Sassy Southern Blonde

A Fashion & Lifestyle Blog by Kelsie Bynum

PALM SPRINGS WITH PINK POSSUM BOUTIQUE

ROMPER | BAG

TWO PIECE SET

STRIPED DRESS | TWO PIECE SET

JUMPSUIT

TWO PIECE SET | DRESS

JUMPSUIT

DRESS | EARRINGS

PURPLE DRESS | CLUTCH | BAG

If you saw my Instagram last week, you probably noticed that I was in Palm Springs, California with Pink Possum Boutique! We planned everything a week before we flew out, and it’s true that the best trips are the sporadic ones! 🙂 Kristin and I flew into LAX Friday night, and then we all hopped in the car to head to Palm Springs. Not without stopping at In-N-Out first, though! Did you really go to the West Coast if you didn’t eat there at some point? Lol.

We shot spring looks for Pink Possum Saturday morning, and we had lunch at a precious restaurant, The Pink Cabana! It’s located inside the Sands Hotel. The entire place is beautiful and very Instagrammable! 🙂 Taking photos and changing clothes is more exhausting than you think, so we got pizza delivered Saturday night. Haha! Sunday was probably my favorite day because we took pictures at The Saguaro aka the rainbow hotel and had brunch at Norma’s inside the Parker Hotel. (If you watch Mad Men, this is where Don Draper stayed when he flew out to California in season 2) We finished shooting the last of the spring pieces that afternoon, and then headed back to LA for our flights on Monday morning!

All the Pink Possum outfits that have been posted on Instagram (and a few that haven’t made it yet) are linked above! You can purchase through their website, Facebook group, or the Pink Possum App available for download now. Don’t forget to use KELSIE15 for 15% off your entire purchase! Sizing details are on Pink Possum’s website! Please DM or drop a comment if you have any questions! 🙂

XOXO

Kels

*A special thank you to Pink Possum Boutique for sponsoring today’s post! All opinions are my own*

12 HOT TRENDS FOR SPRING

12 HOT TRENDS FOR SPRING

1: FLARE JEANS

2: WOVEN BAG

3: STATEMENT EARRINGS

4: CUTOFF SHORTS

5: NEON

6: STRAW HAT

7: GEOMETRIC SUNNIES

8: BRIGHT ORANGE

9: LAVENDER

10: GREECE SANDALS

11: HAIR SCARVES

12: BODYSUITS

XOXO

Kels

 

LITTLE RED DRESS WITH STAGE STORES

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So, WHO watched The Bachelor last night? I feel like America really came together to FINALLY see Colton jump that fence! Hahaha. And nothing makes me more excited than knowing the Women Tell All is on later today. What a great week for reality tv! Lol. Yall know my addiction is real! Now if we can just find out who the next Bachelorette is…

This LRD (little red dress) from Stage Stores immediately made me think of a great wedding guest outfit. Or even Easter because it’s right around the corner! Either way, Stage has some great options for all the Spring events coming up soon! I know I’m such a last minute shopper, so you can also stop by your nearest Stage (Store locator HERE) to find the perfect pieces! I can’t recommend this red lace dress enough, though. The fabric has a high-quality look with an affordable price tag! It’s currently 20% off and comes in a black option also if red isn’t your thing! I paired it with Madden Girl nude heels and a fun embroidered crossbody. The heels are actually on sale too! (Under $40) They will be such a staple in my closet when the warmer weather decides to stick around! Be sure to check out Stage Stores for all your fashion and beauty needs. I love how they have something for the entire family! 🙂

XOXO

Kels

*Special thank you to Speciality Retailers, INC. for sponsoring today’s post! All opinions are my own*

Girls Weekend Recap at the Mississippi Gulf Coast

WEEKEND AT THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COASTMy friend Meagan and I had the best girls weekend on the Mississippi Gulf Coast! We stayed at The Roost in Ocean Springs, which is the cutest bed and breakfast you’ve ever seen! Just look at the photos I took of my room below. My favorite part was definitely the bathroom tile! Lol. I got lots of inspiration for my future home! If you are ever in the area, I definitely recommend this hotel. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming! 🙂

WEEKEND AT THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COASTWEEKEND AT THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COASTWEEKEND AT THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COASTWEEKEND AT THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COASTAfter we checked in Friday night, we headed to dinner at White Pillars! The food was amazing, especially the king cake with strawberry ice cream pictured above. It seriously melted in our mouths! Meagan and I decided to split 4 of the small plates to get bites of everything. Great decision!

WEEKEND AT THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COASTSaturday morning, we had coffee and waffles at a cute little coffee shop called Bright Eyed Brew Company! They are located in Downtown Ocean Springs. If you ever visit, order the Nutella waffle and vanilla latte. Just look how perfect! 🙂

WEEKEND AT THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COASTAfter breakfast, we visited the Walter Anderson Art Museum down the street! Everything was so cool, especially his beautiful watercolor paintings! Meagan and I also stopped by the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum before dinner. I loved all the boats and learning history about hurricanes that have hit the Gulf Coast!

WEEKEND AT THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COASTDinner happened at Vestige, also located in Downtown Ocean Springs! It was phenomenal, to say the least! I ordered the beef (pictured above) and Meagan tried their fish of the day. Both were perfect! I definitely enjoyed the pimento and cheese appetizer too! 😉

WEEKEND AT THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COASTWEEKEND AT THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COASTA few other places we went that I didn’t get photos at were Eat Drink Love for lunch on Saturday and The Wilbur for drinks after dinner! They are both actually located at The Roost, which was really convenient! I have recently become obsessed with charcuterie boards, so I 10/10 recommend The Wilbur’s version. Meagan and I got one Friday AND Saturday night! Haha. We had breakfast at The Greenhouse on Porter before leaving on Sunday, and the homemade biscuits really hit the spot for the drive back! All in all, we had a fabulous weekend!

XOXO

Kels

*A special thank you to Visit Mississippi Gulf Coast for sponsoring this wonderful trip! All opinions are my own!*

EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR SPRING BREAK UNDER $100

Spring Break LooksDRESS

Spring Break LooksJUMPSUIT (black & white version: Use KELSIE15 for 15% off)

Spring Break LooksJUMPSUIT

Spring Break LooksDRESS (My burnt shoulders matched the dress super well lol)

Spring Break LooksROMPER

More Spring Break pieces are linked below! Everything from beach coverups to trendy accessories! Hover over each one to find out the exact price. Looking for swimwear too? Check out that post HERE 🙂

XOXO

Kels