Savannah Blue Belle

If you’ve spent any time on Genteel & Bard’s Instagram page, you’ll know how I feel about dresses. There’s just something about a dress. It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, I’m always on the hunt for a classic day dress that will take me from brunch, to lunch meetings, and maybe even early cocktails.

The Bette day dress by Julia Engle’s Gal Meets Glam Collection is one of my go-to favorites. The streamlines cut, subtle bow details, and tea-length skirt make this cobalt beauty incredibly multi-functional, and effortlessly sophisticated.

Don’t even get me started on the elegant pleating and fabric-covered buttons…

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Savannah’s Green-Meldrim House is one of her most beautiful treasures, both architecturally and historically. She played host to General Sherman during his occupation of Savannah, during which one of the most important meetings in United States history took place.

T.C. and I were so excited to dive into the Green-Meldrim’s deeper history while writing our book, Hidden History of Savannah book, available now!

The Bette day dress by Gal Meets Glam on Brenna Michaels in Savannah Georgia

Blue Dress on Brenna Michaels in Savannah Georgia Genteel and Bard

T.C. & Brenna Lauren Michaels

We’re the husband and wife team behind Genteel & Bard.

If this world is a garden - we’re planting kindness.

Life tried to give us a big old bag of lemons, and we made the most delicious pitcher of lemonade. We’ve built a Southern Lifestyle company around beautiful storytelling, history, and the haunted.

Our manifesto? The world is full of beauty - why not choose a beautiful life?

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Today we are thankful for outside! 🍃👒 (That’s everyday honestly, but especially aware of it during this season.) Part of living in Savannah’s Historic District is embracing the outdoors, the city itself as your home. I can’t imagi

Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself . 💚 - Coco Chanel

Counting down until this outfit makes sense again 😂💙👒 #onedaycloser

“We were together. I forget the rest.” ⠀
💙 - Walt Whitman

Happy Earth Day, everyone! We feel so blessed to live in such a stunning part of the world, and we never ever take it for granted. ⠀
This time at home, these slower days, they are teaching us so much. And among the most important lessons is just how

“If you can keep your head when all about you ⠀ Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, ⠀
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,⠀ But make allowance for their doubting too; ⠀
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,⠀ Or being l

Why can’t azalea season last all year? 💕🌸🌺

Forever inspired by warm simplicity. 🤍 ⠀
Those floors. That secretary. The pops of colonial green. 🥰

Thinking of all the happy days to come, with sweet friends on bustling marinas, and handsome boats, and back rivers, and ocean and sand. There are so many things we will never take for granted again after all of this.⠀
What’s the first fun thin

Storms make trees take deeper roots.🖤⠀ - Dolly Parton

“You’re story is going to be gorgeous,” He whispered over her. “But first, I must make you strong.” 🖤

Happy Easter from the Michaels family! 🐇🌷🌸🥰 👑⠀
This year’s celebration looks a little different than last year -(wasn’t Gentry’s yellow bow just adorable? 💛)⠀
But this Easter is no less special. In fact, we’re celebratin

Good Friday isn’t called good because it wasn’t painful. ⠀
It’s good because it reminds us that love is fierce - love will stretch itself beyond self, beyond pain, beyond fear. ⠀
Love will lay itself down for the lives of others. ⠀

🐇”Return to your fortress, you prisoners of hope; even now I announce that I will restore twice as much to you.”⠀
Zachariah 9:12

This is still the land of white picket fences. ⠀
💙
So thankful to live in the country of stubborn hope. Brave patriots. Dauntless dreamers.⠀
There’s a long history of happy endings behind us. And many more to come.⠀
What’s your favorite

And if the world must fall asleep,⠀
let it wake,⠀
with bright-eyes,
to find⠀
me ⠀
beside ⠀
you ⠀
still. 🖤

“I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but by our disposition.”⠀
- Martha Washington

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When it comes to an outfit for a morning shopping trip on Broughton Street, I’m always looking for a fun balance between comfort and style. These Spanx leather moto leggings, basic white tee, rose suede duster, and pumps were the perfect combination.

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Cozy Day at The Paris Market in Bordeaux Vintage Fashion

When I saw this Bordeaux satin top at Fabrik’ here in Savannah, I knew right away I had to have it. It’s just different enough without falling into any sort of “trend” category. On the contrary, the balloon sleeves and tapered button wrists are decidedly vintage - in the best possible way.

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Blush-Worthy Dress at The Olde Pink House

The little bow at the neckline on this Gal Meets Glam dress is such a sweet detail - and I really do love the pleating in the skirt. There is SO much fabric, ya’ll.

This dress feels nothing but luxurious.

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I give you this Ali & Jay romper. I walked into Harper Boutique in downtown Savannah the other day, and I just knew. We were made for each other.

Fairytale Morning in Monterey Square & Gal Meets Glam Floral Sundress

There’s something magical about Savannah - you don’t have to spend much time before that becomes really clear. The Spanish moss, the centuries-old oak trees, antebellum mansions, cobblestone paths, vibrant gardens, the scent of jasmine on the air. It makes a girl want to dress up a little. :)

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Blush Pink Frills, This Girl's Best Friend

The trouble with Autumn in Savannah is that it doesn’t actually seem to arrive until well into October, hopefully in time for Halloween. All of that to say, it stays warm here. Pretty much all year. And the summer-to-fall wardrobe transition can be especially hard to navigate.