{Blouse – J.Crew Blythe Blouse, Skirt – Betsey Johnson (similar), Necklace – Express (similar), Tights – HUE, Boots – Report (similar)}

I spent the entire day today in bed sick. Again. Seems like a recurring pattern these days doesn’t it? I think work is literally making me sick! Being in an old 1970’s era building full of people and germs is not good for my weak immune system. Think it’s possible to get a doctor’s note that I am allergic to work?

A perfect Saturday in Charleston filled with sunshine and smiles.

{Jeans – Old Navy Rock Star, Tee – American Apparel, Jacket – Forever21 (similar), Flats – Chinese Laundry (similar), Ring – Handpicked (similar)}

Most days during my lunch break I choose to go for a run and Friday was no different. Except that everything seemed to stand in the way of me going on my routine lunchtime run. I forgot to pack socks. I forgot to pack extra underwear. My stomach hurt. My running shoes rubbed blisters on my heels. I tripped and almost fell (yet again). But I didn’t let any of that stop me. I ran five glorious miles in the warm sunshine and loved every minute of it. Running is my passion and I don’t let anything stand in the way of a good run. This year I’m letting nothing get in the way of my passions. In the words of my friend Katie, “Dream It. Do It.” Because going commando on a run isn’t as bad as the regret of not running at all.

{Jacket – Forever21 (similar), Skirt – Anthropologie (similar), Tights – HUE, Shirt – Old Navy (similar), Scarf – Old Navy (similar), Boots – Dollhouse (similar), Watch – Michael Kors}

Blog, may I introduce you to my Clemson scarf? It’s the perfect shade of bright Tiger orange. Just goes to show you don’t have to dress tacky to support your favorite team. Orange and purple? Check! Now if we can pull out an Orange Bowl win tonight, I will be one happy little Tiger fan. It will be almost as good as 1981…the year my mom won me and the Tigers won the National Championship. Almost.

"You have to believe the rest of your life can be the best of your life" – Dabo Swinney, Clemson Head Coach

“If you have a dog, you will most likely outlive it; to get a dog is to open yourself to profound joy and, prospectively, to equally profound sadness.”  Marjorie Garber

15 years of joyful memories…Heaven got a little bit brighter today. We love you Alex <3

August 1997 – January 2012