So much to be thankful for this Fri-YAY!! The cool down with low humidity has arrived, it’s a long weekend, The Notre Dame Fighting Irish play tomorrow night and Baby Boy gets to play in his first Senior Year football game under the lights tonight!!!! While I am sad to see Summer leaving, I am SUPER Excited for the next 4 months of this sweet year!! Friday Favorites here we go!!
1. Blogger Spotlight:
Gina from On The Daily Express
Wrapping up the Summer Blogger Spotlight Series with a sweetie! Gina from On the Daily Express is a doll! I first started following Gina a few years ago and adored her style. It was when my pal Lisa told me how sweet and nice she was that I began corresponding more with her and she is the real deal!! She is so good at styling her clothes to show all the various ways they can be worn. I mean just look how cute she is in this outfit and she shows you even more ways to wear this awesome plaid top HERE. Obviously, Gina is great at what she does because she recently re-entered the work force as a Personal Stylist!! What a great job for someone with as great of tastes as Gina! Wish she lived down the road from me! She is a fellow Prime girl and showcases some fun Amazon finds HERE. She loves to read and I adore her choices. She had some great recommendations in her August Reviews. You'll love her sweet style, warm heart, and peaks into her Daily life!
Just look how precious Gina is!
2. Beach Day with Mom
Every summer mom and I like to get at least one day up at our favorite Lake Michigan Beach town, St. Joe. It is about an hour drive and this latest visit was the perfect day. Beautiful, low humidity. We started out as we always do by walking around the little town and buzzing in the cute, various boutiques. They had added one called Friends by Design and it was decorated so cute with pinks and blacks and glam. Then, we head to our favorite restaurant there and have their loaded Baked potato soup, a cocktail and split a salad or sandwich. This day we split a chicken sandwich with provolone, pesto & aioli on a tomato infused focaccia bread, so good! Then we people watch on the beach and then change into workout clothes for a long walk before heading home. Fun Day!
3. Week's Attire
This first look was actually inspired by Gina and you can see her cuteness HERE. As soon as I saw her shorts, I clicked over and got them. So comfy! They are on clearance for under $5!! Buy HERE! When Mr. Nine saw this outfit, he said "man early retirement is agreeing with you!" LOL
Capri's Sandals HERE
4. Beach Town Outfits
Before changing into our swimsuits, here is what we wore to town. Just adore this outfit Mom got for me in Florida. And how cute is her black and white ensemble, The jacket laces up on the sides.
More Inspo
5. Misc. Fun
These BOOTS
Now there is a CUTE Fall Boot if I ever did see one. They are under $50 too. Plus they are by my gal Fergie, ya know she's Fergalicious! BIG Want!!
BUY HERE
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As many of you may know, my dear friend Sarah from Meet the Shaneyfelts is going through the adoption process for their precious bundle with her husband Dustin. Please head over THERE to hear more about it and support their amazing journey to becoming parents.
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HAPPY SWEET WEEKEND BABALICIOUS FRIENDS
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xoxo
What a fun beach day with your mom! The sandwich that you split sounds amazing! I'm excited for fall too, especially the cooler temperatures. Good luck to your son tonight and have a great Labor Day weekend, Andrea!
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A Blonde's Moment
Good luck with the game tonight. You are so lucky it is starting to cool down there! Have the Best weekend!
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Patty
GoodBetterBestFood.blogspot.com
Girl, you and your Mama are just precious! I love how you mentioned "low humidity" several times in your post! I wish it were so here! And I agree with Jay! Retirement is certainly agreeing with you! Have a FUN FOOTBALL weekend and GO IRISH!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so jealous of the low humidity you're about to have!! I wish we had that right now haha! And love the tradition you and your sweet mom have! So special!
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I love Gina! She's precious and has great taste in books.....she shares some fun recipes on ig stories too. What a fun time with your mom! I have not taken a trip with my mom in so long and need to get that on my radar!
ReplyDeleteGood morning! I'm about to go to work but I wanted to slide by and at least read this post before I come home, curl up and read all the posts I have missed due to...life. Yes, sis, early retirement does look good on you! I'm so glad you and your mama had such a wonderful time together. That's a precious tradition! My mom has to have a hip replacement so we're trying to figure out the best time on the calendar - newsflash no time is good. UGH! I will be watching your Fighting Irish I got my dates incorrect and put it down for Friday night! I hope your baby has a great football game tonight! I will cheer him on from down here! XO
ReplyDeleteThose boots are SO cute! Glad you & your mom had a great beach day! Loaded baked potato soup is one of my absolute favorites & that sandwich also sounds incredible! I hope you have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteYou and your mom are too perfect! What a fun day!!
ReplyDeleteLove those boots.
You and your mom are adorable! I think your beach day sounds heavenly! It's a combination of all the best things. Food, shopping, girlfriend time, and a little exercise - what more could you want? :)
ReplyDeleteI want to hang out with you and your mom! That beach day sounded fabulous! Love the late summer looks you were both sporting. I just don't want to say goodbye to summer yet. Hope your LDW is awesome and your guy rocks his 1st senior football game!
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Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams
I adore Gina too! Yay for baby boy and his first senior football game of the year - prayers for a great season for him! I love your daily style and you and your mom are just adorable at the beach. That sounds like such a fun day!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend beautiful friend!!!
xo,
Kellyann
You and your mom are the cutest! I love how you have all of these fun traditions. Good luck at the game tonight! I hope you get a big W!
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, well. My day is already made and it's only 5:20 AM here! Thank you SO much for the sweet words! I'm so flattered and honored to be featured on your blog. Thanks for being such a great friend. And I LOVE your me-inspired outfit! :) Those shorts look amazing on you and I'm not surprised Mr. Nine agreed! Hope you have a great Labor Day Weekend!
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That beach town looks so cute. I'm going to have to check into that. I live in Wisconsin and we have been trying to find places to travel that are a little closer to home.
ReplyDeleteI always love it when you include your mom. It's so nice you spend so much time with her and are blessed to have her in your life!!
ReplyDeleteRetirement is a good thing, isn't it??
XOXO
Jodie
www.jtouchofstyle.com
Gina is a great blogging friend - and so supportive! I love that you had a beach day with your mom!
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Daily Style Finds
Those booties are so cute. I love that you and your Mama went to the beach. That's a perfect way to spend the day. I hope you have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThose boots. My eyes are wide looking at them - SO CUTE!!!!
ReplyDeleteI just posted on Sierra's blog - but I have to tell you - you have the SWEETEST gift & talent of gift giving. Every time someone mentions you & shows what you got them, I am always just in awe at how thoughtful each thing is & unique to the individual. That is truly a gift of the heart - FROM the heart. How precious you are!!!
You and your mum enjoying a beach date - that is so lovely and it looks so peaceful there. Me and my daughter have special days out together too! Have a great weekend xx Maria
ReplyDeleteLove all of your outfits for this week! You and your mom are so cute together too. :-) I spent an afternoon with my mom last week and it was great. I hope that you have a the most glorious weekend friend! :-)
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with Mr Nine, early retirement does agree with you! Look fab!!!! Sounds like you and your mom had a great beach day, I love it. Hope you have a FABULOUS weekend!!!
ReplyDeleteYou and your mama are just too cute! What a fun day and I love you outfits. I agree, you are looking so happy, tan and fit in your retirement! I hope you have an amazing weekend!
ReplyDeleteI love the maybe baby shirt. So cute. You and your mom are adorable. Glad you had a fun beach day. I soooo hope for Sarah and her husband. I have followed her infertility journey for a long time.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you had a great beach day with your mom! Yay for a break in humidity! That's a beautiful thing. Loving your outfit choices this week. Have the best weekend watching baby boy play and much love and fun to all <3 Sierra Beautifully Candid
ReplyDeleteKent keeps reminding that the first OU game is on tomorrow, so obviously we will be "kicking off" the weekend that way. Good luck to your boy!!! You and your mama are just so sweet and cute to boot. Love Gina! She's a doll. Have the best loooong weekend!! XOXO
ReplyDeleteI love that you and your momma take a trip together every year. I would love to do that with my momma! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteLovely. Cute. Lovely. Cute. I could go on with this loop but you and your mum, what a fabulous pair! Enjoy every moment together. Love Mr N's comment!! Happy weekend hugs, x.
ReplyDeleteYou and your Mama are so dang cute! Hope you enjoy the long weekend friend! xo
ReplyDeleteYour mom is a cutie pie. Im digging the navy Nikes in the ball cap photo. Have a wonderful weekend. See you Monday.
ReplyDeleteLisa
We used to go to St. Joe's sometimes for dinner! Last time we were there, I got a whole water spilled on me...hahaha may or may not be the reason we didn't go back this year. :) All that aside - sounds like you had a blast with your mom! And it looks like the perfect day!
ReplyDeleteSounds like such a fun day with you and your mama! Two pretty ladies at the beach! I like Mr. Nine's comment to you as well!! I hope you're off to a lovely day and a fun weekend. Is it football time??
ReplyDeleteLooking fabulous as always Andrea! Love the look of that boutique - independent little stores are the best! Yummo food too, alioli is the alpha and omega
ReplyDelete. Best of luck to your son for his game - I'd be too nervous to watch!! Happy long weekend x
I love that you and your mom spend a beach day relaxing each year-- it sounds perfect too and I just love your outfit!
ReplyDeleteIs Gina not the best?! Truly so kind and inspiring. Great feature! Your beach day with your mom sounds and looks like so much fun!
ReplyDeleteAmy Ann
Straight A Style
I love seeing you and your mom together. I bet you get mistaken as sisters!!! That new boutique store seems so fun!!! I hope you have a great Labor Day weekend!! - Shannon @slayitagainshan.com
ReplyDeleteI think that's the cutest outfit you have ever worn, the one you wore the day with your Mom. It is adorable! Yes, I'd agree, retirement does seem to be agreeing with you. Happy long weekend dearie!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun day with your mom!! Have a great weekend, Andrea! See you Monday for the link-up. :)
ReplyDeleteBeach days are the best days! And I hope the football opener was a win! Happy Weekend!
ReplyDeleteYou both look great for your trip to the beach - love your weeks outfits too Andrea. Thanks for sharing Jacqui Mummabstylish
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun day with your mom!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like such a fun town to spend the day in! I love your fabulous outfit too! You and your mom are so cute!
ReplyDeleteYou and your mom are adorable together! And I love your beachside outfits. Thanks for linking up, xo
ReplyDelete-Patti
http://notdeadyetstyle.com
I miss the beach. Looks like you had a good day with your mom. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun beach trip with your precious Mom! You two are a beautiful fashionista duo and the weather looks perfect for some fun in the sun! Emily @ Martinis & Bikinis
ReplyDeleteWhat a great week Andrea. I love the idea of having a beech day with my Mum. You and your Mom's day looked great :) Thanks for sharing at Welcome To The Weekend Blog Hop. Have a lovely weekend.
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