Garden party....

A few snapshots of the dinner last week in Charleston.  A great evening with amazing food, great hostess, and an fabulous group of women who all love to shoot and hunt...that I now consider friends. 

Amazing front door...

So nice to see things in bloom....

Antlers on the table...totally doing this. Our hostess shares with me a love of blue and white decor....

Garden party...fabulous table setting and delicious dinner

I fell in love with the double decker porches of the "charleston single" homes...

*all photos taken by Rosemary Dinkins

Stay tuned for more details...CBS was at the event last week doing a piece on women and shooting.....I was on a squad with the cbs crew and Garden & Gun CEO.....amazing day. Hopefully I didn't miss too many clays on camera! :)

Hostess with the mostest

For my dinner on Wednesday, I needed a quick gift. I was looking on king street for my go to fresh flowers or wine, but I was pressed for time after I landed.

I came across this, and decided it was perfect. The event was a ladies shooting event, and was hosted by Garden & Gun......

A camo makeup bag sounds like something fun and very 'me' to leave with our hostess.

Wednesday night recap...dinner

My trip is going so well! When I arrived Wednesday I scoped out the town of Charleston and enjoyed the sunshine.  I had packed some dresses for my dinner that night, but actually found  this dress at a cute little family owned boutique for a STEAL :) 

 Amazing that as a red head I didn't have a solid emerald green dress right? 

I snapped this pic (not the best) to send to my husband for approval.....

I paired it with my wedges (LOVE! WANT in every color because they are so comf!)

The dinner was AMAZING and outside at the garden of our hostess's home! The hostess AMAZING and a gorgeous home...more to come....

Travel day

Thought I was kidding about obsessing over outfits right? 

No:) actually it helped me pack to plan all week. I'm literally wearing my exact travel outfit from earlier this week.

Leggings and t shirt dress and flats. Perfect travel outfit. I feel like in wearing pajamas. Seriously.

And in super pleased with my bag strategy. Hailing a laptop I can't get down to one. But if I have to have two...these are my picks:)

And This beauty is ready for first trip! 

Although I confess I packed two dresses for tonight-will be a game time decision...

packing part two....Thursday's shoot!

What to pack...what to wear.  A Ladies shoot on Bray's Island with CBS morning show...sounds like.....girly yet serious.  Stylish yet ready to crush some clays. 

When shooting (or participating in any activity) at a VERY nice resort.....I leave my jeans at home.  (A lot of historic and nice places jeans are a no no....better safe than sorry)

I will pack my J.Crew Cafe Capri in tan (arguably the best pant EVER made. I will not divulge how many colors I own these in....) here

Polo shirt.....yes. I love Vineyard Vines polos, but my absolute favorite are J.Crew factory's pique polos.  They are nice and long! And a great feminine cut...and are a steal! (here)

I am taking white and hot pink. Game time decision...but im thinking pink :)

Pair it with a light fleece. I love this one from Eddie Bauer Sport Shop...bias alert...i worked on this product. But...even so, it is AMAZING. I literally wear it ALL the time. (here)

My go to shoe...maybe its the preppiness of the South.  But I am a big boat shoe believer.  So comf I can walk forever...which may be necessary.

Throw in my lucky pearl earrings...and i am set :) (seen below and in just about every picture of me, ever)

Next up...tomorrow night's dinner. AH! I am calling it now, I will be taking 3 outfits. 

The one thing I decided? Inaugural wearing of my DVF wedges.....AP got them for me as an early bday present :)

Arm candy lust

I don't own any Kiel James Patrick yet....I have posted about their camo bracelet before. Which I still think I want need.

Then I got this email in my inbox yesterday....and woah. Love.

A pearl version? Adorable. Definitely not instead of the camo, but I think I now need both, side by side.

 Camo and pearls sounds about perfect for me....

Packing planning - South Carolina

A couple fun work trips are coming my way....first off to Charleston/Brays Island next week. 

The events are:

Fly there Wednesday

Dinner with Garden & Gun founder Rebecca Darwin Wednesday night

Ladies Sporting clays shoot at Brays Island Plantation Thursday

Fly home Friday

Super excited! I have never been to Charleston, I love Garden & Gun Magazine, I am THRILLED to be invited, and I obviously love to shoot :)

Here is the kick off to my packing list....

Wednesday - Travel Outfit:

the Eileen Fisher T Shirt Dress- I LOVE this thing! It still looks fabulous and is so comfortable for travel.  Garnet hill carries them, and they are often on sale.

Depending on the weather I will pair it with ankle length leggings and probably ballet flats.

these Cole Haan's are my favorite...easy on/off, and like wearing slippers!

Throw in a scarf (for warmth on the airplane) and you have my perfect travel outfit! This one is on sale at Nordstrom...

And this bag, I think I am finally going to spring for. I love Filson.....i love the style, how rustic and durable they are, and i love this updated styling.

Up next, Wednesday dinner and Thursday shooting!