Sassy Southern Blonde

A Fashion & Lifestyle Blog by Kelsie Bynum

BLUE TASSEL TWO PIECE SET

TWO PIECE SET | SANDALS | EARRINGS | BRACELETS

Happy Monday!

I actually bought this two-piece set last summer but never had the chance to share it! It sold out pretty quickly everywhere. Luckily, I found it at ONE store fully stocked and only $21 dollars. The website is very similar to Shein.com, so I read the reviews on this particular item before linking it! They look positive overall, but I would make sure you check them first on any other products you may want.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend! I shot a ton of photos that are coming to the blog soon, and I had lunch with my family on Sunday! My friends and I also went to the Pelicans/Thunder game in New Orleans yesterday afternoon. We had a blast! If you saw my Instagram stories, we actually sat courtside behind the Thunder. The only basketball team I relatively keep up with is Golden State, so I was slightly confused about who the players were! I got some snaps of Russell Westbrook though, so I did alright! Lol. Also- I think I’m going to do a rundown of my favorite Netflix TV shows in Thursday’s blog post! Let me know if you like this idea in the comments below 🙂

XOXO

Kels

The BEST Event Dress for Under $90 + Charleston Recap

DRESS | HEELS | BAG | EARRINGS

Let me just say, I had zero faith that this dress would actually look as good on me (5’2 over here) as it did a 5’8 girl like the reviews said! But I’m always one to put too much trust in strangers’ reviews online, and I’m so happy I did! (At least this time lol) I had been eyeing this lace dress since last summer, but could never bring myself to buy. When the lavender one sold out in my size, I knew I had to act quickly with the blue version! Also, I have to mention that this dress is legit Cinderella blue and it’s definitely my favorite option of the 8 colors. (Yes, there are seriously 8!!) I should have shared it sooner because it’s such a pretty dress for Easter. (Nordstrom does have two-day shipping, so it could still work!) Luckily, wedding season is almost in full swing which means you’ll have lots of opportunities to wear it then! *Make sure you size up because the dress does run small. I went with a medium, and it fits great with a little room to spare*

So I had planned to do a cool recap with pretty pictures of the food I ate/places I visited in Charleston, but like I said in my previous post, I suck at taking food photos. Hey, nobody’s perfect! I am going to share which restaurants we ate at and the things we did though. Spoiler alert: We did not eat at one bad place! Everything was beyond amazing 🙂

RESTAURANTS

Home Team BBQ on Sullivan’s Island: We stayed in a nice Airbnb house on the Isle of Palms, so this place was only a 10-minute drive. I am a HUGE fan of Southern Charm on Bravo, and Shep has raved about it on there! (He’s one of the cast members) I absolutely loved it. My friends and I split the loaded BBQ nachos and then I ordered the shrimp tacos!

Toast: This was my favorite brunch spot! I don’t know what I liked more, the french toast or the Bloody Mary?! Both were delicious and everyone enjoyed the meal they got too. Toast also has these breakfast sandwiches served on fluffy biscuits that I stole a bit of from my friend. SO yummy!

Taco Boy: This was such a cool restaurant! They had the cutest tables set up outside with colored lights, but it was too cold that night. We all split the salsa, queso, and guac for an appetizer! I ordered an avocado taco and a grilled chicken taco. To my surprise, the avocado taco was SO much better than the chicken one. It had a sweet glaze inside that made it perfect!

Circe’s Grotto: I like visiting local restaurants when I travel, so my friend Karly and I went here. She ate at this place a lot when she lived in Charleston for a month one summer, so it was a must! Lol. She’s obsessed with the turkey avocado sandwich, and I loved the Cuban panini! We both sipped on the best mango tea!

Fleet Landing: After we did a boat tour of the Charleston Harbor, we decided to go to Fleet Landing because it was close, and it had five stars on Yelp. Haha! It did not disappoint, though. I ordered the crab cakes with pimento and cheese grits. Oh my gosh, SO GOOD!

Sweetwater Cafe: Our final stop was Sweetwater Cafe for brunch before we headed to the airport! They had great coffee and even better chocolate chip pancakes. Their lunch menu also looked good, but I just can’t ever say no to brunch!

**I also wanted to go to The Darling Oyster Bar because I had heard amazing things, but we never made it. Maybe next time! :)**

FAVORITE SPOTS

Walking down Rainbow Row

Hanging out at the Pineapple Fountain in Waterfront Park

Visiting the cool vendor tables at the Market

King Street shopping, this should be a no-brainer 🙂

Sunset cruise in Charleston Harbor (Make sure you go when it’s warm or you will FREEZE lol)

XOXO

Kels

Eyelet Top & White Flares With Material Girls

TOP | JEANS | WEDGES | EARRINGS | BRACELETS | SUNNIES

Who said blondes can’t wear yellow?! Today, I am sharing the prettiest eyelet top paired with my favorite white flares from Material Girls! When I saw this blouse, I knew I had to try it even though I rarely wear yellow/mustard with my hair color. I was so happy it didn’t clash with my blonde roots because this style is adorable with the ruffle hem! Once I styled these two pieces together, I knew I had the perfect outfit. During the spring and summer especially, white flares become a wardrobe staple. I mean, they go with EVERYTHING! This pair fits like designer denim without that designer price tag! (They’re $68!!) But don’t forget, you can use my discount code “kelsie15” for an extra 15% off your purchase!!

I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! Like I mentioned before, I flew to Charleston for my best friend’s bachelorette trip! Even though we were there for 4 days, I still wish we could have stayed longer. The city is just absolutely gorgeous! Between the restaurants and King Street, I am already trying to plan another trip back! As promised, I’ll dish on our favorite spots and do a recap of the trip ASAP. I tried to take as many photos of my food as I could, but the lighting just sucked in most of them. Lol! I decided food blogging will never be my specialty!

XOXO

Kels

**Special thank you to Material Girls Boutique for sponsoring today’s post**

Rainbow Vibes To Brighten Your Monday :)

TWO PIECE SET | WEDGES | BAG | BRACELETS

I’m hoping this bright and happy outfit spreads lots of positive vibes because this week is crazy for me, which is such blessing! I have partnered with Neutrogena again (YAY) to share some of their amazing spring products, so be on the lookout for those Instagram posts 🙂 I am also SO excited because my best friend’s bachelorette trip is in Charleston this weekend! I have wanted to visit there for YEARS! I cannot wait to share the fun things we do and the places we eat. There will most likely be a Charleston recap on the blog next week because I LOVE doing them! Traveling is something that I wish I could do more of, so I take full advantage when I go someplace new. Fun fact: I think airports are the coolest! I love wondering where everyone is from and where they’re going!

Thank you to whoever decided rainbow was going to be a major trend this season because I am OBSESSED. (More than usual lol!) It feeds my addiction to bright colors all at once! Not to mention, I also love love love two-piece sets. So this little outfit was a pretty easy purchase! (No buyer’s remorse here! haha) I am wearing a small and it’s running TTS! OH, and under $60 dollars!!

PS: I am going to *attempt* to post my full hair guide on the blog Thursday! 🙂

XOXO

Kels

Two Piece Set With Material Girls

TOP: Material Girls | SHORTS: Material Girls | SHOES: Marc Fisher | BAG: Red Dress Boutique

The weather has been perfect in Mississippi the last two weeks, and I’ve loved every minute of it! Maybe we can successfully avoid an early spring cold front this year! (Not holding my breath though lol) These warm temps have been a great excuse to transition back into crop tops and cute shorts. It might be a little premature, but you can never start shopping for a new season too early! Am I right or am I right?! 🙂 If we’re being honest, I have been buying for spring since January anyways.. Oops!

One outfit I can’t seem to get enough of is a two-piece. Especially this set from Material Girls! I like that you don’t have to put much thought into it because the top and bottoms already match! Plus the floral print is pretty cute too. Material Girls has several other sets in stock and all are at amazing price points. I have been shopping at this boutique for YEARS, and they always have the best merchandise. One of the first blog posts I ever did was actually in a two-piece set from Material Girls, so my love for this store runs deep! I love keeping up with them on Instagram too because they post new arrivals daily! You can use my code “kelsie15” for 15% off your entire purchase at checkout!!  

PS: This exact two piece is on their Instagram here and will be available for purchase on their website Thursday!

XOXO

Kels

*Thanks to Material Girls for sponsoring today’s post*