Apologies, My Loves!

Hello everyone! I just want to thank you so much for bearing with me while I go through a period of transition in my life. About a month ago, I was asked to join my old employer, Moondance Adventures, for a second stint as the Admissions Director. Clark and I weighed the pros and cons and decided to pack our things and head back to Asheville, the city where we met and fell in love.

Me and Clark...in love, obvi...
Moondance is an outdoor adventure program for middle and high school students, offering leadership-building trips around the country (and a few scattered throughout the globe), using the wilderness as a classroom and a platform for students to grow and learn with one another in the purest of settings. I participated in two Moondance trips when I was in high school back in '01 and '02, traveling to the San Juan Mountains in Colorado for my first trip and exploring the Pacific Northwest (and summiting Mt. Rainier all the while) on my second trip. As soon as I wrapped up my first Moondance adventure, I couldn't wait to turn 21 to become a leader and to share such life-changing experiences with the amazing kids that seem to sign up year after year for our trips.

A few students cool off in Ross Lake, located in Washington State
After I graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill, I nailed down my 80 hour Wilderness First Responder course and bagged my first magical summer as a Moondance instructor. So many of my students remain close friends of mine as we laughed and cried through the most fun (but sometimes most strenuous!) of days hiking, rafting, climbing and sea kayaking. Over the years, I've had the pleasure of leading 4 Moondance trips and making 43 new best friends (that's 40 students and 3 different co-leaders). I'm proud and excited to be back in the office as well as touring high schools, sharing my Moondance story to anyone who will listen!

Student Robey (on my right) and my co-leader Tyler (on my left) and I attempt to cross a particularly rushing and freezing river in the Wind River Range, Wyoming
With that said, Clark and I have been shuffling back and forth from Atlanta...moving boxes, looking for apartments, maybe drinking a little champagne to celebrate my new salary...but alas, as you can see, I've been neglecting the blog.

I promise you, dear readers, I'll be back in the saddle as soon as possible...though regular efforts and reports will likely start after the holidays. Until then, keep up with my quick 100andSouth snippets a la Twitter by following me at @100andSouth. I thank you so much for your patience, but ultimately, I thank you so dearly for your support. You're the reason why I do what I do when it comes to the blog, just like the smiles on these kids faces are the reason I knew I had to get back to Moondance.

All smiles with my amazing students in Smith Rock State Park, Oregon on the final night of my second Pacific Northwest journey
Check out more regarding my time with Moondance by reading my Staff Bio on Moondance's website!

TODAY ONLY: 25% Off IceMilk Aprons

I've had the great fortune of meeting some pretty amazing people in Atlanta. One such multi-talented person I met recently is Ashley Schoenith, the social media coordinator for the non-profit organization Cure Childhood Cancer. When I first met her, I was so impressed with her poise and dedication to her job and her cause.

But people have a way of surprising you further, and I learned Ashley is not only a faithful fitness bootcamper (6AM workouts 5 days a week? Such dedication!) but also is the creative mind behind IceMilk Aprons...a most buzzed-about line of beautiful, fashionable, Anthropologie-esque aprons. How much more impressive can this girl get?

Now I'll be the first to say I'm terrified of the oven...I have no confidence whatsoever when it comes to cooking, baking and the like (much to my husband's dismay!) But I think I'd consider mimicking Martha if I got the chance to sport one of these IceMilk Aprons!

What's that you say? You'd like one too? Well how about you snag one for 25% off til the end of the day today (11/12) with the code SWMAG. They'd be the perfect present for your bakerella bestie! And of course, they're already 100andSouth as is, but I recommend punching up your apron's personality with the custom monogramming option!

New Atlanta Boutique Alert: VETTED

A new boutique has opened its doors in Atlanta, taking the place of Lexie and Jane on East Paces Ferry. VETTED features styles from Geren Ford, Thread Social and Leigh and Luca, replacing the tons and tons of tee shirts and jeans previously occupying the space.


Check out their super clean interior. I love the contrast of the darker, fall-hued clothing with the white walls. I can only imagine how bright this space will be come spring.

The exterior of the store got a makeover too...a yellow door helps to welcome new customers while the dark paint keeps things mysterious.
Here's hoping their website also will receive a makeover here soon with more details about what designers they are carrying!

Have any of your dear readers checked it out?

Haute Mamas in Atlanta!

You know me...I'm a sucker for a boutique bargain sale. The last one above Z Gallerie in Atlantic Station nearly made my head explode, I was so excited.

If you're a Haute Mama living in the Atlanta area, you may want to check out another huge sale for your little ones coming up on November 13. Some of the chicest children's boutiques (Sparkle Bugs, Monkey Moo's, Layla Luv and Addy's Closet to name a few) will be offering their goodies for amazing prices, all yours with a $5 admission charge that will benefit the non-profit Atlanta charity Girl Talk, a student-to-student mentoring program that pairs high school girls with middle school-aged girls for peer-based support and self-esteem building.

Giving and getting? What could be better, you ask? How about if one of your favorite "big girl" boutiques in Atlanta, Meringue, was there too with racks of hugely-discounted clothes (with brands like Corey Lynn Calter, Ella Moss and Lauren Moffat)for you to browse? Your dreams have come true, my friends.

So head out to Atlantic Station, above Z Gallerie, on November 13 from 9AM to 6PM and let me know what you find! Call (404)876 1359 with any questions, and as always, ENJOY!

SERPAS Serves Up Fashion

Please join Serpas True Food for a brunch benefiting the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation. For $45, you are treated to four delicious courses of food, champagne cocktails and a peak at all of the latest fashion trends from Mitzi & Romano, Lila, Drea James Design, Vitesse eXchange and Princess and Butch. There will also be a trunk show from elle g.

A portion of the $45 fee will go to breast cancer research, so it's an event not to be missed! If you're interested in attending, call 404.888.9348 for reservations. I'm not sure I'll be able to make it as this event falls on my birthday, but I'd love to be there!

Out on the Town: Sage Clothing Runway Show

I am so looking forward to this Thursday night! One of Atlanta's best and most affordably-priced boutiques, Sage Clothing, is having a runway show at their Buckhead location. Starting at 6PM, this event is sure to feature some of my favorite 100 and South designers like MM Couture, Blank Denim and Tulle. Can't wait to come back and let you all know about my experience! Stay tuned!

Be Jealous. Be VERY Jealous.

SCHA-WING! I just scored 2 of the sweetest deals ever in the past 2 days.

Yesterday, I stopped by Desu Couture, a consignment shop in Virginia Highlands that I'd been wanting check out for quite some time. The woman working there was extremely helpful and enjoyed listening to one of my fave bands, Bonobo, so I immediately felt at home. After trying on a few awesome items, a killer Alice + Olivia LBD for $80 ($328 tag from Neimans still on it), a never worn pair of Joe's Jeans for $50, and an old school raw silk skirt from J. Crew, I found THE perfect pair of jeans.



Pants are never the easier thing for me to find. So my Momma always told me "when you find a pair of jeans that fit, GET THEM." And I did. For $27...seriously. $27. I love the hippy-ish nod with the embroidery...a throwback to my granola style that I've been neglecting on a daily basis now that I have to dress appropriately for work!

Today on HauteLook, one of my favorite new brands Urban Behavior/Costa Blanca, had a sale. When I worked at fab'rik, this was one of my favorite brands to "get away with murder" with as the prices are unbeatable normally and UNBELIEVABLE with the discount I had there. After passing on a pair of high waisted pants and a crisp white blazer, I came across the most bad-ass jacket on the planet for $28.



Short black shorts and my chunked up hardware necklace for Paul McCartney on July 28? Check and CHECK!