Row, Row, Row Your Boat

Thursday, June 8, 2017

**Photos taken by my brother**
Shirt: Thrifted
Shorts: Thrifted & DIY Trim (similar)
Belt: Thrifted
Hat: Target
Neck Scarf: Bandanna (Similar)
Sandals: Modcloth 


TRUTH.....
I never, ever dress up this much when I am camping (I usually look like a sweaty hobo)

 I actually HATE canooing because they are so untrustworthy and always flip (I preffer to Kayak)

This National Geographic magazine actually has a snow covered mountain and a Skier on the front

By the time this shoot was over I was covered in sweat (ugh...this Texas heat)

The lighting for these pictures was so inconsistent but Lightroom saved my life! 

Last week my brother and sister and I went on a camping trip with our mom to Inks Lake (one of our favorite camping spots). As per the blogger that I am, I of course planned an outfit to take and photograph while I was there. I knew that the park always had canoes by the lake for people to rent and I thought that taking pictures in front of them would be the perfect photo shoot location! With that idea in mind I couldn't resist picking up this darling boater style hat at Target to take with me and also to add to my ever growing hat collection ;) 

Apparently I was really into red for this look because I ended up grabbing these red shorts of mine to pair with this red and brown striped button up shirt. Since I knew I would be wearing my tan Salt Water Sandals  I decided to add a matching tan belt which made it look quite adventure esque, and with that being said I grabbed a red bandanna (big surprise) at the last minute to wear and then topped it off with my hat! Definitely ready for an adventure or a boat ride (just not in a canoe)! 

Do you like canoeing?

-Madison

Gaby Teller

Monday, June 5, 2017


Dress: Modcloth
Shoes: Old
Purse: Vintage
Earrings: Goodwill
Sunglasses:  c/o ilymix
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I can't help but feel like Gaby Teller in Man From Uncle with these fabulously 1960's style round shades that IlyMix so thoughtfully sent me! It's no lie that Man From Uncle is probably one of my favorite movies, not only because it is set in the 60's and stars Alicia Vikander, Henry Cavill, and Armie Hammer, but also because it is full of suspense, intrigue, car chases, gadgets, and all things SPY related. Grabbing these shades for a sunny day makes me feel like I should be a cunning secret agent like Gaby, undercover as an archaeologists fiance in Russia, where I am working to find and capture a deadly nuclear weapon from a mysterious and conniving criminal organization ;)

With that being said, the 1960's have definitely been one of my style inspirations as of late, and these shades are the icing on the cake! I haven't actually ever worn round sunglasses but as soon as I saw these  I knew that they would be the perfect addition to my ever growing sunglasses collection and I LOVE them so much. Of course, as these shades were straight out of the 1960's I had to have the perfect dress to compliment them, and the Windy City dress (pictured in a different color above) from Modcloth fit my vision splendidly! I picked up this darling dress when I visited Modcloth in Austin during my roadtrip, and this dress is definitely a 60's dream in an airy pastel color scheme and print that I can't get enough of!

Ok.....and can we talk about how much I am loving 1960's style earrings after styling this look based of of Gaby's fabulous style. I actually found the pair I am wearing by luck at Goodwill and while I am typically not a big dangle earring fan I think I will be wearing these a lot:)

There really is something different and unique about the 60's, and any time I get to dress in a look that is inspired by a secret agent character I am all for it!

Have you see Man From Uncle?
Are you a fan of round shades?

 -Madison

Madison Travels: 24 Hours In Austin

Tuesday, May 30, 2017



If you follow along with me on Instagram you may remember my recent road trip with my college roommate. We hit a number of stops along our travels and I thought it would be fun to share some of those with you all. The first installment of my road trip recap is 24 Hours In Austin. We camped at McKinney falls and hit Austin for one of our first stops along our trip and that day was JAM PACKED full of exciting adventures. Keep reading to see where we went and add it to your list next time you are in the Austin area:

  1. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - If you love flowers you HAVE to check this place out the next time you are in Austin. There are botanical gardens, butterflys, walking trails, and so much more! Its definitely family friendly and they have a really cool water fall area and kid section where you can build your own Tipi. My favorite part of this stop was finding out there is such a thing as a "chocolate flower" and it seriously smells like CHOCOLATE! You do have to pay to get in, but if you bring your student ID you get a discount, but even with the cost it is totally worth it. 
  2. Mayfield Park - Okay....so this place was THE COOLEST! Its this quaint little historic manor home near downtown Austin and its greatest attraction is Peacocks! YES....there are literally just like 8 peacocks who live on the premesis and wander around freely. It was so cool walking around the grounds, exploring the pond, walking through the flower garden, and seeing the beautiful birds. 
  3. Modcloth - If you are in the Austin area you HAVE to stop by the Modcloth store that is now there! Modcloth has always been one of my favorite online brands and now that they have a storefront in Austin its the perfect spot to stop and be able to brows their collection in person and try on pieces for yourself. 
  4. Prototype Vintage - Okay....so I have heard for years how Austin has the greatest vintage shops and how I NEEDED to go and check them out and I finally got to stop off at one when I was there. I stopped by Prototype Vintage on Congress and OH MY GOSH was it the GREATEST thing ever! I  don't think anything quit compares to walking into a vintage store and realizing that you have stepped into another world....one that you feel totally at home in:) It was like stepping into a treasure chest and I was in heaven. 
  5. Soup Peddler- Okay.....so I might or might not have totally stalked Instagram Austonians to see where their favorite places to eat were, but it paid off when we found this place which was AMAZING!!! Not only is it a healthy stop, but if you like DELICIOUS grilled cheeze and tomato basil soup (what we got) than you have to check out one of there many locations...plus they are totally affordable. 
  6. HEY CUPCAKE - It's a tradition of mine to check out at least one cupcake place whenever I am in a new city and "Hey Cupcake" is a top stop in Austin so of course I had to check it out. Not only is it the cutest place, being housed in a vintage airstream with a giant cupcake on top, but their cupcakes are pretty good:) They are also found along Congress so you can stop by after checking out Prototype Vintage. 

Have you even hit any of these spots in Austin?

-Madison

Southern Stripes & Sunflowers

Monday, May 29, 2017

Dress: c/o StyleWe
Shoes: Marshalls
Purse: Everly Oak
Sunglasses: Five Below

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY! I hope all of you are enjoying your day with friends and family, while taking time to reflect on all of those who have given their lives for the freedom we have today. 

I personally am taking a slow and lazy day with my family and will probably be going over to my grandparents house later today for a movie night. However, I have been a bit absent from the blog lately (and really have been missing it + have a lot of fun stuff coming soon) and thought I would share this fun style post that I did thanks to my partnership with Style We. 

I recently had the privilege of collaborating with Style We again, and this darling striped dress was one of the styles they sent me. If you followed the link to the dress you will see that my dress is a bit different now:) When I received the dress I ended up being a bit short when I got it, so I decided to add this eyelet lace extender and LOVE how it turned out! 

Many of you know that I LOVE stripes as a print, so this dress was a no brainer to choose, especially with its classic southern style. I love this unique take on a shirtwaist style and the tie sleeves are absolutely my favorite part! I was quite surprised at how comfortable and cool this dress was and will definitely be wearing this many times throughout the coming months. 

Of course a southern dress is not complete without a bouquet of sunflowers, summery white sandals, a wicker purse, sunglasses, and a simple bow ribbon. 

-Madison
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