Throwing it back to a few weeks ago, when I attended the Charleston Wine & Food Festival for this week’s Thirsty Thursday cocktail. Â If you’re a gin lover, you will LOVE this concoction. Â So delicious smooth and refreshing!
Cucumber Basil SmashÂ
1 1/2 Part Hendricks Gin
3/4 Part Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 Simple Syrup
One Small Bunch of Basil (3-5 leaves)
3-5 Cucumber Wheels
In a mixing glass, muddle basil, cucumbers and simple syrup. Â Add Hendricks gin, lemon juice and ice. Â Shake well and finely strain into an iced double rocks glass. Â Garnish with a bunch of basil and a cucumber wheel. Â Consider also muddling seasonal berries for a flavorful variation.
This booth was also probably the most entertaining one at the festival. Â Loved this guy!
Dress (also available here) // Sunnies // Jacket // Sandals (also available here) // Crossbody (in pink sunset)
**For more Charleston Wine & Food Festival pics, head back to this post.**
Spring Things
These sandals have always been a longtime favorite over the years. Â I’m always anxious to see what colors she’ll debut each season. Â Last summer, I fell for the light pink which have sold out now. Â This summer, I’m loving these patent stripes! Â I have no doubt these will be selling out at some point too. Â Just so cute and nautical for spring/summer. Â For fit, they’re true to size.
These pretty sunnies have a great shape and I’m loving the pastel pink for spring! Â I know these will be a pair I’ll be grabbing for again and again. Â They arrived over the weekend, and I’ve already worn them so many times and received so many compliments on them.
Kate Spade Citrus Crush Bracelet
Talk about a fun pop of color!  Be prepared to see this bracelet on repeat in a lot of outfits this spring/summer.  I love orange paired with so many different colors, from navy to mint, light pink to light blue.  Just such a fun piece!
Yesterday’s OOTD
Just like with any new piece, before I even order it, I’m already thinking of how I can style it. Â And this is what I wore for the first time out in these striped sandals…
Pink Tee (Loving how they added a little more length to the sleeves for a more flattering style. Â Currently 30% off with code: HAPPYSPRING, making it only $17! Â Lots of other colors are available.) // Shorts (30% off with code: HAPPYSPRING, making them $31!) // Sandals // Bracelet // iPhone 7 Plus Case (Aren’t the oranges so cute?)
Happy Thursday!
The reviews of the new Chino shorts on the J Crew are less than stellar — several reviewers commenting on thinner material, not as good quality as in years past, etc. Have you noticed a difference? Are they still worth the price?
I noticed the reviews and was fearful of ordering because of them. But I did anyway, and now have them in four colors! They are definitely different than their chinos I’ve always loved in years past, but I still really like them. They are thinner, but they’re more comfortable and the fabric is softer. The white is a little see-through on the pockets, but I usually wear tops that cover my pockets anyway, so that didn’t bother me. Hope that helps!
Love those striped Millers, so cute. I had a pair in my hand but opted for the royal tan Minnie’s instead. I might have to revisit them ?
I want these millers so bad and keep holding out for a sale! hahahaha….think friends and family will be soon?
They just had their Private Sale, so I’m not sure. But you know I’ll keep you posted, as soon as I hear anything!