Just That Tall Girl : August 2017

Check Out These Shades - 2017 Solar Eclipse

August 29, 2017

I was so lucky to be able to go to Nashville, TN with my friends last Monday to see the Solar Eclipse. What's pretty cool is that this was the first total solar eclipse in the USA since 1979. Also, the last time a total eclipse was seen from coast to coast was in 1918.

We decided to watch it from this brewery called Tailgate Beer (Charlotte Pike location), and it was so fun! The brewery has an inside and a huge yard with an outdoor barn with seating as well. They have an extensive beer list and also hand-make pizza! Basically, it's the perfect combination.

It was crazy that it got so dark in the middle of the day and as soon as the full solar eclipse happened people started cheering! It was so fun! Unfortunately, I'm not the expert photographer so I didn't get any good photos of the eclipse, but check out my shot below.

P.S. Here's an awesome pic of me and my roommates soaking up that Eclipse!

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Leather x High Heels

August 23, 2017

While in Memphis a few weeks ago I was able to do a shoot with Josh Owens, an incredible photographer based in Memphis, TN. (He's also my boyfriend's brother!)

P.S. Check out the end of this post for my five favorite places to eat in Memphis!

We drove around by downtown Memphis for a cool place to shoot. Josh had shot in this area before, and there were a ton of great places. We wound up choosing the Wonder Bread factory, which is closed down now, to get a really cool look and great background for the shoot.

I decided to wear one of my favorite outfits in my closet. I love pairing my leather leggings with this shirt because it gives my outfit a little edge. I wore this outfit with my new KENDALL + KYLIE heels.

Surprisingly enough, these heels were actually super comfortable!

What's cool about this shirt is its a light "sweatshirt" material, but it's not too hot because of the distressed look and cutouts.

I've worn this outfit to bars and would definitely also wear it to smaller indoor concerts in the fall.

After the shoot we went to a burger place called LBOE (Last Burger On Earth) and got burgers with mac n' cheese on them. It was delicious!!

Check out my favorite 5 places to eat in Memphis:

Central BBQ
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
The Majestic Grille
Itta Bena
LBOE

Have you tried any of these places, or know of great places to eat in Memphis? Let me know!

Don't forget to follow Josh Owens on Instagram! I got most of my outfit from small boutiques around NYC, but shop a look similar to mine below:

KENDALL + KYLIE Shoes | Similar shirt from Rue21 & SheIn | Similar leggings from Express

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Sheer Confidence

August 16, 2017

Denim has been HUGE this summer, especially high rise, loose fitting jeans...with a cuff too, of course. White sneakers and mesh shirts have also made a come-back this summer. Bold looks like these can really foster your confidence and make you feel great! Of course clothes you feel great in can boost your confidence, but there's also much more to it. Scroll to the bottom of this post for 5 ways to boost your confidence and to shop my look.

For this shoot I had the pleasure of working with photographer Christopher Mendoza. He was incredible to work with and was really able to capture the detail of my outfit. One of my favorite things about mesh shirts is that you get to showcase not only the details on the shirt (for example, the black flowers), but also the details you wear under it. I paired this top with a floral lace bustier and you were still able to see the careful detail of the bustier underneath the mesh.

5 Tips on How to Feel More Confident

1. Make a list of the things you like about yourself.

Although this sounds silly, it's easy to go through a bad say without thinking of all the great things you have going for yourself and your life. Whether you write it down or just make a mental note, remember the good.

2. Stand up straight and radiate positive body language

Many studies were conducted on this topic by Harvard Social Psychologist, Amy Cuddy (read here). She talks about the connection between positive body language and confidence.

3. Prepare yourself for the day the night before.

When I wake up in the morning after a good night's sleep and find my clothes laid out and my bag ready to go for the day, I feel prepared and confident of what's to come.

4. Set small goals -- and achieve them.

Sometimes we just need to give ourselves a pat on the back. Whether you've been wanting to deep clean your closet for months, or you just want to go a week with making sure you get 8 hours of sleep, set an achievable goal and go for it.

5. Be active

Whether it's going to the gym, or just taking a walk around the neighborhood, sometimes we need to do something that will clear our head. Also, as many people know, as you exercise your brain produces endorphins. Endorphins actually boost your mood and give you a "general sense of well-being" (read more).

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Sunny Days in Harbor Town

August 13, 2017

One of my favorite areas in Memphis, TN is neighborhood called Harbor Town. It honestly reminds me of a little Hamptons town. A few weeks ago when my boyfriend and I were in Memphis, we got Brunch there at Tug's and it was absolutely delicious! I got biscuits and gravy, which is something I recently discovered in the past few years from going to school in the south. They were delicious!

After brunch we walked around Harbor Town, as we usually do when we're in Memphis, because it is truly a beautiful area. They have an adorable little grocery store which has hand-made soaps, and there's a gazebo in the middle and little bridges throughout.

To go with a summery feel of this hot Memphis day, I went with a bright pink loose sundress. It kept me cool and was also bright and fun!

My dress is from a small boutique in the Memphis mall and my shoes are from Lulus.

I wore my favorite purse from Michael Kors that I honestly believe goes with almost every outfit in the summer!

Can't wait to go back to Harbor Town next time we're in Memphis! Our next stop there will the the Terrace at The River Inn, I'm so excited to try it out.

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Pink Dress (Shop Similar) | Lulu's Shoes (Shop Similar) | Michael Kors Bag | Michael Kors Sunglasses

Thanks to my boyfriend Matt, again, for taking all my pictures.

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The Pink Palace

August 05, 2017

When in Memphis last weekend, my boyfriend and I wanted to check out a museum. We found The Pink Palace, and I was sold immediately given its cool name and appearance. We got to spend a few hours there looking through the exhibits and going to the planetarium show.