Today I am headed to New York with my mom, and I can only imagine the walking we are going to do. I’ve decided to focus this week’s Friday Finds on the most comfortable shoes going into Fall. You don’t just need comfortable shoes in NYC, so I’ve pulled a few that we will need for those days when we don’t want to try too hard but don’t want to wear our tennis shoes either.
First up is the Vince slip-on. These come in all the coveted fabrics and colors of fall including olive satin and pink velvet. These shoes have been all the rage the last couple of years, but I love the height Vince has added.
I love a great oxford – I’m sure you can tell considering I wear my snakeskin oxfords quite regularly. I picture myself wearing this shoe with a slim ankle length black trouser and a crew neck sweater. This shoe speaks “put together J. Crew” to me.
Comfort is key when it comes to wearing a bootie. If they are too tight, your foot feels claustrophobic. If they are too big, you feel like a clown. Or at least I do. I love the colors this Paul Green bootie comes in. I envision you wearing this bootie with distressed jeans and a plaid button down, but that’s just me.
Summer is always full of traveling, so that means you need the perfect weekender bag. The first duffle is the duffle I got last summer, and it holds just the right amount. I had carried my 2002 Vera Bradley bag for long enough, so I upgraded. Below are some of my other favorites. Enjoy!
What’s more refreshing than family and vintage Lilly Pulitzer. Just as I’m sure you did, I wore Lilly throughout my entire childhood and even matched my cousins and mom in the process. I was in a vintage store with my and stumbled upon this beauty. Needless to say, I thought it was perfect for the 1922 inn that we were staying in in North Carolina.
Every fourth of July my family travels to Cashiers, North Carolina for a few days. We stay at the High Hampton Inn, an inn that is almost 100 years old, serves everyone in a main dining hall, hosts bingo every other night, and welcomes the same families year after year. These photos were taken on the High Hampton golf course July 4th. We ate bbq, cooked s’mores and watched fireworks. I can’t wait to go back to the 70 degree weather and mountain views next year.
My mother and I found these delightful chairs at an antique store in Memphis. They will pair nicely with the dining table and bench we have in our new apartment in Dallas, AND what’s even better is that we got them for a bargain! We may even recover the cushions to brighten the space.
I just returned from Nashville to visit a friend, and my oh my how I love this city. I got the grand tour even though I’ve been there a thousand times and somehow missed many amazing spots. We visited Downtown Franklin, Pancake Pantry (of course) and Percy Warner Park to name a few. Can’t wait to visit you again, RC!
One of my goals for the few weeks I’m home is to clean out my room. This is quite the task because I’m quite the hoarder. I found a coupon from 2002, an assignment book from middle school and my glasses from second grade. As you can see, it’s time to move on. Goodwill and Plato’s Closet have become my new best friends.
I have been able to get rid of 5 trash bags worth of stuff and it feels great. This is spring cleaning at its finest.
Anthropologie has the cutest cards. Whether it’s a thank you note, congratulations or mother’s day, Anthropologie has a card for you. You can find them sold separately or in packs. Send someone snail mail! Who doesn’t like receiving a letter?
The Brooks Museum featured a tape artist the last couple of weeks. He created an entire mural just out of painter’s tape. Checkout the exhibit.
This will be my summer go-to outfit: a lightweight button down and distressed denim. I thought the slides would be hard to pair with, but surprisingly, I’ve worn them with most neutrals, any denim, and muted patterns. Also, the slides are on sale, so get them while you can!
You Dallas natives know just how hot it gets in the summer, and you newcomers will find out quickly how unbearable it can be. The average high temperature for the months of June, July and August is 94 degrees Fahrenheit.
With a temperature that high, you will need a way to cool off, and unfortunately not everyone has a pool in his or her backyard. Dallas is home to many refreshing sweet-treat dining options.
Steel City Pops
Steel City Pops, courtesy of Steel City Pops’s Instagram.
Steel City Pops situated on Lower Greenville Avenue serves over 22 creamy and fruity all-natural and certified organic popsicles. No artificial sugars or flavors are added. With each season comes new flavors. The classics include chocolate, avocado, peanut butter, strawberry lemonade and sweet tea selling for $3 a pop. Steel City Pops also sells cookie pops with chocolate chip cookies and brownies inside. There are four other Dallas area locations to get your popsicle fix, and make sure you grab a handful of napkins on your way out – you’ll need them.
Rolled ice cream, courtesy of Chills 360’s Facebook.
If you haven’t tried rolled ice cream, you need to add it to your summer bucket list. Chills 360 is the first Dallas restaurant to serve rolled ice cream. Each order is made individually to the customer’s taste. With eight options on the menu and over a dozen toppings from which to choose, no order is the same. The liquid base is poured onto a cold slab and then the toppings are mixed in. The cream slowly hardens and is then rolled into five cylinders. Chills 360 is definitely worth the wait.
2646 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226
The Grove at Harwood
Snow cone, courtesy of The Grove at Harwood’s Instagram.
In the Harwood District, you’ll find a red food truck called The Grove that serves snow cones for adults and children. With over 25 flavors, including bubblegum, Georgia peach and tiger’s blood, to choose from, customers are bound to find at least one they like. For those 21 and up, the adult flavors have an added ingredient. The Bourbon Bomber has cola flavor with Maker’s Mark bourbon. The Pretty Woman includes strawberry flavor with whipped cream vodka. If those don’t sound refreshing, maybe The Drunken Smurf, blue raspberry flavor topped with berry vodka, will cool you off. If you stick around, you can play sand volleyball or a round of corn hole, too. The Grove is now open for the spring and summer season.
3019 McKinnon St, Dallas, TX 75201
Encanto Pops
Encanto popsicle, courtesy of Encanto Pop’s Instagram.
Encanto Pops is a paleteria located in the Bishop Arts District. The company serves cream and water based pops including Mexican chocolate, cookies and lime, beets and soursop and watermelon and hibiscus. These aren’t your average ice cream flavors found at TCBY. Encanto Pops is open Tuesday through Sunday from 12pm to 8pm – perfect for an afternoon stroll through Bishop Arts.
831 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208
The Highland Park Soda Fountain
Chocolate milkshake, courtesy of the Highland Park Soda Fountain website.
The Highland Park Soda Fountain has been feeding families for over a century, and its “world famous” milkshakes are still served in frosty glasses. The overflow is served in a metal container to top off your shake. Step back in time for an afternoon filled with memorabilia from over the decades.
3229 Knox St, Dallas, TX 75205
If you’re planning on sticking around Dallas this summer, be sure to keep these places in mind.
I love the beadwork on this clutch. The vibrant colors are perfect for the summer and can be paired with almost anything. I envision wearing this with denim and a blue blouse.
Eberjey makes the softest most comfy pajamas ever. There are many styles but my favorite is the short set, and the Palm Trees are my favorite Eberjey pattern this season!
These Adidas kicks are my new favorite running shoes. There is ample support for the toe and heel and has a lip that doesn’t slide around. Highly recommended!
As I get ready to move into my first apartment, I’m looking for accessories to make it feel like a home. This Parisian print reminds me of time I’ve spent there and the trips I hope to go on in the future.
I’m taking this nautical theme quite literally. While at Ocean Reef over spring break, I wore a two piece set by J.O.A. that I purchased in Austin. I’m obsessed with matching sets but love that you can make a whole new outfit with each piece. If you don’t know about the brand, J.O.A., then you’re missing out! I love this line because they sell trendy pieces at an affordable price. I’ve attached other J.O.A. pieces that I think you may like!
