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Get away.

Over the weekend I was in Florida for my bachlorette shindig with the girls. It was relaxing and amazing and I was sad waking up on Monday back in Va.

{beach days in Clearwater}

{BFF/ maid of honor love}

I can’t believe how soon our wedding is coming up! I couldn’t be more excited and calm. My bridal shower is this weekend and Im looking forward to spending time with my family and girlfriends.

-Chanity.

As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. Proverbs 27:17

Like blueberry pie.

Hello Fall.
For the first day of fall I’m away with good friends in Bar Harbor, Maine. I came ready and expectant for a adventurous weekend.

The fog was thick when we arrived and it was amazing over the water. It felt like a scene out of twilight. (now where is Edward)

Hiked the Precipice Trail on Chamberlin mountain.

Watched the fellas snorkel the harbor.

Finished the evening with ice cream and homemade blueberry pie. (a Maine must)

Bar harbor has my blessing. A must see town.
-C.

Bathing suit top- L space, bottoms Billabong. Sandals- volcom. Sunglasses- rayban. Hat- forever 21. Top- forever 21. Shorts- oneil. Iphone case- Magpul. Sunscreens- dermalogica, Zinka, and Panama Jack.

I love the beach. I love being there with friends and I love spending time alone reading and writing on my Fridays off. I did a post last summer on some of my beach bag essentials. This year I have a few new loves that travel to the water with me.

Just enough hint of watermelon. Perfect.

Favorite sunscreens. 15 for chest and shoulders. 20 for face. Zinc for my nose. 5 for my legs.

Current magazines and cold tangerines by shauna.

What are your beach bag essentials for Summer 2011?!

-Chanity

Best.

Happy Friday.
I can’t believe it’s been a week since I’ve wrote to my readers. With weddings, hair, and vacations, it’s been busy.

My best friend made the most beautiful bride and I’m so glad I was a part of that day.

{helping get the bride and groom ready for the big day}

{prayers for the day and this new chapter of life}

We leave Sunday for a week in Florida. I’m so looking forward to this down time. I have plans to surf and fish. Then, universal studios for a day, can’t wait to see the Harry potter side of the park! And some snorkeling adventures.

{a day trip is planned to silver springs for some snorkeling.}

{a week full of bikinis, beach hats, cropped tops, sunglasses, and sunshine. God is good.}

Enjoy yours.
-Chanity.
Puctures 3 & 5 taken by BRIANA KLINK MACON PHOTOGRAPHY

Arrival.

Virginia beach went into full effect summer in a weeks time, I swear. My cars temperature read 97 yesterday. I am starting to do all the things I love while having warm weather…
Hello June.

{watermelons. I ate three this week. Hey, they say the are 90% water.. That makes it ok, right? Best snack to pack for a long day at the beach}

{sunsets on the beach, warm walks down the boardwalk with babe.}

{packing picnic baskets}

{bike rides to frozen yogurt with friends}

{cross fit wods in the heat}

{our womens church group first book read and Thursday get togethers over coffee and sunshine.}

Hope everyone enjoys the first lovely weekend in june.

-Chanity.

Im wearing..
Picnic picture: side brown purse by christian livingston
Dress purchased at coco boutique
Boots by gianni bini
Bike picture: espadrills by betsy johnson
Cut off shorts by seven jeans
Tank top by forever 21
Bag by louis vuitton

You look handsome.

Up until yesterday late afternoon, i was thinking i had an out of town wedding to attend THIS weekend. Bag packed, mine and my boyfriends outfits put together..
Little did i know, its NEXT weekend. Phew.
I have a weekend to relax.

But, on the note of wedding wear, men want to play “dress up” at these things too. It’s not as easy for men to mix up their looks but with a little color play and pattern mix and match your man can be the hit of the party (and your best accessory)

{keeping it clean. with a GOOD fitting suit}

{a pop of color. Bowties}

{mixed textures with similar pallets}

{my favorite pick. Dark blue with light blue. This will look great with my burnt orange cocktail dress}

Boys.be.daring.

-Chanity.

Behind every good man, there is a great woman. /p>

Its making me smile.

Friday.
Hope everyone had an amazing week. It was good to be back and in the swing of things. Another exciting,event filled weekend!! Hope yours is amazing.

{my best friends bachlorette weekend starts today!! Most beautiful person I know. Ps. This is when we were brunettes}

{excited to hang on the beach with all the girls. First beach day of the year.}

{doing a cupcake bar. Best idea}

{bright pink tress for the attire of the evening. Sounds perfect to me}

-Chanity.

Day 4 in NOLA

Last day.
Went to the World War II museum. Our country is amazing. We are all so blessed. If you are ever in new orleans, you HAVE to go there. And they have a 4D movie, the theater was made just for it. Things come out of the ceiling, the seats shake, it snows at one point.. So awesome.
Then, headed to the airport for a long travel home.
Glad to be back. Cant wait to update with more pics and links to all the wonderful places i experienced.

-Chanity.

Day 3 in NOLA

Leave it up to Todd to set our alarm to wake up, and as im rushig around to make it to our bike tour on time at 8:00 am, i realize.. Todd never changed his clock, its 7 am. So with time to spare we headed back to Mothers for yummy coffee and breakfast. Then, headed to our bike tour (we went through confederacy of cruisers. They have a few different options of ones to take, including the creole, ninth ward, culinary, and a beer one where they take you to some of the oldest and secret local spots. With the coolest tour guides). Really enjoyed getting the history of new orleans and seeing some spots we would have never known about. Definitly recommend doing one. After, we walked the french quarter some more and had pinkberry, my first time. Evening, hung out with some of the friends we made, went to dinner at another great reaturant called the nepolean house, great little courtyard to sit in, and walked down to frenchman st, where alot of the local musicians play and locals hang. Another greay day.

-Chanity.

“Living life is more important here than having things.” – Laura, confederacy bike tour.

To be continued.

Day 2 in NOLA

Second day=more AMAZING than day one.
Up early and headed off to the famous Cafe Du Monde for cafe au laits and bignets. (we need to do some burpees after this trip). Shopped around the french quarter up and down the little alleys, looked at incredible art with loud colors. Explored the aquireum, rode the street cart, ate lunch at a locals secret spot called coffee pot, shopped some more found the best little store called Hemlin, found some great finds.
And then….. RAILROAD REVIVAL!! With old crow medicine show, edward sharpe and the magnetic zeros, and mumford & sons.