Several weeks ago I get a frantic phone call from my mom asking if I want to go to Nashville. Um, sure…but why? Apparently my mom (otherwise known as Fashionistamama) won a trip to Nashville for the weekend for a backyard barbeque and concert with Keith Urban! Needless to say, she didn’t have to ask twice and that weekend is in 2 days!! I can’t say I am a HUGE country music fan like most of my family, but I do like Keith Urban and Sugarland is opening up for him. Seriously, who can pass up an all expenses paid trip to meet a celebrity and spend the weekend hanging out with your mom? Well, unless unlike me you don’t like your mom…or celebrities, which I happen to love both.

So my question is, what does one wear to meet a rather good looking, award-winning country music star?  I am pretty sure something resembling cowboy boots on my feet are a necessity, but I NEED a cute dress to wear with them Hubby just loves it when I say I NEED new clothes! Here are a few things I am eyeballing, unfortunately I might be relinquished to Anthropologie since we are leaving in two days.

I got these suede boots from Nine West’s new Vintage America collection not too long ago, and this seems like the perfect opportunity to wear off their new-ness:

What I REALLY want is one of the cute frocks from ModCloth, but I don’t have enough time for shipping

This one doesn’t really mesh with my boots, but oh boy is it perfect for the ‘backyard barbeque’ with Keith (were on a first name basis, after all):

Lookout, Cookout Dress from ModCloth ~ $57.99

This would totally be “THE dress” if I could get it in time. Why didn’t I think about this earlier? Oh yeah, I guess we did have a lot going on with the move.

Country Roads Dress from ModCloth ~ $49.99

Even the names of these frocks are uber-appropriate for the event:

Potluck Picnic Dress from ModCloth ~ $47.99

Suede boots and plaid? No better match:

The Rockwell Frock from ModCloth~ $49.99

If I had a lot of money, I am pretty sure it would all go towards dresses from ModCloth!

Antique Trellis Dress in Weekday from ModCloth ~ $59.99

Stay tuned to see what I ACTUALLY purchase after my trip to the mall tonight!

“It feels like home to me, it feels like home to me
It feels like I’m all the way back where I come from
It feels like home to me, it feels like home to me
It feels like I’m all the way back where I belong”

When:

Tuesday, August 25th

Where:

Work and taking pics all over Charlotte for a ton of different projects. Oh yeah, and HOME to unpack I feel like we live in Pleasantville! All our neighbors are super friendly and one even brought us fresh baked cookies! I didn’t even know people still did that sort of thing

What:

Jersey Dress – GAP

Jacket – Banana Republic (the academichic’s wear this one a lot too!)

Shoes – Michael Shannon

Necklace – F21, found this while unpacking!

Sunnies – Tar-jay, misplaced my Coach ones in the move

Moving day went by smoothly and now we are settling into our new home! Our friends here in the Queen City were instrumental in helping this move go off without a hitch and we owe them a HUGE THANK YOU!!! It is amazing when people you have only known for a short time (in comparison to most of our friends) come out in full force to help you out. We truly feel blessed having such support and finally having a place we feel is HOME for the first time since we were married. Here is a recap of the move:

You never realize how much stuff you really have until you start packing it all up!

Here they come! Our driveway is a little steep, so hubby supervised while his dad backed that big ‘ole truck up to unload.

The boys did most of the heavy lifting…

…while the girls carried the lighter loads.

A little over an hour later, this is what we were left with! An empty truck and a full house

To show our gratitude, we had some burgers and brews for everyone.

After everyone parted ways, this is what I was left with:

We are still unpacking boxes and settling in, but it already feels like home. Thanks again to all of our friends and family for your help!

Every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end.

When:

Friday, August 21st, 2009

Where:

Work, attorney for closing on the new house, then dinner with my in-laws and aunt/uncle at Hickory Tavern. It’s official, the house is OURS! After some drama with our shady realtor, we actually had to have a locksmith to come get in the house and re-key all the locks. Crazy night, but we are ready to start moving in

What:

Tee – Express

Blazer – Express

Jeans – 7 for All Mankind

Shoes – Nine West

Have a fabulous weekend and a BIG THANK you to all of our Queen City friends for helping out with the move!! Hopefully I will be back online very soon.

"True friends are never apart, maybe in distance, but not in heart"

Happy Birthday Annie!Today is one of my best friend’s birthdays and she has been there for me through thick and thin. We met during our college orientation over bagels and have been inseparable ever since.  We have shared many a laugh and many a tear and have so many wonderful memories. She is having surgery on Monday and I ask that you keep her in your thoughts and prayers as she goes through a difficult time.

Since I can’t be there with her on Monday, I wanted to send a gift and what better than a Dogeared necklace! Dogeared is the perfect gift for all occasions and provide such a positive message and meaning to their pieces. You might notice I (almost) always wear my It’s the Journey necklace that my husband (and coincidentally my mom too!) gave me several years ago. Dogeared’s Pearls of Friendship necklace was the perfect choice to celebrate her birthday and know that I am thinking about her:

"A hug is worth a thousand words. A friend is worth more."