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Perfectly Preppy

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My personal style tends to flip flop a number of ways, but more times than not, I think it can be defined as preppy. So when I saw that Country Club Prep was hosting a Prepped to the Max photo contest, I knew I couldn’t pass up a chance at entering! Would you all be so kind to lend me ten seconds of your time and vote for my entry? 🙂

Boyfriend blazer, American Eagle // Oxford, Gap // White dress, J Crew // Headband, Jack Wills // Locket, Catbird // Watch, Urban Outfitters // Bag, Longchomp // Brogues, ASOS 

Thank you all for your vote!! xo

Picnic Primped

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All-time favorite thing about spring? Picnics. This ensemble has me dreaming about one in the South… with some fresh sweet tea… yummy deviled eggs….

Blushing Olena Shift, Anthropologie, $148
Monogrammed Derby Hat, Marley Lilly, $30 
Delevan Terrace Delora Clutch, Kate Spade, $268 
Cabana Sun Reads, Lilly Pulitzer, $60 
Juliana Too Flats, Kate Spade, $95
Lime Elliptic Bib, BaubleBar, $24 
Critter Ring, Lilly Pulitzer, $38 

What’s your favorite thing about spring?

Polka Dots and Pearls

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Peppermint Pattie Skirt, Mink Pink
Tank, H&M// Glasses, Gucci // Clock necklace, American Eagle // Charm bracelet, Tiffany & Co. //Nude pumps, Madden Girl 

Meet my new favorite skirt. It comes from an adorable little boutique in Chicago called Dress Up. How’d I get it from Boston? Meet my new favorite site, Shoptiques.

I love shopping in small boutiques– it’s refreshing to wear something that isn’t from H&M or Zara or wherever else everyone is shopping. Shoptiques.com brings all those tiny little boutiques [that you visited on that one trip to that one city that one time] online, and lets you shop from wherever you are.

Started last year by Olga Vidisheva, a Harvard Business grad, this site is revolutionary in that it lets you discover and explore amazing little shops in all sorts of different neighborhoods, from The Hamptons to Miami. I met Olga a couples years ago at a Boston Boutique Week event and was so impressed with everything she has done in the fashion world– such an inspiration!

Bottom line: get shopping on Shoptiques stat!!

The Carrie Diaries

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Warner Bros. Television Entertainment/Eric Liebowitz

 

I am getting super excited about The Carrie Diaries upcoming TV show, if for nothing else than the fashion! I think AnnaSophia Robb is just adorable and, at least from the few pre-production photos I’ve seen, is really fitting the part. Young Carrie’s style may not be a look I can rock every day, but it sure is fun playing dress up sometimes!

What do you think– are you excited about The Carrie Diaries or do you fear it will ruin the allure of Sex and the City?

Sequin bolero, vintage // Black tank, H&M // Tutu skirt, 344 // Bird belt, H&M // Bow headband, Forever 21 // Bow earrings, BCBG // Pearls, Urban Outfitters // Watch, Guess // Rhinestone bracelet, DIYed // Tassel bracelet, Bfrend // Purse, vintage // Heels, vintage

Back To My Roots

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For three years in college, I was a member of my school’s Fashion Society, serving as Vice President my senior year. I was so excited that I had the chance to visit this weekend and see their spring fashion show, which happens to be one of the largest entirely student-run fashion shows in the country (schools like FIDM and FIT have faculty involved in their productions). These kids young men and women are doing amazing things and I could not have been prouder to see them put on such a fantastic show!

This year, they spiced things up a bit. Half of the production featured designs done completely by students, while the other half featured student stylists– meaning they took pieces already in stores to put together ensembles. SUCH an interesting and enjoyable twist!

Most definitely stealing some styling tips from this line…

Linking up with a {little} dash of ash for an Instagram Monday. Congratulations again to all involved with Stylescape!

Pastel Fancies

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Have I discussed pastels too much already? My apologies. I really just can’t get enough!

Best Lace Forward Top, ModCloth, $28
MOTO Jamie Jeans, Topshop, $80 
Illusion Infusion Clutch, ModCloth, $25 
Sunshine Stroll Bow Flats, Ruche, $29 
Huntington Sunglasses, Jack Wills, $98.50 
Cooper Leather Strap Watch, Kate Spade, $195 
Leather Bow Clip, American Apparel, $16 
Essie Nail Polishes in Play Date / Turquoise & Caicos / Lapiz of Luxury, $8

And I sure did use those Jack Wills sunglasses in last week’s Friday’s Fancies too– aren’t they adorable? Are you growing tired of pastels or are you, like me, hoping they’re here to stay?

Happy weekend! xx

Matchy Matchy

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Lace-back sweater, Urban Outfitters
Tank, Anthropologie
Florette necklace, The Sweet Shoppe via Etsy
Jeans, American Eagle
Belt, vintage
Charm bracelet, Pandora
Handbag, Sibyl Vane
Heels, Mariana

I bought this Sibyl Vane purse years ago when my family visited Argentina. Only recently did I realize it matched perfectly with not only my bright minty heels, but also this florette necklace from a darling little Etsy shop.

What do you think– too much?

Brogues, bro

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First of all, if anyone can tell me the difference between oxfords and brogues, I would be most appreciative.

Secondly, whatever they’re called, I love them. Some I’ve got my heart set on right now…

(1) Glenthorn Brogue, Jack Wills, $298
(2) KOAST Contrast Brogues, Topshop, $110
(3) Metallic-heel Leather Brogues, Miu Miu, $595
(4) Linen Brogues, Marc Jacobs, $259
(5) VACATION Lace-Up Brogues, Topshop, $60
(6) Marvin Lace-Up Girly Brogue, ASOS, $39

I’d just like to be British, that’s all.

First Blogiversary

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My little blog has turned one!

Hard to believe I’ve been at this for a year, but I guess time flies when you’re havin’ fun! I can’t thank each and every one of you enough for supporting this tiny little corner of the web of mine… you have no idea how much each sweet comment, tweet, whatever it may be, means to me! Blogging has really become sort of therapeutic to me, and I’m so grateful for all of the inspiration I find in this world, and for all of the people I have met through it.

Shauna Tunic Dress, Lilly Pulitzer
Locket, CatBird
Triple Link Bangle, BaubleBar
Rose ring, streets of Venice
Sandals, Gap [similar]

Here’s to many more!

Moral of Floral

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Nothing speaks spring to me like florals! This is the season in which the hippie flower child side of my style starts to peek through… when I can’t decide if I’d rather be at the Carolina Cup or Coachella…

Linking up with {long distance loving} for a Flower Power Friday’s Fancies!

Flower Embellished Crop, Topshop, $70
Bright Low Rise Shorts, J Brand, $285
Belt, H&M, $10
Huntington Sunglasses, Jack Wills, $98.50
Bolivia Flower Booties by Chelsea Crew, Ruche, $85
Flower Linear Drop Earrings, LC Lauren Conrad, $12
Floral Print Pocket Shopper Bag, ASOS, $50
Flower Suede Tie, Free People, $18