Zimmerman + Slim What Say You?

Is anyone else as gah gah over the Zimmerman line this year? I mean EVERY. SINGLE. PIECE. in their Spring/Summer 2020 collection I would love to own or at least wear. If you love it too and are ready from somewhere in the Carolinas and want to support local shops, both Coplon’s and Capitol carry the line. Specifically the two coordinating top and pants below immediately caught my eye.

I couldn’t help but think the designer took a cue from the wardrobe in that famed Slim Aarons photo, Poolside Glamour.

The photo reminds me so much of the poolside parties I would have loved to have attended hosted by my Grandparents at their home in Rocky Mount. Styling a two pieced set (on the left) my mother-in-law loaned me, it had to be recreated for SouthPark Magazine back in 2016!

I recently styled this embriodered mini dress for a photo shoot with Forme. The Brightside fluted dress makes me want to grab a pair of brightly colored heels and run through the streets. It is fair to say that this floral skirt made of dreams paired with this ruffle blouse is my spirit animal in the form of an outfit.

Anyone with me? Shop Away or Shop the entire Collection here!

Sparkle And Slim

Poolside Gossip print by Slim Aarons or Poolside Party and Desert House Party
Photography by: Brennan Booker. Sequin Romper: French Connection (old) similar, and this one or this one, Cut Out Shoulder Sweater: Yigel Azrouel, Glitter Corset Belt: Raina Belts from KK Bloom, Boots: J.Crew, Flower cuff: Blydesign, Cleo Cuff in Rutilated Quartz: Thanks to eb jewelry studio, Pearl and Brass Necklace: Thanks to Kristin Hayes Jewelry, Earrings: Lauren Kingsley's Stella & Dot. Hair: Aurora Casteen at Borealis

Poolside Gossip

Caftan: My Grandmother's, here's one. Shoes: Cole Haan (on super sale) from Step. Sunglasses: Blinde, similar. Earrings: From KK Bloom. Necklace: old. Bracelets: Bakelite from summerbird. Rings: Custom from Diamonds Direct, Tiffany, my Grandmothers, and thanks to Tasha Hussey Designs. 

A Slim Aarons Poolside Gossip recreation seemed the perfect opportunity for me to style my Grandmother's caftan. I say this all the time, but this might be my favorite piece of hers in my collection.  My Aunt Lee had it first.  I think she needs to have it back borrow it next spring for a little poolside gossip over her own.  I'll bring the shaker.  Thank you, Donna, for the amazing photos!

I love that you are here!  Whitley

PS-I'd really just love to walk around my house all the time wearing this and this.