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Sadly, finding dresses at Anthro that makes me gasp has been rare.  But, today my hope was restored with this little gem.  A must have for summertime.  Debating on buying it now, or taking the chance to wait until it goes on sale.  Oh, what to do...

ruche goes to the south

It was such a pleasant surprise to get Ruche's new lookbook in my email yesterday, to find that they did an entire {and unbelievably gorgeous} photo shoot in South Carolina.  They pretty much hit every one of my favorite places to go, and the photographs made them look even more beautiful.  They started out at Cypress Gardens {where The Notebook was filmed}, and then Boone Hall Plantation {also where The Notebook was filmed!}.  The image of the gal in the barn looking building is actually an old rice barn that is completely over the water!  So not only is it an awesome old barn, but it has amazing water views all around it!  They also went to McClellanville, which is a sleepy little shrimping town off of route 17 on the way to Georgetown.  I only found it once by reading about it in a magazine.  You'd never know it was there otherwise.  It's actually more like a big neighborhood with super old gorgeous houses and giant sweeping oak trees.  I will live there someday.  They also hit up all the best old plantations.  It was really an impressive look book for an online store that not a lot of people have heard about.  It also inspired me to get my butt in gear for my new business.  I'm not sure what that is yet, but there's been a fire building in me lately.  All fueled by everything old and Southern.

need supply co.

{need supply co.  lookbook spring  2011}

I'm pretty much in love with this look book.  Especially the second to last photo.  {love}

Ruche

I've never been a huge fan of hats, but I saw this one over at Rouche and I immediately fell in love with it!  I love the huge bow on the back of it, and I think it would be an awesome summertime hat.  I am forever getting sunburn, and this would just be a perfect accessory while I'm working in the garden or lounging at the beach!  It's also only $39, so this will be on my summertime wish list for sure!

I'm also in love with everything about this outfit.  Lately, I've been a huge fan of belting sweaters with dresses and this look is just perfect.  The thin sweater is so pretty, and can be used with so many outfits.  I love the large belt, it gives such a great line to the dress and sweater.

It's just overall an adorable summer outfit, and I can't wait to add it to my collection!  I'm loving this new {to me} online store.  It has a really great collection of clothing and really reasonable prices.  I've been such an Anthro snob for the last six years, but now that I have a new {and sort of reluctant} appreciation for saving money, these little shops online are quickly becoming my cup of tea.  But, let's be real...I'll always be an Anthro snob.

Poetrie Clothing

I stumbled upon this online clothing store while reading one of my favorite blogs the other day.  I rarely search for new places to shop, because for me it's usually either TJ Max or Anthropologie.  Big difference, I know.  But I'm either wearing clothes for work {that will undoubtedly get dirty} or something from my Anthro collection on the evenings/weekends.  But lately I've been really really tired of looking like a slob at work, so I'm trying to find new places to buy clothes that are really cute but not super expensive.  I'm not looking for high quality clothing, because I know it's going to get dirty, ripped, or stained.  So places like Forever 21 and this new online shop "Poetrie" are perfect for finding cute work clothes!  

This store for me is a little hit or miss, but they do have some really cute items.  I love this military jacket, and they have some really cute dresses and skirts.  Actually, all of their outerwear is really cute.  And seeing as it is probably going to be cold for at least another month, we might as well treat ourselves to a cute jacket to get us through!  Right?  

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New Love for {Forever 21}

Pleated Linen Skirt, $18
Gauzy Plaid Shirt, $15
Chic Leatherette Heels, $21
Ultra Shimmer Eye Shadow Palette, $5.80

I haven't been to Forever 21 in probably four years.  I've always liked it, but never really found a whole lot of things there.  But yesterday I was on a mission for a new outfit to wear out and because I couldn't find a parking spot to shop at Urban Outfitters (although, I'm not a huge fan of that store) I ended up going to Forever 21 that just opened in downtown Charleston in a giant store space.  I think I spent at least an hour just wandering around, because there was SO much to see!  Their clothes are so adorable.  I was really surprised at the selection and the prices are AMAZING.  Really.  I picked this outfit out on my first round through the store.  I saw this pleated linen skirt that was not really something I would ever wear, but felt the need to try it on anyways.  And right after I spotted this amazing plaid shirt that is really thin and just super adorable.  And lucky for me, they had a great shoe selection so I figured why not just complete the outfit?!  I immediately spotted these adorable gray heels that are perfect for the casual but cute attire I was going for.  I tried the whole outfit on and WOW it looked so cute!!  I was really proud of myself for putting together such an adorable outfit that quickly.  I'm usually not very good at that!  And while I was in line for checkout, I saw this cute little eyeshadow set that had the prettiest colors in it for only $5.80!  Score.  I can't wait until it's warmer so I can wear this without tights and a sweater, although it still looked really cute with that added to it.  So if you haven't been to Forever 21 lately, I highly suggest you go!