Focus, focus, focus- I can do it.

Spring break, Adair, clothes for Spring Break, Adair new arrivals, Spring break, Adair trunk shows, Spring Break-oh, and midterms. Sooo much on my mind. How am I suppose to get school work done when all I want to do is fast-forward one week so I can be laying on the beach and wearing all of my new Adair pieces that will be perfect for the warm weather? It’s probably the most difficult thing I have had to do in months. Say a little prayer for me, please.

I am so checked out, I almost forgot to start our second competition on Facebook. Lucky for you, I remembered. We are giving away THE WALLETS OF ALL WALLETS. They are one of my favorite styles. You can seriously fit everything in them and the best part is, when you don’t want to drag your oversized bag along they double as a clutch! Just be sure you “LIKE” our page on Facebook and share this image on your wall to be entered. We will be choosing 3 winners this Thursday evening! Good Luck.

Denim On Top

I don’t know about yall, but I am about sick and tired of this wishy washy weather. I mean seriously Sunday night, here in Charlotte, it was SNOWING and then we wake up Monday to high 50’s. Mother Nature needs to make up her mind and I’ll be honest, I would prefer that she choose SPRING! Not only am I much more productive when its warm, but I am so ready for a shift in wardrobe! There is one piece that is going to linger into Spring with me- my denim oxford! love it.

It’s without a doubt, one of my MUST have layering pieces! For chilly days (like today, blah) it can be layered under your favorite crew neck sweater or paired with a fur vest. When it warms up a bit, throw it on unbuttoned over your newest dress, then belt-BAM, you’ve got a fresh new look!

We will be getting this little beauty in on www.shopadair.com next week! I can't wait play around with it and create a few inspirational looks for you guys!

...and we have a WINNER

Our Facebook competition winded down today- Julia Marie Howe was the lucky winner. Can't wait to get this fab navy clutch out to her tomorrow! 

I am thinking another one of these A-MAZING give-aways next week: whatcha think?

Love is in the air.

Love, love, love- this four letter word pretty much sums up my weekend.

Loved opening boxes of new Adair product Friday afternoon!

Loved our Fashionistas Party at Irresistible Portraits Friday night. Karen and her team were great and we loved being able to help support Focus on a Cure. 

Grant helping at the Fashionistas Party! Obviously not his ideal Friday night- how can you not love him?!

 Love my momma who celebrated her 40-somethingth birthday on Saturday! Grant and I took her breakfast in bed (chicken minis to be exact- can’t beat em)! Happy Birthday again, Mom! Love ya! 

If I would have snapped a pic of this I don't think she would claim me any longer!

Love my ADPi’s and KA’s that rallied for UNCC’s Homecoming game! 2^nd place in homecoming cup- we’ll take it!

Loved my Sunday Funday with the fam. A continuation of Mom’s birthday celebration (turned whole family helping brother Valentine’s Day shop for his special someone) was the perfect way to wind down my weekend.

Lets hope this love continues over to tomorrow- Happy Valentines Day Yall!

We Drove For Miles To Get A Taste Of That ATL Style

I’ve dreamed about going to an apparel market for years. I imagined it would be the closest thing to heaven I would ever experience while still on Earth-boy was I right!

There is no way it will ever get old. It is not possible.

My mom, Britt (the bffl/ Adair wing women), and myself do the buying. This combo has worked out great! So far, we’ve only made it to the Atlanta market, which like I said is unbelievable, but I do hope to make it to a few others within a few years-New York City, Las Vegas (21^st Birthday Celebration/ Adair Business Trip, I think YES!), Dallas, and of course the Los Angeles Fashion District.

For now, we are keeping it simple with our 4 hr trip down interstate 85. Being in NC it is a pretty convenient trip although, the traffic and 8 lane highways will be the death of my mother. My mom’s fear for interstates gets real the deeper south we go. She will NOT drive the route and she will NOT ride as a passenger with Britt or myself- this bringing my dad into the mix. My dad is the only one my mom feels comfortable riding with however, he has a tendency to do a little rubber necking. Seriously, the man can spot a deer at dusk while in a car going 70mph down the highway. As impressive as this may be it doesn’t meet my mom’s driving standards- and that’s where the entertainment comes in! Moral Of The Story: Going to market is a Cook family event. And that’s the way I like it.

Dad can always be found with the runway in sight. He takes it upon himself to watch the shows, take everything in, and report back to us girls with the latest.  It’s pretty cute, and lots of times he is pretty on point.

Anyways, back to the important stuff. Every time I peak the top of the escalator to enter the mart I just want to squeal –yes, it’s THAT exciting. This weekend was no different. We had a successful trip and came home with tons of stunning accessories and boxes of fab clothing on order. I can’t wait to see the UPS man!

Mangos, corals, and neutrals topped our list of favs.

Collars were another one of our must haves.

Next go around is April-I’m already looking forward to that four hour car ride {is that really possible, I guess so}.  

Oh, Hey There!

Reading blogs has been one of my go-to pass times for the past year or so: they have proven to be not only entertaining, but also motivating. I’ve let that motivation take lead and now here I am with my very own blog.

 I’m the typical 20 year old, I spend late nights in the library, babysit for a little extra cash, live for Thursdays (the college student’s Friday), and dream of a successful future. My fairly normal life got a little more complex this past year when my itch for fashion transformed into a full on business. Shopadair.com, my young women’s clothing boutique, launched this past August. It has become everything and more that I expected, and I love watching it expand.

It hasn’t been a stress-free process, but with my strong support system I’ve been able to manage. My parents, who I will never be able to thank enough, have been the wheels that have kept the “Sydney” bus a-rollin: nothing helps like a mama’s pick me up and a daddy’s hug. I would be nowhere with out them or the faith they’ve had in me over the past year. Along with my parents, my boyfriend (Grant), little brother (Riley), bffl (Brittany), and sorority sisters have been the BOMB.COM-love them all to the moon and back.

love my momma.

my main men.

these girls keep me sane. 

As we start a new year, I am sure my life will continue in a whirlwind: all I can say is, I’M READY! Hope yall have enjoyed. There will be lots more to come- Adair, everyday life, and everything in between!