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Outfit Crush

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A sip of pumpkin spice latte, in accordance with stumbling across this perfectly autumn outfit, finally made me feel like embracing fall. I adore this look by Katie from Running on Happiness… she’s the kind of blogger with such a great eye that it makes me wonder why I even bother! Total outfit crush on her.

preppy fall tweed outfit

Bloxham Blazer, Jack Wills, $278
Rivet & Thread Popover, Madewell, $135
Calista Flat Riding Boots, Tory Burch, $495
Glitter Bow Belt, Kate Spade, $98
Know the Ropes Knot Earrings, Kate Spade, $58
Legacy Leather Penny Shoulder Purse, Coach, $198
Photo Credit: Running on Happiness

Jewels.

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nautical jewelry

I feel naked without earrings. I always have a necklace on, and at least two bracelets. I wear at minimum three rings every day. Needless to say, I’m a jewelry aficionado. So there are certain online retailers I like to turn to for all of my frosting needs…

Charm Bracelets // Alex & Ani
Like I haven’t shared my love for this eco-friendly positive energy brand already. See here // here // here and check out all of their Charity by Design products!

Body Jewelry // Fresh Trends
I know, I’m so wild + crazy with my cartilage and second hole piercings. But you do have to be careful with such piercings, especially me with my sensitive skin, and they have and endless supply of safe pieces to choose from– love this bow, leaf, and white gold stud especially!

Arm Party Pieces // Bfrend
I would be more than content if I could stack my arm in a handful of these fun + bright pieces everyday designed by The Doctor’s Closet blogger Monika Hibbs.

Monogram Jewelry // Dixieland Monogram
The little prepster in me can’t stop wishing for some monogrammed necklaces + bracelets!

Any + Everything Else // BaubleBar
BaubleBar is beyond on top of all of the major trends in fashion jewelry, and their affordable pricing is seriously addictive.

Anchors Aweigh

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Anchor dress; pearls, J.Crew // Belt, Aldo [similar] // Bracelets, Bfrend; vintage // Bow, unknown [similar] // Boat shoes, Sperry Top-Sider

How excited was I to wake up a few weeks ago to find a J.Crew dress I had been eyeing forever on sale?

Very excited. I plan to wear it inappropriate amounts. Not accepting the fact that summer is over and bare legs are soon to be a thing of the past.

House + Home

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I do love my apartment, though lately it’s just felt like it could use a few more homey touches. As usual, Anthropologie’s home section has got my heart going thumpity-thump as I dream about warm sitting room with a fireplace and charming pieces like these…

anthropologie home

New Antiquarian Wallpaper, $148
Linen Corrigan Chair, $1,698
Cabled Throw, $228
Correspondence Pillow, $88
Mercury Trinket Box, $18
Winter’s Perch Mirror, $148
Topsy-Turvy Jewelry Box, $298

Spots of Tea

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london cafe bostonA couple of weeks ago, my mother and I dressed for High Tea at Boston’s London Cafe on Newbury Street. Located beneath the boutique hotel Royalton Suites, the tearoom was intimate and welcoming. It didn’t have quite the cute factor of other tea shops I’ve visited in the area, with their dainty floral china and knit cozies, but it did feel quite traditional.

instagram tea

tea sandwiches

mini carrot cake

lilly pulitzer tea party

london cafe

teapots

Any Boston friends have recommendations for other good tea rooms in the area?

Warmer Days

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yellow polo oxford

Oxford, Ralph Lauren // Shorts, Forever 21 // Pearls, vintage // Cape Knot Hitch, KJP // Purse, Vera Bradley [similar] // Slip Ons, Polo Ralph Lauren

If I could wear this type of outfit all year long, I would be content. Long sleeve shirt, soft shorts, comfy shoes… it’s the best thing about late summer (because despite the overload of pumpkin-flavored coffee and treats, fall does not officially start until this Saturday!).

yellow polo oxford

preppy bracelets

polo shoes

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Twenty-First Century Fox

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Is it just me, or is fox print everywhere this fall? Tory Burch is doing it best… I am lusting after more than one piece from that collection. Here are some of my other current foxy favorites…

fox print fashion(1) Fox Pendant Necklace, French Connection, $26
(2) Crystal Fox Button Stud Earrings, Princess Vera Wang, $11
(3) Here & There Tee, Anthropologie, $48
(4) Fox Head Hinge Bangle, Tory Burch, $195
(5) Just the Fox, Ma’am Sweater, Sugarhill Boutique via ASOS, $83
(6) Foxy Chiffon Skater Skirt, Sugarhill Boutique via ASOS, $78
(7) Fox Lace Up Rainboot, Tory Burch, $235
(8) When the Day is Den Pillow, ModCloth, $48
(9) Coated Poplin Cosmetic Case, Tory Burch, $55
(10) Fox Buckle Skinny Belt, ASOS, $17

What do you think about this new “animal-print” trend?

Summer Goodbyes

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j crew anchor sweater

Anchor Cardigan, J.Crew // Shorts, H&M // Belt, vintage // Pearls, vintage // Watch, GUESS [similar] // Bracelets, Kiel James Patrick, GLITTERBOX Jewelry, Alex & Ani, Bfrend // Striped Satchel, American Eagle // Shoes, Lacoste [similar]

I wore this Jackie-O-esque outfit on Labor Day… to savor the last few hours of white shorts being acceptable… and to prove that Taylor Swift isn’t the only one who is inspired by her style… 🙂

vintage pearl necklace

nautical striped bag

anchor sweater