primary colors

hello lovely,
i haven't style blogged in a long time, but i was looking rather colorful on a warm july day and asked my moon to snap a few photos. this outfit was so bright and cheery. i pieced the look together one morning when i was feeling in an exceptionally good mood and wanted it to last. it definitely brightened up my work day.  my thrifted scarf tied everything together and i felt happy all day long.
xoxo,
alyssa renee

Cardigan: Gap, Scarf: thrifted, Belt: Belk, Shorts: Old Navy, Shoes: Toms

blog-stagram

hello lovely,
as most of you already know, i'm a blog-aholic. my google reader is filled with great fashion, crafting, & family blogs. i've taken my blogging to the next level by following some of my favorite blogs on instagram. my husband things this is stalking, but hey, they share it! so i guess you can decide for yourself. here are a few of my favorite blogger's instagram feeds. be sure to check out their blogs too. also, i have been lacking in the blogging department and i apologize. i'm going to do better. promise.
xoxo,
alyssa renee

@thiswildidea is one of my favorite feeds i love maddie the coonhound! he travels the country taking awesome photos of his adorable dog balancing on things. she is a pretty amazing dog.

@danamadeit is a wonderfully crafty instagram feed from MADE. dana is an amazing seamstress and mom who shares many free sewing patterns on her blog. she also has three adorable children who model her work.

@elsiecake is elsie larson of a beautiful mess' instagram feed. elsie and her sister (@emmaredvelvet) blog daily and have so many amazing DIY projects to share. i love their instagram feed. they share pics of their adorable dogs interior design, and what is coming up on the blog

and of course...

i follow @bleubird because bleubird vintage is my most favorite blog. miss james is an amazing mom, blogger, and fashion icon. check her out!

I also just started following @thepioneerwoman. not sure how great hers is yet, but i'll let you know.

do you have any other great instagram feeds you can suggest?

the candy stripe dress

hello lovely,
there is a fabulous mid mod store in downtown clinton that i can't get enough of. great linens, mid century decor & furniture, and some clothes. buried deep within the rack was the 8 dollar dress. the first thing i noticed was the precious candy stripe pattern. then, i saw the buttons. cute little buttons on the shoulders and a simple row down the back. to top it all off there are sweet little bows on each pocket with a belt around the waist. and THEN it was only $8? dreams really do come true! i loved it so much that once it was warm outside to wear it for the first time i made niles snap a few photos. in other news... the clinch river antiques festival is coming up in a few weeks and i can't wait! the most wonderful time of the year...
xoxo,
alyssa renee

dress: thrifted, shoes: target

sunflower

hello lovely,
one of my goals this year was to get into style blogging. niles was kind enough to help me out. here are some pictures from our first try. maybe next time i'll edit a few. i'm in love with this new dress!
xoxo,
alyssa renee

dress: belk

shoes: old navy

belt: thrifted

earrings: handmade 

(a gift from my mother in law)