Book Review: The Scandalous Summer of Sissy LeBlanc

I love to read especially during the summer, so I picked up a few books at Half Price Books! Usually I don't go in with titles in mind, and just pick out what looks good. The Scandalous Summer of Sissy LeBlanc by Loraine Despres seemed like the perfect sassy summer read.

I definitely expected it to be more of a chick lit- easy read, but it was dark. This book is set in the summer of 1956 in Gentry Louisiana. The story follows a strong female lead Sissy, and her search for her all time happiness while following The Southern Belle's Handbook.

Each chapter starts with numbered advice of The Southern Belle's Handbook that Sissy has created in her mind growing up. I loved the strong female storyline but it was just too dark for me. The plot definitely has a twist towards the middle!

The book was also divided up into sections of past and present which kept it interesting. It did take me about month to get through because I don't think I was as invested in the characters as I wished to be.

But overall it has a good story line if you need end of the summer read!

I also have a Goodreads account! You can keep track of your progress while reading, and keep lists of what you want to read next. I just went through today and added more "want to read" titles. Below is the link to my Goodreads account if you want to follow me!

https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/5522183-taylor

Happy Reading! 

Better Late than Never- July 4th Post!

I actually went home for the fourth of July and was able to spend the holiday with my family and fiance! The day before the 4th we actually went downtown to Red White and BOOM in Columbus. This is like a huge deal at home, everyone from the suburbs (me) floods downtown for this million dollar fireworks show! There are also fun bars and food trucks to keep you busy before the firework show at 10pm.


For Red White and BOOM I wanted to keep it casual and fun! I went with white skinnys from American Eagle (it was chilly), an anchored and striped tank from Nordstrom, a jean jacket from Loft, and my Red White and Blue Toms!

The actual day of July 4th, my brother, fiance and I went out on the boat!

That night we met up with my friend to watch the fireworks by our house. I just changed into jeans, my toms, a navy sweater and linen tank from Loft.

Never to late for some 'Merica lovin! Hope you all enjoyed the 4th as well! 

Summer Nights

If you're anything like me, you love getting cozy on summer nights in a big sweatshirt. I just celebrated my 22nd Birthday so I got a few new bright & fun sweatshirts to add to my collection.


I have been eyeing the LOBSTAH ROLL Skipper from Lilly Pulitzer forever, so of course I HAD to ask for it:

I also have been wanting this fun lounge sweatshirt from Express that says "COFFEE FIRST" Now it's on sale for $19.99, can't beat that!

I think both are so fun for summer lounging after a long hot day!

Turquoise & Hot Pink

I am a very bright and colorful person when it comes to clothing! But I definitely LOVE this color combo together, especially for summer!

I pulled together some inspirational pictures from tumblr that show off the Turquoise and Hot Pink: 

http://summerwind41490.blogspot.com/

What are your favorite summer color combos?

XOXO,