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By the Fire

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There is something so perfectly autumnal about cozying up around a big bonfire with hot chocolate and s’mores. My friends used to treck out to the quiet suburban areas of Cambridge from downtown Boston numerous times a year for these, but there is no better time to host them than fall.

fall preppy bonfire fashion

Eugenia Kim Textural Turban, Anthropologie, $28
Plaid Lace Back Shirt, Full Tilt, $27
Excursion Quilted Vest, J.Crew, $110
Elson Straight Leg Jeans, Citizens of Humanity, $178
Essex Boot, Sperry, $250
Bow So Basic Bag, ModCloth, $55

Five Things

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public garden swans

Swans in the Public Garden

american apparel navy hair bow clip

Bows + window shopping

used books harvard square

Used books in Harvard Square

brogues

Last days to lounge in the grass

lighthouse

Buoys outside the Lighthouse

What scenes are making you smile this fall?

AND, while we’re on the subject of photography– has anyone had any experience with the new Sony RX100? Point and shoot meets DSLR… I’m intrigued but need to hear more! Let me know! xx

Lighthouse Road

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scituate lighthouse

Sweater, Gap [similar] // Shirt, H&M [similar] // Jeans, American Eagle // Tote, EcoBags // Starfish necklace, DIYed [similar] // Watch, Urban Outfitters // Bracelets, Alex & Ani; Tiffany + Co.; Kiel James Patrick; Glitterbox Jewelry // Boots, Lauren Ralph Lauren [similar]

As much as I love my New England summers, I can’t deny how beautiful a crisp fall day along the water can be as well. This Lighthouse is my happy place, has been since I was a little girl, and is during all seasons.

starfish necklace

i love mr. darcy tote

urban outfitters around the world watch

preppy fall beach outfit

And do you love this Pride & Prejudice tote?? Sometimes working in publishing definitely has its perks… 🙂

Today.

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I am not one to often share my political opinions out loud. But if there is one thing you do today, please, for the love of America, get to the polls and vote!

election fashion

BDG American Flag Button Down, Urban Outfitters, $30 (sale!)
Democrat // Republican Classics, TOMS, $58
It’s in the Flag Hair Clip, ModCloth, $13
Rock Star-Spangled Scarf, ModCloth, $20
Vote 2012 Classics, TOMS, $58
MOTO Bleach Flag Print Hotpants, Topshop, $68

Rock the vote you all!

Life Lately

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Sweet snippets. Happy Monday!

fall instagram collage

The South End moments before the hurricane hit // Braids + stripes // Gloucester, Massachusetts
Golden arm stack // Swans in the Public Garden // A new perfume
Oysters on the half shell // Polka dots + patent // Parisian influences

Sweater Weather

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After a mild October up here in New England, it is now officially sweater weather. Here are some knits I’d be perfectly happy cozying up in as the temperature continues to drop…

fun fall sweaters

(1) Frenchie Sweater, J.Crew, $98
(2) Peckson Cable Sweater, Jack Wills, $99
(3) Solid Varsity Cardigan, Delia’s, $36
(4) Swan Sweater, Miss Selfridge, $68
(5) A Row in Montreux Sweater, ModCloth, $75
(6) School Sweater, J.W. Anderson for Topshop, $100

Now a real question I’ve been debating all season: what do you think is the appropriate amount of money to spend on a sweater?

Sparkle & Knit

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sequin zara skirt

Sweater, American Eagle [similar] // Sequin skirt, Zara [similar] // Locket, Catbird [similar] // Belt, vintage // Boots, Lauren Ralph Lauren [similar]

I’m a little bit in love with mixing fancy skirts wine comfy knits lately. They help tone down the flashiness of the outfit, making daytime sequins all the more appropriate!

zara sequin skirt

daytime sequins

Do you rock sequins during the day?

A Call For Postcards

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postcard dress

How Do You Adieu? Dress, ModCloth, $100

Ladies and gents I have a favor to ask! My good friend is a Boston school teacher and is on the hunt for postcards from all 50 states for her classroom. I love having readers from all over the country, so if you could be so kind to lend a hand, please send Megan + her class a postcard with an interesting fact about the state you live in!

Send to:
Megan Struckel
906 Albany Street
Roxbury, MA 02119

Thank you all so much! xx

postcard clutch

Through the Post Clutch, ModCloth, $30