Punchy Neon

J.Crew Chambray with pops of neon

I wore this last week to an early morning news segment on StateMint (watch here!) and it turned out to be the perfect outfit for a serious marathon of a day! These Nic + Zoe pants are perfection (so comfy and I’m obsessed with the style!) and the little pops of neon were the perfect dose of spring for the gorgeous days we’ve been having!

Sparkly Bracelets

{This middle bracelet is another piece debuting at the trunk show this weekend! It’s available in 3 different colors!}

J.Crew chambray, Nic + Zoe pajama style pants and neon accessories

Green and yellow floral scarf and polka dot chambray

J/Crew polka dot chambray and spring floral scarf

Chambray, black pajama style pants and pops of neon

Neon yellow pumps and Coral 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli

Pops of Neon

J.Crew top (similar) | gifted Nic + Zoe pants | BCBG pumps via TJ Maxx | 3.1 Phillip Lim bag | Karen Walker sunglasses | J.Crew bracelet | Forever 21 bracelet | cuff coming soon

by Katie Posted on March 11, 2014
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Mint & Coral

Mint coat with coral sweater and bag

Not sure if you’ve noticed but things around here have been a little more quiet than usual and it’s because I’m quite possibly juggling one too many things right now. They’re all really exciting things and I’m seriously excited to share lots more details here but just to give you a little sneak peek – I’m starting a trunk show shopping event business with my best friend! It’s been a serious whirlwind of a year so far and we’re SO excited to be hosting our first event this weekend! Everything right now will be happening in East Tennessee (if you want to book a show email me!) but we’re going to be trying out some online sales too so if you ever see something you might want please feel free to tweet, Facebook or email me with questions or for more details!

I not only want to share my exciting news with you guys but also want to give you a heads up that you’ll probably be seeing lots of our product show up around these parts and I’m so excited that this necklace is the first piece to make it to the blog! Such a great statement necklace for spring!

Mint and Blue Statement necklace

Mint jacket and Coral 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli

Mint Jacket with Coral and distressed denim

Karen Walker sunglasses and Statement necklace

Mint jacket and Coral

Choies mint jacket and Coral Pashli

J.Crew sweater | gifted Choies coat | DL1961 jeans | Target booties (similar on sale!)| 3.1 Phillip Lim bag | Karen Walker sunglasses | Diana Warner ring

by Katie Posted on March 10, 2014
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Floral Edge

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All black with this statement floral bomber jacket seemed like a no brainer and I love how edgy the look ended up turning out. I’m a major sucker for coral (as I’m sure you can tell by how often you see this bag) and I’m really loving pairing black and coral together. A little sweet and a little tough, my current attitude towards life right now – ha! ;)

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Forever 21 jacket (sold out but they have lots more cute bombers!)| Target top | 7 for All Mankind Jeans | Aldo booties (old but love these!) | 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli | Bauble Bar necklace | J.Crew necklace (similar)| gifted Sunglass Warehouse sunglasses | Diana Warner ring | gifted Eve’s Addiction Ring

Photography by Tammy Lee

by Katie Posted on March 6, 2014
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Easy

J.Crew stripe top and Old Navy camo jacket

I shot these on a gorgeous day last week and yesterday I was sloshing around in freezing rain in my Hunter boots, I’m so over this bi-polar weather! As you can probably tell a high pony and prints have kinda been my jam lately (ahem, last week) but hey, when it works, it works!

Old Navy camo jacket and Loren Hope cuff

J.Crew stripe top, Old Navy camo jacket, Citizens of Humanity flare jeans

J.Crew embellished stripe top

Camo jacket and high pony

J.Crew stripe top and Old Navy camo jacket tied up

Citizens of Humanity Flare Jeans, J.Crew Stripe Top, Old Navy Camo jacket

J.Crew top (very similar) | Old Navy jacket | Citizens of Humanity Jeans | 3.1 Phillip Lim x Target bag | Forever 21 bracelet | Loren Hope cuff | Karen Walker sunglasses

 

by Katie Posted on March 4, 2014
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StateMint Consignment

Lately something has been weighing really heavy on my heart and that is the feeling of materialism. While I do really love nice things and shopping and lusting after the new “it bag” I don’t ever want to feel like I’m a materialistic person.  But, as someone who blogs about style and shopping and “things” it’s really easy to get caught up in that shopping, buying, more, more, more cycle.

I’m a firm believer in everything happens for a reason and as I’m undergoing lots of life changes right now I’ve been blown away by the opportunities, chances and people God has placed into my life lately. Enter Sarah McAffry and StateMint Consignment. If you remember I worked with Sarah not too long ago on a Stella & Dot party and when I got an email from her about being one of the founding members of StateMint I could not be more excited to join her on this awesome new venture! I also am quite obsessed with Sarah’s motto: “Style apart from Materialism” because – hello! That’s exactly what I’ve been feeling lately. It is 100% possible to have style apart from materialism and I hope to showcase that here on Pearls & Twirls in the weeks and months to come (more on that later)!

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“StateMint Consignment was founded out of the belief that we can have style apart from materialism.  We all have pieces in our closets that we loved at the checkout counter but, for one reason or another, they sit in our closet month after month never being worn. StateMint Consignment is a chance for consignors to clean out these unwanted, current styles and for shoppers to find incredible bargains at 30-50% off retail value.”

After officially joining Sarah’s team I immediately did a ma-jor closet clean out and I’m so excited to get rid of all those pieces that I’ve loved but just aren’t at the top of my favorites anymore. We’re talking lots of shoes, jewelry, cute dresses, and everything in between! Just a few things that will be up for grabs at StateMint Consignment…

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I loved these BCBG shoes when I bought them but they pinch my toes just a little so they need to go. Hopefully they’ll work perfectly for someone!

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For all you hot pink and gingham lovers this adorable Gap dress will be up for grabs!

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Target leopard pumps, floral J.Crew skirt and color block Jessica Simpson heels will all be there!

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This pretty floral Gianni Binni top (great for UT football games) will also be for sale!

I’m so excited for Sarah and really honored to be a part of this new venture with her! If you’re local and interested in shopping StateMint or signing up to consign with StateMint please check out Sarah’s site and let me know if you have any questions!

by Katie Posted on February 28, 2014
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