Fashion Friday: Floppy Hats in the Sun

Whether you're sitting on the beach, or under an umbrella eating fish tacos and sipping on a frozen cocktail a floppy hat is a definite must in the summer. It adds an air of sophistication to any outfit and protects your face from the scorching rays of the sun, double win!

From the Archives for the Surf Station's GND shop.

Here are a few of my current favorites how I would style them. The felt hats may be a little warm for the beach, but your can surely catch me strolling around the cobblestone streets of St. Augustine in them.

The "do not disturb" hat above made me laugh. I imagine sitting on the beach in my chair with the brim pulled low. Out of my price range though with a $440 price tag. (!)

Are you a hat person more so in the warmer months? 

Other than SPF how do you protect yourself from the sun?

Fashion Friday: Wide Leg Pants

The cycle of pant leg diameter amuses me. I remember in middle school thinking how dorky my Mom's straight leg, ankle length, colored denim was. I thought she needed to wear flares, then bell bottoms, then wide legs. Now jumping forward to current day... I would rock her colored skinnies any day!

I really think the wide legs are about to come back for the mass market this year. I'm not talking Jnco Jeans here people, I mean high waisted, fitted until just above your thigh, followed by a major widening.

I'm on board with this trend and it's been on the runways for a while now. The professional look, as well as the beachy lower waisted ones will surely be added to my closet this year. 

What do you think? Are you ready for wide legs to make their comeback?

Fashion Friday: Valentine's Day Dresses

With Valentine's Day less than 10 days away my mind is on where to make reservations and what to wear. I've already got the card and know what I'm getting for hubs, so the dress will be the hardest decision. Here's some pretty options for your Valentine's or (Galentine's) whether you are coupled up or going stag.

This first soft flowy pink dress is my favorite, and for under $30 I am really considering going with that one.

The burgundy one from Free People though is also gorgeous, the lace is so feminine and just looks like Valentine's day.

LBD's are always good... but then again a bright blue lacy number like the one from Free People is a flirty little thing. ;)

Will you be wearing pink, red, an LBD, or does the color 

not really matter to you? Form fitting or loose, what do you think?

Linking up with: Sunday Funday

Fashion Friday: My Work Day Attire

For todays Fashion Friday post I wanted to post an outfit that you would catch me in if you saw me at work. I love dressing up and putting a little more effort into my hair in the evenings and on the weekends, but during the work week I'm often just in jeans, my Toms, and rocking a headband and bun. This kind of feels like a no makeup selfie or something... straight from work to the blog, here it is.

Earlier this week I met with Ashley of Sailor's Omen to discuss an upcoming photoshoot with Foxtale Photography for Fashion Friday. I met Ashley a couple years ago but we haven't spent much time together even though I know we would get along really well. We are both into fashion, being crafty (she has her own jewelry line) and of course crystals. She seems like someone I could really get along with.

In brainstorming the style we wanted to go for with the shoot we came up with a color palette, threw around a few ideas, then took a stroll around Marshalls to see if we could spike our creative stylings further. We found a few things that could work, talked about some other pieces we would like to get our hands on, and each left with a bar of soap. Yes, soap. Aromatherapy goes well with the ideas behind the "powers" of crystals and the Aromatherapy Herbal Soaps captured both of our attention as much as a royal blue top did. I discovered a new scent, Comfrey Root; the smell is similar to bergamot or some other earthy scent.

Gorgeous light creeping through the moss before shooting this look.

My diamond necklace from hubs, a watch, and my wedding rings are pretty much the only pieces of jewelry I wear between 8 and 5 during the week. Sometimes I'll throw in a bracelet, wear a statement necklace instead or switch my Toms out for boots, but my work look is pretty casual.

Similar Toms / Denim c/o Aeropostale / Similar Kohls Top / Vestal Watch

What is your work look like? Do you get to dress up, or are you a 

jeans girl like me during the week? Let me know in the comments below. :)

Linking up with Rachel the Hat, Style Elixir,  More Pieces of Me, Penniless Socialite, Fizz and Frosting, Happiness at Mid-Life, Be.You.Tiful

Fashion Friday: WIW in 9 Degrees

A few weeks ago I took a trip to Maryland to see my family. I kind of forgot that I missed them so much. It had been since last year at my wedding reception that I had seen them... too long.

I stayed with my sister, her boyfriend and their two dogs in their old schoolhouse turned home for a few days. The house is over 170 years old and really exudes the country home vibe with the exposed wood beams, stretching views of rolling hills, and two big ol' hairy dogs. :)

Here is what I wore the night it was a frigid 9 degrees. Note that what you do not see are the leggings that I wore every day under my jeans, the minimum of two additional shirts underneath, and my ski jacket I added over the top.

Denim c/o Aeropostale / Bunny Sweater c/o Aeropostale / Beanie old Forever 21 similar / 

Herringbone Vest similar / old Boots similar

The sunsets were beautiful, very different from our (also gorgeous) Florida sunsets. I really enjoyed the change of scenery and checking out the area my sister is living in. Her dogs clearly love the area too. Here are a few shots I took while visiting Dickerson.

One of the white ones spat a piece of kibble right in her face when we ran out of food. It was hilarious, and Patty was totally stunned. A story her and I will surely remember forever.

Love you, Pat! Thanks for showing me around your town. :)

One more for the road - how sweet is this fluffy face?!

Linking up with Rachel the Hat, Style Elixir,  More Pieces of Me, On the Daily Express, 

Fashion Friday: Herringbone Under the Bridge.

I hope you enjoyed a love filled holiday with family and friends yesterday. As a blogger I find it difficult to turn off social media most days, but on holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas I don’t feel so bad disconnecting from the rest of the world. And that’s the way it should be, right? 

Back to the holidays… my tree will be up through NYE, as will my Christmas decorations. Keeping up with the jolliness of the rest of the year- here’s a festive holiday look.

Herring bone screams winter to me and this vest is the perfect final layer for this chilly look. 

These were taken on a wooden trail under the bridge on Vilano Beach. I don’t think many people even realize this little trail is even there, definitely worth the time to seek out and take a walk down. You could make a little afternoon of just walking around Vilano: here, at the pier, at the beach, over the bridge… All worth a stroll.

Groopdealz Herringbone Vest similar / old Forever 21 Sweater similar / Jewelry c/o Marley Lilly / 

Jeans c/o Aeropostale / Vintage Louis Vuitton / old Boots similar

Many thanks to Lucy and Wayne Smith, the photographers behind these photos. This is the fourth in a set of recent looks they captured for Fashion Friday. I’m planning to work with them again within the next two months so be on the lookout for more Fashion Fridays here on Just Me aghan. :)

Photo Credit: Lucy & Wayne Smith of Foxtale Photography

Linking up with Style Elixir

Fashion Friday: Moto Jacket & Jeans on the Bridge

I'm in Maryland visiting family this weekend, but here's a slightly warmer look on the Vilano bridge from my recent photo shoot with Foxtale Photography for your Fashion Friday.

Top Marshalls / Moto Jacket Marshalls similar / jeans c/o Aeropostale/ 

Black Necklace c/o Aeropostale similar / bracelet Fab'rik / Similar Clutch

A moto jacket is the perfect amount of warmth for those days when it's cold but not yet cold enough for a full on winter coat.

I found the top necklace at the flea market recently, it's very intriguing with a different design on the other side. The bottom necklace is from the Pretty Little Liars line by Aeropostale. They were the perfect length to layer and I like the mixed metals. 

Photo Credit: Foxtale Photography

Fashion Friday: Monograms by Marley Lilly

One of the things I miss about living up north is wearing zip ups or hoodies to the beach in the summer evenings. I had so many cute ones to choose from, then when I moved to Florida (10 years ago) they weren't needed anymore as it's warm through the night. For the couple months that it is actually cold I really enjoy layering on a fun jacket. What may be a necessity to some is often an accessory for us Floridians.

Monogram it!

Are you a fan of monograms? I like them on outerwear, jewelry, travel cups... Marley Lilly sells all that and more, check them out if you are looking for something monogrammed and adorable!

I can't get enough of my Toms wedges!

I love these TOMS wedges so much right now! They are definitely my most favorite shoe in my closet at the moment; so comfortable and not too tall with a heel less than three inches. The python design adds a bit of funkiness to them too so they're not just plain old cream colored booties. LOVE!

Marley Lilly Monogrammed Microfleece Jacket / Toms Desert Wedges / 

Aero Jeans / J. Crew Statement Necklace similar / AE Lace Hat similar

Photo Credit: Lucy & Wayne Smith of Foxtale Photography

Check out my blogger friend Nadia's styling of her Marley Lilly clutch.

Linking up with Happiness at Mid-Life, Style Elixir, Penniless Socialite, Maybe I Will, Rachel the Hat