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She lives every day like it’s a celebration

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With my birthday coming up this week, I have party dresses on my mind! Lilly‘s spring collection has hit stores, and how I wish I could be rocking one of these to celebrate!

Lilly Pulitzer Birthday Dresses

Dresses l-r
[ Rylan, $278 ]
[ MarieKate, $378 ]
[ Joslin, $298 ]

lilly pulitzer party shoes

[ Picture Perfect Wedge, $198 ]
[ Party Crossbody, $98 ]
[ Resort Chic Wedge Glitter, $228 ]

Alas, there’s still a bit too much snow on the ground, so I’m guessing my birthday dress will cover a little more and be a little more closed-toe, but rest assured I’ll still be sticking to the Lilly mantra life’s a party // dress like it 🙂

Pick me up at 8

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I’m super excited to be participating in a contest with French Connection and Gilt City this week! Participants were asked to come up with a Pinterest board showcasing a look made up of their favorite items from FCUK’s new line, while sticking to a $1000 budget. Everyone is so big on dresses for Valentine’s Day, but I thought it might be fun to pair a sweet pink skirt with a comfier top, and add some crystal jewelry made with Swarvoski elements to keep it dressy. I would LOVE for you to head on over to the contest and vote for my outfit. If your name is selected, you could win this entire look!

French Connection Valentine's Day

[ Alex Knitted Jumper, $128 ]
[ Loving Crochet Pencil Skirt, $168 ]
[ Colville Cross Body Bag, $238 ]
[ Crystal Stretch Bracelet, $130 ]
[ Crystal Stud Earrings, $40 ]
[ Nina Leather Heels, $120 ]

Thank you so much for your support!! xx

i heart you.

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Rounding up some of my favorite Valentine’s-themed products, all very full of heart!

i heart you
[1] We’re Young at Heart Sweater, ModCloth, $43
[2] Heart Shoe Clips, ban.do, $25
[3] Heart Cutout Back Dress, Urban Outfitters, $49
[4] Heart Birch Cuff, Anthropologie, $108
[5] Heart Sweater, Garage, $27
[6] Squiggle Heart Stud Earrings, ASOS, $9
[7] Heart Ring, Diament Jewelry for Urban Renewal, $12
[8] Hearts & Spades Scarf, Kate Spade, $128
[9] Heart to Heart Tights, Kate Spade, $32 // iPhone Case, Urban Outfitters, $16
[10] Quilted Heart Bag, ASOS, $28 // Heart Work and Dedication Heel, Minna Parikka, $350

Buttons and Bows: Lilly Pulitzer Evie Dress

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lilly pulitzer button dress

Lilly Pulitzer Evie Dress // J.Crew Cardigan [similar] // Laren Ralph Lauren Pearls [similar] // American Apparel Bow // Kiel James Patrick Rope bracelet // Lauren Ralph Lauren Riding Boots [similar]

If this isn’t my personal style wrapped up into an outfit, I’m not sure what is. A whimsy printed dress, navy blue + kelly green color combo, pearls, bows, and Lilly? If my life were an occupation, this would be the uniform.

navy hair bow

lilly pulitzer evie dress

button print fabric

après-ski

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I’m not much of a skier, yet all winter I’ve been itching to get away up North and spend a weekend in a cozy ski town. Bundling up by the fire in a snowy lodge? That is one great think New England winters have to offer as severance pay…!

apres-ski

[ Lauren Puffer Vest, Lilly Pulitzer, $188 ]
[ Hastelow Lounge Leggings, Jack Wills, $49.50 ]
[ A Good Ternion Bag, ModCloth, $33 ]
[ All The Trimmings Hinged Bangle, Kate Spade, $78 ]
[ Bean Boots, L.L.Bean, $119 ]

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Have you been skiing yet this winter?

Things We Love

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kate spade book

If you’ve been here before, my weakness for kate spade New York should come as no surprise to you. I’ve been a little bit in love with the brand since I was about 9 years old, visiting Canal Street in New York City for the first time (so yes, fine, the first Kate Spade bags I fell in love with did happen to be well-designed knockoffs… minor detail). Over the last twenty years, the brand has seen some changes, specifically in creative direction, with Deborah Lloyd replacing Kate herself as the new Chief Creative Officer after Fifth and Pacific Companies bought the brand in 2007. Yet they have remained true to their colorful roots. Things We Love commemorates the 20th anniversary of Kate Spade, showcasing all of the little elements that inspire the company’s persona and designs.

kate spade things we love

gold book pages

From polka dots to cocktails, each chapter is dedicated to a single love of the brand and team. The book is absolutely beautiful, and I think I could flip through it a dozen more times and still find new pieces of vibrant inspiration.

kate spade polka dots

kate spade bows

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kate spade New York: Things We Love
Foreword by Glenda Bailey, Introduction by Deborah Lloyd
Edited by Deborah Aaronson & Rebecca Kaplan
ABRAMS Books, 2013
$40

Paxton1345

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Last week, I received the softest, most adorable pair of boxer shorts, and I have had a hard time taking them off ever since.

preppy sleepwear

Westport Boxers c/o Paxton1345
Sadie Oxford, Vineyard Vines
Rope Bracelets, Kiel James Patrick

Paxton1345 is a new line of boxers for men & women, made in the U.S. of A and designed right here in Boston. Designer and founder Erin Cormier is not a nightgown girl, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t want her nightwear to be flattering! She has taken the comfiness of men’s boxers and tucked//trimmed//folded them down to look great on girls as well. My favorite part? The New England feel and pride behind them– each design is named after a local area, from Nantucket to Newport, Beantown to Brookline.

pink blue striped women's boxer shorts

I can guarantee I’ll be lounging around in these all summer, but until bare legs become a little more bearable, I’ve loved layering them over leggings!

jack wills sweatshirt

Bilton Hoodie, Jack Wills
Leggings, Anthropologie [similar]

If you’re in the area, I’m sure you’ve already seen the line popping up in local boutiques, but boxers can also be purchased online here for women and here for men (Valentine’s Day anyone??). My only tip: they are very tailored, so if you’re planning on wearing them loose and loungey, I would size up 🙂

paxton 1345 westport

Have I mentioned that I adore this brand?

Disclosure: I was provided a pair of boxers for review; all opinions expressed are my own.

Nautical Anthropologie

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The mothership has had a slew of nautical treasures popping up lately! From kitchen to closet, these are some of my favorite recent finds…

sailboat skirt

[ Sailaway Circle Skirt, $145 // Printed Panel Cardigan, $98 // Tilda Chemise, $68 ]

nautical anthropologie

[ Gabby Sweatshirt, $68 // Seafarer’s Tote, $78 // Gabby Sweatshirt, $68 ]

karen walker anthropologie

[ Sealife Sweatshirt Dress, $178 / Shirred-Striped Skirt, $248 / Sailor Stripe Octopus Tee, $98 ]
From the Karen Walker collection

nautical plates

[ Luscious Langoustine Plate, $24 / From the Deep Dinnerware $24 / Ocean Glimpse Plate, $24 ]

nautical hardware

[ Leap Fish Hook, $22 // Pliant Rope Handle, $12 // Eight-Arms Hook, $48 ]