You Had Me at Merlot, Texas State Fair

You Had Me at Merlot, Running in Heels at the State Fair

Happy Monday! I have had a crazy last 10 days, but I am finally rested and ready for a new week. After Austin, I had another trip to Phoenix for work, (which happened to be hotter than Texas), and we had an hour to kill before our flight back so we stopped at the mall across from our hotel. We wandered into Old Navy and they had the cutest pieces! I grabbed this tank that says ‘You had me at Merlot’ and thought it was perfect to wear to the Texas State Fair the next day!

If you have known me at all in the last couple years, you know that I’m a pretty big fan of wine. In addition to the cute saying, the tank also happened to be my favorite color of the season. I styled this Merlot tank two ways below. One with jeans and moto boots, and the other with shorts and the leather sneakers I got at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. It was in the 90s on the afternoon we went to the Fair, so I needed something cool! We wandered around all afternoon and into the night, ate way too many fried foods,  played games, rode rides, and then my middle school dreams came true and we saw Nelly!

Have you ever had a fried brownie? It was amazing, and probably would go well with some Merlot, but I paired it with a corn dog and funnel cake and wondered for the millionth time how I’m not 400lbs. Fair games are fun, if you win! I threw balls popped balloons, broke plates, and won some silly stuffed animals! I had my eye on the unicorn and even beat Kale at the water gun game to win it! I’m pretty competitive. I had a great time and this tank was super soft and breezy in the heat!

You Had Me at Merlot, Running in Heels at the State Fair

You Had Me at Merlot, Running in Heels at the State Fair
You Had Me at Merlot, Running in Heels at the State Fair

You Had Me at Merlot, Running in Heels at the State Fair

You Had Me at Merlot, Running in Heels at the State Fair

You Had Me at Merlot, Running in Heels at the State Fair

You Had Me at Merlot, Running in Heels at the State Fair

You Had Me at Merlot, Running in Heels at the State Fair

xoxo Kasey

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  1. Meg Kerns wrote:

    It looks like you had a great time! I love the wine color of the shirt. It’s perfect with your skin tone and both ways you styled it are adorable. We’re headed to the mall today, I may have to stop in to Old Navy!

    Posted 10.17.16 Reply
  2. Molly wrote:

    Looks like so much fun! I am all about burgundy right now!

    Posted 10.17.16 Reply
  3. Nataly wrote:

    I love that top and those boots! Perfect look for the fair!

    -Nataly || http://www.beautifullyelegantblog.com

    Posted 10.17.16 Reply
  4. Kelsey wrote:

    That top is way too cute! Perfect outfit for the fair!

    xo Kelsey | http://www.chasingcinderellablog.com

    Posted 10.17.16 Reply
  5. That’s such a cute top — and it’s in like my favorite color! Love it! I’m definitely going to have to pick it up so I can wear it and tell people that THAT is the color my wedding will be, LOL! Thanks for sharing!

    Posted 10.17.16 Reply
  6. I love the outfit!

    Posted 10.17.16 Reply
  7. Shelby wrote:

    This is a really cute top! Our NC State Fair is going on now and I’ve been trying to find time to go! Always such a fun fall time.

    xo, Shelby
    http://www.prettyinthepines.com

    Posted 10.17.16 Reply
  8. We went to the NC State Fair this weekend – so much fun! Loving that top!

    Posted 10.17.16 Reply
  9. I love the outfit. Looks like you had a blast!

    Posted 10.17.16 Reply
  10. Ruthie wrote:

    I love the fair!! Always such a good time!! Love this top on you so much!!

    Posted 10.17.16 Reply
  11. Nina wrote:

    That is a cute tee! And I really want some fried brownies!

    Posted 10.17.16 Reply
  12. Dani wrote:

    Such a cool top & I love those boots! They are so edgy & cool! You are rockin’ this look babe! xo
    Dani // http://www.daniellealexandra.com

    Posted 10.17.16 Reply
  13. Lauren wrote:

    Cute pics – the fair looks like so much fun!

    Lauren
    http://www.anexplorersheart.com

    Posted 10.17.16 Reply
  14. So cute!! I love that shirt, and the fried brownie sounds delicious!!

    -Katherine
    Engineering In Style

    Posted 10.17.16 Reply
  15. Ima wrote:

    That top is too cute
    And wine looks great on your skin.
    (Plus your choker is really pretty!)

    Posted 10.18.16 Reply
  16. Nicole wrote:

    I love that shirt! How adorable “You had me at merlot” Love it! Im super shocked you picked this up at Old Navy I have to stop and pick one up! 🙂

    Posted 10.18.16 Reply
  17. I looks like you had such a good time! I really need that tank top too.

    Posted 10.18.16 Reply
  18. Divya wrote:

    Um, that shirt. I’m obsessed!

    Posted 10.18.16 Reply
  19. Steph wrote:

    Obsessed with this tee! I think I need it!!

    xO – Steph
    http://www.urbanblonde.com

    Posted 10.18.16 Reply
  20. Anna Cobbs wrote:

    Love this top and went to the fair a couple days ago. I didn’t try anything fried this year, but definitely got a Fletcher’s corny dog!

    xx – Anna
    Fleurdille.com

    Posted 10.18.16 Reply
  21. Blair Villanueva wrote:

    You nailed this whole outfit! I also wear similar coordinates whenever I run out of clothes, especially during events. 🙂

    Posted 10.18.16 Reply
  22. Stefanie wrote:

    love this tank! who doesn’t love wine! 🙂 xoxo

    Posted 10.18.16 Reply
  23. I like your top!

    This would be a fun place to go. I love fair food.

    Posted 10.18.16 Reply
  24. Casey wrote:

    I love a long tank! The fair is so much fun!

    Posted 10.18.16 Reply
  25. Want that “you had me at merlot” tee. As always, great reading your posts and this morning my 4 year old was asking if we could got to a fair. 🙂

    Posted 10.18.16 Reply
  26. Sarah Zerbe wrote:

    That tank is just adorable! The fair is always so much fun.

    Posted 10.18.16 Reply
  27. amer wrote:

    Oh my! I love, love, love your top. it looks so comfy, and i love the merlot color.

    Posted 10.18.16 Reply
  28. Greta wrote:

    I need this tee for wine club! So much fun!

    Greta | http://www.gretahollar.com

    Posted 10.18.16 Reply
  29. Kristina wrote:

    Love that graphic tee!! I posted one today as well 🙂

    xo, Kristina
    http://www.medicineandmanicures.com/2016/10/nyc-street-style.html

    Posted 10.18.16 Reply
  30. Sheri wrote:

    I love both the top and the way you combined the outfit. Looks great. I would really like to get that tank top, the colour and of course the text is awesome.

    Posted 10.18.16 Reply
  31. I love this top! Merlot is my fave too and would be proud to tell the world 😉 it’s perfect for many occasions and activities!

    Posted 10.18.16 Reply
  32. That top is perfect – and SO IS YOUR HAIR!

    Posted 10.18.16 Reply
  33. Kayleigh wrote:

    I’m in love with that merlot tank, so fun!
    http://www.kayleighskloset.com

    Posted 10.18.16 Reply
  34. Nellwyn wrote:

    I love that top! The colour is perfect for fall and I’m also a big fan of wine!

    Posted 10.18.16 Reply
  35. I love your style and the color suits you. Honestly I thought about the wine when I saw the post title. The unicorn… it’s so fluffy im gonna die hahaha <3

    Posted 10.18.16 Reply
  36. Could that shirt be any more true? haha!

    Posted 10.18.16 Reply
  37. Love the top. Burgundy is your color.

    Posted 10.18.16 Reply
  38. Ashley wrote:

    Love this tank, too cute!

    Posted 10.18.16 Reply
  39. That top is the cutest!! 🙂

    Posted 10.18.16 Reply
  40. Alex wrote:

    Such a cute tank! Love the Fair too, such yummy eats.

    http://adoredbyalex.com

    Posted 10.18.16 Reply
  41. So fun! I wish I would’ve went to the Texas State Fair when I was living there.

    xx,
    Amanda || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com

    Posted 10.18.16 Reply
  42. Mayra wrote:

    Such an adorable top! And fried brownies?? Yum!!!

    Posted 10.18.16 Reply
  43. Tessa wrote:

    “You had me at merlot”… I love that! Also, no I’ve never had a fried brownie, but omg that sounds amazing.

    Posted 10.18.16 Reply
  44. lol I need that shirt! I love wine and all shades of wine, so this is a great combo!

    Posted 10.18.16 Reply
  45. You are just too cute! Love your fair pics…I’m starving reading about the fried brownies, corn dog and funnel cake-something about all the fried food smells out there that make you want to eat everything! What a ton of fun and a special memory!

    Posted 10.18.16 Reply
  46. Jelena wrote:

    You two look so cute together. 🙂 And that outfit of course. 🙂

    Posted 10.19.16 Reply
  47. So fun!! I’ve never had a fried brownie! But it looks yummy! Love your look. XOXO, Carolyna
    http://www.carolynabauer.com

    Posted 10.19.16 Reply
  48. michenn wrote:

    OMG a fried brownie sound absolutely amazing!! I kind of really really want to taste that. ALSO, that top is so cute on you, I love how you styled it!

    Posted 10.19.16 Reply
  49. I need to make a trip to the state fair some time. Fried everything is just what every girl needs! lol. This top looks so cute and comfy!

    Kim
    http://www.mrscliftonscloset.com

    Posted 10.19.16 Reply
  50. Dana wrote:

    I hope Old Navy has that shirt because I absolutely love it! Every year we have a fair that comes to our neighborhood and it’s so much fun! I’m always tempted to try the deep-fried Twinkies, but then reality sets in

    Posted 10.19.16 Reply
  51. CourtneyLynne wrote:

    Omg just loving the top! That burgundy color has been a favorite of mine this season

    Posted 10.20.16 Reply
  52. Forget the wine! Nelly!!!! I’m sure you had a great time at the state fair. We go to ours each year as well.

    Posted 10.21.16 Reply
  53. Valerie wrote:

    I love that it can do double duty. Very cool. I love Merlots so this is a win-win.

    Posted 10.21.16 Reply
  54. This top is perfect!!! A) I love Merlots B) The color is gorgeous!! So so perfect! Oh, and that food looks divine!!

    http://beyondblessedblog.com/

    Posted 10.24.16 Reply
  55. Cece Lam wrote:

    OMG I was just in TX!!! Wish I saw you 🙂

    Posted 10.24.16 Reply