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May 2014

FROM THE ROOFTOP

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So I’ve been watching the weekend forecast like a hawk and I’ll say this-if you’re coming to town for Shaky Knees Music Fest you’d be smart to pack your rain coat and boots! I don’t actually own a rain jacket but am hitting up Target after work to hunt down a polka dot one I saw on a friend and if that doesn’t happen I’ll be recycling my un-fashionable canary yellow poncho. What I’d really like is to wear cute clothes, bring my camera, shoot festival style, dance in the sun and enjoy myself without the worry of rain. From now until tomorrow afternoon you can find me doing an anti-rain dance!

Locals: tonight there’s a pre-festival party at Free People White Provisions tonight, details here.

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14120949162_7562634e51_bThis past weekend we went to another BBQ restaurant, Fox Brothers Barbecue.  Surprisingly it was my first time. I say surprisingly because if you live in Atlanta it’s like a right of passage to eat at Fox Brothers, but, somehow I hadn’t. Since we had just gone to Sweet Auburn the weekend before it was only natural that we compared the two. We both agreed we like the sides better at Sweet Auburn but both places’ BBQ was very good and authentic to the traditional Southern style that Dustin and I are both used to eating.  Before dinner we explored around Dekalb Ave at one of my favorite murals that is part of Living Walls from a few years back. The mural I’m standing in front of is by Swamp Donkey and the other (sitting photo) is by Greg Mike, an Atlanta local.

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I’m wearing a Zara shirt and undershirt, UO jeans, Sam Edelman boots, H&M jacket and Free People necklace.

I don’t know about you but my week has been a little crazy thus far, and it’s only Tuesday. And it’s only going to get more nutty since I’ll be heading to the Lady Gaga concert with my mom in just a few hours, that’s right-Lady Gaga with my Mom! We both wanted to go but are also tying it into Mother’s Day celebrations because we won’t see each other this weekend since I’ll be at another music event, Shaky Knees Festival. I’m so freaking excited, for both! Tonight we are dressing the part too in full head-to-toe Lady Gaga worthy attire!  So much music this week!  Last year I wrote about the muddy 2-day fest here and here and if you recall through other blog posts that’s where I met Dustin! This past Sunday (May 4th) was actually our 1-year meetiversary, so thankful for that rainy night!

RECAP | Blogger Closet Sale

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I know it’s been a minute but I hope you didn’t forget I promised a recap of the Blogger Closet Sale at the W Hotel in Buckhead. We had so much fun setting up all of our things and reminiscing about different pieces showing each other splurge items we never wore and things we bought hoping to fit in and had to finally let go.  Getting there early and being set up pretty quickly also meant I was able to get first dibs on checking out the other bloggers closets.  I ended up buying three things-from Tiffany I got a fringe Zara blouse and an H&M army jacket and from Jessica I scored a denim Zara shirt. I’ve already worn them all!

Above bloggers from LEFT to RIGHT, click on names to view their site: Jessica, Tiffany, Trina, Lauren, Tia, lastly- you’re already on the tall girl’s site! All photos by Dylan York.

zVaBGKAV-MHvWyB459NAfuEuYwoQarnCfo8Cn4v77kQDustin had the brilliant idea to use my old business cards as earring cards, made things so easy! I think I sold every thing in this pic, I who could resist those prices?!

-GAl1ttDLvV8S7AaIxH0EVVMaBz6P2cYgNEl3dBDfsUWe each signed up for Square which made things super easy! Personally hadn’t used the software/app before but would definitely recommend if you need to accept cards at a function.

PqCMB0xGNJ4FJrbCo3Bzzz8h3OAZTde_QTx00T9Gf5sMy shoes didn’t sell that well, unfortunately, but I went and sold some at Buffalo Exchange and holding on to the rest until we have our “Fall Blogger Closet Sale.” That’s right, the W was so pleased with how it turned out they invited us to do another but none of those details are squared away yet but when we know, you’ll know!

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Additionally to the photos, Michael Mogill made a really cool video, check it out!