Weekend Getaway Girl

Outfit details 

Flannel: Woolrich, Jeans: Lee, Camp Socks: Eddie Bauer (stolen from my hubby), Scarf: Christmas gift, Boots: L.L.Bean

The hubby and I went on a weekend getaway a few weeks ago to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. We had a great time just taking in the sights, eating junk food and big breakfasts and taking tiny adventures. Just by stroke of sheer luck we visited Cades Cove on one of the sunniest and warmest days. We did the auto tour which is something I have never done - until now! I want to go back and do the biking tour sometime.

 The snowiest day was spent up at Ober Gatlinburg watching the skiers from the warm ski lodge. We're heading back to Ober to take our son to snow tube in a few weeks. I'm looking forward to that. He will really love riding this tram up the mountain.

I loved watching the skiers and snowboarders. We'll be back here next weekend with my son and I'll join him snow tubing. I can do that at least!

I'm probably the worst ice skater in the world so we sat on the side lines and watched everyone else instead.

It was all about comfort and lots of layers on this adventure. I wore two pairs of leggings, a skirt, thick socks and tall boots. I had two layers on top and a warm scarf. It worked! I stayed toasty.

On the last day we ate whatever we wanted (donuts and cupcakes), did a little shopping and finished it off in the heated pool a the hotel. Our hotel wasn't fancy but it did the job. We could walk to wherever we wanted to go and we needed that after stuffing our faces with all.the.foods. 

Breakfast!!! WHAAAAT?

A victorious weekend getaway!

Cherry Grove Pier Girl (and fam)

After a short trip to a long pier, we went to the carnival/fair/majorly loud ride area where we rode the ferris wheel and waved at Pap (that's what we all call Brian so my son doesn't get that confusing my-two-dads scenario when Brian's son calls him dad - completely confused?)

Surviving Summer Girl

 Top: Thrifted, Bathing Suit: Modcloth, Sandals: Target, Hat: beach shop

Bathing Suits.

Ok. So we all know it's going to happen. At some point in time I want to have fun in the sun and the water and I'm going to have to wear a bathing suit. Not something I feel the most comfortable wearing. 

What I love about vintage suits is the way they are cut. They tend to flatter a fuller figure which is just what I need. But even if you are blessed with a slender figure, they can give you some added curves.

I added the white and red gingham top because honestly, I got too much sun on my chest on Monday. But it really ended up making me feel more comfortable because it added some definition on top which kind of balanced out my larger bottom half. I kind of stumbled upon something I might repeat on purpose. I felt very comfortable hiding under my humongous hat and cat eye sunglasses! My husband made me feel very beautiful and I let my guard down so he could take these photos. People were walking by too so I am very surprised I let loose!

thanks sweets for taking the photos, you always make me feel like I am the prettiest girl in the room

Family Vacay

Enjoying some much needed time off from work with the family down at the beach. 

See ya soon!