Ten on Tuesday [No.3]

Hey y'all & welcome back to Ten on Tuesday, I hope your week has been treating you well so far!

Let's jump into my Ten on Tuesday :) 

ONE

If you love Fixer Upper as much as I do (hello shiplap everything!) then you're probably looking forward to their new behind-the-scenes spinoff show! This clip explains why they don't show every single room in the reveal and I love it!

TWO

This guy will probably only sound familiar to maybe a couple of you, especially if you're from Alabama. But Riley Green (who went to my alma mater, Jacksonville State University) released a new single and I'm kind of obsessed with it. Can't wait for his next EP to come out!

                                             

THREE

Those of you who follow my Instagram stories (@SouthernAndStyle) probably saw these cute bookends from my visit to Target on Wednesday. Y'all, when I looked them up online and saw they were only $20, I knew I had to have them. So guess who's cart they're sitting in right now...🙋

FOUR

This past week we had our front porch and back deck pressure washed and now I want to decorate them both & make them comfy and cute for Spring and Summer because we really do spend a lot of time outside when it's warm.

I looked at this outdoor sectional, this four-piece set (I love the color!), and chaise lounges like this one...but I haven't committed to anything yet.

On our front porch, I was thinking about one of these on each side of the door on our porch...and of course, I need these to go with!

FIVE

Since I've been dreaming about decorating our outdoor spaces, I've also been dreaming about putting in some new landscaping. But until that actually begins, I'll just read this Southern Living article about dreamy hydrangea gardens that have us wishing for Spring.

SIX

Here's to being back at work, for only two days this week! I went back to work yesterday & today as well. But tomorrow I'm having surgery so I'll be off for the rest of the week. I would appreciate your good vibes & prayers for the surgery to go well!

SEVEN
These are my favorite Larabar ever (& I'm about to start ordering them on Amazon because that's a great price). They're so moist and filling, I love that they only have three ingredients!

EIGHT

We savored the last day of my Spring Break (on Sunday) by going canoeing on the Terrapin River and we had a blast!

It was our first time taking Forrest canoeing and he did great, he absolutely loved it and loved taking a swimming/fetch break.

Pardon my natural wavy hair pulled back in a ponytail, but I loved being able to go makeup free & natural hair on my last day-my husband and pup didn't mind!

EIGHT

If you love makeup as much as I do, you should read Annaliese's blog about her 9 Best It Cosmetics Products! I'm dying to test out this brand & since she's one of my fave bloggers, it's easy to take her recommendations!

NINE

As my two-year anniversary to my sweet, sweet husband gets closer (the end of next month!) I'm reminiscing on our graduation+one year anniversary shoot and wishing we could do another one!

TEN

I saved this for last because it isn't the most aesthetically pleasing picture (we've since pressure washed our table and deck, promise!), but this past week I so loved being able to sit out on our back deck and enjoy the Spring weather while reading, working on blog posts, and just relaxing.

It will spoil you, that's for sure!

Well y'all, that's all for this week's Ten on Tuesday!

Let me know what's on your top ten list for the week down below.

Until next time. . .

xoxo, 

Easter Dresses {2017}

Hey y'all!

If you read my "What's Up Wednesday" post then you saw what I was working on...and it was this post! I've been rounding up my favorite potential Easter dresses from around the internet so that I can share them with y'all!

I remember growing up, my very favorite thing in the world (once I was old enough to enjoy dressing up) was going and getting a new Easter outfit. If I was really lucky, my parents would let me pick out a cute new pair of shoes and maybe some matching jewelry as well for that Sunday.

And today, although I don't always go buy something specifically for Easter, I still enjoy dressing up and wearing my best for Easter Sunday at church.

And even if you don't go to church, we all like to treat ourselves every now and then, am I right?!

I'm one who always likes to wear either bright colors/patterns, pastels, or white on Easter Sunday-it's the beginning of Spring, it's a celebration, so why not go all out.

Below I've rounded up even more favorites (& included the links to those in the graphic above)

I tried to include something for all price ranges: Target, Lilly Pulitzer, J. Crew, some brands from Nordstrom, Old Navy, LOFT, Kate Spade, etc. 

Let me know down below what you'll be wearing this Easter!

Until next time. . .

xoxo, 

What's Up Wednesday!

Hey y'all!

This week you get a bonus post because I decided I would do the "What's Up Wednesday" link up that so many of my favorite bloggers/ do!

What We're Eating This Week...

On Monday, it was leftover shrimp boil (SO good!). Tuesday, I made a chicken casserole because my poor hubs didn't feel too good. Today (Wednesday) I'm going grocery shopping so I'll probably pick us up something from town! Thursday and Friday, who knows. Since it's Spring Break we're playing it by ear!

What I'm Reminiscing About...

The wedding this last weekend has me feeling all romance-y and missing the newlywed days (although, we've only been married right at two years, so I still claim newlywed status!)

What I'm Loving...

Being home all week from Spring Break!

The freedom to do whatever I want clean and answer phone calls during the day is wonderful!

What We've Been Up To...

Honestly, a whole lot of nothing. The hubs has a man cold, so I'm not sure if we're going to go canoeing this week as planned...but I am going shopping today!

What I'm Dreading...

State testing is coming up soon at school, it feels like it's going to last the whole month of April!

And I also have an oral surgery scheduled for next Wednesday, so that's not sounding too exciting.

What I'm Working On...

A really fun Easter post! And also working on getting our house cleaned & decorated for Spring :)

What I'm Excited About...

I have my eye on a couple of things on Ulta's 21 Days of Beauty that I want to purchase & new makeup/skincare always gets me excited!

What I'm Watching/Reading...

I'm trying to finish up my current book (Counting on a Cowboy by Debra Clopton) and I'm watching tons of YouTube videos to pass the time while I load/unload the dishes and fold lots of laundry.

What I'm Listening To...

I'm still hooked on the Women of Country Spotify playlist, but I'm also loving Drake White's playlist as well.

What I'm Wearing...

Since it's Spring Break I'm loving being able to wear my oversized shirts and leggings all day!

What I'm Doing This Weekend...

Maybe canoeing, maybe grilling out with friends. Who knows!

What I'm Looking Forward To Next Month...

I'm so looking forward to having those state tests behind my jr. high kids as well as my oral surgery.

Then I'll be counting down the days until summer break! (Oh wait...I already am. 39 school days!)

What Else Is New...

Not much else is new, but I am loving my new blogging schedule (Tuesdays and Saturdays) and I love being able to give y'all a bonus post this week. 

Blogging is my stress relief and greatest creative outlet-it's so much fun for me!

Bonus Question: What's your favorite Spring wardrobe piece?

These shoes are the most comfortable shoe I've ever had in my entire life. I have them in two colors and can wear them all day long to teach in. They are perfect for southern spring!

Statement earrings are another favorite for my Spring wardrobe. I love these, these...and omg, these!

I hope y'all enjoyed today's bonus post!

Down below, let me know what's up with you :)

Until next time. . . 

xoxo, 

Ten on Tuesday [No.2]

Hey y'all!

Welcome back to another Ten on Tuesday-I'm so sorry I didn't have a post go up on Saturday! I intended on putting my finishing touches on it Friday afternoon, but we had a very busy day on Friday & left very early on Saturday so unfortunately...no post Saturday!

I hope y'all all had a wonderful weekend, we surely did! And now I have the week off for Spring Break so I have that to look forward to :)

Let's jump into the Ten!

ONE

Number one has to be celebrating Chris' step-brother's wedding this weekend at the beautiful Ritz Carlton resort at Lake Oconee in Georgia.

Cody and his beautiful bride, Alex had a stunning wedding & we wish them the most happiness!

I wore this Adrianna Papell gown (on sale at Macy's) and it was so comfortable and I received so many compliments on it! I paired it these wedges (SO comfortable) and earrings similar to these.

TWO

Coming home on Sunday we only made one stop in Douglasville because I was so stoked to get home to this guy!

If you've been reading here long, you know I love Forrest, our labrador, so so much.

He was staying with my parents who take care of him like he's their own, but I still think he was really excited to see me ;)

THREE

When we stopped at the mall in Douglasville on our way home I visited the Bath & Body Works/White Barn store there. While I didn't buy any candles, I did fall in love with this scent...and this one smells good, I think? It's a confusing one! Let me know if you've tried that one out!

FOUR

I've started a whole Pinterest board dedicated to our New Orleans trip this summer, so if you're going there you might want to check out what I've pinned...and if you have any suggestions for hotels to stay at, places to eat at, fun things to do...I'm interested in it all!

FIVE

These 6 Easter Traditions You'll Only Find in the South had me nodding my head as I read the article...and I love the idea of a grown up Easter basket!

SIX

Speaking of Easter, I think I already have my Easter dress picked out (but after looking up a ton of dresses for a post idea...that might change) this one, this one, and this one are on my radar.

SEVEN

Now that I'm on Spring Break, I'm working on finishing up my current book and am looking for recommendations on what to pick up next...if you have any, leave them in the comments!

EIGHT

Ulta's 21 Days of Beauty is happening right now; here are a few picks for the next few days with their sale prices:

I already picked up these from an earlier day, but I really do have my eye on the Mario Badescu stuff (the whole line will be 25% off on April 1st) and I really need a spot treatment so I'm thinking of picking up the Proactiv one while it's only $10 on April 7th.

For a full list of all sale products and what days, check here.

NINE

I'm going to be real with you girls for a second, because since I've been posting more regularly I've gotten more questions about where I get products to test out and review.

One of the websites I use is Influenster and you absolutely do not have to be a blogger to use them and get free stuff. If you have any type of social media (twitter, Facebook, instagram, etc.) that's all you need.

I have gotten lots of things from them; makeup, hair care, food, drinks...basically everything.

The link is above, if you'd like to sign up-it's totally free and the only thing I get in return for you signing up with my link are "impact points" meaning that I have points showing how many people I can share products with.

It's a great program and I've found lots of new brands there that I never would've tried out on my own!

TEN

Number ten is actually part of my to-do list this week...but it's finally getting out my Easter/Spring decor!

I am so excited to pull out all of my bright spring colors and fresh scented candles...it's my favorite time of the year to decorate (although I think I say that for every season when it comes around!)

I hope y'all enjoyed another week of Ten on Tuesday!

Let me know down below your book suggestions & any suggestions you have for traveling to New Orleans if you've ever been :)

Until next time. . .

xoxo, 

Ten on Tuesday [No.1]

Hey y'all!

Here's to being two days into my last week before Spring Break begins!

In all seriousness, I couldn't be more excited for a few days off of school to do boring things like clean the house & catch up on my Hulu shows.

Without further adieu, let's jump into my Ten on Tuesday. 

ONE

I have seen so many of my favorite Vloggers on YouTube getting this palette sent to them in PR, and y'all I'm just dying over how pretty it is. 

They say it smells amazing too, so how could you not want it?!

TWO

When I was shopping around for Lunch with Lilly last Saturday, I stumbled upon this bag and y'all-I need it for beach and lake trips this summer.

From the pattern to the size...and then those tassels, it's just a must-have.

THREE

One of my favorite ways to cook lately has been to grill, which I know seems odd since grilling is usually a "man-thing".

But y'all, the meat comes out so much better & the clean up is so much less.

I'm living for these warmer evenings we have coming up so I can cook a whole lot more outside!

FOUR

I recently stumbled upon Spotify's Women of Country playlist, because I love listening to music while I work on these blog posts & this song has become a serious favorite-I fell in love with these two from the beginning of Nashville!

FIVE

Some people check the news daily, but I check Good Housekeeping's website.

They round up articles from all over the internet on topics like recipes, lifestyle, inspirational stories, DIY...basically everything!

SIX

Y'all know my obsession with all things Southern...well this Southern Living article takes that obsession to a new level.

It covers all of the South's best shops-including a personal favorite of mine; Draper James in Nashville.

SEVEN

Speaking of Nashville & 12 South, which is the neighborhood where Draper James is located, I was so sad to read this article last week about the "I Believe in Nashville" mural being vandalized.

Apparently someone threw black tar on it and covered a good portion of the mural.

Thankfully, they are planning to fix the mural because soon it will be the 5-year anniversary of the mural being there on the wall. 

It's literally right across the street from Draper James-I'm so thankful that they're going to be able to repair the mural!

EIGHT

Last year I snagged a super cute bar cart & have been obsessed with decorating it for each new season. This one is on sale from Target and is SO cute (& here's an HGTV guide

for decorating it!) 

NINE

On Saturday, my husband and I went to the SLE Rodeo in Montgomery & had a great time!

We've been going to this rodeo since we first started dating, so it's so much fun to see it year after year and get to see some of our friends that we don't see very often.

TEN

The Kate Spade surprise sale ends tomorrow!

I've picked out a few favorites for you. . .

The Perfect Work Bag

The "Running Errands" Bag

The Fun Bag

For the Jet Setter

For the Mama or Mama-to-Be

For the Makeup Guru

Well, here's to the second edition of Ten on Tuesday!

Hope y'all are liking it :)

Until next time. . .

xoxo, 

Drugstore Favorites

Hey y'all!

I hope this week has treated you well & that you enjoyed my "Ten on Tuesday" post that I've decided to start doing weekly. 

Also, just another little update-today is "Lunch with Lilly" and you can shop Lilly Pulitzer's newest releases in store or online with free gifts with purchase (and y'all, I want them all!) 

I'm going to link several of my favorites that are available right now at the bottom of this post, so check them out!

Today's post is all about my favorite drugstore products; because let's be honest-as much as I love designer and high end finds, oftentimes you can find great options right at your local Target, CVS, Walmart, or Walgreens.

*Some of the links below are affiliate links-thanks for supporting Southern & Style!

Finesse Moisturizing Shampoo (c/o)

Y'all, I'm always up for trying new hair products (I have absolutely no brand loyalty when it comes to hair care), so when I got the opportunity to test out the moisturizing shampoo and conditioner from Finesse, I jumped at it.

The ends of my hair are so dry and fried because of using my flat iron way too often, so I always need to add more moisture.

While the conditioner worked pretty well, the shampoo was the best part for me. It balanced my hair without weighing it down and left the best scent ever.

Big bonus? It's less than $5 at Walmart. 

Burt's Bees Lip Balm in Peppermint

This is the lip balm that I keep by my bedside and I love it so much.

It's got a great minty scent and it moisturizes your lips without sucking the other moisture out of them like other lip balm products have a reputation of doing. 

My husband even likes it so much that he tried to steal it from me the other day, and that's saying a lot!

Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter

I fell in love with this body butter when I got a sample inside a Target Beauty Box and I've not been able to turn back since then.

The scent is so yummy and the cream is so rich and luscious. 

Take a hint from me and treat yourself to this drugstore gem.

Derma E Firming DMAE Eye Lift

This may be cheating, because even though you can buy it at Target (technically making it drugstore in my eyes) it's still pretty pricey.

But here's my two sense-you need to invest more in skincare than other things because if your skin doesn't look good, makeup and everything else won't help it.

This eye cream is just over $20, but a little goes a long way and it keeps my under eye area so hydrated and combats my dark circles.

L'Oreal La Palette Nude 1   

I don't usually like drugstore eyeshadow, it's usually not pigmented and I'm just not a fan.

But this palette is one of my only exceptions...so much of an exception that I've hit pan on almost five out of the ten shades.

It's the perfect mix of matte and shimmer, of darks and lights and mid-tones.

It does kick up a good bit of powder when you dip in your brushes, but if you remember to tap them off you're golden.

Covergirl So Lashy! Mascara (c/o)

Covergirl sent me a couple of new mascaras to try and honestly, I have a ton of mascaras that I haven't opened yet because I don't want them to dry out before I can use them up, but I was so curious about the brush on this one that I had to open it up and test it out.

The mascara was really, really wet when I first opened it...so I hated it.

But after I let it dry out for a week or two, I really like it.

It's hard to work the brush on my left eye, but I work with it because it holds a curl so beautifully and adds both volume and length without adding clumps.

It also layers well with my Mary Kay mascara over it, so that's always a bonus. 

I hope y'all enjoyed this post!

Let me know if you have any drugstore favorites below-I'm always looking for new items to test out & honestly, I'm always looking for a bargain 😹

As promised...here are a couple of my Lilly favorites for today's Lunch with Lilly...

Well guys, that's all for today!

Until next time. . .

xoxo, 

A big thank you to Finesse  for providing me with product in exchange for an honest review.  All opinions are my own.  Thank you for supporting brands who support Southern & Style.

This Week's Top 10

This week I'm trying to bump up my posting to twice a week!

I'll still be having my regular Saturday post go up (it'll be something random, like usual), but I'm shooting for Tuesday's posts to be a top ten type post where I share ten things I'm loving or thinking or doing.

It could be funny videos, my favorite songs, interesting articles...anything!

Check out this week's Top Ten below:

1. I have loved reading this book lately! I'm about halfway through, and I'm dying to get to the end so I can have my (hopefully) happy ending with it.

2. Sometimes you just need to try something new, so I keep this Pinterest board close to hand so that on weeknights when I need a side dish I can whip something up quickly. I want to try this and this sometime this week.

3. Sarah shared this over on her Friday Favorites post and I loved reading it; it's a Southern Living article all about Southern Hospitality.

4. This Facebook video is SO cute; it reminds me so much of my lab, Forrest.

5. If you're a blogger, you need to see if you're a "no-reply" blogger! Sarah (who also shared #3 on this post) helped me out so much by telling me that I've been "no-reply" for no telling how long. Thankfully, the girls over at the Millennial Blogger Network really helped me get things straightened out; especially this really helpful post by Caro! If you blog, go check out her post & make sure your blog is working properly.

6. Lilly Pulitzer's new line recently released & I'm dying over this piece, but if Alabama decides to stay the temperature that it's currently at I might need to wear this instead.

7. Y'all, if you haven't watched Santa Clarita Diet on Netflix yet, you're seriously missing out. I love Drew Barrymore so much & although I don't normally love comedies (I'm more of a drama girl), I love this show. It's so funny & the episodes are short so it's easy to watch.

8. I'm so excited to be another day closer to Spring Break! Having breaks off of school is a huge perk of being a teacher, I have to admit. When is everyone else's break? (if you're lucky enough to get one!)

9. Okay, I don't usually like Sam Hunt's music but this songreally makes me just want to go driving around with my windows down. It's so darn catchy.

10. I recently saw someone talking about these jeans and I couldn't believe that Topshop even carried them...thoughts?

Let me know what you think about number ten (or any of these top ten!) below!

Until next time. . .

xoxo,