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I have great news for my fellow shopaholic Richmond-ers: a new boutique has opened in the heart of the fan. Lola Pepper opened in May and if you are into the bohemian chic that TCP can’t get enough of, I suggest you pop in for all things dress, jewels, home & the threads I have on in this post! I can guarantee you won’t walk out of this boutique empty handed or without a ‘gram or 10 because the decor is to die for.

PS: This denim is a great price point ($60ish at Lola Pepper) with a designer fit and incredibly comfortable.

Posted while listening to “If I Ever Feel Better” by Phoenix.

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Okay – immediate disclaimer – this “top” is totally a nightgown. As part of my bachelorette party I had a lingerie shower (yes, basic I know) and got some bomb ass things. I am a bralette & nightgown girl and my bridesmaids totally nailed it (shoutout to all of you). This amazing in bloom nightgown was from my sister / maid of honor and I am totally in love with it. I have to admit that when I first opened it I knew I could totally rock it outside of my bedroom / living room. I am all for wearing things in a totally different context than what they were designed for, so thanks for perpetuating my habit sis! Also along similar lines (breaking all fashion rules) – I am always wearing black & brown together so these Frye booties were the perfect compliment to the slip.

blogged while listening to “Great Summer” by Vance Joy

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Ever since I can remember, I was an avid journal-er. Keyword: was.

Since my graduation from Virginia Tech, I have journaled consistently only when I am wading through a hard time. Other than those oh-so-wonderful-hard-times, I have allowed myself to digress into a sporadic journal-er post college graduation. I hadn’t even noticed I’d put my hobby on the back-burner until I came across the TIME article that we mentioned in our Weekly Roundup yesterday here.

Needles to say, this article has made a mark on my lazy brain because I have been carrying my journal around with me everywhere since it came into my life. There is something to be said about writing about…nothing. Maybe most of my sentences aren’t complete, I use too many abbreviations, and reference too many pop songs – but I feel saner & I know my future self will thank me for it. Plus, we all know reading old entries and getting insight or a belly laugh is the best part.

Blogged while listening to “Pyscho” by Rozzi Crane.

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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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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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