so why not be able

Crafty: Valentines Day Love cards

2013-02-13T07:39:00.000-06:00

Meet Molly. She's pretty and my V-day craft model. please excuse my horrible cutting skills. This year is my first Valentines that I am sharing with someone, and in that spirit I wanted to share the love with my friends as well. I opted for a quick little DIY, of glitter heart cards! To make it extra special I put them in little clear envelopes with addresses attached with red

outfit: emerald green winter whites

2013-02-12T07:00:00.000-06:00

Skirt: old Banana Republic // Top: Forever 21 (similar) // Sweater: J Crew // Tights: DKNY // Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell// Necklaces: DIY // Bracelet: J Crew // Watch: Michael Kors// Sunnies: Karen Walker. How cool is this mosaic wall? It is in the back of a the adorable little book shop here in town, but is never seen because as said it's in the back. It reminds me of something in

Monday One Love: JT in back

2013-02-11T07:00:00.000-06:00

Ok I am not one to post videos on here, like ever but this is amazing. I have shared my love for black and white, so when the tube went black and white for Justin Timberlakes performance of Suit and Tie last night I almost died (added that he looked killer). You have probably already watched, unless you had something better to do with you Sunday night) but watch it again, and again.

outfit: a little sheer

2013-02-07T07:00:00.000-06:00

Jacket: Romeo and Juliet Couture (similar) // Top: Chole K // Pants: J.Crew // Shoes: Forever 21 (so many fun colors!)// Bag: [MLs] Steve Madden I dress pretty conservatively, my closet holds more day wear than night wear. Every so often before going out on the weekend I will have a little "wah I hate my closet moment" because nothing seems fun or sexy. So when my black

Sale Crush

2013-02-06T10:03:00.000-06:00

Okay Blaque Label this top is beautiful and can work right into spring. The blush version with white skinnies and wedges when its finally not 30 degrees and below outsite. Shop the rest of the amazing shopbop sale here!

outfit: purple snow

2013-02-05T07:00:00.000-06:00

Sweater: [borrowed] Madewell (similar) // Vest: old Gap // Jeans: Blank NYC // Hat: Gap // Boots: LL.Bean // Bag: GiGiNYC // Now that there is serious snow bean boots are on serious rotation, wearing them under jeans, over jeans, with tights you name it they will work! Okay you know when you have that one item you are dead set on wearing and the rest of the outfit is being

Gift Guide: for every type of BFF

2013-02-04T10:23:00.000-06:00

Love On Toast// Stacked Love Rings // Iced Love Studs // F OFF Tee // Stila Blush // Wood Cuff //

outfit: faux fur collar peacoat

2013-02-01T07:00:00.000-06:00

Coat: old Forever 21 // Pants: JCrew Ridding pants // Boots: Madewell // Sweater: Gap // Bag: Ann Taylor. 2 warnings: one it seems as though I cannot stop wearing cobalt...ops! Secondly you are probably going to be seeing a lot of this coat. I snagged it at a f21 sale last winter for I want to say under $20 and rarely take it off once winter hits! The faux fur collar makes me feel very old

Gift Guide: Man Candy

2013-01-30T07:00:00.000-06:00

Cannot believe Valentines day is around the corner...or February for that matter! To start off the gift guides for this sweet holiday I thought what more relevant to the holiday than the men in our lives (we have some BFF days too don't worry). 1. Topman Jacket- Slight little splurge for a small holiday, but I just love this color combo. It is a way to get a guy in a stylish (color blocking)

outfit: pleather and cheetah

2013-01-29T07:00:00.000-06:00

Skirt: Forever 21 (similar) // Sweater: Gap (similar and on SALE) // Tights: DKNY // Wedges: Target // Scarf: India--H&M (similar) "India -- H&M" what the heck does that mean?! You are wondering (if you read where the items were from). Well as I mentioned before my mom went to India for two weeks earlier this month and my first second reaction was "bring back cool stuff!!!"

Monday one love: fashion illustrations

2013-01-28T10:04:00.000-06:00

Back in September I posted a picture that my friend and sorority sister Ha drew for me. Well this extremely talented girl has started a shop that I am helping her run! As of now the shop is carrying these three illustrations but more will be coming! Custom pieces are also available, just email me for more information! update: these are currently sold out but more will put up on the

outfit: rocker prep

2013-01-24T07:00:00.000-06:00

Vest: Forever 21 // Sweater: J.Crew // Shirt: Old Navy // Snood: Banana Republic // Jeans: J Brand (similar) // Boots: Madewell // Bag: Courage B. I wrote a post a while back about my leather vests and I finally found one I liked at forever 21, because who knows just how often I will actually wear it. It has studs making it a little more rocker...well rockier than a plain

crushing on

2013-01-23T07:00:00.000-06:00

How cool are these lucite deer antlers from Blueprint Modern? Anything lucite + home decor is pretty great in my book but these are so unique. I have seen original antlers, and even painted ones but never lucite. They look great with these glass candles so try and imagine them on a lucite table...oh now that would be cool.

outfit: f21 haha sweater

2013-01-22T07:00:00.000-06:00

sun + gust of freezing wind = really cool dramatic looking shot Sweater: Forever 21 // Pants: JCrew // Coat: Gap // Necklace: Forever 21 // Hat: Pinkyotto (similar, super sale!)// Boots: Madewell Graphic tees/sweaters are the best, and this one seriously brightened up the first snow of [my] winter! When LB and I stepped outside this morning I was gleaming with

Monday one love: sweats

2013-01-21T10:11:00.001-06:00

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outfit: shag blanket//day & night

2013-01-17T07:00:00.000-06:00

Jacket: C Luce // Jeans: Gap // Shoes: Converse // Heels: ShoeMint // Necklace: A Bientot // Tee: Urban Outfitters I went into Hemline (in Houston) to check out their after thanksgiving sale, and saw this fabulous coat (ML calls is maj like Rachel Zoe) and there was just something about it. Naturally I spent about 10 minutes standing in front of the mirror starring

i'll be back

2013-01-16T11:52:00.001-06:00

My mom always used to come in my room and say " I don't know how you get anything done in the mess" and I would always think eh it's fine I work around it. Well I am back in Ohio for my last semester of college, its been almost 4 days back and the bags are still yet to be unpacked and my tiny little room is a war zone. Mom you're about to be able to say I told you so, because I can not

GIRLS

2013-01-15T11:40:00.001-06:00

AMEN Marnie AMEN. images from 1& 2 Please tell me you are as obsessed with Girls as I am. And that you read the amazing article on Zosia (Shoshana) in the NY Times Magazine last week, because it's a great article and she is just soooo cool! What are your thoughts on Girls? p.s If you couldn't tell Marnie and Shosh are my fav. Yes I call her Shosh we are close like

outfit: blue one blue on blue

2013-01-11T09:44:00.000-06:00

Pants: Old Navy (similar//similar) // Sweater: Gap (similar) // Bag: Courage B c/o A Bientot // Necklace: A Bientot// Shoes: Shoe Mint So I like the color blue, can you tell? Monochromatic outfits seem to only work in certain colors, neutral colors-shades of black, white, blue, red and probably others that more daring/confident people can pull off. It feels very cohesive, that

hair saga

2013-01-10T07:00:00.000-06:00

Up until 2010: Super long hair...wow cannot believe I am posting this picture! Ha chickened out no picture for y'all sorry! I always wanted a shorter do- but people always advised against it saying my hair was too curly to be short. But I did not listen and the summer after my freshman year I cut it off. It looked good and everyone that once advised against it loved and Mary Logan was the