LBD Wedding Attire

Recently my summer travels continued onward to South Carolina for a friends wedding in beautiful Greenville that my fiancé was is. We absolutely love the layout of the city and if you've never experienced downtown Greenville, it's becoming increasingly popular so I definitely recommend it's charm. There's the most perfect walkable Main Street with bars, restaurants, adorable boutiques, and live music in the evenings. Falls Park has the most impressive suspension bridge running through it and a great spot for an easy hike or walk.

For the southern heat I decided to switch out of what I wore to the church during the break and slip into something cooler and darker for evening. My dress is past season (Zara) and are my shoes (Ralph Lauren), but I've linked similar LBDs that could function for a range of occasions this summer! 

         My Look: Dress, Zara (last season)// Shoes, Ralph Lauren // Purse, Vince Camuto

1. Leith, $56 //  2.  Leith, (on sale) $32.40 //  3. ASTR Side Knot Dress, $27, Nordstrom Rack//       4. Off the Shoulder Dress, Chic Wish // 5. Flared Sleeve Dress, WithChic // 6. ASTR Lace Body-Con Dress, Nordstrom (sold out) $72  // 7.  Leith,  $68

Nordstrom Sale Favorites

Last weekend I spontaneously stopped at a Nsale in Charlotte, NC on our way to Greenville for a weekend wedding. I wouldn't normally derail our plans to shop (who am I kidding?!) but in all honesty NYC doesn't have a Nordstrom department store so we made a quick stop and I picked up some sale items with fall in mind. Below are some quick finds and others worth a look for sale price. Hurry up! The sale ends August 8th and then everything is back to regular price. Now is the time to splurge on those coveted items you've been waiting for to go on sale.  Don't mind my messy hair, this was taken morning after the wedding ☺️

These are some of the tops I picked up that I'll be rotating a lot because they transition well into fall and can be layered easily with a jacket or vest on top.  I also included some accessories and shoes to put together for an entire ensemble. 

Lush Tunic (I grabbed the olive and white) //Lush Tunic // Lush Knit Tee (I like to size up for a baggier fit)// V neck sweater // Plaid Tunic // Military Jacket

1. Purse, Vince Camuto 2.  Halogen Sweater 3. Halogen Laceup Shoes 4. Nars Best Cheek Palette  5. Treasure and Bond Cropped Denim

LB Off the Shoulder Romper

Our first stop on this summer's European vacation started off in Lago di Como, aka Lake Como, Italy. Having lived in Italy in 2009 and traveled through most major cities over the years I was  thrilled to explore the lake region, and it is absolutely breath taking from every corner! The perfect calm and tranquil retreat with lots to see, and of course eat! We stayed in the small town of Canedabbia across from Bellagio.

We loved how accessible it was to explore the lake region by the ferries. This first stop on our trip will always be a special one for me. It was beautiful shooting in this picturesque place, especially exploring around an old family villa where we toured the sprawling gardens and mansion. It was at this Villa Carlotta Kevin proposed on the highest balcony overlooking the lake. It truly felt like such a fairy tale ending to a perfect summer day and we couldn't be happier! 

More details on our engagement and staying in lake como soon to follow in travel.

Outfit Details: Romper: Loft (sold out, similar here) love this Pant version | Hat:           Nordstrom | Purse: Zara (on sale, sold out similar bag) splurge: Chloe version Sandals: Dolce Vita past season love this tassel version Bracelets: Loft (turquoise set) & Bauble Bar, past season, colorful tassels here! | Sunglasses: Loft