While exploring some waterfalls this past week, we needed to grab some food and found this really cool diner quite literally in the middle of nowhere. We had coffee, burgers, and cheese covered fries. Could not have been better.

This is one of the waterfalls we hiked to! We ended up hiking to the base of it which was probably my favorite part. The hike below the rocky overhanging's was so stunning and so much fun.

I shared this one on my Instagram this week. It is basically what I wear every day for work. The shoes are unbelievably comfortable and the whole look is simple and classic.

We spent one evening walking around downtown and I grabbed this photo. I love our city so much and admire all old architecture here. Savannah really is such a unique place and I feel so lucky to call it home.

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My Favorite Soup

 

I originally found the recipe that inspired this here via Pinterest. I modified it slightly to make it more soup-like and it is my very favorite soup to make! I do not follow any diets or anything specific except for keeping things gluten free due to a health condition my husband and I have, but otherwise I try to keep what I eat as fresh and un-processed as possible. Soups are one of my favorite things to make because they are so easy for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients:

• Butternut Squash
• 1/2 Red Onion
• Salt
• Red Pepper Flakes
• Bone Broth

Instructions:

1. Heat up your pan and cut up the squash and onion 
2. Add the squash and onion, along with the seasonings to the pan and cook on medium (occasionally stirring) until onions turn transparent
3. Add in the bone broth until squash and onion are about halfway covered and boil for 5-10 minutes
4. Put ingredients into a blender and blend until creamy
5. Enjoy!

How to Build a Work Wardrobe + How to Do it on a Tight Budget

White Sneakers | Earrings | White Mules (old) | Red Sweater (old)

Button Down | Jeans | Black Pants | Navy Pants | Blazer

Gold Earrings | Ring | Sweater Blazer | Sneakers

Tortoise Earrings | White Tee | Tote

I love the idea of a capsule wardrobe; a handful of beloved classic pieces that you mix and match for multiple looks. I have tried to do this with my work wardrobe. My work clothes are as follows:

• 2 pairs of jeans
• 1 pair of navy pants
• 1 pair of black pants
• 2 button downs (different colors)
• 1 white tee
• 2 cardigans (different colors)
• 2 blazers
• Several different sweaters
• 2 pairs of sneakers
• 1 pair of mules
• Variety of accessories

The benefit of this list is they are all classics and I wear them even when I am not at work as well. To build a capsule work wardrobe, the first thing to do before shopping is to look at the clothes that you already own and work with those first. If you are needing new work clothes due to a new job, graduating college, etc. a capsule work wardrobe like this can be done on a tight budget as well! Certain items it doesn't really matter a brand, they pretty much look the same. And others, you may be picky about a brand or fit and there are options for that as well! I'll list below the easiest way to do this:

-Jeans: Goodwill, thrift stores, Walmart, Target, and Poshmark

Goodwill always has a plethora of jeans from all different companies If you are patient, you can easily find jeans here for around $5. The mom jean and boyfriend jean style are in right now and those are also found at Walmart! If you have a particular style/brand you want, then Poshmark is the way to go.

-Classic navy/black pants: J. Crew Factory (sale), Target, and Poshmark

Finding good slacks can be a little more difficult. I have found that waiting for J.Crew factory to go on sale or knowing what I want and waiting to find it on Poshmark are the easiest ways to get quality at a lower price.

-Button downs: Goodwill, thrift stores, Target, and Poshmark

Button downs are such a great staple and their style has not really changed through the years. This means it is easier to find them at a Goodwill or local thrift stores for usually under $10. This also means that they are usually expensive on Poshmark either. I have seen them on there a lot of times less than $10. A tip if you want a more relaxed fit, is buying men's button downs.

-White Tee: Walmart or Target

There is no reason to spend much on a white tee, I highly recommend a plain v-neck cotton from either Walmart or Target.

-Cardigans: J. Crew Factory (sale the best!), Target, and Poshmark

My favorite basic cardigans are from J. Crew Factory I purchased about years ago. I waited until they were dirt cheap and then bought one in almost every color. 

-Blazers: Poshmark and Target

I am a little more picky about blazers and I actually purchased my favorite one from Target! It is navy with a linen-blend striped lining. I needed one for interviews and it is still my favorite compared to "higher end" ones I have purchased.

-Sweaters: Poshmark or Sales

My favorite sweater are from Tory Burch, however there is no way I can ever justify $300 on a sweater. I have been able to find them though on Poshmark for a fraction of the price when I am patient. I also wait for J. Crew sweaters to go on clearance and have gotten them as low as $20-$30 before.

-Classic Sneakers: Walmart, or wait for Black Friday

To me, most white sneakers look exactly the same aside from minor differences. Walmart sells all types of white sneakers throughout the year and if you stain them, it's no big deal. If you are wanting something a little nicer, Black Friday is a great time to find them on sale.

-Mules: Target and wait for a sale

Good mules are a little harder to find. Target has recently started selling classic mules in different colors as well as just waiting for them to go out of season and go on sale.

-Accessories/Jewelry: Poshmark, Etsy, and Antique stores

Poshmark is a great place to look for nicer name brand jewelry at a good price as well and looking through local antique stores. I have found some of my favorite vintage pieces at antique stores and Etsy!