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Charleston Chronicles

June 30, 2011 by Courtney 21 Comments

So it’s taken me long enough to get my Charleston, South Carolina recap together, hasn’t it? Traveling to SC was quite the event! You now those movies where people run through the airport and straight to the gate to make their connection. That was me. No joke. I landed in Chicago airport and saw I missed my connection. Next flight was five hours later. Until I checked my phone and saw a text that read, “The monitor says your flight is closed but it is still on the ground. Haul a%% and you might make it.” Would have been fine if I hadn’t been at the wrong terminal. I sprinted, caught a a tram, sprinted again, took out a guy with my rolling suitcase {if you are reading this, sir, I am so very very sorry!!!}, sprinted to the very last possible gate and ran onto the airplane. And to the man I sat next to, I am so very sorry for panting uncontrollably for the first ten minutes of the flight. Alas, it was all worth it. And I realized I need to run more. A lot more. The trip with college friends could not have been more fun. We rented a home just a couple blocks from the beach and hung out for a long glorious weekend. I met this great group of girls back in our college days at The University of Notre Dame {Go Irish!}. We were friends from day one and have watched each other meet future husbands, walk down the aisle, welcome sweet babies, travel the world, and launch impressive careers. Each time we get together it’s as if no time has passed at all. We found Poe’s to be completely charming and the burgers were fantastic. I wouldn’t mind popping back into this great place again one day. I know some of you out there love this place as well. {I am in the pink tank top} Making this trip even better was meeting up with the oh so darling Chassity from Look, Linger, Love. She was sweet enough to take time out of her weekend and hang out! We had a great time chatting and giggling in person. I hope it’s not long before we can do it again {oh, and my friends had a hay day with making fun of me for having a blind date!} P1000084 That night we hit the Vendue Inn and had cocktails on the rooftop patio. So fabulous. Image of Vendue Inn, CharlestonImage of Vendue Inn, Charleston   And thank you to our sweet friend who is expecting her second baby. She was our designated driver for the weekend and could not have been more of a trooper.  She also knows how to put together one amazing soundtrack for the weekend. We love you!   Oh, I miss these girls already. Thank you for letting me share! And to the wonderful people of Charleston, I see why you are all so proud of your city. What a beautiful and fantastic place! And can we talk for a minute about the southern accent . . . .scrumptious! And I have gotten some very sweet emails about my dresses. I forgot for a moment that I am a blogger and I signed some unwritten contract somewhere about dishin’ on my sources! That’s why we love these blogs, right! So here they are my friends: Pink Tank Top: Anthroplogie Blue & White Striped Mini Dress:  The Daisy Shoppe Gray and White Dress:  Target Blue Ikat Maxi Dress:  Khols {inexpensive and my very favorite dress}

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  1. -Kasey says

    June 30, 2011 at 10:08 am

    Looks like a really fun trip!

    I will say, those moments when you think you have missed your flight and you haul booty… total 100% adrenaline rush!

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  2. Rene says

    June 30, 2011 at 10:23 am

    Nothing beats a girl's weekend. Courtney, you are such a doll!

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  3. Anonymous says

    June 30, 2011 at 10:49 am

    Charleston is one of my favorite cities! I LOVE the Vendue Inn. Nothing tops a weekend away with old friends. You laugh enough in a few short days to carry you through to the next time! Would you be willing to share where you got your dresses from the pics (if they are even still available?) I love them all!

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  4. simpledaisy says

    June 30, 2011 at 10:58 am

    We were just in Charleston…in June!! What a fantastic place:) I didn't see Poe's …. but it looks so fun!

    ps…i'm having a little give-away on my blog! Stop on over if you get a chance:)

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  5. Natalie says

    June 30, 2011 at 11:44 am

    What a great trip. I heart Poes and the Vendue Inn. And Chassity is the sweetest. You look gorgeous Courtney! Looks like a fabulous girls weekend!

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  6. Lisa says

    June 30, 2011 at 12:45 pm

    Courtney, looks like a great trip away with your girlfriends!! So glad you had a wonderful time!

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  7. 17 Perth says

    June 30, 2011 at 1:49 pm

    Charleston is such a beautiful city and such a great location for a trip like this!! It looks like you girls had a great time. : )

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  8. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    June 30, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    Charleston accents are the best aren't they?! It's so great to see more pics of you – you're a knockout! How fun to have a blind blogger date 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

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  9. Simply LKJ says

    June 30, 2011 at 2:50 pm

    Love Love Love Charleston! Looks like you all had a fabulous time. So jealous you got to meet up with Chassity!! You two look beautiful.

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  10. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia says

    June 30, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    Looks like so much fun! I would love to some day visit Charleston!
    I meet up with my girlfriend from school about every three months, many of us still live in San Diego, it's the best!
    Hope you have a wonderful long weekend!
    XO
    Kristin

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  11. Carrie says

    June 30, 2011 at 3:31 pm

    You ladies look AMAZING! So sad I missed coming this year. Love seeing all your smiling faces in this post. Huge hugs from the midwest!! xoxoxo

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  12. Desiree @CHIC COASTAL LIVING says

    June 30, 2011 at 3:35 pm

    That must have been so much fun! I love taking little girls trips!

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  13. Allison says

    June 30, 2011 at 3:56 pm

    Aren't girl's weekends the best! How special to stay so connected. Charleston is on my list of "to visit" places. You are beautiful, Courtney!

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  14. Cassie {Hi Sugarplum!} says

    June 30, 2011 at 4:18 pm

    You could not be any cuter!!! Looks like a great weekend!

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  15. hollyG says

    June 30, 2011 at 5:30 pm

    What fun! I'm planning a weekend with my college girlfriends and I'm so excited. That blind date comment had me cracking up! Go Irish – my oldest niece is going to be a senior there next year.

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  16. Simple Dwellings says

    June 30, 2011 at 7:13 pm

    Looks like an amazing time! I would love to call the south our home someday. It just seems like an amazing place to live and visit. How fun it must have been to meet a blogger friend. I love Chassity's blog too! And getting together with college girlfriends always seems to be long overdue! I'm due for mine soon. 🙂

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  17. Michaela says

    July 1, 2011 at 3:05 am

    How fun!! You're adorable in all your cute clothes! I'm so glad you had such a great time. Time with girlfriends is always wonderful.

    Oh, and THREE weeks till we meet! (:

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  18. Megan {Honey We're Home} says

    July 1, 2011 at 3:51 am

    What a fun weekend with the girls! You are such a natural beauty Courtney- and thanks for sharing your outfit sources:) So awesome you got to meet Chassity too!

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  19. emily says

    July 3, 2011 at 10:51 pm

    Looks like such a fun trip! I love all of your outfits! And so fun to meet up with Chassity on your blind date! 🙂

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  20. Green Door Girl says

    July 13, 2011 at 6:50 am

    What a fun trip – I just LOVE Charleston and a girls weekend with college friends, what could be better?

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  21. Mould Resistant Paint says

    September 12, 2011 at 3:23 am

    Watching these images made me miss my girlfriends from college. We separated after college due to different work fields and places. How I wish to see them again but I think it will not happen soon.

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