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White Sequin Sweater + My Savannah Recommendations
January 4, 2018
{Outfit Details}
Sweater: H&M (here, only $30! Similar here in other colors available) // Jeans: Express (here, absolutely love these! On sale for under $50) // Boots: Ugg (love these boots so much! Found them on Ebay here, apparently no longer available online!) // Wristlet: Old Navy (here, love the pop of sparkle a wristlet provides!) // Ear Muffs: H&M (only $5! Exact ones not online but love these here, here, & here) // White Scarf: H&M here
Sweater: H&M (here, only $30! Similar here in other colors available) // Jeans: Express (here, absolutely love these! On sale for under $50) // Boots: Ugg (love these boots so much! Found them on Ebay here, apparently no longer available online!) // Wristlet: Old Navy (here, love the pop of sparkle a wristlet provides!) // Ear Muffs: H&M (only $5! Exact ones not online but love these here, here, & here) // White Scarf: H&M here
Hi dolls!
Happy Thursday!! As you may know if you follow me on Instagram (you can by clicking HERE), we took a quick little road trip to Savannah, Georgia, last weekend for New Year's Eve! It is about 5ish hours from Chattanooga, so it's a very doable trip in just a couple of days! We LOVED it so very much & are looking forward to going back one day. Next time, we would like to spend 2 full days there because there is a lot to do! If you keep on reading, I'm going to give y'all just a SHORT run down of some of the things we did and our favorites towards the end of this post!
First comes fashion however, lol. I am so excited to share with y'all one of my looks from our trip. Compared to our weather here in Chattanooga since we have been home, it was much warmer in Savannah on our trip (which I will be honest, I prefer temps in the mid-50s to low-20s lol). I wore my big coat in the morning and in the evening, but during the day/in the sun, I was comfortable to walk around just in this sweater - which, btw, is really warm! I went to my FAVE store last week before our trip (thanks to my family for the gift cards for Christmas!!) and picked up this adorable sequin sweater! I love that it has black sequins on a white sweater because 1) I am in LOVE with white sweaters and you can never have too many! and 2) I am obsessed with anything black & white (from clothing to home decor lol). Oh, and I had my eye on this sweater a few months ago but it was $50 and I just didn't pull the trigger. However, it was ON SALE for only $30 so I knew it had to come along with me on our trip!!!
Funny thing is, I had planned on wearing my black sequin dress (in this post HERE) for NYE night, and wear this white sweater during our day of sightseeing. However, it proved to be SO cold that night AND it was RAINING! So, I decided to just stick with my white sweater that evening with my big coat. It was a good choice as we walked a TON in the cold rain and I was able to stay plenty of warm!
Another way I stayed warm were with my adorable ear muffs! I wish they had my exact pair online but I couldn't find them - however I found VERY affordable and similar ones linked in the widget. Faux fur ear muffs are an excellent way to stay warm while at the same time keeping your hair intact, unlike a beanie! We had the funniest encounter with a lady on our way back from dinner one night when I was wearing these. She said "You must be a Northern girl, too, in those ear muffs and faux fur coat!" lol....I guess faux fur ear muffs are a trend up North?! I definitely took it as a compliment; you Northern girls have style!!!!!
Ok, so without further ado, here is a quick list of some of our fave places we ate/things we did in our quick 2 day trip to Savannah! I have to give a shoutout to all my amazing friends/family/followers who sent us recommendations for our trip!!!!! Thank y'all so much!!!
Savannah Recommendations:
Where To Eat:
1) By far, our absolute FAVORITE restaurant was The Ole Pink House (check out their site & make reservations here). Seriously this place is not only BEAUTIFUL, but the food is delish! My husband said it was probably his second fave meal he has ever had (the first being this seafood place in Hilton Head lol). The atmosphere is SO romantic!!! It is the perfect place to take your significant other and enjoy a delicious meal!
2) We ate at The Pirate's House (here) on Sunday evening, and my husband LOVED it!!! Ok so I have to preface this with saying that I do not really care for seafood...so, my recommendations aren't super helpful in terms of that lol. But he absolutely loved his meal there!!! It has been around since the 1700's and is REALLY cool inside! There are all sorts of stories that go along with this restaurant (including a secret passageway they unearthed somewhat recently). Apparently it used to be an inn for seafarers back in the 1700's so pirates often frequented this establishment. This is definitely a place to check out if you love seafood and if you enjoy history!
3) For a quick and yummy lunch spot, we tried out Boar's Head Grill & Tavern (here) on the day we arrived in town. It is right on River Street, and we were lucky to get a table facing the water, so we enjoyed a pretty view while we ate!!! My hubby got a hamburger that was delicious, and I got a salad which I also enjoyed! I definitely recommend for a yummy meal!
Just a tip, we made reservations ahead of time at both The Pirate's House and The Ole Pink House. We tried to eat at the Ole Pink House on NYE but it was already full since we booked our trip so last minute - however we were able to get a reservation for the night before at around 10:00 pm (they took us early though when we arrived before 10). One of our favorite ways to make reservations is through Open Table.
What To Do:
1) Take a trolley tour!!! Since we only had 1 full day there, we wanted to make sure we were able to see as much as possible, so we decided to take a trolley tour to cover our bases. We went with Old Savannah Tours and were very happy with our tour! It took almost 2 hours in its entirety, but you also have the option to hop on/hop off with an all-day pass. The driver gives you a history along the way, and even fun movie trivia (I had no clue so many movies besides Forrest Gump were shot in Savannah!!). Not to mention, there are actors/actresses who hop on and off the trolley and give you a first-person history lesson. I seriously loved it!
2) Eat Tutti Fruiti ice cream at the famous Leopold's (here). Seriously this place is a staple to any trip to Savannah. Yes the line we be long, so be prepared to wait a little bit (however, we only had to wait about 20 minutes and it moves pretty fast!). The wait is WELL worth it!! They have been serving up these same flavors since the 1920's. I mean seriously, you can't go wrong!
3) Visit as many of the of the squares/parks as you can (in particular: Forsyth Park and Chippewa Square). We absolutely loved taking a stroll through the squares. We actually walked through a majority of them, and fell in love with the beauty of the Spanish moss on the trees, plus the different fountains/monuments. Each had its own uniqueness and charm. Plus, if you don't know, Chippewa Square is where THE Forrest Gump (aka Tom Hanks) sat on his bench through the entirety of the movie!
4) Stroll down River Street (here) & buy some pralines at River Street Sweets (check them out here)! There are so many fun (aka tacky) stores, and many restaurants along this road!! Not to mention - did you even go to Savannah if you don't try (and come home with a box full) of pralines??? I didn't think so! Trust me, the ones from River Street Sweets are some of the best!
5) Do a honey tasting at the Savannah Bee Company (check them out here). How many times can you do a honey tasting?! Not very often! So, take advantage of this unique opportunity and check out the Savannah Bee Company. We went to the location on River Street, but there is also one on Broughton Street (see #6). It is LITERALLY amazing honey! This is a great place to pick up a souvenir for yourself or a gift for someone else. We bought THIS raw acacia honeycomb and we are literally OBSESSED. Good thing, we can order another online (seriously going to be doing this! Love it so much!).
6) Shop on Broughton Street (here). This street is where you will also find Leopold's! So, get you some ice cream then take a stroll to shop!! Unfortunately, we ran out of time to REALLY do some shopping. Next time, I want to go to the Paris Market which is located on Broughton Street. But, it's definitely worth doing if you have a long weekend to enjoy!
7) Take a stroll along Jones Street (here). This street has been named one of the most beautiful in North America (read about it here) and it definitely lives up to that! We took the above outfit pics there, and in some of the parks!
Whew, typing this I realized we really did pack in a lot in the day and a half we were there! We even did a few things I didn't mention (for instance, visiting the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist - it was an absolutely breath-taking church. We weren't able to go inside because they were having mass, but the outside was stunning). We stayed at Hotel Indigo in the Historic District with my hubby's hotel points, however next time we both agreed we want to stay at one of their many GORGEOUS bed & breakfasts! I seriously love this charming Southern city, and definitely want to make a return ASAP!!!
Thank you SO much for visiting & reading Ashley's Passion for Fashion, as always! Love y'all!
XOXO
Ashley
Snow White: Snow Day Outfit Inspo
December 28, 2017
{Outfit Details}
Coat: Forever 21 (HERE, y'all this is only $30!! Plus an extra 10% off. Also available in black!) // Sweater: H&M (here, only $25!! In LOVE with this cozy fleece sweater!) // Jeans: H&M (here, only $10! Love these) // Boots: Hunters (here, LOVE red!) // Boot Socks: Hunter Boots (here, a must-have for your Hunter boots! Only $30 and make them SO much warmer!) // Ear Warmer (similar here, mine is from F21 but no longer online! Currently 60% off so it would only be $9.80!!) // Handbag: Louis Vuitton (here)
I hope everyone is having a fabulous week so far! We are gearing up for our trip out of town to Savannah this weekend for NYE and we are so excited! We made our dinner reservations today (thanks to YOU, my fabulous readers, who sent me suggestions on Instagram!) and I also started to plan my #ootd and #ootn (shooting my NYE outfit tomorrow so it will be coming to y'all this weekend!) for our trip!
So before we left for another out of town trip, I wanted to post this look from a few weeks ago when we went to Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg for the weekend! Especially since many areas in the south are calling for some snow this weekend, I thought I would share some Snowy Day Outfit inspiration! When we had planned our Gatlinburg weekend away a few months ago, we obviously had no clue it would be snowing the weekend we went so when it DID snow, it literally was just the perfect addition to our trip!
This cozy fleece sweater from H&M is PERFECT for the snow because it's nice and warm (not to mention CUTE!). I have to give a shoutout to one of my favorite bloggers Kate, over at Lonestar Southern (check out her amazing blog HERE) for posting this sweater on her Instagram account! I knew it would be perfect for our snowy trip to G-burg a few weeks ago, and it definitely proved to be! At $25, you seriously can't beat the value for this adorable sweater! Of course, to top off your look you need a CUTE coat! This one from Forever 21 proved to be perfect for the snowy day. To top my look off, I added my red Hunters. These were a Christmas gift a few years ago and I have worn them SO MUCH since. Red really goes with so much and I love that it adds a pop of color to a mostly neutral outfit. I definitely recommend buying a pair of Hunter boot socks to add some warmth to your boots for the snowy days!
We had so much fun on our little Gatlinburg getaway a few weeks ago so I wanted to include a selfie of me and my precious Instagram/Blogger hubby! He's seriously the best. Can't wait for our trip away this weekend as well!
Thank you SO much for reading dolls!! Stay tuned for another NYE look coming your way!!
XOXO
Ashley
A Stroll Down Rainbow Row in Charleston
November 13, 2017
{Outfit Details}
Bodysuit: Forever 21 (no longer online, similar here on sale for under $20!) // Skirt: Dillard's (here, a favorite of mine this fall! Also available in navy. $44) // OTK Boots: Target (here, go up 1/2 a size. LOVE these boots. A great value at $44.99) // Belt: Target (here and it's reversible!) // Hat c/o Scala (here, LOVE this hat! So versatile and on trend for fall) // Purse: Vintage from my Mom but love this quilted one here
Hi dolls!
Happy Monday! I hope everyone is having a fabulous start to their week.
Tonight I'm so excited to share with y'all one of my favorite looks from our trip to Charleston (read more about our trip in this post HERE). We took a stroll down the gorgeous Rainbow Row and it was just as beautiful as the pictures! Rainbow Row is definitely a must-see if you make a trip to Charleston. We enjoyed strolling by the houses and dreaming about how fabulous it would be to live in one of them (also....we had to stop and smell the window box flowers!).
So for our stroll, I wore one of my favorite skirts this fall (see another way I styled it in this post here) with my new favorite OTK boots from Target. These are seriously a steal under $50! I think I may need the taupe color too!? lol. If you order these, I would go up 1/2 a size. I love these in particular because they are adjustable at the top of the boot with a tie string so they fit your legs better. Also...can we talk about this adorable hat!? These hats are SO in for fall, and I am in love with mine! It's so versatile and I have worn it countless times already. It definitely adds a touch of chic to an outfit....and maybe a touch of "biker chick...." as my next picture will explain....
OK y'all, this seriously happened!!! We were in this cute little alley taking pictures, and all of a sudden we see a motorcycle make a U-turn and head up the street where we are snapping away. We both thought, "oh no! We must be in someone's driveway..." lol. However, we would like to give a big shoutout to Mike with the motorcycle who approached us and asked, "Would you like to use my motorcycle to pose for pictures?" Like seriously, sometimes being a blogger is pretty COOL! Lol! So this guy parked his bike in this alley for me to take pictures with it!!!! What a MEMORABLE time! We will never forget ya, Mike! And I got about as close to a motorcycle as I ever want to be....with it PARKED! lol.
Thanks so much for reading, dolls! Love you guys!
XOXO
Ashley
Southern Charm: #OOTD for Sightseeing in Charleston (Plus a few recommendations)
October 29, 2017
{Outfit details}
Blouse: Studio 6 Chattanooga (local boutique, but similar online here for only $13, here for $19, this adorable off-the-shoulder striped blouse here for $40, this cute one for $20) // Jeans: Express (here, runs TTS. Love them, they get even more comfortable the more you wear them!) // Flats: Target (here, some of my faves of the season, only $23) // Neckerchief: Vintage (my Nana's! Obsessed with this one here though. $14!!) // Sunnies: Target (here, $17) // Crossbody bag: Old Navy (no longer online, love this one though here)
Happy Sunday sweet friends!
How has your weekend been? I hope everyone has had a restful and enjoyable one! 😊 Ours consisted of a family birthday party for our nephew, a drive through the mountains, watching football, eating wings, and going to a pumpkin patch today!!! Oh, and if you follow me on Instagram HERE, you know that the temps in Chattanooga dropped so I was able to FINALLY pull out my chunky knits Friday, Saturday, AND today. I would call that a pretty successful fall weekend!
So we made a little fall weekend getaway with my parents to Charleston, SC last weekend. Have y'all ever been to Charleston? If you have, you'll know what I mean when I say it is seriously THE most charming and lovely city! It is full of history, amazing food, and the best shopping.
We arrived in time for dinner on Thursday, and when we woke up Friday it was time for a day of sightseeing. The outfit above was my ideal outfit for exploring Charleston. The temps were in the mid 70s, lower 80s, so I didn't even have to bring a coat. I'm so sad this cross body bag isn't online BUT I will say that I highly recommend a bag like this one which is roomy enough for all your travel essentials, but is a small enough size to be able to wear it cross body. It's so much more comfortable to have your hands free and not worry about a bulky purse when out exploring (plus, it's also safer to wear your purse in this way to keep it close by when out!). Ok so, let's talk about this top: I am in LOVE with the stripes and ruffles!! I have linked similar styles above since this one is from a local boutique. I decided a polka dotted neckerchief was JUST the touch of southern charm this outfit needed. The trick for print mixing? Pick similar color palettes (both of my shirt/neckerchief are the same color, so even though they are different prints, they work well together!). Finally, I am sure it goes without saying, but for me, comfortable but stylish shoes are a must when I'm on my feet all day! These from Target are seriously so cute (a Gucci dupe), and comfortable! My feet didn't hurt at all after walking all day.
I love talking about fashion on this blog, but I thought I would just throw in some of our favorite places we ate and things we did while in Charleston. We honestly ran out of time to see EVERY thing (we only had 2 full days for exploring) but these were some of my personal favorites for your next Charleston trip:
Our Must-Do/Must-Eat List for Charleston
(in no particular order):
1. Take a Carriage Ride (we were very happy with Palmetto Carriage Works we used here, and there are usually coupon codes available online so search before you check out). We took a carriage ride after we went to Fort Sumter and ate lunch at #7 below, and it was a great way to tour the city and see the beauty of Charleston's buildings, and also to figure out other things we wanted to do for the rest of our trip. Our tour guide was also very knowledgeable about much of the history of the city. Plus, how cool is it to be riding in a horse-drawn carriage next to a car?! haha! Pretty unique experience. Also, a tip: we booked our tickets about 1 hour before our departure time online. They run every 15 minutes, so it's super easy to find a time that works with your schedule! I would book a carriage ride earlier in your trip so you can see the city up front.
2. Tour Fort Sumter (tour information here): This is definitely a must-see if you have never been to Charleston. You take a ferry ride to the Fort, which is fun in itself to see Charleston and the Fort from the water. There are certain times the tour leaves which are available on the website, so you definitely want to plan ahead (but depending on the season, you can buy your tickets when you get there. Summer is the busiest though). Also just a FYI: I recommend bringing your own water bottle. They do have water available for purchase once you're on the ferry, but there's no water available while you wait for the ferry to arrive or while you tour the museum prior. Just a tip!
3. Shop at the Charleston City Market (here): Oh my gosh y'all, this was one of my favorites! The Market was seriously SO cute and had so many unique, NICE things! On weekends, they also have a night time Market from 6:30-10:30 with different vendors and music. It's definitely a must-see.
4. Callie's Hot Little Biscuits for Breakfast (here): So this was a place I heard about from Draper James' Instagram page. There are two locations, and we visited the one inside the City Market before we went sightseeing for the day. I highly recommend the blackberry & the cinnamon biscuits (we got 3 mini ones each to try a few different kinds). DELICIOUS!
5. Visit Rainbow Row (here): I am SURE you've probably seen pictures of the adorable, brightly colored homes on Rainbow Row in Charleston. We took an Uber ride (tip: both Uber and Lyft are available in Charleston, and it is a great inexpensive way to travel between locations because trust me, you can wear yourself out walking here!) to Rainbow Row to take some blog pics (coming soon y'all!). This is a must-see, the houses there are just so gorgeous and it's fun to walk around and see how they decorate the outsides (and the pretty window boxes).
6. Dinner at Circa 1886 (here): This is definitely a Charleston experience! It is a great option for a nice, upscale dinner. The food is DELICIOUS, and it has a lovely ambiance. I would recommend reservations! We made them via OpenTable before.
7. Grab lunch at 5Church (here): I love a restaurant with a unique atmosphere and ambiance. This place is in an old church, and it's just beautiful on the inside. The food is a bit unique for my liking (haha) but my hubby said his oysters were some of the best he's ever had. I would definitely recommend going here for the unique experience.
8. Experience a Rooftop Restaurant (we loved the one we ate dinner at our last night, called The Watch: Rooftop Kitchen & Spirits inside of the Restoration Hotel. Check it out here). So, you MUST experience Charleston from a rooftop if you go! There are countless spots around town, but we found this one and loved it. We ate outside and it was just perfect weather and a view of downtown Charleston. Plus, we had some of THE BEST wings we have ever had!
9. Get a Blowout from the Dry Bar (book an appointment here): Confession: before we had even made any dinner reservations or planned anything we were doing on our trip, I had booked an appointment at Dry Bar for Saturday afternoon before we went shopping. If you've never been to a Dry Bar, it's SUCH a fun experience. This would be a great option too if you're going to Charleston for a girls' trip. I got the "Southern Comfort" style because, well, when in Charleston, right!?
10. Shopping on King Street. Our hotel was really close to King Street, so AMAZING shopping was just a quick walk from our hotel. They have literally EVERYTHING you could dream of, and if you follow me on Instagram, you know I shopped at H&M & picked up a little treasure from Louis Vuitton. It's definitely a must if you love shopping. We ran out of time but there are so many amazing stores there!
11. Tour the Calhoun Mansion (information here). We were introduced to the Calhoun Mansion on our carriage ride, and when the tour guide told us that the shots of Allie's summer home, in The Notebook, were filmed there, we knew we had to see it! I would highly recommend taking a tour. It is the largest single family residence in Charleston!
12. Dine at Magnolia's for dinner (here): This restaurant is another Charleston classic. It has yummy food from the fried green tomato appetizer to the pumpkin cake dessert. We made reservations prior to our meal here!
13. Stay at King Charles Inn (here). We absolutely loved the convenience of our hotel, and not to mention it was a very comfortable room and lovely hotel!!!
14. Buy some pralines to take home! Need I say more? One of the best souvenirs you can buy. Besides a new LV purse. Lol.
Thanks SO much for reading, dolls!
XOXO
Ashley
Ashley
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