{it's good to be a girl}

Olive Green Dress, old (similar) // Chambray Shirt // Booties, old (similar) // Vera Bradley Purse c/o // Baublebar Ring // Quay Sunglasses // Kendra Scott Necklace c/o

I'm going a bit more casual for today's post. Just because this purse is so glam that it deserved to take center stage! It was a bit of a hot day when I styled this look but still cool in the shade - so I grabbed this loose chambray for a little bit of extra warmth (but not as heavy as a jean jacket). I had to add in my booties because it's the season! I'm also looking for a new pair... any favorites that y'all have this season so far?

You may remember my first It's Good to be a Girl post last month! Vera Bradley had just introduced their new logo and campaign :) women from all over have shared their favorite reasons why it's good to be a girl - my new favorite line (that I've seen on the site) says "not having to wear pants (aka dresses)"!! I got a good laugh at that. I looooove dresses but I hate tights... so the Fall is my ideal season because I can still let my legs breathe before I have to cover them up!

My new reason why it's good to be a girl? Mother Daughter time. Hanging out with your parent is probably the coolest thing to do. She knows everything about me, laughs just like me (or me like her), knows what I like to drink and eat, knows what to say to turn my day around, and we love all the same things. I had a hilarious weekend with her eating and drinking through DC and wine country and then spending the evening looking through gifs on the new iOS 10, eating salami and brie in bed, and watching Pretty Woman. My little "hotel room" of an apartment has had some pretty amazing memories all thanks to my momma! Yep, it's pretty good to be a girl!

If you share your reason on Vera Bradley's website you could be featured! I'd love to hear your reasons below :)

*Thank you to Vera Bradley for sponsoring this post! While this post is sponsored all thoughts, photos, and opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that keep this blog going.*

Love Always,

{it's good to be a girl}

Forever 21 Crop Top // Forever 21 Maxi Skirt (similar) // Michael Kors Wedges //

Baublebar Choker c/o // Vera Bradley Purse c/o // Asos Sunglasses // NARS Lipstick in "Tolede" //

Butter London Nailpolish in "cotton buds"

I loved this color combo so much that I had to put it together again - I just can't get enough of white and olive paired with a gorgeous maroon purse! I love a sassy crop top (especially with sweet lace) but not in the way you'd expect... I'm not a big belly showing gal haha. I paired it with a high waisted skirt to mix it up and create the illusion that it's a tiered maxi dress. Also, did you notice that my purse is Vera Bradley? They keep surprising me! The same quilted look that we all grew up with and love but this time in a sophisticated leather with a new logo.

Vera Bradley has launched a new campaign that I'm really excited to share with y'all - it encourages all women to share why they feel it's good to be a girl. From being a mother to getting free drinks when it's not your birthday :) Women from all over have shared why they love being a girl! Share why you think it's good to be a girl on Vera Bradley's website and you could be featured. I love reading everyone's responses... especially "the ability to laugh or cry at the drop of a hat" haha how true is that?!

So why do I think it's good to be a girl?? Because you can create a million excuses as to why you need that purse, because you can put on lipstick and totally change your look, because believing in fairy tales is normal and acceptable, because you can buy yourself flowers for no reason, and because you're allowed to cry when you're sad. It's good to be a girl because we have the power to create a beautiful life and we have so much love to give.

*While this is a sponsored post all photos, thoughts, and words are my own.
Thank you for supporting the brands that help keep Southern Anchors running!*

Love Always,