Hello Ladies, This is Part II of my Charleston Beach vacation trip,This mural was in an Art’s District so I had to get a pic. I wear very little makeup, pack very light, and in this heat have my hair up in each picture. So you may have to bide your time in waiting for my red curls It was all about being comfy and cool.. If you missed Part I of my Charleston Trip click HERE. and Happy Labor Day!
I have this dress, a crochet dress from Charming Charlie in coral, which can double as a cover up.
This was taken in the backyard of our little house we rented which was perfect for the pups and us. No responsibilities except having fun, hanging out, good food and enjoying the beach. We had ample space in the house, a little red brick ranch that kind of reminded me of my grandmas house with less stairs. Upon entering, there are signs everywhere that it is pet friendly. A ceramic beagle guards the doorway. Beagle slippers in the bedroom I put on, to mess around with my puppy ( he actually thought it was real for a bit!)and other reminders in the house. We had plenty of space in the kitchen, and the first thing I look for is the coffemaker! Got to have it in the morning. Although, the first day we sat outside on the backporch, a hot beverage was not exactly what we needed. My pups loved the freedom of all of the yard space and the ability to roam free. I kept thinking of this song, as their ears flew back and they were galloping though the grass like little ponies . Listen to Bruce Springsteen’s Born to Run HERE The one thing I noticed with the pups, Truffles our girl acclamated pretty easily, making herself at home on the brown, lived in couch. Gibby, on the other hand, was his self , being the attached to me boy as he is. He would follow me from room to room, chill out in the bathroom when I took a bath, and then curled up in a ball when it was bedtime . Made me think of this SONG. “Me and My Shadow”, listen HERE It was nice to to be on our own schedule, but we made the most of each day. One of the days we spent time exploring Charleston, the Dungeon, ( a landmark), Edgar Allen Poes Gravesite, various shops, old historic homes and hotels like the Francis Marion. I love historic homes, and also the architecture is just amazing. ( will get more to Charleston’s Architecture in Part 3) Here is the house we rented and had a great time in.( BELOW)
Oops! HA! Wrong picture, just checkin! This was a photo of the inside of the Francis Marion hotel, in which we stayed a few years ago in Oct. A beautiful hotel in the heart of downtown Charleston.
This was our lovely little house, which was in a great location for getting to all the beaches and downtown. The floors were all hardwood floors, so my hubby and I were laughing, as there were little, thin oriental rugs, and the pups would skid around the whole house. Made me think of this, Paul Simon/Art Garfunkle tune, “Slip Slidin Away” Listen to it HERE
Some of my favorite people 🙂
An amazing mural on the outskirts of Charleston after we had visited this amazing wine bar.
Lastly, one of the days we spent at an amazing Tapas and wine bar, where I had THE best white wine. I usually think of Grenache as a red wine, but this was a white Grenache ( without the tannins) an Cabernay blend. So cool, fruity dry and refreshing! We mixed it with many different cheeses: a smoked Gouda, Truffles blend, Mango and Pineapple goat cheese and others.
Dress: Charming Charlie, Sandals Clarks, Earrings: Charming Charlies. Pics taken in Avondale ( wine shop), Charleston, and James Island ( our house).
Lastly I will show you more of the architecture in Charleston, the wonderful thrift store called Reinvented I visited, and Kiawa Island, the beach.. not sure about me in the bikini.. but please check back with me on Wednesday for my last post on the vacation. Hope you enjoyed them so far!
Have a great day!
jess xo
Linking up with: Life’s a Party, The Fashion Canvas
81 Comments
Brita
September 13, 2014 at 1:26 pmI love your coral dress! I haven’t been to Charleston in years, but I always enjoy trips there. Glad y’all had fun!
Jess Jannenga
September 13, 2014 at 1:28 pmThank you Brita!! Yes Charleston is one of our favorite places. Have a great weekend, jess xx
ADA
September 11, 2014 at 12:19 pmWhat a fun and fashionable art wall. I love it. Great vacation photos. Your coral-red crochet dress is stunning, Jess. =)
Jess Jannenga
September 11, 2014 at 12:29 pmThanks Ada, We had a wonderful time. Glad you enjoyed the photos! jess xx
trinagrandinetti
September 7, 2014 at 5:40 pmOh Jess, now I really want to get back there. What fabulous photo’s and I’m just in awe at your fabulous chic styling you did for this fun trip. I say, yes on wearing you hair up, it looks stunning on you.
Jess Jannenga
September 7, 2014 at 7:33 pmThanks Trina! Glad you like my hair up. Yeah we had a blast! My hubby took a bkikini pic of me in Part III. I was going to take it down. Appreciate you stopping by! jess xx
rivaladiva
September 5, 2014 at 11:46 amHow fun is THIS?? I love this dress and the wall is AMAZING! Great photos!! 🙂
Jess Jannenga
September 5, 2014 at 11:49 amThank you! Glad you enjoyed it! jess xx
Jennie
September 3, 2014 at 10:51 amI just love Charleston – one of favorite little southern towns. Your hair looks wonderful up in that bun – you should wear it like that more often. 🙂 Beautiful coral dress!
Jess Jannenga
September 3, 2014 at 11:08 amThanks ! Maybe I will wear my hair up like that especially when the weather is this hot! jess xx Yes, Charleston is so much fun, jess xx
Abby
September 3, 2014 at 3:28 amI love your dress and that bun is perfect to go with the look 🙂
xo,
Abby
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Jess Jannenga
September 3, 2014 at 7:15 amThank you Abby! jess xx
Clothes and Creativity
September 3, 2014 at 1:58 amThat coral dress is so pretty, Jess! And that’s a lovely little house indeed. 🙂
Jess Jannenga
September 3, 2014 at 7:15 amThanks you , we enjoyed it, jess xx
Janise
September 3, 2014 at 1:57 amYou look so stunning, Jess! I love your dress and your earrings!!! That bun…I want my long hair back now!!!
xo,
Janise
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Jess Jannenga
September 3, 2014 at 7:14 amthank you Janise for the lovely comments , jess xx
Jillian
September 2, 2014 at 10:21 pmCharleston is on my bucket list! These pics make me want to go so badly!
Shannon
September 2, 2014 at 10:00 pmCharleston is one of my favorite cities! Looks like you had an amazing time and I love your dress!
<3 Shannon
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Jess Jannenga
September 2, 2014 at 10:05 pmThank you jess xo
Claire
September 2, 2014 at 9:28 pmYou look so pretty & what a great trip.
God bless,
XO, Claire
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Jess Jannenga
September 2, 2014 at 10:04 pmthank you Claire! Glad you like my hair up, as you look so fabulous with it! jess xo
Laura
September 2, 2014 at 8:35 pmLove this whole look on you! what a pretty dress and your hair looks so nice in a bun!
Jess Jannenga
September 2, 2014 at 8:37 pmThanks so much Laura! Glad y’all like my hair up! I have to wear it this way when it gets in the 90s! jess xx
Skylette from Sequins&Stilettos
September 2, 2014 at 6:00 pmThat dress reminds me of the J Crew crochet dress and the color is just lovely! No one can fault you for a chic top knot in such humid weather!
Sequins&Stilettos
Jess Jannenga
September 2, 2014 at 6:04 pmThanks sweetie! Oh yes and it was HOT! jess xx
Jacket Society
September 2, 2014 at 5:48 pmBeautiful dress and a beautiful color on you Jess…as I told you before I love your hair up so you look amazing! I have never been to Charleston, but it looks like a great place to visit. One more place to add to the long list of places I want to go 🙂 And by the way your pups are soooo cute. Looking forward to part 3.
Nora
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Jess Jannenga
September 2, 2014 at 6:04 pmAww Thanks Nora. I am a bit self conscious about my hair up, but have had positive feedback, and because it was so hot, that was all that was happening.You would love it there. I say to my husband about eventually relocating to California, but it would depend on his work. I love NC, the warm air is good for my muscles, hope to visit San Fran and many other places like you. My pups are my buddies, my comfort. Glad you enjoyed this! Jess xo
Madaline
September 2, 2014 at 3:18 pmI love that lace dress and you look AMAZING with your hair up – it’s so chic. Also, I’m dying for those tappas. They look delish.
Jess Jannenga
September 2, 2014 at 3:20 pmThank you Madaline! I wasn’t so sure of the hair up, but have gotten positive feeback, so good to know. It gets hot in the South, so I have to wear it up 🙂 Yes, the tapas was amazing! jess xx
Nina
September 2, 2014 at 12:43 pmBeautiful pictures.
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Jess Jannenga
September 2, 2014 at 1:03 pmThanks Nina, jess xx
Ashley
September 2, 2014 at 8:09 amCharleston is such a gorgeous town! Love this bright lace on you. 🙂
-Ashley
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Jess Jannenga
September 2, 2014 at 8:38 amThanks Ashley, yes we do go there every few years, Glad you like the outfit! jess xx
ilblogdelmarchese
September 2, 2014 at 4:16 amDefinitely one of my favorite looks of you!!!
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Jess Jannenga
September 2, 2014 at 8:37 amThank you!! jess xx
Jess Jannenga
September 2, 2014 at 8:38 amI will visit your blog today if I can! xx
Happiness at Mid Life
September 2, 2014 at 1:29 amCoral is such a stunning color on you. When I am on vacation, I rarely bring any jewelry with me and make up is almost optional. When I saw the trick photo – I was thinking wow – you travel in style! Love all these pics – thanks for sharing!
Alice
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Jess Jannenga
September 2, 2014 at 8:37 amSo funny Alice, it seems I “got” a couple to people. If only that was our house… I wouldnt know what to do! Glad you like the photos! jess xx
carmen
September 1, 2014 at 11:12 pmI’m obsessed with lace! Your dress is gorgeous: colour, style, lace – perfect and you look so classy and cool. Great choice of backdrops. And to top it off, I love your updo!
Happy September!
<3 carmen
Jess Jannenga
September 2, 2014 at 8:36 amHappy September to you too Carmen! Although it will be summer here for awhile longer. Glad you liked my outfit and the backgrounds, there were alot of great ones. Jess xo
suzannecarillo
September 1, 2014 at 10:13 pmLove the dress and the photos.
The one of the “house” you rented got me : ) I thought…woah Momma! This lady throws around some serious cash when she is on vacay! I was starting to wonder if you travelled with an entourage and butler ; )
We want to visit Charleston so I’m very interested in these posts.
bisous
Suzanne
Jess Jannenga
September 2, 2014 at 8:35 amSuzanne! I am crackin up right now! If only I had a house like that! My entourage is my 2 shih tzus and husband too! haha 🙂 Glad you liked the posts, Charleston is a great historic town. jess xo
Johanna
September 1, 2014 at 9:01 pmWow great back drops and I love your dress! Stunning!
Jess Jannenga
September 2, 2014 at 8:33 amThanks Johanna! Yes when I saw this mural I knew I would have to be in front of it. Have a gret day ,jess xx
Savvy Southern Chic
September 1, 2014 at 8:53 pmBeautiful dress! Looks like you had a great time.
Jess Jannenga
September 2, 2014 at 8:32 amWe did it was so fun, jess xx
ROSA DIANA
September 1, 2014 at 7:29 pmWhat a fun post this is! Looks like you had a blast. Great shots and I love the dress! BTW, the hair is fabulous too!
Will visit again! -R
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Jess Jannenga
September 1, 2014 at 8:08 pmtHANKS so much! Glad you like the post. We had a great time, glad you like the hair and dress. 🙂 jess xx
Rebecca
September 1, 2014 at 6:30 pmThat dress is beyond lovely….the color works well on your lithe figure & skin tone! Thanks for sharing snaps from your lovely vacay! I’m looking for those bikini pics btw!
Rebecca
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Jess Jannenga
September 1, 2014 at 6:50 pmHaha~ Will I get enough nerve on Wed for those? Glad you like the pics and we had such fun! Have a wonderful week, jess xo
elb743
September 1, 2014 at 6:03 pmjess, you are looking hot in the ultra cool city! Love the vivid pink lace dress. Your hair looks great up, and I am sure feels better. Enjoy! Love that mural!
xx, Elle
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Jess Jannenga
September 1, 2014 at 6:47 pmThanks so much Elle, didnt know if anyone would like my hair up, but it wasnt a choice so hottt! Thanks hon, jess xo
Alex
September 1, 2014 at 5:30 pmLove your dress and your sandals! I really find the lace dresses so nice, I just never got around to buy myself one. Now I’ll have to hope that they are still trendy come next summer. Or that there are winter versions.
Beautiful trip pics. Great murals. I would have photographed them too.
Alex – Funky Jungle
Jess Jannenga
September 1, 2014 at 6:47 pmThanks Alex! Yes, I was excited to see this as I love art and thought perfect backdrop! Glad you like the outfit as well, jess xo
rhea
September 1, 2014 at 4:55 pmgreat dress — love it with your hair done up like that! also, loving the trip pics… i’m a total sucker for murals! <3
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Jess Jannenga
September 1, 2014 at 6:46 pmThanks Rhea! Glad you like my hait up 🙂 Me too in relation to art and murals, part III on Wed, jess xx
aasolheid
September 1, 2014 at 4:41 pmYour dress is beautiful and I ADORE your pups:) Such great pictures and looks like a lovely time!
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Jess Jannenga
September 1, 2014 at 6:45 pmThanks Audrey ! I love my puppes too!! We did have a good time, Part III on Wed. jess xx
kathrineeldridge1
September 1, 2014 at 4:22 pmI absolutely adore Charleston! Your dress is gorgeous on you and I love that you took pics right in from of that amazing mural. Great post!
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Jess Jannenga
September 1, 2014 at 6:44 pmThanks so much Katherine ! Glad you like the mural, thought it was cool, jess xx
Becky @ bybmg
September 1, 2014 at 3:16 pmLooks like such a fun trip! And the perfect dress to sight see in!
Jess Jannenga
September 1, 2014 at 6:44 pmThanks Becky! Yes, it was fun, stay tuned for part III! jess xx
Marta
September 1, 2014 at 2:55 pmWhat a beautiful dress on you!! Great colour & Wow Charleston looks so lovely!! Enjoy the rest of your long weekend:)
Marta, xo
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Sabina B
September 1, 2014 at 1:56 pmPretty dress, love the color!
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Jess Jannenga
September 1, 2014 at 2:05 pmThanks ! jess xx
aaarnold
September 1, 2014 at 1:17 pmI think this is my favorite thing I have seen you in! The color is so great one you and I just love the lace. It’s such a great detail at the bottom where it is see-through.
xo, Amy Ann
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Jess Jannenga
September 1, 2014 at 1:18 pmThank you Amy! Glad you like the dress, it was a good find. jess xx
Marianne
September 1, 2014 at 1:11 pmCharleston looks beautiful! I love that dress, color, fit and style!
Marianne
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Jess Jannenga
September 1, 2014 at 1:18 pmThank you Marianne! Yes, it is and we had a good time. jess xx
Red Reticule
September 1, 2014 at 12:56 pmGorgeous dress! Very feminine and ladylike.
Red Reticule
Jess Jannenga
September 1, 2014 at 12:57 pmTHank you! Glad you like it have a nice day today! jess xx
Mimi
September 1, 2014 at 12:50 pmThe dress is gorgeous – it goes perfectly with Charleston~
such a great place! Glad you had a good time.
The pups are precious!
Drive safely coming home.
All the best, Mimi
Jess Jannenga
September 1, 2014 at 12:57 pmAww thanks! We are home, but yes we had a great time. Glad you like the dress too! My pups are my buddies!
Have a great day, jess xx
weshopinheelss
September 1, 2014 at 11:54 amBeautiful dress, and you styled your hair to perfection. I am glad you had a nice vacation time. The pictures say it all!
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Jess Jannenga
September 1, 2014 at 12:09 pmThanks hon! I did a 3 part series on my vacation, as my hubby took so many pictures 🙂 Stop by Wed if you can as well. Glad you like my hair up ( I wasnt sure;-))
xo jess
Carylee
September 1, 2014 at 9:43 amThe dress is very pretty on you! Great trip photos – the art and the TAPAS caught my eye for sure! Mmmm!!
Jess Jannenga
September 1, 2014 at 10:38 amThanks Caryless. Glad you liked it all , yes me too, the wine and Tapas were amazing, jess xx
KizzyDoll
September 1, 2014 at 8:21 amYou look wonderful. Love this place too 🙂 xx
Jess Jannenga
September 1, 2014 at 8:58 amThanks hon This was still Charleston, just different places and areas. Glad you like it! jess xx
wockyjabber
September 1, 2014 at 8:14 amYour hair looks beautiful pulled up like that. Looks like you had a nice time!
Jess Jannenga
September 1, 2014 at 8:57 amThanks so much! I am never quite sure if I like my hair up or not 🙂 jess xx