What Caught Our Eye Today!

dress / hat / belt / sandals / earrings

Happy Monday, y’all! Hope you had a fun fourth! If you’re like us, today includes some deal-hunting since there are so many great holiday weekend sales that are ending tonight! We’ve also been finding the best summer dress steals at Target like the one worn above, all for under $40…a few other favorites include this eyelet maxi, this puff-sleeve gingham dress and this sunny apron-style midi!

Sale styles at J.Crew are up to 70% off today with the code BESTSALE (don’t miss this classic shirtdress, this paisley swimsuit, these gold lace-up sandals and these block-print PJs!) and you can take up to 50% off at Ann Taylor with the code GOFOURTH (we’re eyeing this puff-sleeve floral print top and matching skirt, these quilted leather slides and this striped tie-back top). Just through tonight, everything is 20% off at Pamela Munson and blue styles are 20% off at Amanda Lindroth, and the Serena & Lily outdoor sale ends tomorrow! Sale styles at Farm Rio are an extra 25% off today, and you can take up to 50% off at Mango (we love this puff-sleeve maxi, this cute woven bag and this eyelet dress!). Get 15% off at The Inside today with the code FIREWORKS, 25% off of purchases of $50+ at Rifle Paper Co. with the code BLOOM25, and 30% off spring styles at Dondolo with the code SPRINGLOVE, and be sure you don’t miss the deals at the Tory Burch Semi-Annual Sale, which ends tomorrow!

If you didn’t catch this week’s Current Crushes yet, you can see those here! Check out our latest summer must-haves and our getaway-inspired finds, and be sure you’re also visiting our Shop Favorites page where we add all of our current obsessions like entertaining favorites, warm-weather fashion, Amazon finds and more! Happy shopping!

Friday Favorites!

dress / hat / sandals /sunglasses / earrings / bag (gifted) / vintage ring; similar here / vintage cuff; similar here / lip color (in “chili pepper”) / nail color

Happy Friday, y’all! We’re oh-so-ready for a fun and relaxing holiday weekend! We’ve been wearing this versatile $98 dress non-stop since Italy (wearing a size small)…it can be worn with the tie in the front (knotted or as a bow) for a little lower cut, or with the tie in the back for a higher neck, and it comes in multiple colors! We highly recommend snapping up your favorite color before they sell out, and a few other summer favorites under $100 that we’re loving right now include this strapless indigo print dress and this low-back halter maxi that comes in so many pretty colors and is perfect over a swimsuit or on its own!

The Fourth of July weekend means that there are SO many great sales right now! Select summer picks at J.Crew are marked down today and sale styles are an additional 50-70% off with the code BESTSALE (don’t miss these white jeans for $20, this striped puff-sleeve dress for $47 and this ruffle-front dress for $36!) and you can take up to 50% off at Ann Taylor with the code GOFOURTH (we love this floral midi dress, this mixed-print boatneck top and these metallic block-heel mules!). The Serena & Lily outdoor sale just started, so it’s the perfect time to snap up those outdoor pieces you’ve been eyeing! Everything is 20% off at Pamela Munson this weekend (this pearl and rattan clutch (gifted) is one of our favorite go-to’s and we adore this new shell bag too!), and pretty blue styles by Amanda Lindroth are 20% off with the code HAPPYFOURTH (we love these raffia-wrapped tumblers, pitcher and hurricanes!). Summer styles are up to 30% off at Hunter Bell today, and you can get 25% off of purchases of $50+ at Rifle Paper Co. with the code BLOOM25! Take 15% off at The Inside with the code FIREWORKS, and spring styles at Dondolo are 30% off with the code SPRINGLOVE, including our Dondolo x P+P Creative Club dress! Chairish just kicked off a sale on both vintage and new items, and summer entertaining pieces at Anthropologie are up to 40% off! Everything is 20% off at One Kings Lane today, and there are just a few days left to shop the amazing deals at the Tory Burch Semi-Annual Sale! Farm Rio has a great sale going on, so be sure to take advantage of these colorful, print-happy deals…we’re eyeing this tiered floral midi dress, this puff-sleeve blouse and this caftan-style coverup!

Our P+P Creative Club Launch Party Weekend in Charleston starts exactly two weeks from today! There’s still time to join in on the fun but be sure to reserve your tickets soon as space is limited! The signup window for our July Happy Mail box (inspired by our upcoming Charleston event and full of so many great items!) is about to close…get signed up as a Besties member by 7/3 to receive this box!

If you didn’t catch this week’s Current Crushes yet, you can see those here! Check out our latest summer must-haves and our getaway-inspired finds, and be sure you’re also visiting our Shop Favorites page where we add all of our current obsessions like entertaining favorites, warm-weather fashion, Amazon finds and more! Happy shopping!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Photography by Jessica Amerson

Current Crushes!

Happy Thursday, y’all! We’re excited to share our latest fashion, home and beauty crushes! If you haven’t shopped our interactive collages before, it’s super easy…you just click or tap on each individual item in the collage above and it links directly to all of the details, or you can click on the product images in the gallery below!

With the holiday weekend coming up, there are so many great sales and deals! We’ve been finding amazing dress steals for under $40…our favorites include this sunny ruffle-detail midi, this embroidered tiered style, this floral-print belted kaftan, this puff-sleeve style available in gingham and other four other colors and prints, and this blue and white print sundress! The Serena & Lily outdoor sale just kicked off, so it’s the perfect time to snap up those outdoor pieces you’ve been eyeing! Summer styles are up to 30% off at Hunter Bell today, and you can get 25% off of purchases of $50+ at Rifle Paper Co. with the code BLOOM25! Take 15% off at The Inside with the code FIREWORKS (even the new CW Stockwell collection!), and spring styles at Dondolo are 30% off with the code SPRINGLOVE, including our Dondolo x P+P Creative Club dress! Chairish just kicked off a 4th of July sale on both vintage and new items, and summer entertaining pieces at Anthropologie are up to 40% off! Select summer picks at J.Crew are marked down today and sale styles are an additional 50-60% off with the code BESTSALE, and you can take 30-40% off at Ann Taylor with the code TOGETHER! Everything is 20% off at One Kings Lane today, and there are just a few days left to shop the amazing deals at the Tory Burch Semi-Annual Sale! Everything is 20% off at Pamela Munson this weekend, and pretty blue styles by Amanda Lindroth are 20% off with the code HAPPYFOURTH! and Printfresh is offering free shipping this weekend when you use the code FOURTH during checkout…in case you missed the news yesterday: we just announced our exciting new collaboration collection with Printfresh, which launches next week on Thursday, July 8th!

Our P+P Creative Club Launch Party Weekend in Charleston is now just two weeks away! Ticket quantities are limited so be sure to reserve your spot soon if you would like to join in on the fun! If you’re interested in receiving the next P+P Creative Club Happy Mail box (which is inspired by our Charleston event and full of so many amazing treats!), get signed up as a Besties member here by 7/3!

Looking for more of our favorites? Check out our latest summer must-haves and our getaway-inspired finds, and be sure you’re also visiting our Shop Favorites page where we add all of our current obsessions like entertaining favorites, warm-weather fashion, Amazon finds and more! Happy shopping!

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Brands Behind the Box: July Happy Mail!

We are gearing up for our July getaway to Charleston, and we cannot WAIT to see all of your smiling faces at our P+P Creative Club Launch Weekend! In honor of this long awaited event, we curated a special July Happy Mail box that celebrates Charleston and one of our favorite things in the world to do - travel! Check out all of the special goodies from Estelle Colored Glass, The Laundress, Hampden Clothing, Moonseed Jewelry, Sohp Shop, and The Charleston Artist Collective that Bestie members will receive in July, and if you’re not already a member, head over to the Creative Club website to score your Happy Mail box today!

Estelle Colored Glass

It is no secret that we have been big fans of the irresistible hand blown glass company, Estelle Colored Glass, for quite some time now! Stephanie Summerson Hall, the brilliant mind behind this South Carolina based brand, founded her company to honor her late grandmother ‘Big Mama’ and her southern roots by providing customers with breathtaking pieces that serve as “jewels for the table”. From chic decanters, to playful pastel cake stands, to brightly colored stemware, Stephanie has charmed the tablescape loving community with a line of heirloom quality pieces that are sure to passed down to generations and tables to come. If you haven’t started your Estelle collection already, now’s the time to join in on the fun - We promise, you’ll fall in love instantly!

The Laundress

After battling with the age old question of whether or not to dry clean delicate pieces of their wardrobes for far too long, The Laundress owner’s, Gwen Whiting and Lindsey Boyd, set out to “take the chore out of doing laundry” in 2004. The Laundress now has an extensive line of environmentally safe cleaning products ranging from laundry detergent, to hand soaps, to bleach alternatives, to all purpose cleaners that keep your clothes and your home fresh without any unnecessary or harmful chemicals. We adore these products not only because they are natural and safe to use, but also because they leave our laundry and house smelling lovely for days and weeks to come! Check out some of our go to products below!

Hampden Clothing

We always love finding a local one stop shop with all of our favorite brands, and Stacy Smallwood’s Hampden Clothing located on King Street in Charleston has everything fashion lovers like us could ever dream of! We cannot wait to shop this beautifully curated edit when we are in Charleston in July, but for those of you who aren’t able to join us, no worries! You’re able to shop the same brilliant collection from the comfort of your own home. Featuring some of our favorite brands like Ulla Johnson, Zimmermann, Mignonne Gavigan, and LoveShackFancy, this Charleston gem has everything you need when looking for the next investment piece to add to your wardrobe. Take a peek below at some of the things that are currently at the tippy top of our wishlist!

Moonseed Jewelry

We adore finding unique, statement earrings to mix into our daily wardrobe, and when we discover a new favorite from a female owned business, it makes the thrill of the hunt even better! Cathy Williams, founder and designer of Moon-Seed Jewelry, started her business in 2016 after experimenting with leftover materials from a grad school to make herself a new pair of earrings. Now, almost 5 years later, Cathy has developed a line of fun and funky wooden, acrylic, and resin earrings that are “art for your ears”. Each piece is made with love by Williams herself in her Charleston studio, and we have absolutely fallen in love with every design in this whimsical collection! Check out some of our favorite pieces below, and snap up a pair (or two!) to compliment all of your summer outfits!

Charleston Artist Collective

Calling all lovers of art! If your looking for a curated collection of whimsical and unique pieces of art, look no further than The Charleston Artist Collective! Founded by Allison Williams, the CAS is an online based business that provides local artists with the opportunity to share and sell their work to collectors, big and small, across the country. Each month, the collective shares a theme, and the artists create pieces that fall within that category to be sold online and in person at their Mt. Pleasant studio. The CAS donates 10% of each purchase to a variety of local charities, supporting their “creativty with a conscience” mantra. Check out some of our favorites from this month’s collection below!

Sohp Shop

Although our little isn’t so little anymore, we still remember the struggle of getting our kiddos to wash their hands! Chassity Evans, founder of Sohp Shop, has brilliantly solved this problem (with the help of her daughter Lily and son Fletcher) with the creation of her magical surprise suds! Each soap has a surprise treat inside that can be found after washing your hands multiple times, so the more you wash, the closer to the surprise you will get! Genius! Snap up a few of these adorable soaps for the littles in your life, and turn hand washing into an activity!

Photography: Jessica Amerson

Summer Must-Haves!

color lover tote / aluminum luggage

Happy Monday, y’all! We just got home from the most fun and inspiring trip to Italy…we’ll be sharing all of the details soon on where to stay, what to see and eat, and of course what to wear, so stay tuned for that!

Today at J.Crew you can take an extra 50% off of sale styles with the code BESTSALE (we’re eyeing this striped button-front dress for $59, these red espadrilles for $43 and this cute PJ set for $32!), and there are still great deals available at the Tory Burch semi-annual sale (don’t miss this embroidered top, this floral-print maxi dress, this silk skirt and this tunic dress!). Sale styles at Ann Taylor are an additional 40% off today (we’re loving these floral espadrilles, this puff-sleeve midi dress, these strappy leather sandals and this ruffle-sleeve blouse!), and today is the final day of Serena & Lily’s rug sale, so don’t miss out on these great rug deals!

If you didn’t catch our latest Current Crushes roundup yet you can see that here, as well as more getaway-inspired finds here and summer favorites here, and be sure you’re also visiting our Shop Favorites page where we add all of our current obsessions like entertaining favorites, warm-weather fashion, Amazon finds and more! Happy shopping!