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I had a serious revelation while perusing the Bahama Shop in Virginia Beach: *CHAN LUU MAKES CLOTHES* (!!!) They have already conquered the beaded necklaces (one in this post) and wrap bracelets and now they also make gorgeous blouses and dresses? Jackpot.

I also have credit the absolutely perfect windy day on the boardwalk for making the blouse look even more stellar. There is truly something to be said about the location and your surroundings that really improve the aura of an outfit. Sure, these perfectly ripped Paige Jeans & Chan Luu Blouse are the perfect combo for a spring afternoon, but the beach front vibes add an ethereal quality to the look.

Blogged while listening to “Old Pine” by Ben Howard.

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Despite my attempts to be/think like a more interesting woman, I continue to wake up loving T Swift & the latest trends in just about everything. Before your mind starts firing off thoughts of basic this, basic that – hold your horses because I have an exception up my sleeve. I originally titled this post “50 shades of blue” but felt inclined to delete the 50 because, that’s right, I have not touched a book in the Shades of Grey series or seen more than 1/4 of the preview for the movie. I may not be the most interesting women in the world, but I am pretty stoked to have some proof that I don’t do everyyyyything the masses do.

P.S I feel inclined to reveal that (to my not-so-pleasant surprise) these J Brand jeans are meant to be……….capris. Yes, they look like perfectly hemmed denim skinnies on this short-legged-lady but I’ll tell you what, Cath is not complaining. What better than being able to throw on a pair of jeans, without a care in the world aka sans alterations? If you have short legs or are in need of a pair of capris, head to Bahama Shop or find the link below.

Posted while listening to “Home to Mama” – Justin Bieber, Cody Simpson

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When I laid eyes on this Free People tunic in Bahama Shop after pinning it months ago, I knew I had to wear it. Despite my growing collection of all things white since being engaged, I knew there had to be some of wedding event aka an excuse to buy this puppy. Is this tunic too much for a casual 8:30 am wedding day breakfast? Jw.

We had such fun spending the day in Virginia Beach: walking the boardwalk, getting in the way of bike lanes, and stopping by our favorite hotel on the Oceanftont: The Hilton! After a delish lunch & pina coladas at the hotel’s restaurant, Catch 31, we ventured to this balcony to soak it all in.

blogged while listening to Future Islands – Sun in the Morning

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I’ve always been confused by the concept of a summer sweater until this Bailey 44 white cage number came into my life. I can think of a million things I want to wear this sweater with and I am so thankful for Bahama Shop in Virginia Beach for allowing TCP to style looks with their amazing pieces! It was so fun getting to spend the day with them and play with all of their beautiful things!

If you make it to VB this summer, I highly suggest you pop into Bahama Shop which is just a couple of blocks from the ocean front to take a peek. What can be better than a trip to visit the ocean and a perfectly curated boutique moments away? Stay tuned for the next few looks on TCP to see what Bahama Shop is made of!

Beware: you can spend hours pining over all of the denim, flowy tops, & killer shoes at the shop. Plan your beach day accordingly.

Posted while listening to “Chasing the Sun” by Sara Bareilles.

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I think its safe to say that my wardrobe has a serious black-and-white-plus-red-lip thing going on. Technically these jeans are just really really light denim, but for the purpose of this outfit, lets just say they are white. They have been my go-to for years now and give any outfit a little edge. The dazed-floral print on the tunic and the geometric pattern on the shoes are the perfect compliment to each other because of the black-and-white thing and really take this outfit to the next “matchy-matchy” level (imho). *Cue dancing in the streets & feeling like a flower child in platform mules*

blogged while listening to “Lost in the Dream” – The War on Drugs

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Who doesn’t love a great pair of jean shorts? I traveled all over the greater Richmond area & surrounding internet looking for THE pair for me & guess where I ended up?

Hollister. Essentially the last place I thought I would enjoy myself & I even walked out with two tops on top of these denim cut offs. But it is all alright when you witness the amazingness of the CCH top I paired them with. (Stay tuned for an interview with CCH’s Carter Johnston, up next!)

blogged while listening to “Stole the Show” – Kygo (ft Parson James)

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I have been dying for a chance to wear this retired DVF Hand-Me down since it was given to me from one of my mom’s friends but hadn’t figured out a way to make it “mine.” Of course, the Free People Eyelashes Slip was the answer I had been looking for. It gives it that anti-preppy-yet-still-sophisticated look, right? Pair that with a glass of rose, some new bangles, an old favorite Michael Kors bag (who says you can’t carry patent leather in the spring?) and voila a modern twist on an old classic!

blogged while listening to Jenny Lewis – “The New You” and reveling in her brilliance from Sunday night’s performance.
DVF Steele Wrap Dress in Golden Khaki & White, discontinued. Eyelashes Slip in Black, Free People. Hamilton Large Saffiano Tote, MICHAEL by Michael Kors. Signature ‘Trevor’ Booties, Report Signature. Altar’d State Turquoise Tassle Necklace. (similar here). Bindi Bangle Set, Free People. Metal Accented Round Sunnies: Forever 21. Turquoise Recycled Rubber Bracelets, Made with Love.

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You know that feeling when you walk out of a dressing room in a new style & the sales associate is 99.9% unimpressed? This was my first experience with boyfriend jeans years ago. I emerged from the store’s dressing room proudly sporting the then new jean style & was greeted by the store employee with the combination of a quizzical look & a lecture about how unflattering the jeans were to my short legs.

It is instances like these that my borderline delusional love for fashion comes in handy. If I want to wear something, I take it VERY seriously. I am going to wear that something like there is no tomorrow and probably for an uncomfortable amount of days in a row. According to the book of moi, the art of dressing is about what makes you feel your best, not about what people around you observe or say. Yes, I have short legs & yes, there are styles that are considered more elongating or flattering as that sales person was helpfully implying but who cares? Boyfriend jeans was what I had my heart set on and despite my unsuccessful go-go-gadget-long-legs command, boyfriend jeans is what I walked out of that store with that day.

PS Who needs a fairy godmother when you have the most comfortable boyfriend jeans & these Stuart Weitzman 21st century glass slippers?

Blogged while listening to “She Ain’t Right” by Lee Brice.

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I have to admit it wasn’t the clothes that first caught myy eye at Kora Rae but the fact that they named their collections after a Tiger that they support in the National Tiger Sanctuary in Missouri. I immediately wanted to support Kora Rae (the tiger & the line) and picked out the Carolina Dress from the Spring/Summer 2015 Collection, which did not disappoint. It can be dressed up or down & the color panel can switch from the back to the front creating a perfect night out look. So thx Kora Rae for the perfect versatile dress AND shoutout to Monument Avenue for being so beautiful. Ah, Spring in RVA…

blogged while listening to: After Me by Misun

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Aside from my tom boy phase in middle school, I have never considered myself much of a nature person. The more I dabble in photography & The Crystal Press – the more I have grown to appreciate a beautifully kept garden or a tree in bloom. The majority of the world would call this a simple case of maturity but I like to think of my process of appreciation as unique to myself in a semi-narcissitic way. That being said, while I loathe matching in #ootd form – I can one hundred percent enjoy how my Freeps tunic matches the blossoms in these photos from Byrd Park in Richmond. Stay tuned for this top to make an appearance as a bathing suit cover-up in St. John in a few weeks! Cheers to multi-purpose clothing, right?

Posted while listening to “From Time” : Drake feat Jhene Aiko.

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