Saturday Inspiration

 Summer is finally here!

 I want my hair to spiral like that.

 Thank goodness for Europe!

 Sparkles & Macaroons?!

 Ivy covered halls

 Oh my....

 A summer necessity

 Wow.

 I want to do a photo-shoot with balloons!

 Love the mis-matching tiles!

 Carmel ice cream in a pretzel cone!

Mix-Match plaids 

 Take me there!

 Stripped Monogram Phone Case

Love the lived in feel

Thoughtful Graduation Presents

These were the sweetest presents-xoxo darling, HAP.

 A Tervis that really shows my love of football.

 A handmade canvas for my dorm room.

 This print that will make me try even on my hardest days.

A custom sparkle edition of "Oh, the Places You'll Go!"

On My Desk

I'm in EUROPE!!! So I felt I should share with you one of the books I read in preparation for the trip. No I did not go to Paris. However all European women have an effortless style that I felt I had to keep up with {those photos will be posted when I get back!}. I also really love that notebook...-xoxo darling, Hayden.

{Details} Lessons From Madame Chic 20 Stylish Secrets I Learned While Living In Paris {is wonderful and I love it}, Uni-ball pink pen {because that color is unique and the pen writes beautifully}, Carolina Herrera notebook {because Target was wonderful that one time and I love the prints and the paper quality.}

GUEST BLOGGER: Tiffany Lashai Curtis

Tiffany Lashai Curtis is the creator of Commoner Couture and was wonderful enough to help me out this week with a guest post. Please click over to her blog to check out "where runway meets sidewalk." 

“One Dress, Four Ways”

As the weather heats up, our effort for styling tends to cool off. Face it, no one really wants to get caught up in a tangle of accessories and hot fabrics once the temps start to creep into the 80s. Tank top and shorts anyone? But before you reach for those trusty cutoffs and a white tee, check out four ways to style the ever faithful, sundress. Pick any sundress that is in a neutral shade or simple silhouette, and apply the inspirational tips below.

Make a dress appropriate for a casual breakfast or coffee meeting, by pairing it with a bright cardigan and neutral accessories.

Add sophistication with pieces like this taupe bowler bag and an “office” piece like this coral blazer. Perfect for a casual summer internship or job.

If you’re lucky enough to attend an outdoor concert or music festival in the upcoming months, you’re going to want to stay cool and comfortable. Simple, but cute flat sandals and key accessories like a floppy hat and cat-eye sunglasses will keep you stylish and the sunburn at bay.

Warmer weather is the perfect excuse to go daring for night. If you’re dressing for a date or just a chic nighttime event, amp up the accessories with a cutout wedge and add a fun hair accessory. If you’re feeling a little nautical, add stripes or a little red, white, and blue.

Summer Is Here

"Anything is possible with sunshine and a little pink." Lilly Pulitzer

Details:  Hat: Mint {UO} Pearls: Belk Shirt: H&M Shorts: Gap Shoes: Urban Outfitters Location: Orange Grove off of Fort Denaud Road

Week Re-Cap

One of my absolute favorite teachers was at a scholarship 

presentation at my old elementary school.

 My wonderful graduation present! Jacks are the best & Hook 'Em!

 Graduation hats made out of Reeses & Hershey's!

Mini Pillow Quiche

MIA

Details:

Shirt: Vineyard Vines

Shorts: Nordstrom Rack

Shoes: Target

Location: Bagage Claim at Miami International Airport

Quotes of the Week

Memorial Day

Happy Memorial Day! And Happy We Can Wear White Again Day! Below are my picks for the perfect summer-xoxo darling, HAP.

Janice Shift Dress {Lilly Pulitzer} Summer Stunner in Bright White {Sail To Sable} Helena {Asos} Classic Flap Bag {Chanel} Fit 2 Chino {Lands End} Woven Braid Rope Belt {Vineyard Vines} Tumbled Calfskin Stacked Wedges {Brooks Brothers} Frat Hat {Southern Proper}

New Desktop

Saturday Inspiration

 The south of France is wonderful.

 I want a poster of these!

 Bows oh my.

 Glitter is a girls best friend.

 Sequins and Plaid

 Summer

 The marble + monogram is amazing.

 I want to walk around Europe in these.

 So pretty.

 Must own this for summer!

 Emerald might be my new favorite color.

 Love the blue and white color combo

 It is now a goal of mine to have 

a party in an orange grove.

That hat

Graduation

I realize it has been a week since I graduated, but come on, these shinny green caps and gowns needed to be shown off somewhere-xoxo darling, Hayden.

The amazing Heather {off to High Point}!

Hannah is my travel buddy {off to Carson Newman}!

Excuse me for looking crazy in this photo...

 It was a period 7 SL Bio reunion!

 This photo was taken by my local news paper, The News-Press!

My amazing BFF Caline {off to UF}!

Erika has been there for me through everything {off to Northeastern}!

 My BFF Taylor who will always be there for me {off to UCF}!

 Started from preschool now we're here, love Jordan {off to UCF}!

 Erika again because she is awesome!

 This wonderful girl came back to see my graduate (just kidding her brother 

was graduating...but still) {goes to FSU}!

 Elizabeth is my True Blood buddy and has gotten

 me addicted to Hannibal {off to UF}!

 "She doesn't even go here!" {Amber goes to FGCU}

 Two preps. One school.

 The amount of crying I will do when I realize I no longer have my Bhuvs & Savs to study with anymore will be like a flood. Together we are the dreamteam and even Barnes & Noble will miss us {off to UF}!

 Justine is awesome and I cannot wait to meet the Wahlbergs with her {off to Northeastern}!

 Cupcakes For Charity reunion with TayTay and Elizabeth {who is off to Kentucky}!

 *See my message under Bhuvs & know that this girl is

 truly the sweetest human being ever {off to FSU}!

 Thank goodness we got through those awkward middle school days {Payton is off to Georgia Tech}!

 Graduation Selfie! {Jason is off to Kentucky}

 I texted Abigale about graduation and said that we must get a photo together. She responded asking if it would be on the blog, and of course I said yes. I wish her all the best 

of luck in college, she'll be great {off to UF}!

 Alexis is hysterical and I love her {off to FSU}!

Walking in

When we first sat down

Kenya giving a fantastic speech {off to the University of Chicago}!

 Receiving my diploma

Moving our tassels from right to left

Singing the alma mater

 Hat toss!

Three generations of Pigotts have attended Fort Myers High!

And it's over.

Well today at 10:35am I finished high school. That's right after 21 non-consecutive hours of IB testing I AM DONE!!!! I am so sorry that my posts have been erratic these past three weeks! I am working {even if it takes all night} to schedule around 1-2 posts a day over the next two weeks {I'm off to Europe Sunday!!!!!!} and I also have some amazing guest bloggers coming on! So stay tuned & HAPPY SUMMER-xoxo darling, Hayden.
So here is a toast to many long nights, gorgeous sunsets, fabulous travel, and a whole lot of fun. 

On My Desk

OH MY LAWD. The day has come. The day I am forever done with high school. The day in which I am taking my hardest exam. The day in which I make or break my IB diploma. But no pressure at all...hehehe. Well anyway in two days I leave for Europe and I could not be more excited!!! Aside from that I have been getting paper cuts from flash cards and that is about all-xoxo darling, Hayden.

{Details} Adorable bunny bag {feat. m&ms}, Graduation cards and invites {because they are still coming}

Jacks on Sanibel

"A fallen lighthouse is more dangerous than a reef." Navjot Singh Sidhu

Details: Shirt: Vintage {No Tag} Shorts: Polo Ralph Lauren Shoes: Jack Rogers Location: Historic Sanibel Lighthouse

Packing For Europe

Hi everyone! So I'll be traveling abroad soon and I was wondering if an of my readers had any tips on what to wear? I'll be in Prague, Vienna, & Budapest. I want to maintain my usual preppy style but I'm not exactly sure how o go about it! Comment below with any suggestions-xoxo darling, Hayden.

The Food Diaries: Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille

This past Monday was my amazing mama's birthday. She decided we would eat at the Doc Ford's Captiva for dinner that night. I am not the biggest seafood person, so you will not see seafood a lot in "The Food Diaries." However, Doc Ford's has tons of other options. 

The drive across the Sanibel Causeway 

was too beautiful to not snap a photo.

Doc Ford's was started on Sanibel and it was named after characters in Randy Wayne White's best selling novels. My dad has read them all and loves them {he compared them to Clive Cussler if you like those}. There are multiple locations, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, and the Captiva location is the newest. It is located in Chadwick's Square at the South Seas Resort. 

The inside of the restaurant is not much, there are two bars, multiple TVs and lots of covers of RWW's books. It looks like any normal Fort Myers fish "shack."

 The menu

To start we ordered two appitizers {fish fingers and mild buffalo wings} both of which came out of the kitchen promptly and were very yummy. The wings were the perfect heat intensity for a mild wing. However, the fish fingers were a little overly battered. I like my fried fish to be very light and flaky and their's seemed to way the fish down. 

Next we ordered our entrees, I had a Cuban Sandwich {a recent obsession of mine} and my mama had the Fish Tacos. Both were good. My Cuban Sandwich was light, the bread was crunchy, and the meat was flavorful. My mama liked her Fish Tacos and said that the meat was cooked nicely. 

My mama liked her Fish Tacos and said that the meat was cooked nicely.

 The sunset as we crossed back over to Fort Myers

 Overall Doc Ford's is good, a perfect spot for a dinner after fishing or the beach but it lacks for that "wow" factor. If you are out on the islands this is good food, but it isn't the best.

Pineapples:

out of four

Hayden's Late Met Gala Faves

So I realize that the Met Gala happened like two weeks ago, but my life has been INSANE. So I have included my best dressed list below...but lets be honest, these people always make my best dressed list. Anyway enjoy-xoxo darling, Hayden. 

 SJP did an awesome job of being within the theme

 & being chair of the event {see here}.

 Can I be this put together? I mean we are almost the same age!

 Hottest Couple?

 Can Lupita ever have a fashion faux pax?

Seriously, hottest couple?! 

 Challenging the dresses, I LOVE IT!

 This is just gorgeous!

 Cutest Couple? I think so!

 Uh-oh, Blake + Ryan & the Beckhams may

 have some competition for hottest couple!

Those shoes + that dress + that actress = PERFECTION! 

Quotes of the Week

New Desktop

Graduation is HERE!!!!

To think that the past for years have led up to this moment...is insane...especially since I have two more exams to take...oh well! Last weekend we went around and took photos with my school {see here} and we got some awesome shots in front of FMHS-xoxo darling, Hayden.

 Three generations of my family have gone to FMHS.

 High School Musical? Or thrilled to be done with high school???

 Don't mind his eyes...

 So excited for the next chapter of my life!

 I love her so much!

Peace out FMHS!

Saturday Inspiration

 Ornate pink doors in Paris.

 Lilly state by state

 Sarah Vickers should own these.

 Love the color and the detailing.

 One of my all time favorite actresses

 Sail To Sable

 Oh my...

 Let's have a party on a boat darling.

 Balloon drops are a dream of mine.

 Stylin' with tassels

Cake in a jar sounds pretty wonderful 

 That color!

Casual prep 

 I would want this in my dorm room.

Feathers are always a good idea.

On My Desk

I think there is something important tomorrow...I can't quite put my finger on it...OH RIGHT!!! GRADUATION!!! This has been such a long time coming how could I ever forget?! Well I have been testing for two straight weeks and it has been pretty awful {but I think I am doing okay}. But all of the grad parties have been fun and I am going to four...I repeat FOUR this weekend. Below are the items currently sitting on my desk...because they are all necessary...all of them-xoxo darling, Hayden.

{Details} Emily Post Prom & Party Etiquette {A must for high schoolers; I reference it all the time!}, Graduation confetti {because who doesn't like a party?}, Thank you note {always important}, Princess Grad tiara {because I am a princess..?}, & Princess Grad sash {because I want to get asked if I am a. getting married  or b. it's my birthday.}

Park T. Pigott Field

With baseball season upon us, we visited the historic baseball park in FM. Yes we have Jet Blue {Red Sox Spring Traingin} and Hammond {Twins Spring Training}, but it all started at Terry Park. And it holds family history, Park Pigott was a relative of mine! 

Details:

Hat: Banner 47

Shirt: Marshalls

Shorts: American Eagle

Shoes: Toms

Location: Park T. Pigott Memorial Field at Terry Park

Week Re-Cap

Last week was a crazy week! There were lots of study sessions, graduation parties, and other activities to take part in. Here are some shots from my weekend, and as always make sure to follow me on instagram (see the right column)-xoxo darling, Hayden.

#wgw

We like to drink Shirley Temples because we are still five...

Fresh Orange juice at a tourism rally.

Santanna's adorable cake, yes they spelled her name wrong!

The yearbooks are in & I could not be more proud!

Tan is adorable & yes that is a Lilly dress!

Pedicures make Biology seem not so bad.

It was "Taco Night" at my house again!

Katie is precious.

Texas and Massachusetts are far but that won't keep us apart.

Jordana {left} is headed off to American University in D.C. and Jess {right} is off to swim for The University of Miami! 

Santanna might be the worlds most adorable baby...

Heather is off to High Point!

Strong Oak

"I hate small towns because once you've seen the cannon in the park 

there's nothing else to do." Lenny Bruce

Details:

Hat: Etsy

Shirt: H&M

Belt: Lands End

Shorts: American Eagle

Shoes: Urban Outfitters

Location: Barron Park

15 Years

It is hard to believe I will be graduating this week. I remember, vividly, starting out at Bright Beginnings, reading Christmas stories at Edison Park, being awkward at Cypress Lake, and of course my more recent years at Fort Myers. It has been a long, tough, fun, exciting journey and I would not want redo any moments {and I certainly would not like to have to start all over}. I am thrilled to be off to college, but I will miss my hometown and my teachers so much. These four schools made me who I am. 

Quotes of the Week

Mother's Day {18 Years Strong}

Happy Mother's Day to the greatest Mama in the world!

New Desktop

Saturday Inspiration

Happy Saturday! I had a great time at the party last night and I think I passed papers 1 & 2 of my IB exam! Today I am getting a pedicure, going to two grad parties & getting my senior photos done {I have no clue what to wear!}. What are you up to? xoxo darling, Hayden

 Simple yet sophisticated. 

 That water looks amazing

 I want to lounge poolside here

 I want everything in this photo.

 Love the color on those balloons!

 *Mouth waters

 Expresso cake?!

 Perfect summer accessory for a prep.

 Love the circle that highlights the cake!

 Those are gorgeous!

 Oooolala!

 So precious!

 Summer party must have!

 A man in a pink seersucker suit? SWOON

That wallpaper is fab!

On My Desk

Hi all. I realize I have not been commenting on my posts like usual and I am so sorry! It has been an interesting week. I started with IB English on Monday, finished that Tuesday. Had study sessions Wednesday, took the AP English test Thursday and today I have my IB Biology exam {which I am terrified for}. Tonight I am off to Jess & Jordana's graduation party {they're having us all wear our college gear & we're eating subs and s'mores!}. Tomorrow I have Santanna's grad party {I am sure it will be a preppy affair}, my senior pictures {finally}, and Heather's dessert graduation party. It's going to be insane next week too with four exams and one free day{Tuesday}. Plus a week from tomorrow is GRADUATION. There will probably be less posts than usual next week as I am testing, but I promise I will try as hard as I can-xoxo darling, Hayden.

What has your May been like?!

American Eagle Sunglasses {with a Vineyard Vines croakie}, Merona Bag, Everything Bagel, Iced Tea, Local Newspaper

Articles I'm Reading

1. The University of Texas "Kees Austin Weird"...Huff Post
2. Which "Mad Men" Character Are You?...Buzz Feed {P.S. I got Roger}
3. How 20 popular websites looked when they launched...The Telegraph
4. The 10 Best Bond Villains...Esquire
5. The cutest animal ever: melt at the Power of Sloth...The Guardian
6. 11 of Coco Chanel's Best Quotes...Marie Claire

Summer Time Beach

"We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back yo the sea, whether it is to sail

 or to watch - we are going back from whence we came..." JFK

Details:

Shirt: Izod

Shorts: Gap

Shoes: Target

Sunglasses: American Eagle

Croakie: Vineyard Vines

Location: Lighthouse Beach, Sanibel