Prim and Proper Ladylike Style

Fashion trends are all over the place these days, but one thing that I love seeing is a return to polished, ladylike style.  (Some are calling it “Old Money Aesthetic” or “Stealth Wealth Aesthetic,” meaning that it exudes class and…

 

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Life Lately, 8/28/23

It’s been a while since my last life update post, so today I thought I’d share some random things that have been going on for the Vail family.  Today Jack and Caroline had their first day of school- Jack is…

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A Quick Trip to Ponte Vedra, Florida

At the end of June Tom had a work conference in the Jacksonville area and I was lucky to be able to tag along.  My parents drove up from SC to stay with the kids and I was able to…

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My Few and Discerning Picks from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale happens every summer and it’s heavy on items for the fall and winter weather ahead.  I personally don’t shop at Nordstrom all that often, unless I’m looking for something like Native shoes for kids, a Longchamp…

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Tried and True Beautycounter Skincare Favorites

You know those skincare products you rely on day after day, year after year because they work so well?  While I enjoy trying new products and brands, there are a number of core products from Beautycounter that have a permanent…

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2023 Swimsuit Round-Up

my swimsuit | girls’ swimsuit (only $10.98) Happy summer, friends!  Jack just got out of school for the summer and we’ve been frequenting the pool almost daily since it opened, so swimsuits are front and center in my mind.  Today…

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