Pretty in Pink Megan

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5 Favorite Places in Atlanta

Dress: H&M | Booties: Vince Camuto | Earrings: BaubleBar | Bag: Gucci

Okay Atlanta- you aren’t perfect (especially your aggressive drivers), but I do like you! I’ve recently been to the ATL twice in one month, which basically makes me an expert (kidding!).  I thought I’d pop on here and let you know my 5 favorite places in Atlanta from my short little time there lately.  I always love when people share their favorite places to eat, see, shop, and play in cities I’m about to travel to, so hopefully if any of you all will be in Atlanta soon you can check these out!

ONE– Revelator’s Coffee in Westside Provisions District: this area in general is one of my favorite parts of Atlanta.  It reminds me a lot of Memphis.  It has an industrial and gritty feel but is home to really good shopping and cute little coffee shops like this one.  This is the perfect place to grab some coffee and people watch as both times I was here it was completely packed, but dead silent (which is a funny combination).  I think a lot of people were studying or just really into their work while I was there, but I really liked the vibe!

TWO– Donetto Italian Restaurant: we ate here after the RewardStyle City Tour event and it was SO good.  I can’t even explain how yummy the pasta was … and they have the best dessert too!  It just opened a couple of weeks ago and had such great atmosphere.  I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you are coming from out-of-town and want a cool place to eat.

THREE– Piedmont Park: I really wanted to see Piedmont Park because a lot of people told me it was like a mini Central Park.  It was so pretty and there were so many walking trails if you need to work out or just want to walk around and people watch.

FOUR– Hotel Indigo Midtown: if you are looking for a cool hotel that won’t break the bank I would highly recommend this Hotel Indigo.  It has really fun boutique-hotel rooms and a great bar and lobby area downstairs that makes you feel like you’re in NYC.  I love Hotel Indigos because they allow pets 🙂

FIVE– Inman Park Area: We ate at Fritti one night in Inman Park and this street was poppin’!  There were several restaurants to choose from and you can just park along the street and walk around.  I know Bar Taco is a chain, but it’s one of my favorites and there is one on this street, so that’s all the more reason you should go.

Hope you all enjoyed!  What are your favorite spots in Atlanta?

Americas Mart October Apparel Mart Recap – Why You Should Go as a Blogger


Last weekend I had the awesome opportunity to go to Americas Mart Atlanta October Apparel Mart as a behind-the-scenes blogger to check out new trends for spring 2018, chat with brands, and participate in a blogging panel.  I had the best time and really loved getting to see how this process works from all sides of the spectrum.

If you’re not familiar with Americas Mart Atlanta, they put on marts several times a year featuring everything from accessories, home decor, and apparel.  Traditionally, buyers from stores go and order items for the next season from vendors who are there attending the mart.  Each vendor has a little mini pop-up shop set up with their samples so that buyers can see the items for next season in person.  Y’all – there were 10 floors of vendors! 10 floors!  It was so cool to get to see all of this for the first time.

I think most importantly, this was so awesome to see as a fashion blogger because it was like going to NYFW but actually getting to touch, feel, and try on the clothes.  I honestly see so much benefit to going to Mart as a blogger to scout the upcoming trends, connect with brands, and attend the fashion shows put on by the mart.  I will definitely be coming back to AmericasMart Atlanta to scout for fall 2018! Also, just to entice you a little more, there’s something called a cash & carry floor where you can buy things 🙂 I went a little crazy at one of the accessory shops that had literally every kind of trendy earring you could imagine.

As far as trends for spring 2018 I would say it was a combination of these things: tulle, pleated skirts, fanny packs, and jumpsuits! Lots of romantic and feminine details, florals, and so much tulle, which I love because I secretly want a Carrie Bradshaw pink tulle skirt.

Thank you to AmericasMart Atlanta & The Blog Societies for this opportunity.

Bridge The Gap Campaign

When I heard about this campaign I jumped at the opportunity to participate, because, let’s be honest- blogging has changed SO much over the past few years.  I think it’s so cool people that are my Mom’s age are blogging and starting fashion instagram accounts.  I actually love following women like this because I think it’s so cool that there is something for all age groups.

To give you a brief 411 on this campaign, 50 “millennials” and 50 “over forty” bloggers were matched and paired off.  You were given your partner and the goal was to meet, chat, talk on the phone, and learn about your partner to help “bridge the gap” between the ages.

I’d like to introduce you to my adorable partner, Paula, of Dimples on my What? blog.  Paula is a wife, mother, grandma and fellow true-crime loving lady from Indiana who started her blog after realizing that along with aging (don’t we know it) comes dimples on literally every part of your body.  I am 32 and can attest to this … I swear I get more dimples on my what with every passing year.

As I was saying before, I think it’s so cool that people of all ages blog.  I actually was thinking a while back to myself, “I wonder when this blogging gig will run out … I probably have at least 8 more years, right?”  I went to NYFW and saw TONS of bloggers over 40 and that gave me hope that this is a longterm gig and sorry y’all, but you may be seeing me for a long time if the internet is still cool in 10 years.

I talked to Paula on the phone for about an hour and we discussed all things blogging and how we both got to where we are today.  It’s so amazing that we are both in different seasons of life, but were able to connect and exchange tips and tricks.  I wish I lived closer to Paula because I’d love to meet her in person.  We said that hopefully one day we will get to meet at a blogging conference or something.

Go check out Paula’s Blog and make sure to see all of the other Bridge The Gap campaign posts here.

The Easiest Basic Outfit- A Blazer & Flats

Blazer: Nordstrom | Tee: Nordstrom | Bag: Trendlee c/o | Jeans: Madewell | Flats: Chinese Laundry

This outfit is one of the easiest outfits to wear and it just looks so classy!  If you haven’t noticed, there is a trend of oversized blazers going on and I have to say I love it!  This blazer is oversized, 3/4 sleeves, is really comfortable and also comes in two other colors.  I threw it on with my plain white tee from Nordstrom and the black jeans I wear all the time.  If you haven’t bought these flats then you really need to- they are a gucci dupe for a third of the price.  They also come in black and red.

Have you all gotten an oversized blazer yet?