Sydney Heaton Meets Haute Pink

This week I had the chance to catch up with one of my oldest friends, Sydney, in my hometown of Rock Hill. We have known each other since the fourth grade, and now we were fortunate to reconnect and collaborate on a few exclusive jewelry pieces.

When she was a young girl, she used to raid her grandma’s jewelry box, and loved to layer on piles of pearls. Thus began her journey with jewelry. Fast forward to today, she started her own jewelry business this year because she couldn’t find exactly what she wanted in stores, so she decided to make it herself. Can you say #girlboss?

Sydney has a self-proclaimed edgy style, as she likes to mix anything from gunmetal to gold. She adds druzy stones and pave pendants to complete her collection. What’s special about her pieces is that they are only available in limited quantity, so every piece is unique.

The goal of Sydney Heaton Designs is ‘to create trendy, unique & affordable pieces that make women feel confident and empowered.’ I had the pleasure of working with her to blend both of our aesthetics into these chic pieces.

I don’t know what was more fun, stringing these necklaces or shooting these looks, but the best part was using our creative passions to collaborate. If you want to join in on the fun, be sure to shop her collection on the links below and show off your Sydney Heaton style!

Shop Sydney’s collection: HERE  .  Share your looks: HERE

Sunglasses & Dress shopped exclusively from the closet of bloggers:

McKenna Bleu & Katy Harrell (Mumu and Macaroons)

Location: Crossings on Main in Fort Mill, SC

Splash Into Summer with Lover’s Coral

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This Memorial Day Weekend, Lilly Pulitzer launched one of their biggest promotions ever during the Splash Into Summer event. From beach balls and chairs to beach umbrellas and hammocks… there was something for everyone, at every price point.

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While you were at the pool this weekend, we were pretending to be, here at Palm Avenue Savannah. This Brewster dress is one of my top picks for fun in the sun, along with the Daisy romper (featured in my Bay Breeze and Palm Trees post.)

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As you can see Lover’s Coral is this summer’s hottest print, featuring some of the brightest aquatic treasures, from octopus to angel fish. What better way to end a workday than with a Top Deck mojito by the bay?

 

Lover’s Coral Brewster Dress: Lilly Pulitzer

Headband, Hammock, Beach Chairs & Ball, Tassel Bracelets: Lilly Pulitzer (GWPs)

Let’s Cha Cha Boca Bangle: Lilly Pulitzer

Sunnies: Haute Pink

 

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Marimekko X Target

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This Spring season, the colorful fashion house Marimekko collaborated with the ever- affordable Target, to create the perfect combination of cheap yet chic lines.

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“Simple and spirited, Marimekko infuses its authentic Nordic sensibility and iconic prints into a signature collection of fashion and home pieces. Splashed with color, pattern and purpose, Marimekko is a true hallmark of Finnish art and design that never goes out of style.”

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I was originally drawn to their warm collection and was inspired to take it from table side to poolside for a picnic. These were a few of my favorite pieces that brought the fun, while I soaked up some sun. I have to say, this is the best thing that’s happened to Target since Lilly Pulitzer. I can’t wait to see what they come up with next, from haute fashions to home decor and more!

 

Towel and Table Set: Marimekko for Target

Aviators: Haute Pink  .  Bracelet: Baublebar

Sunnies: Vintage  .  Sandals: Lilly Pulitzer for Target

Caftan Cover- Up: Marimekko for Target

 

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Walk and Chalk

April showers bring may flowers, but this time it also brought my favorite spring event, the Savannah Sidewalk Arts Festival. Every year, the scaddies grab their chalk and make masterpieces on their concrete canvases.

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This time I was glad to have my boyfriend in town for a picnic in the park. We rolled out our blankets, and of course the wine, and watched the squirrels play while we soaked up the sun.

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My favorite part was strolling down the park, hand in hand, looking at each art piece down the path. To top off the trip, we ended up at the forsyth fountain. What better way to spend a Sunday fun- day?

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Blouse: Crown & Ivy        Sun Hat: Mudpie        Wristlet: Lilly Pulitzer        Blanket: Victoria’s Secret

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St. Patrick’s Day: From Palm Leaves to Pineapples

This Spring has been heavily inspired by pineapples and palm leaves, so i wanted to incorporate these trends into my St. Patrick’s Day ensembles. After all, green is the new pink!

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Palm fronds were popularized by the classic Hollywood Regency home style, and have now been reincarnated into todays fashions. These iconic leaves wallpapered the halls of the Beverly Hills Hotel and are now wrapping the latest garments this season.

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For southern women, St. Patrick’s Day is all about strutting your stuff down the streets, and my girls definitely did not disappoint. The Lilly ladies and I painted the town pink and pineapple with the new Flamenco print.

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Brooke and I were caught twinning in the latest Lilly Pulitzer looks. What can I say, great minds think alike! Pineapples have always been my favorite spring inspiration,  and this quote surely sums it up: “Be a pineapple: stand tall, wear a crown, and be sweet on the inside.”

Palm Dress: Express

Palm Romper: H&M

Pineapple Set: Lilly Pulitzer

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