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what we want wednesday

Planning a vacation anytime soon, maybe a beach getaway? I am jet setting to St. John next week so these are some pieces that are on my mind in lieu of this trip!

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1.Striped top: Elizabeth & James, bc who can deny a top that is breathable, airy, with that oops-is-my-skin-showing kind of peplum.

2. Books: Assouline. Once you pop your Assoline cherry, you will understand the inherent yet sneaky need to add to your collection. In the spirit of my trip to St. John – I chose these Monte Carlo, St. Tropez, & Capri books for guaranteed mesmerizing images to go with the tropical theme. Is there such thing as tropical overload?

3. Army green shorts: Madewell, self exclamatory.

4. Earrings: Kristen Elspeth , to ward off bad vibes with this chic, mismatched evil eye earring set.

5. Spring Herbal Steam: Fig + Yarrow, the idea of bringing the spa to me (for budget purposes temporarily, one day I will come back to life as a millionaire…right?) as of late is oh so intriguing. Create your own facial treatment with these organic herbs or make a tea. Who am I, the tea police?

6. Market Bag: Need Supply, HOW AMAZING IS THIS BAG? NEED, WANT, OBSESSED.  And Richmond, you look beautiful emblazoned on a market bag or in this instance, a beach bag.

7. Thong sandal: Aldo, since Isabel Marant has brought back the fringe-y pom pom thingamajig, I’m obviously into the fringe detail on these sandals and especially appreciating this Aldo price.

 

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the-book-of-moiYou know that feeling when you walk out of a dressing room in a new style & the sales associate is 99.9% unimpressed? This was my first experience with boyfriend jeans years ago. I emerged from the store’s dressing room proudly sporting the then new jean style & was greeted by the store employee with the combination of a quizzical look & a lecture about how unflattering the jeans were to my short legs.

It is instances like these that my borderline delusional love for fashion comes in handy. If I want to wear something, I take it VERY seriously. I am going to wear that something like there is no tomorrow and probably for an uncomfortable amount of days in a row. According to the book of moi, the art of dressing is about what makes you feel your best, not about what people around you observe or say. Yes, I have short legs & yes, there are styles that are considered more elongating or flattering as that sales person was helpfully implying but who cares? Boyfriend jeans was what I had my heart set on and despite my unsuccessful go-go-gadget-long-legs command, boyfriend jeans is what I walked out of that store with that day.

PS Who needs a fairy godmother when you have the most comfortable boyfriend jeans & these Stuart Weitzman 21st century glass slippers?

Blogged while listening to “She Ain’t Right” by Lee Brice.

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rva ootd postAside from my tom boy phase in middle school, I have never considered myself much of a nature person. The more I dabble in photography & The Crystal Press – the more I have grown to appreciate a beautifully kept garden or a tree in bloom. The majority of the world would call this a simple case of maturity but I like to think of my process of appreciation as unique to myself in a semi-narcissitic way. That being said, while I loathe matching in #ootd form – I can one hundred percent enjoy how my Freeps tunic matches the blossoms in these photos from Byrd Park in Richmond. Stay tuned for this top to make an appearance as a bathing suit cover-up in St. John in a few weeks! Cheers to multi-purpose clothing, right?

Posted while listening to “From Time” : Drake feat Jhene Aiko.

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I had the pleasure of traveling with 15 high schoolers, my fiance & our friend the Spanish teacher to the beautiful country of Guatemala. We explored the streets of Antigua during Semana Santa (Holy Week), climbed in an active volcano, worked with children in the tiny lake town of Tzununa and witnessed some of the most incredible views.  Because I could only take a small suitcase & we would be hiking, hauling rocks & working my wardrobe options were extremely limited. However, I think I managed to make it work. Shoutout to the Gap for the perfect basics that kept me outfitted for 10 days!  I put together this photo journal with some of my favorite views & outfit highlights of the trip

Blogged while listening to Sons of Bill – Lost in the Cosmos 

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I was compelled to name this post Chloe when I saw it was the name of this Free People top that I purchased at Nordstroms at The Grove in LA because anyone who has known me at any point since this scent came out will recognize the smell of Chloe (this one) as my signature scent. I wore way too much of it when it launched at Saks with no fear of smoking my college friends out with my perfume. Hitting people with my wall of perfume was my goal apparently because I get texts to this day of people recognizing the scent and thinking of me. Ah, #college. Gotta give it to the memory of those olfactory glands!

Posted while listening to “Chateau Lobby #4” by Father John Misty.

P.S How sweet are these Red Nectar Sunglasses?

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nasty gal metamorphosis dressOne of the must see places in RVA is the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and it’s pink marble hall. Yes, there is a hall in the VMFA that is completely covered in beautiful pink marble. Check out this Nasty Gal Metamorphose dress Reb rocked in this infamous hall that is on sale right now for a runway look without the runway price. It is our go-to for all things wedding aka we’ve both worn it to multiple weddings & events.

Throw on a jewel toned headband to take this (or any) look to an oh so goddess level!

Posted while listening to “Happy” by Marina & the Diamonds.
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hotel california

I had the opportunity to visit The City of Angels for a couple of days this month. The Cali weather was impeccable and the shopping was addicting to say the least. One of my best friends, Tiona,  recently moved out there and showed me the best time in LA. From blowouts to thrift shopping, stay tuned for a full travel post with details of my Cali trip!

Posted while listening to Wild Child by Kenny Chesney ft Grace Potter.

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Eyelashes slip: Free People in black; Camoflauge Utility Jacket: Forever 21; Peak Black Multi boots (with a gold sparkle): Steve Madden; Dany Tiered Drop Collar Necklace: Free People in gold; Metal Accented Round Sunnies: Forever 21

Photos: tionabfree

xx,

cath

  

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