There is something about Charleston that brings out a brighter side of my wardrobe. I reach for pieces in my closet that have a little more flare and I couldn’t help but pack this nautical combo. It is currently freezing in Chicago so I am living vicariously through these photos. Take me back…

I instantly fell in love with this striped one shoulder Milly top (it also comes in black and white – so cute). It is such a versatile piece! I dressed it up for dinner with my family. It would also look adorable with cut off shorts or white jeans in the summer, red shorts for 4th of July, skinny jeans, flared jeans, a pencil skirt – the options are endless. There is something about a good ruffle – I swear I always get compliments on the more fun pieces in my wardrobe. I found a few other ruffled items that I’d love to have in my closet here, here, here, here and here. Sadly my pants are sold out but similar styles are here, here and here. My earrings are sold out but similar style here.

So many of you have requested a Charleston guide, I’m going to share all of our favorite spots on Wednesday! Stay tuned. My grandmother lives there so we don’t actually stay downtown but out on Seabrook Island so I am no-pro. My friend Chassity is always in the know with everything fun downtown!

Hope you had a great weekend! Ours felt nice and long and now I’m ready for our first full week back in Chicago. Visiting family around the holidays is always so much fun. I hate to say that in the end I’d rather just be at home in my own bed. Packing and living out of a suitcase with a baby never feels like a vacation. Oh well! Here is to making the week ahead productive and happy. Thanks for stopping by! xx

Outfit details: Milly One Shoulder Top (also here, runs a bit big, I would size down), Sezane Pants (sold out, similar here and here), Kate Spade New York Heels (old), Givenchy Bag, Tuckernuck Earrings (other colors here, here and here)

Shop more of my favorite ruffle styles below…