One Way Ticket to Margaritaville

What was that? You want to know what I'm doing this weekend? Oh, nothing. Just taking my first tennis lesson in give or take 10 years in an attempt to unleash my inner Johanna Konta - I'm convinced she is lurking in there somewhere (and believe you me I'll report back if she is). No physical weekend activity is complete (or worthwhile) unless it is followed by a treat yo'self pursuit - and this fateful Saturday afternoon it's the annual Margarita Tour, which entails making various pit-stops around Houston in search for the best limey-tequila concoction. In other words, I'm just living my best life this weekend and I hope you all do the same. 

XOXO, Girl-who-will-embarrass-herself-on-the-court-before-embarrassing-herself-at-the-bar

Lime Clutch - Charlotte Olympia (via eBay)// Margarita & Lime Friendship Bracelets - Venessa Arizaga// Vintage Flower Earrings - Etsy 

Q: How do I avoid looking really cheesy on my Bachelorette Party? A: By looking just a little bit cheesy

I was recently asked to assist a bride-to-be in finding some outfit ideas for her upcoming bachelorette, with the added challenge of sourcing looks that were not too cheesy. I call this a challenge because when it comes to both life and diet, I am a cheese fiend. Indeed, almost a year ago I was celebrating my bachelorette in Nashville and planned not one but two themed activities: a Dolly Parton-inspired glitter bomb evening and a Nash-Vegas barge daytime fandango. I know what you're thinking: my poor, poor friends. 

Of course, I understand not every bride wants to subject her bachelorette attendees to a forced let's-play-dress-up-all-weekend situation like I so graciously did, and if you fall into this camp then there are ways to keep things fun-yet-understated-yet-fun. Just throw me bone and include a disco ball or a flamingo or something.   

Flower Headband - Lizzie Fortunato// Off the Shoulder Top - Mi Golondrina// White Tassel Earrings - Hart Hagerty// Monogram Clutch - Mariella Vilar// White Dress - The Reformation// Woven Clutch - Sarah Sharp// Blue Earrings - Ranjana Khan

Forecast Says: No End in Sight for Wedding Season

Let me guess - you know at least one person who got engaged in the last couple days. Let me guess again - you have at least one wedding to attend in the coming month. Let me guess one more time - you're not in the mood to think about what you're going to wear to said wedding. 

You just relax, RSVP and leave what to wear part to moi. Because even better than catching the bouquet is winning BDWG (best dressed wedding guest). No, I've never caught a bouquet - but I have a funky feeling you would prefer a photo of yourself lookin' fly versus looking like this. 

Red Earrings - Tres Almas// Gold Bag - Staud Clothing// Pink Raffia Bag - Santi// White Flower Earrings - Ken Samudio// Light Blue Clutch - Solipsis

Get Carried Away with Cloche

There's festive and then there's festive. The latter is said in a deeper, lower note of a voice while doing this motion. To achieve the level of festive I refer to, it helps to call in the experts at Cloche, masters of details for any and every occasion. I've gushed on their mastery of shindigs before (see here & here), and today I shall do it once again (don't ask me to stop because it ain't gonna happen!).  

On the Cloche Calendar this week is a Hot Air Balloon themed Independence Day party in the magical German town of Fredericksburg, Texas (I'll give you one guess on where I wish I was today). And in true Cloche fashion, no element of the patriotic affair is being spared of their touch of lively, perfected design (see a sneak peak below). Is there anything more American than being surrounded by red, white and blue while hearing squeals of delight from young tots reverberating in the air and feeling the breeze through the trees where paper hot air balloons float above you as you catch a whiff of the grill deep in the heart of barbecue land aka Texas? No, there isn't (le duh). Next question: did I just get carried away there? Perhaps - but that's also unavoidable because there ain't no party like a Cloche party ('cuz a Cloche party don't stop). 

Be sure to check out all of the party details on their website and/or insta -  it will blow you away (Get it?!) and save you from having to think of how you want to style your Fourth of July 2018 partay (you don't want to be tardy to the par-tay). 

Striped Hot Air Balloon Bag - Kate Spade// Pom Pom Earrings - CourtPerk Designs// Hot Air Balloon Earrings - Maura Houston Designs

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Pregame the Fourth with a Promo

Ahhh, there's nothing like being in the office on the Monday before Independence Day #amiright? But over here we are not the type to let a workday pregame to a holiday get us down - especially when we have something as exciting as a personalized promo code to put some pep in our step. 

Remember that time I rocked your world by introducing you to Mexican luxury knitwear accessories brand Binge Knitting (click here if you need a mental refresher)? WELL, now you can get a 10% discount on any knitted purchase you make from the Binge Knitting website with promo code UPTHEGETUP !!!! (exclamation points included in my vibe, not the code).

After all my talk a few weeks ago, I convinced myself to order the Kelly Green clutch with fringe on the sides and let me just say I heard a hundred little "oohs" and "aahhs" from the items in my closet when I introduced them to their newest roomie (your clothes speak to you too, don't they? that's a dumb question - they obviously do). The color was more vibrant in person and I was especially impressed by the material - heavier and sturdier than you would imagine (in the best way). Now that we have a discount in the mix you don't have any excuses - look like a crochet-clad champion today. 

Shop Binge Knitting here and use code UPTHEGETUP for 10% discount! 

Macrame Earrings - Roberta Roller Rabbit// Backgammon Board - Nine Fair// Slide Sandals - Who What Wear for Target