Gal pals! This week I’ll be taking over The @MiddlesexCommons Instagram– be sure to follow me there as I share snippets of #MyKindOfLove and fun giveaways [hint:: pay special attention Tuesday and Thursday; you can win yourself some Visa gift cards!]. And let me know what you’re loving this Valentine’s Day by tagging your photos with #MyKindOfLove 🙂
Say what you may about February, but as a whole, it is my favorite month of the year. Excited to welcome it tomorrow with open arms and lots of pink, red, glitter and hearts! Plus, with the exception of this beauty, everything on the list is a sweet little steal. Happy V-Day to you!
[ 1 ] Mini Heart Headband, ban.do, $18
[ 2 ] Love Pillow, Assemble Home via Urban Outfitters, $19
[ 3 ] It Girl Bobbi, ban.do, $12
[ 4 ] Hearts iPhone Case, Urban Outfitters, $16
[ 5 ] In Love Sunglasses, Urban Outfitters, $16 (also in black!)
[ 6 ] Initial Heart Midi Ring, Urban Outfitters, $5Now sold out! Similar here//here//here
[ 7 ] Delicate Heart Cuff, C.Wonder, $34
[ 8 ] Love: Quotes and Passages from the Heart, Anthropologie, $15
[ 9 ] Metallic Heart Cosmetic Bag, Forever 21, $6
[ 10 ] Printed Poplin Shorts, GAP, $20
(extra 35% off with code TREAT!)
[ 11 ] Confetti Heart Print Poster, Amanda Catherine Designs, $15
[ 12 ] Ooh La La Tobyn, Kate Spade, $348
A few snapshots of my borrowed look from Saturday’s event! I fell in LURVE with this dress— I’m kicking myself for not getting a shot of the fun back [jacket stayed on all day– brrr!], but you’ll have to check it out here.
Aztec Bib Dress, Free People | Vegan Leather Hooded Motorcycle Jacket, Free People | Booties, Steve Madden [similar]
I never pick up cool-chick jackets like this on my own, so I was grateful for the FP team’s push 🙂 Not pictured: Its adorable cozy hood.
Thank you so much to all my sweet friends and readers who came out to Free People on Saturday! I had so much fun meeting new faces and catching up with those I haven’t seen in a while. If you couldn’t make it this past weekend, I so hope you’ll stop by the store next time you find yourself in Harvard Square… it’s the coziest little fairy house just packed with so many treasures!
[ Drifter Slouchy Pullover, $98 ]
[ Complete in Stripes Pullover, $98 ]
[ Game Time Henley, $68 ]
Beautiful Georgina! I’m wearing the Aztec Bib Dress and Vegan Leather Hooded Motorcycle Jacket— more outfit details tomorrow!
TOBY even came! This little buddy of mine belongs to Alex. He was such a well-behaved shopper and totally stole any thunder I may have had 🙂
[ Tie That Binds Blouse, $88 ]
[ Stripe Criss Cross Tee, $68 | Sahara Printed Short, $78 ]
Can’t wait to visit again soon!
[ Free People ]
[ 63 Church Street ]
[ Cambridge, MA ]
[ 617-497-4350 ]
I will be the first to admit that I am a terrible embarrassment to my day job as a cookbook publisher: Not only am I an extremely mediocre cook (and that’s being generous), but I also have the most despicable kitchen! Blame it on my 100-year-old North End apartment and its lack of counter and storage space, but daily, I dream of having a beautiful, light kitchen, with enough room to a) spread out and, well, cook, and b) store and display such beautiful kitchen goodies as these:
[ 1 ] Bistro Canisters, $14-$24
[ 2 ] Jardin de Plantes Spoons, $8-$10
[ 3 ] Farmers Market Basket, $14
[ 4 ] Pedal Power Dishtowel, $22
[ 5 ] 1932 Bergamo Mini Cookware, $48
[ 6 ] Glittering Silverware, $34-$78 (also available in gold!)
[ 7 ] Stripes Abound Apron, $36
[ 8 ] Whale Cutting Board, $98
[ 9 ] Chroma Juice Press, $175
What would you fill your dream kitchen with?
[ Rugby Ruffle Ankle Sock, Free People, $14 ]
This Weekend:
1. Cozy up in a pair of your knobbiest socks with this cup of hot chocolate and stop hating on winter, because remember: these types of activities are unwelcome in the warmer months.
2. Stop by my Free People event in Harvard Square on Saturday! There’s also a Chocolate Festival going on, as if you needed more incentive.
Have a great one you all!
Cutie pies! Catch me over on the darling Amy’s blog today [Cupcakes & Couture], where I’m sharing my best packing tips for winter weekends away! Then let me know: what are your must-haves for ski trips and cozy jaunts to the mountains? And where are your favorite cold-weather destinations in New England?
Gold Dots Sweater, LC Lauren Conrad | Excursion Vest, J.Crew | Jeans, H&M | Camera Bag, Kate Spade [similar] | Pearls, vintage [similar] | Anchor Bangle, Lilly Pulitzer [similar] | Rain Boots, Hunter (currently on sale!)
I have nothing worthy to say about this outfit, except to admit that I’ve been wearing it just a bit too often lately. I’m in the midst of a love affair with this vest [see here//here//here if you’ve ever wondered if you’ll get enough use out of a navy + white striped puffer vest] as well as with anything gold, and I apologize that you’ve all had to witness it.
Happy Wednesday mah luvs! Be safe out there in the snow!
The true January temperatures are back this week… meaning the only sort of social drinking I will be doing in the foreseeable future is most likely going to have hot chocolate as a base. This spiked mocha-like drink is the perfect mix of coffee, chocolate, and spirits, and—looking ahead to Valentine’s Day next month—is quite seasonally themed.
[ drink this ]
lovers’ hot chocolate from hot chocolate by fred thompson
serves 2
[ ingredients ]
1 ounce creme de cacao
1 ounce amaretto
1 1/2 cups hot brewed coffee
4 tablespoons chocolate ice cream
8 pecan halves, chopped for garnish
[ directions ]
Divide the creme de cacao, amaretto, and coffee between 2 Irish coffee glasses [cheating here!], stirring to blend. Top each with 2 tablespoons of the ice cream and half of the chopped pecans. Serve immediately.
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[ in that ]
[ Pad Printed Mugs, West Elm, $8 each ]
I won’t lie, I do like to shop. As in, actually stroll Newbury Street or through a strip mall and go shopping— I’m not one of those people who prefers to just order online [if I do it’s because I’ve been sucked in and made an impulse purchase– oops!]. BUT that personal preference didn’t make my experience with Express Box by BJB any less enjoyable… because WHO does not love coming home to a package, especially one full of outfits upon outfits personally selected for you?
Here’s the gist: you may already be familiar with The Blues Jean Bar, the ultimate boutique for finding denim in a super comfortable setting, but recently they introduced BJB Express, and jeans are just the beginning. Six hand-picked outfits curated just for you and sent straight to your doorstep. You have 10 days to figure out which pieces you love and which you can live without, and you pay only for what you keep. Shipping to you + back is free; all you are charged is a $1 deposit.
So if you are one of those ladies who hates to try on clothes in public dressing rooms, gets flustered in crowded shops, or just can’t find the time to shop in a manner other than online, this is the service for you. If you love it, keep using it! You can have a box sent to you as often or infrequently as you like; this is the Birchbox of the fashion world but without the monthly subscription obligation.
The most fun part of this all [besides the Christmas-morning like feel of opening the box]? Filling out my style profile and seeing what stylists Scottie and Marnee put together for me!
[ Key Pieces ]
Henry & Belle Micro Flare Jeans
Henry & Belle Super Skinny Jeans
AS by DF Tweed Blazer
BJB Floral Blazer
AS by DF Alessandra Dress
ASTARS Violet Long Sleeve Top
Rory Beca Gus Long Sleeve Open Back Top
AS by DF Jacket [similar]
Funny enough, I think BF made the smartest comment of all about this shopping service: I may have not picked up some of these pieces off the rack on my own, but once they were already in my house and I was free to try them on at my leisure, I didn’t want to have to send them back!
The Blues Jean Bar is offering my readers 20% off any purchases you make from your first Express Box. Sign up for your box here, and in the referral portion of the application, mention shell chic’d for your 20%-off discount! Remember, you will only be charged for what you decide to keep, and I hope that discount entices you to keep a bit more 🙂
Full disclosure: I was compensated with a BJB gift card in exchange for this post. All opinions expressed are my own.
