Loving the Lowcountry

I recently returned home after a couple weeks of much needed travel.  I loved getting time to relax and unwind with family.  Our first week of vacation was spent with my family in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. 

I love everything about the low country . . . the Live Oak trees adorned with Resurrection Fern and Spanish Moss, the pet friendly beaches, endless bike trails, and all the beautiful views.  It's become a family tradition to hire Live Oac tour guide, Scott, to take us on boat rides around Hilton Head, the May River, and nearby locations. This year we traveled to nearby Bluffton and Palmetto Bluff.

In the pics below I spotted my puppy in the window. Such a cute distraction.

 

Look: Blouse: New York & Company (similar here), Skirt: Talbots (sold out due to season), Sandals: Jack Rogers (here), Sunglasses: Ray-Bans (here).

For the boat ride I chose a lightweight top and high bun to help keep me cool, and a knee length skirt to keep my skin from touching the hot leather seats.  Since I was in the south I chose to bring out my preppy, southern side with my Jack Rogers monogrammed sandals.  The outfit was both practical and fitting with the tropical print on the skirt matching the local scenery. 

Scroll down to view pictures from our day trip to Bluffton, SC and Palmetto Bluff, SC.

 The view as we traveled along the May River en route to Bluffton, SC.

Pictured above is The Church of the Cross in Bluffton, SC. This church was built in 1854, and is one of the few remaining structures that was built before the Civil War.  In 1863, Union troops burned much of Bluffton in an effort to destroy the area because they heard Confederate troops were stationed there
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A sign at an outdoor art gallery on Calhoun Street in Bluffton, SC.

An adorable chapel in Palmetto Bluff that is used to host weddings. This chapel does not host regularly scheduled church services. Read more about the chapel here.

The Inn at Palmetto Bluff, a Montage Resort. This is a charming resort where the guest stay in cottages scattered throughout the property, and they use golf carts to navigate from the pool, to the spa, and restaurants. The picture above shows the main building where guests check-in and dine.

Two rocking chairs perfectly placed to view the beautiful marshlands at Palmetto Bluff.

Have you been to Hilton Head, Bluffton, or Palmetto Bluff?  What were your favorite things to see and do while you were there?

Yours Truly,

St. Patrick's Day Work & Play

My Office Look of the Day: 

My Parade Look:

 

Pictured below: My niece 

 

Some of the festive parade fashion I spotted:

Work Look: Jacket: Express Jacket (old, similar here), Top: J. Crew Polka Dot Blouse (old, similar here), Skirt: J. Crew Pencil Skirt (old, similar here), Pumps: Ralph Lauren (old, similar here),Watch: Michael Kors Round Watch, Golden, Necklace: Versona.

Parade Look: Blazer: Loft Sweater Blazer, Blouse: New York & Company (old, similar here), Jeans: Joe's Jeans (similar here), Leopard Scarf: Target (old, similar here) Shoes: Banana Republic Tassel Flats (old, similar here), Purse: Banana Republic Quilted Satchel (old, similar here), Watch: Michael Kors Round Watch, Golden, Sunglasses: Kenneth Cole Reaction (old, similar here). 

Happy St. Patrick's Day!  Today's post shows how you can wear green for work and play.  For work I paired a green pencil skirt with a black polka dot top, and then I finished it off with a white jacket.  The look is professional, and doesn't scream St. Patty's Day.  I like to be festive, but I didn't want to be too obvious about it.

This weekend I went to the local St. Patrick's Day parade on Bardstown Rd.  It's always one of my favorites events because they shut down the street to celebrate, and the people watching is AMAZING!  You see people in kilts, green tutus, suspenders, leprechaun hats, etc.  The floats all have different themes, and they toss candy and beads into the crowd as they pass.  Since I'm from a city that's filled with die hard college basketball fans (UL or UK) this year there was also a lot of red and blue in the crowds of people since both teams were playing.  Thankfully both local teams won so everyone was happy and celebrating. 

For the parade I wore a kelly green blazer with a white blouse and jeans.  I kept it casual and added a leopard scarf to compliment the look.  Most importantly I wore flats to keep comfortable.  Parking is always a challenge on Bardstown Rd., and when you have 50,000+ people in attendance it only makes it worse.  Knowing I'd have to walk a lot I opted for a comfortable (and cute) pair of flats.

What did you do to celebrate?  Do you have any fun St. Patrick's Day traditions? 

Yours Truly,