Earlier this week I shared our backyard transformation and the outdoor furniture that we’re loving from Walmart, and today I’m heading into another section of the store that’s definitely worth shopping for summer: the clothing and accessories.  Y’all, if you haven’t taken a shopping stroll over to Walmart lately, it’s time to change that.

I grew up shopping at Walmart.  It was literally minutes from my house, and if you wanna know my childhood claim to fame, it’s definitely walking in a Walmart kids’ swimwear fashion show at my local Louisiana store.  That’s right, yours truly (along with the competitive dance team I was on at the time) could be found strutting my stuff down the main aisle in a zig-zag striped black one-piece swimsuit.  Perhaps that’s where I first caught this whole blogging bug?  Maybe not, but it’s a good memory anyway.

Fast forward a few years, and I’m now rediscovering my love for the Walmart clothing department.  There are new brands to love at the same amazing prices I remember.  Time and Tru is definitely a favorite of mine, and the shorts, striped tee, and wedges above as well as the t-shirt dress below are all from the brand.  These linen shorts seriously could not be better – I love the relaxed fit, the pockets, and of course, the under $10 price tag.  I’m definitely thinking I need one of the striped pairs as well.

And when it comes to accessories, you can’t go wrong with ALL of the straw things from Eliza May Rose.  How cute is the striped beach tote above?  You can find similar bags out there, but I’ve never seen them at this price point.  (And the quality is amazing.)  Here are a few other straw bags I’m loving right now.

The best part?  Walmart.com also offers free 2-day shipping on most orders over $35 with no membership fees.  See something you like today?  Get it by the weekend, easy as that.  Happy shopping, friends!

xoxo

 Time and Tru dress;  Levi’s jacket;  Time and Tru wedges;  Time and Tru Bag (similar online here and here)

Brought to you by Walmart.

Happy almost Friday, guys.  That’s right, we almost made it.  So I came across this little black dress a couple of weeks ago and thought, umm, how cute for Spring?  So obsessed with the back of it.  And now looking at these photos, I spy someone who could use a little self-tanner.  Guilty!  But let’s be real, it’s February, and ain’t nobody got a tan.  (Unless you just spent a week in Mexico, in which case, where was my invite?  Rude.)  I’m totally not one of those religious self-tanners (obviously), but recently I had a swimsuit shoot (sneak peek over here) and felt that this bod needed a little tan.

So while I certainly haven’t tried out everything out there, I have found three products that I think really work.  This one is the cult favorite that everyone seems to love, and I’ve tried it and found that it does, in fact, work.  Honestly, I find it a bit pricey though, so I swear, these towelettes are the best cheapie alternative.  I used two at a time – per the instructions, you can use one, let it dry, and then use a second.  After only two days of using them, I totally saw a difference without streaks or missing spots.  And in a pinch, this is hands-down an amazing body bronzer.  My automatic draw-back of a body bronzer is that they tend to rub off on clothes, furniture, car seats, you name it, but after letting this one dry, it didn’t rub off on anything and produced a really natural color and glow.  It’s something I totally should have used on this particular day above, lesson learned.  Or maybe we all just embrace the pale, up to you, but if you’re looking to get your pre-spring bronze on, these are definitely my top three…for now.

xoxo

Photos thanks to Taylor Cole

Y’all, last weekend we had our first taste of Spring around here, and it was delicious.  We spent the entire day on Sunday Lounging (with a capital L) outside on our back patio, just watching the boats pass by.  I’m telling you guys, this whole “temporary rental home”  while we remodel thing could really become a permanent in my book.  (More on what in the world I’m talking about here.)  Just don’t tell Eric.  It was 75 degrees and beautiful, so I took full advantage and used the day to break in a new favorite pair of denim shorts which ultimately just got me thinking about ALL OF THE SPRING THINGS that I can’t wait to wear.  Shorts!  Sandals!  Dresses!  And denim jackets with just about everything.  (Spring evenings are always a little chilly around here.)  I seriously need that little striped dress at number one, have already ordered the wedges at number two, and was so surprised at the prices of numbers four and eleven.  (And I think you will be too!)  So whether you’re enjoying a little California sunshine or currently surrounded by snow (sorry!), take a peek into Spring, and let me know – what are you guys most looking forward to wearing next season?

xoxo