While warm weather breezed in late in Atlanta, it’s that time of year when warm-weather-loving babes like myself relish every moment of adventure outdoors that the summer offers. I live for warm-weather patio lunch, coastline dinners with friends, an evening enjoying art, or anything romantic.
As you ladies know, I’ve spent most of the last few months traveling, making career moves, showing up for family, fulfilling fiduciary responsibilities, and being wayyy too grown and responsible. So now what? It is time for me to enjoy these Atlanta streets as they glisten and shine from the most beautiful and nourishing gift Mother Nature has given us—the sun—and bask in the joy of life.
Blue Crabs For The Win
For the first time in a while, I’m basking in being in Atl for the second straight weekend after-city-hopping on the Make Your Mark: Personal Branding Through ‘On-Purpose’ Living book obligations, filming obligations (yah heard me- and I’ll share the scoop on that later), traveling for Courtney Racquel and most importantly for an amazingly and well-needed family time for my cousin Monica’s fabulous wedding. Only two weeks later, I turned around to memorialize the most authentic woman I’ve known and loved, my Aunt Vermelle. Whose name I ironically have misspelled for as long as I’ve been alive? That ‘e’ in the end is essential, but I somehow missed that.
Recent Travels
During my travels, both for celebration and sadness, being a true ‘Baltimorian’, visiting with friends and family, I definitely ate my way through the happiness and tears. I enjoyed my fair share of Maryland blue crabs. Y’all know I’m true to my roots, and crabs are dear to my heart. Maryland blue crabs get me through the best of days and the worst of days. Consequently, your girl is not too proud to beg or borrow, and well…. not quite steal for them, but close! Haha.
Simplicity At Its Best
Back to the subject, I’m all about simplicity, and I’ve been trying to simplify my wardrobe. So here’s what I’ve rediscovered: two-piece ensembles and suit sets will be my jam. I love the functionality and flexibility of wearing matching pieces together as seamlessly as apart. While I’m trying to be in the moment, Lawd knows it’s a work in progress for me. I prematurely dread saying goodbye to this beautiful, long-awaited, warm weather. However, I look forward to styling my outfits for fall and all the versatility of fabulous fall fashion.
Summer, Summer Time
With summer preparing to say its goodbyes, it’s the perfect time to revisit and rock one of my favorite two-piece ensembles. Instead of thinking about the summer trends I’ve missed, I’m relishing rocking a few transitional two-piece ensembles to carry me through the next few months.
Right now, I have all eyes on this soft pink, ultra-feminine two-piece skirt set, baby! She’s the perfect blend of elevated staple and statement piece. For cooler days, I can add a large scarf in a soft neutral color and keep moving. I love that I can dress this girl up and wear her to a wedding. In contrast, I could grab a favorite pair of distressed jeans from the shop and dress her down. It gives a girl options, and it offers high fashion and versatility.
Every new season or chapter in life gives us a fresh opportunity to reset our wardrobe with new and fresh fashion styling ideas. Yet, something about fabulous fall fashion will always tug at my heart. With the change of seasons, I also like to reflect on milestones, accomplishments, and the goals I’m actively working towards. Yup, we’ve got to stay on top of those goals and look and feel good about slaying them.
Creative Two-Piece Ensembles
Bringing it back to the moment, I’m grateful it’s 78 degrees and sunny in Atlanta today. I pulled out a fun ShopTheBGuide exclusive two-piece, shop classic ensemble. I love the look. She’s the perfect romantic pink within a flattering, feminine cut and the daintiest off-the-shoulder top. In a not-so-perfect world, the Off Shoulder Havana Ensemble is well-perfect. To complete the look, I grabbed some feminine Courtney Racquel jewelry, a pair of clear sandals, and my basic avatar sunglasses- that’ve been measuring up for years. And of course, my go-to get-em attitude to hit these Atlanta streets in style and with class.
Outfit Details:
Jewelry Courtney Racquel
Outfit ShopTheBGuide
