The invite read “Coastal Cowgirl”.

The location…Nina’s Boutique in Cornelius.

That’s all I had to hear!

Nina’s Boutique has given some EPIC themed events. I was excited to attend this one because I had a pair of boots I’ve been saving for just the right occasion.

The rest of the outfit fell into place and off I went.

“Coastal Cowgirl” is a fashion and lifestyle trend that blends the ruggedness of Western cowboy style with the relaxed, breezy elements of coastal living.

Patterns and prints mix well with denim and turquoise.

Did someone say accessories??

How fun are these cherry red boots?

Of course there were cowgirl hats!

Bags and jewelry complete the look.

Nina’s Boutique also has the best food and drinks!

Ginger Lily Tallow, a NC based holistic skincare line, was featured.

We also got treated by music by DJ KDOT.

It’s always great shopping and a fun time at Nina’s Boutique

Well, to be honest, the day didn’t start out with sunshine.

It was actually storming. But I was not giving up my vision for this outfit.

My blogging buddy Reagan and I were heading out to a thrifting market.

We waited out the storm having brunch at 220C Banh Mi & Coffee

It’s so cute inside we decided on an impromptu photo shoot.

I was originally going a different direction with this fuchsia floral summer dress from Walmart.

But I remembered this yellow belt I’ve had for awhile and thought of pairing it with the dress and adding my yellow Chloe bag.

I tied a scarf from Chaan Lu in deeper tones of plumb onto my yellow bag and was impressed by the way it made the bag pop!

I love the contrast with the colors.

I summoned the sun with my fun leopard print sunglasses from Dolce & Gabbana.

I picked up this mint green denim jacket with my Queen, Dolly Parton, on back and it also goes well with the dress.

I found a mural of a butterfly. That’s Dolly’s symbol and also a remainder of my dear daddy.

I’m a sucker for murals, so of course I had to take a picture with this wall.

Fun fact: Daisys are one of my favorite flowers.

So even though the day started out dreary, I didn’t give up.

It’s hard for a redhead to wear yellow.

Using accents of yellow is a way for me to pay homage to my late father.

I’m writing this blog on his birthday and I miss him terribly. Yellow was his favorite color.

So I got to look fabulous, feel good and remember my daddy at the same time.

If you know me at you then you know two things I love are Dolly Parton and Kendra Scott jewelry.

Of course being from East Tennessee, Dolly is QUEEN!

And my very first blog was about Kendra Scott.

The Second chapter in the Dolly Parton x Kendra Scott collection is here!

These charms are soooo darling.

Butterflies are very sentimental to me as well as to Dolly.

Hearts are also big with Dolly.

How sweet is this musical note/hearts combo?

This antiqued bracelet reminds me of jewelry my mom and aunts wore when I was a child.

Another thing I love about Dolly and Kendra Scott is the way they give back to communities.

Dolly is big on reading and June 11-30 your purchase can help fund Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

My kids and grandkids have all received books from Dolly and it’s a great foundation to support.

Head over and shop this beautiful collection and help a child receive books!

Father’s Day is next week and I found some last minute gift ideas at Southpark Mall.

Clinique at Belk has skincare and Happy for men.

Ladies aren’t the only ones that need to take care of their skin.

L’occitane also carries a complete line of mens products. Give dad Luxury this year.

Psycho Bunny has some unique clothing ideas that will keep dad young at heart.

Give Dad the gift of time with a timepiece from Breitling.

Keep dad smelling great with a fragrance from Creed at Neiman Marcus.

Spoil dad this year with a gift from Southpark Mall.