Tuesday, April 30, 2013

If you haven't heard about it yet...

This is the greatest self tanner known to man.  
It smells good, it lasts for a week or so, it doesn't stain clothes, and I've actually had people ask if I just got back from a beach vacation after I apply.
YES, it is that good. 
I can't take all the credit for the discovery of a pale-girls fountain of youth, my Mama started wearing this years ago. 
I apply at least once a week after I use an exfloiate and shave my legs.


Little Miss Wade can make you fashionable and tan- HOW ABOUT THAT?!?
XOXO
Little Miss Wade

Monday, April 29, 2013

A Floral Monday


I saw this little floral number over on Luella & June and have been thinking about it ever since.  I can picture it with wide leg white pants for summer days in the office and with cute little denim cut offs for a Saturday afternoon on the patio.  I make sure almost everything I buy these days is transitional from work to weekend! 


Here's to a floral Monday!
XOXO
Little Miss Wade

Friday, April 26, 2013

Mexican Shrimp Casserole + An Amazing Salad

Happy Friday Loves!

I made this amazing (HEALTHY and EASY!) Mexican Shrimp Casserole for some girlfriends on Wednesday night and it was a huge hit!

Thank you to The Investment Boenker and her fabulous mother, Ginger, for this recipee.  I adapted a bit.

Ingredients:
- 2 lbs shrimp
-Olive Oil
-Creole Seasoning
-1 red and 1 yellow pepper (diced)
-2 big jalapenos (I used fresh and diced them but you can use pickled or omit!)
-1 can corn
-1 can black beans (drained)
-green onions (diced)
-regular onions (diced)
-Shredded Mexican Cheese
-Avocado
-Salsa

1. Toss shrimp with olive oil and creole seasoning and cook on stovetop. I used a lot of creole seasoning because I love spicy!  
2. Put all ingredients into a pyrex dish and cover with cheese
3. Cook on 375 for 40 minutes.  Cover with foil for the first 20 minutes and then take off the foil for the last 20 minutes.
4. Serve over quinoa (I cook mine with chicken broth to be flavorful!) or some type of rice/couscous.  
5. Add sliced avocado and salsa to the top and enjoy!


All ingredients in pyrex!
All cooked and ready!!!




An amazing spinach salad served on the side with avocado, goat cheese, sliced almonds, strawberries, & blackberries
  

Cook on, friends!
XOXO
Little Miss Wade

Tory Burch Friends and Fans Event + Print on Print





Tory Burch is offering 25% off with their Friends and Fans Event 
(use code: TBSPRING)

Print on print is huge right now.  
Matching prints as a suit. Short/blazer suits. Pant/blazer suits. Pant/tunic suits.  
It's ALL the rage.

I am trying to rationale the purchase of  the above print on print tunic and pant suit right now. It is just so chic with those sandals. Super versatile.  I can see myself wearing to work or a Saturday brunch. 
#gottahaveit


Remember: PRINT ON PRINT!
XOXO
Little Miss Wade
 

(this was yesterday's post but there was some technical difficulty!)

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

DVF: Confetti Blazer

This confetti blazer is about to rock your world
because it is rockin mine


$375
I would mix and match it with all my bright colors for summer!
I didn't see the shorts when I picked up the blazer- but I do love them!

It's a party, throw the confetti!
XOXO
Little Miss Wade

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

What's Not to LOVE: J. Crew

The email from J.Crew offering 25% off all purchases 
(with CODE: SPRINGBEST) immediately gave me anxiety...  
I had been waiting for a promotion code for weeks to buy so much stuff I'd been lusting after! 

Here goes my shopping cart 
(yes, I know I am going to have to narrow it down! BUT HOW?!?)

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1: Fan Fringe Necklace in Vibrant Fuschia- You'll never be able to talk me out of a great statement necklace.  This would be so versatile!
2. Pilar Sandals in Neon Coral- A gorgeous color to spice up any old outfit.  I would pair them with white skinnies, a white tee, the necklace above and you have yourself a date!
3. Crystal Color Stone Statement Necklace- Seen here on Little Miss Wade back in March
4. Edie Purse in Vintage Violet- I am really getting into violet this season because I can pair it with all my brights! A great statement bag for summer!!!
5. Schoolboy Blazer in Ivory- A white linen blazer- if you don't have a J. Crew Schoolboy- I suggest you invest.  I am obsessed! #wanteverycolor
6. Scalloped Dress in Bright Poppy- A perfect Summer Sunday church dress with wedges. Also, dress it up with strappy sandals and you have yourself a little cocktail dress!
7. Marled Linen V-Neck Sweater in Lilac- For a chilly beach day or when you've gotten too much sun #I'mpaleandIknowit
8. Embroidered Rope Tunic- Seen here on Little Miss Wade just last Friday.  I ran out of time before leaving for the lake, but it is definitely in my shopping cart now!!!



What am I going to be able to resist...? #NOTHING
XOXO
Little Miss Wade

Monday, April 22, 2013

I HAVE TO HAVE IT

Saw these pants on a co-worker and I just about died. I am seriously in love!



I would pair with a white Equipment button down or this Joie number. Something plain and simple.
Printed pants are ALL THE RAGE. If you don't have at least 3 pairs on backup in your closet, you have a major to-do list for a Monday!


Print. Me. Up.
XOXO
Little Miss Wade

Friday, April 19, 2013

It's all about the Coverup!

It's Coverup Time on Little Miss Wade- and boy, do I love me some TUNICS!
Perfect for a post-sun trip the bar, late afternoon windy boat ride, or lunch by the pool...







J. Crew Embroidered Rope Tunic- thanks to my BFF Nat (The Investment Boenker)- she found this lovely tunic for my weekend trip!
Milly Pahala Dotted Maxi Coverup- what a KILLER coverup. Nothing else screams I'm a hot beach girl like a sheer coverup!!!
Trina Turk Aquarius Coverup Tunic- this print- O.M.G. I die. So Amazing! 
Tory Burch Montecito Short Caftan- you can't do a tunic post without Tory Burch!


Off to the lake!
XOXO
Little Miss Wade

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Bathing Suit 101!

I'm preparing for the first Summer weekend trip to the lake, so today and tomorrow's post will be dedicated to swim wear and coverups!

Must Have Suits for the Summer:

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1. Beach Riot Dream Catcher Crotchet Back Top & Adventure Bottom- the turquoise is amazing. It will make you look tanner! #onmywishlist
2.   Nanette Lepore Tec-Porcelain Top and Bottom- love this coral-ish print, again,  flattering colors will make you look more tan than you actually are!
3. Old Navy Women's Printed Halter in Black Print- great shape, flattering and supportive- plus #bargainbuy


Dive on it, it's summertime!
XOXO
Little Miss Wade 

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

The Importance of Layering Necklaces

It might not surprise you that I like to layer on the jewels
Never just one necklace, one bracelet, one ring...
the more the merrier!

Today, I am showing you how to layer statement necklaces:


















BAUBLEBAR is the perfect place to get these wonderful layering necklaces! All you have to do is order a couple that don't match perfectly- but compliment each other nicely- and get 5 or so to mix n match so you never have the same ones on!

I think the below would be an awesome combo:

 
















Try out your own combinations here!


Lots of layering love!
XOXO
Little Miss Wade

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

SHOPBOP has another 20% off for us!

What a Tuesday delight! 

SHOPBOP 20% off!
Use code: WEAREFAMILY13

Here is what I am after...
(a random mix!) 
















Cut25 by Yigal Azrouel Cotton Poplin Dress- $295- amazing for going out or a summer pool party!
BCBGMAXAZRIA Hex High Heels- $325- Could these be more perfect?!?
 Tibi Basket Weave Jacket- $435- Cobalt. The perfect color for every season!
Tibi Anson Colorblock Pants- $295- MY FAVORITE Colorblock pants to this day!!!
J Brand Love Story Flare Jeans in Dark Vintage- $218- why not another pair of Love Storys?

Also, a quick note, I am praying for Boston and all loved ones involved. Y'all are in our hearts and in our prayers.

XOXO
Little Miss Wade 

Monday, April 15, 2013

A Neutral Summer Wedge

After quite the Birthday celebrations, Monday is back and came earlier than ever.  However, these little beauties by Elizabeth and James are making this day much more bearable...
 


So neutral and perfect- order away!
XOXO
Little Miss Wade

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Introducing...


That is right, friends.  Make plans for Saturday because Kate Spade's little sister is in town. She is young, colorful, bright, less polished, and less expensive!!!
#girlonabudget

The website has now launched and I have already ordered a complete outfit!

Saturday Everyday Shift Dress in Abstract $170

Saturday Linked-In Necklace in Abstract- $45

Cheers to Saturday!
XOXO
Little Miss Wade

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Tax Refund Shoes

I got a refund from my taxes #bestdayofmylife and I am investing the money  in the stock market in some new shoes. 
 
We will call these my tax refund shoes and I will forever be grateful to the GOV. 
(this is a multple choice test, comment away!)
 

 
 
 
 
E. All of the Above 
 
Which pair would you choose? Comment away!
XOXO
Little Miss Wade





Inslee By Design

A BFF (Hi Emmy!) introduced me to Inslee By Design a couple of years ago by giving me one of her yearly calendars.  Inslee is an amazing artist who paints sassy fashionistas for living.  
What a dream job!

Because I love all things fashion and am still dedicated to hand written notes, it is like this paper company was made for me...!!!

Inslee By Design Little Calendar- sitting on my desk!

Currently lovin' this little note card to send to old friends!
 
 Be sure to check out Inslee By Design for all your calendar, stationary, notepad, and invitation needs!

Write Away!
XOXO
Little Miss Wade

Monday, April 8, 2013

Iconic Fashion Designer Lilly Pulitzer

Lilly Pulitzer was a socialite turned designer, by accident and necessity.  She was a Palm Beach Princess of Prints who happened to open a juice stand in 1959.  The young heiress needed a dress that would camouflage the stains of orange and grapefruit spills, and thus her long time fashion empire was born.  She passed away peacefully yesterday at her Palm Beach estate at the age of 81.
 
Mrs. Lillian Bostwick Phipps Pulitzer Rousseau

"Style isn't just about what you wear, it's about how you live."- Lilly Pulitzer

We will miss you Lilly!
XOXO
Little Miss Wade

Friday, April 5, 2013

Tory Burch SALE

Wrapping up this weeks series on sales/promotions with a sale by:
If you follow her on instagram you know she is constantly jet-setting the world to find inspiration for her collections!

(*Dear Mom and Dad- I can only find inspiration on the beaches in the South of France as well...)

Today's Picks:

Dove Tunic ($188) a beach coverup perfect for my inspiration trip to the South of France!

Everette Cuff ($207) finally, an everyday cuff
Everette Necklace ($245) a gold statement dream!
Cassie Tee ($63) perfect with white jeans!

Have an amazing weekend, shop away!
XOXO
Little Miss Wade

Thursday, April 4, 2013

A Moto Jacket you NEED!

A great sale going on over at Neiman Marcus today...always nice to see expensive things get marked down...a sale is a sale!

Look at this...



This is the perfect weather for this perfectly colored moto jacket!

No need to ride motocycles to buy this jacket!
XOXO
Little Miss Wade

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

GAP: 25% off

Another day...another promotion!
Today, Gap is offering 25% off their entire site with code: GAP25
Here is what you have to have for Spring!

 1. A pair of Skimmers. A bright color, a floral, a print, a white, or just a jean...

 2. Scoop Neck Tee-Dress. Fun color, great stripe, gotta have it

3. Neon Pink Flip Flops. #BeachReady

Don't you feel like you could online shop your life away? I sure do...
XOXO
Little Miss Wade