St. Patrick’s in Savannah

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My favorite time of the year has to be Spring, because not only is it St’ Patrick’s Day but it’s our annual trip to Savannah! I have a lot of history here, as my mom grew up here and I went to college in this special city. I couldn’t wait to catch up with my cousins and see my sisters, and go out with my girls.

We rented a historic home downtown to fit all of our family and friends for the weekend. Once we settled in, we were off to stroll the streets. Walking down Broughton, our crew grabbed some to-gosas and made our first stop at Palm Avenue, the Lilly Pulitzer Store. I  worked here for years and had to stop by and see my bestie and shop the latest Spring looks. What a fun afternoon spree shopping with the ladies while the boys bar hopped.

Saturday was when the party really started. It was a beautiful day to watch the parade. Ive always loved watching the floats fly by and blowing kisses to the soldiers as they make their sweep down the street. the parade was over we were off to tailgate in the Savannah Square, to see and be seen. Once the sun went down we hit the town. We hit our favorite hot spots, sipped our favorite freezies, and danced the night away. I can’t think of a better time to kick off Spring than St. Patty’s in Savannah!

Sunnies: Quay  .  Romper: Lilly Pulitzer  .  Dress: Milly at Foxy Flamingo

Sandals: Jack Rogers & Michael Kors

Location: Savannah, Georgia

Headquarters in Honolulu

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Last week I was lucky enough to hop on a plane and head over to Hawaii. You may think I was off on a vacay getaway, but actually it was all work… and some play. Now that I am officially a sales rep for Tori Richard Honolulu, the next step is to hit headquarters in Honolulu.

I first took a tour of the offices, from the design department to the rooftop lounge and everywhere in between. I was even able to attend meetings for a sneak peek at Summer 2019. My favorite part was flipping through vintage files and fabrics.

After headquarters, we headed to the flagship store in Honolulu. I was excited to make my first stop to a corporate Tori shop. It was full of fab prints so of course I had to snag these chic pieces.

This store was gorgeous, and I couldn’t wait to make my way to the Royal Hawaiian to see our second location. The hotel was covered in pink and palm trees, two of favorite things. Walking through you can view our fabulous fashions before you hit the beach. What more could you ask for?

Well I have to say the top of my trip was on- location photoshoot fun. I was asked to be a model in their national ad campaign, and I couldn’t wait to participate. We shot all over the island, from the beach to the marina and more. It was so fun to be styled in the summer collection, but the best part was rocking roller skates. That’s all I can spill for now, you will have to wait until summer to see for yourself. Until then, see you soon Hawaii!

For more information on Tori Richard, visit toririchard.com

Thankful for Family

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The Angel family all started here, in Rock Hill South Carolina. Over the years, my sisters have moved and traveled up and down the coast. I am so thankful that over the holidays, no matter how busy we become, we always find our way back home.

These two girls are my heart and soul, Jana and Savannah. We may not see each other often, but when we do, the Angel girls are unstoppable. Being the second born, I am always caught in the ‘middle’ but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

I am grateful for so much this year. This was the first time I could stay home through the holidays and I am so happy to spend it with everyone I love, from my parents to my puppies. Enjoying home-cooked meals and catching up with my grandmother are times I treasure. I can’t wait to come back for Christmas!

Happy Fall Y’all

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As we watch summer slip away in September, you can see the seasons start to change. Autumn makes its way to the beach as we bundle up beneath the dunes.

A sweet retreat here on the Outer Banks has to be Jockey’s Ridge State Park. I love to sneak away to these little hideaways for sightseeing and sunsets.

Day trips to the dunes forever bring fabulous views, from hang gliders overhead to wildlife in the waters. Adventure awaits you, whether you wander through the woods or slide down the sands. I can’t wait to see what else this season has in store…

-The Prep in Pink X Marleylilly Collaboration-

Fall Collection by Marleylilly: Monogrammed Cowl Neck Tunic & Monogrammed Puffy Vest

Location: Jockey’s Ridge State Park in the Outer Banks, NC

Christmas in the Keys

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Every winter my family plans a tropical trip, to trade in snowflakes for sand and sunshine. This year we headed to Key West for Christmas. What a great escape! I couldn’t wait to drop my bags and pick up my margarita.

We stayed by the marina at The Marker, a resort style boutique hotel hidden beneath the palm trees. The pool was certainly a luxe place to lounge. For other ways to catch some rays, we took the trolley to the beach. We hit the sand courts for a quick volley then headed over to Mallory Square for the sunset celebration. By nightfall we hit the hot spots downtown on Duval for live music and liquor drinks. We sipped on Sloppy ‘Ritas and danced the night away.

The next day we walked the streets for sweets and shopping. We explored the Lilly store, and picked out the perfect pair of stardust hoops, and the exclusive St. Tropez tanning set. We also visited Alex & Ani for matching bracelets, and Fresh Produce for a sassy sun hat. My favorite stop was treasure hunting at the Mel Fisher Museum. I loved looking through the gorgeous gold and gems uncovered from the ocean floor.

We then made our way to the marina for sunset drinks on our friend’s fabulous yacht. We had a great time watching the waves while enjoying hors d’oeuvres on the deck. What a perfect ending to another day in paradise.

On our last afternoon, we took a tour of the town, from the Southernmost Point to the Mile O sign and more. We even made a stop at Ernest Hemingway’s home. Shortly after, we were off for the airport. I must say, it was hard to head out, but I was happy to leave with sun- kissed skin and a pocket full of postcards. That’s what I call a successful stay.

Bikinis: Red- Victoria’s Secret, Stripe- Vineyard Vines, Pink- Lauren James

Dress: Mudpie Accessories: Lilly Pulitzer

Location: The Marker, Key West