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Daddy

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To the daddy who teaches me something new every day, who works harder than anyone I know for the well being and happiness of our family, who can lift my spirits after the worst of times with a one-line email…

[oh, and who volunteered his day to install my air conditioning]

Happy Father’s Day Daddy. You deserve it and so much more.

Dancin’ Pants

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I’m straying far from fashion + style today, but only because my heart is so full.

When I graduated from college, I was terrified that dance would become a thing of my past. Wrong as usual. I feel so lucky to have found such an amazing group of people in DanceWorks Boston. A week in the theater this season felt like eternity, but I wouldn’t have had it any other way and couldn’t be prouder of the show we just put on.

I always hear people say that they “used to dance.” Guys and gals, it doesn’t have to be a used to if you don’t want it to be.

Introducing: Savas Studios (and a giveaway!)

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I am so excited to be sharing one of the best kept shopping secrets in Boston today– Savas Studios!

Half clothing boutique, half photography + makeup studio, this place seriously has it all. Owned by sisters Christine and Steph Savas (multitalented makeup artist/photographer/overall fashionistas), they carry a number of local designers (which I LOVE + appreciate), plus ones from California, New York, London… and you all know how I feel about British fashion.

Really funky + feminine + fun, this shop has awesome price points and I really cannot get enough of it. So Boston friends get over there soon and everyone else, get entering!

[ THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED ]

One winner will receive this ring + bracelet set and 50% off their next purchase at Savas Studios. Even if you are not local, you can pick out an item from online and they will ship!

Savas Studios is also offering 15% off to anyone who mentions my blog! 

Mandatory entry:
Be a follower of so anthro (via Bloglovin‘, Google Reader, whatever you prefer!) + visit Savas Studios’s website and leave me a comment letting us know what your favorite current item in store is (they also carry men’s!).
[update: products can also be found here if your browser does not support the site]

Additional entries (leave a comment for each please):

Like Savas Studios on Facebook
Follow @SavasStudios on Twitter
Follow @emilygeaman on Twitter
Follow Savas Studios on Tumblr Tweet or blog about this giveaway (and send me the link!)

Leave your email in the comments so I know how to contact the winner! Giveaway runs until Friday, May 25, 11:59 PM EST. Please note that we can only ship to U.S. mailing addresses.

And biggest disclaimer of all: I received no compensation for this. The store is a fantastic little hidden treasure of Boston that I genuinely love!

Kayla‘s OOTD courtesy of Savas…
All pieces available in store! 

We’ll be featuring by OOTDs all week, so keep checking back!

Derby de Mayo

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Cinco de Mayo, The Kentucky Derby, and my best friend/roommate’s birthday marked three excuses to celebrate this weekend! Though I will say May 5 definitely threw some people for a loop this year– I saw ladies in sombreros drinking mint juleps and men in bowler hats downing margaritas. But we embraced it… here are snapshots of our celebrations! And those cupcakes– thank you Lauren Conrad for the delicious recipe.

I’m curious– how did you celebrate the double day of fun??

Windsor [Tea] Castle

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Saturday was spent with my sister having high tea in a seaside town in honor of The Royal Wedding. Windsor Tea Shop is possibly the cutest establishment in New England…

You should probably stop by. I recommend the cucumber tea sandwiches + peach tea.

Windsor Tea Shop
1 Pleasant Street
Cohasset, Massachusetts 

Tea + Things

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Being the annoying American I am with an obsession great appreciation for The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, we celebrated their anniversary properly this past weekend. High tea + scones + proper dress. Linking up with a {little} dash of ash!

Plus a full post on the darling little Windsor Tea Shop coming later this week…