Kicking Off Summer in Style

We are kicking off Memorial Day Weekend - Rosemary Beach Style!  I'm sure everyone will attend at least one BBQ this weekend!  You want to look stylish and put together, but comfortable too.  Here are some looks that we have chosen to help you look your best at a BBQ - whether it's at the beach, lake or in your backyard.  All photography by The Southern Atelier 

A flirty dress is always a good choice for the ladies with simple beaded tassel earrings (that everyone must own) and cute lace up flats.  The colorful straw bag is the perfect pop of color to make this classic navy & cream dress stand out.

Ashley's look is from Willow Boutique. 

John's look is from Mason in Seaside. 

A man in khaki shorts and a long sleeve button up with rolled up sleeves is everything Southern.  The blue and white check pattern to this Billy Reid shirt is the right choice for a "Beach BBQ" for sure. 

Have a safe and super fun weekend with your friends and families!  Give thanks for this great country of ours and remember those men and women who died to keep us safe!  God Bless!! 

Grand Opening of Mason in Seaside

The chic town square of Seaside, Florida is lined with beautiful boutiques, delicious eateries & those famous airstream restaurants.  It's a special place where locals and tourists mingle together.   What better place than this to open a new men's store..... Mason- Goods for Men.  The talented, "Willow Girls" (as they are locally known), Celia Tucker and Cindy Krutz, have done it again with this cool, beach side shop.  

(L to R) Cindy Krutz (co-owner), me & Celia Tucker (co-owner).  We are all wearing apparel and heels from Willow. 

I was excited to attend the grand opening party this week of Mason, the new addition to the Willow family.  I always love celebrating my friends' accomplishments and talents! 

Photo provided by Willow.  Interior of Mason.

Mason carries men's goods, ie, apparel & accessories, swimwear, shoes, sunglasses, bar ware, shaving kits and more!  Lines include Billy Reid, Vince, Original Penguin, Vela & Krewe, Peter Millar, Collard Greens, Hudson Denim, Rodd & Gunn.... just to name a few. 

Photo provided by Willow. 

Photo provided by Willow.  Chic Interior of Mason.

This space is so cozy and chic!

Photo provided by Willow. Interior of Mason.

Jami Ray of 30A Street Style and me at the grand opening.

Loved mingling with our local, chic friends also.   Jami Ray, of 30A Street Style and Christie Casillo & Megan Trent of Coastal Road leather goods, were also celebrating Cindy and Celia's new addition to the Willow family. 

(L to R) Megan Trent (Brand Manager for Coastal Road), me & Christie Casillo (Designer & Founder of Coastal Road).  I'm wearing my Metallic Bolinas Leather tassel necklace by Coastal Road.

John and me at Mason.

I had to bring "my Man" to this grand opening of course!  What a fun night!

Mason is located at 2236 East County Hwy 30A, Seaside, FL 32459, opens tomorrow at Noon until 7pm in Seaside, FL.  Mason will open seven days a week, from 10am-9pm this spring and summer.

Scenes from the Memorial Day weekend...

The Memorial Day weekend along 30A was filled with beautiful weather, family & friends fun on the beach and fashion for a cause.  I was honored to have the opportunity to co-host a two day event with the beautiful girls of The Southern Atelier and Beachfolly, a precious little boutique located in Watercolor.   We celebrated & talked about fashion in the south surrounded by gorgeous clothes & accessories, by Fine & Funky Jewelry.  Also, since May is Lyme Disease Awareness month, we were raising awareness and taking the Lyme disease challenge.  Did you know?  Lyme disease is a world wide infectious disease and has been reported in all 50 states.  Typically, Lyme disease is transmitted through a bite from an infected tick and only 50% of people will develop the bull's eye rash.  Other common symptoms include fatigue, neck stiffness, pain, memory loss, headaches, joint pain and arthritis & jaw discomfort.  To find out more information and raise awareness and hope, visit www.lymelightfoundation.org. 

During the weekend of festivities, I had the chance to meet some special people that photographed our event at Beachfolly.  Jeremy & Amanda Jackson, with The Jacksons Photography.  They are a precious husband and wife team based in the MidWest, (Columbus, Ohio).  Call them if you are getting married in Columbus....or down here at the beach!! 

Amanda & Jeremy Jackson taking the Lyme Disease challenge. 

Picture of me pulling clothing for customers during the weekend.  I'm wearing head to toe Chan Luu and Fine & Funky Jewels all from Beachfolly! 

My girls stopped by the photobooth at the event to be silly.   Riley (left) & Cooper (right) - wearing Well Dressed Wolf dresses. 

Our sweet cousins came to visit us from Signal Mountain, TN.  (L to R -- Hale, Rees, Cooper & Riley).  My girls are wearing Old Navy Denim Shirt Dresses (they are sold out of this particular dress, but check out this precious Girls Denim romper from Old Navy.)  and Mini Melissa  + Capana Gold Jellies.

We had a crew in town for the holiday weekend.....The Hamiltons (John's sister and her husband and kids) from Signal Mountain, TN., my parents (aka, Nana & Buddy) came in from Ozark, AL. and we also had John's parents who live here (aka, DeeCee & Granddaddy).  We spent a lot of our time on the beach playing with the kids, drinking beach drinks and eating good food (it was beautiful, but very windy).  I'm sad I didn't get a picture of all of us this weekend, though. 

John and me on the beach -- holding onto my hat!  Wearing Tom Ford sunnies and Jenessa Leone hat- both from Willow Boutique.   John wearing Maui Jim sunnies and his own Corestruction hat. 

Holly Williams (Hank Williams,  Jr. Daughter) on stage jamming with her husband Chris Coleman, of Kings of Leon. 

The weekend still kept going.... we got to see Holly Williams & her husband, Chris Coleman, in concert at Grayton Beer Brewery (very cool event) with The Hamiltons.  We also had our dear friends, The Baynes, and their crew from Birmingham join us at the concert. 

Gulf Coast Sinfonia in Alys Beach. 

Cousins marching and honoring those fallen heros. 

Lastly we finished off the weekend with a beautiful concert under the stars in Alys Beach with the Gulf Coast Sinfonia.....remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country and freedom.  Thank you and God Bless.