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So long sweet Harry…

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I truly feel like my childhood ends tomorrow.  Or tonight at mindnight if you’re one of the lucky ones.

I don’t mean to claim any ownership over him, as I know many of us are in the same bittersweet we’re-not-ready-to-let-go mood.  But if you think about it, my generation, the class of 2011…

  • We were 10 going on 11 when the books first came out in the US, just as Harry was
  • The final book came out when we graduated high school
  • The final movie comes out as we graduate college

There’s no denying we grew up with this kid and his story.

So whether you’re a wise Ravenclaw…

Strappy Dandelion Dress, Anthropologie, $128

A sweet Hufflepuff…

Bright Bandana Dress, Anthropologie, $158

A sly Slytherin…

Crocheted Tank Dress, Anthropologie, $328

Or a brave Gryffindor…

Whirligig Dress, Anthropologie, $138

… I hope you enjoy the final film as much as I know I will.  Just no snogging in the theaters now, ya hear??

Oh, and,

California Kate

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Picking up where I left off last time, I have a couple of late addition Kate-in-Canada looks to add as well…

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Belle Shirt, Abercrombie & Fitch, $58

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Sample 834, ModCloth, $75

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And now on to how to get this California Gurl’s look for less…!

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Attaché Dress, J Crew, $128 (sale!)

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Emerald Green Silk Wrap Dress, BCBGMAXAZRIA, $189 (sale!)

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Artist's Rendering Dress, Anthropologie, $188

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Wreathen Blouse, Anthropologie, $78

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Evie Long Dress in Silk Chiffon, J Crew, $350

Goodness gracious I envy this girl…

Get Kate’s Canada Look!

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So in case you aren’t quite as obsessed with the royal couple as I am, or you have just been avidly avoiding all media lately, Kate and Wills have begun their North American tour!  Today they arrive in Los Angeles (of COURSE I just missed them), but for the last week they’ve been making stops all over Canada.  Kate looked chic as always, and I’ve done my best to make her looks more accessible to you!

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Cotton Taffeta Shelby, J Crew, $225

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Dress, H&M, $34.95

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Hepcat Dress, ModCloth, $50

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Drop-Waist Dress, Victoria's Secret, $59.50

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Dress, H&M, $34.95

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Sample 961, ModCloth, $43

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Horkelia Shift, Anthropologie, $178

Velvet Touch Headband, ModCloth, $12

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And don’t you worry, I’ll be back with her California wardrobe as soon as it’s revealed!

 

Rhody & Rings

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Happy Monday lovers!

I got to spend a wonderful weekend in Rhode Island with a bunch of my college friends… can’t believe it’s only been six weeks since we graduated because it feels like we’ve been apart forever! Anyway, seeing one of my best friends, Samantha, gave me some inspiration for this post.

Sam has got to be one of the best people I know at accessorizing. I’ve always envied how easily piling on jewelry comes to her– she can wear about nine bracelets and a ring on every finger and make it look so natural! Example A:

She has a style that’s hard to copy, but I can at least offer you some cute rings that remind me of her. These picks are from pretty mainstream stores, but I find that this style of jewelry is best found at little beach shops and individual boutiques– you’ll find incredibly original pieces there. Also, don’t shy away from those jewelry kiosks in malls; some can be pretty tacky, but a lot also have some hidden gems. Literally.

Sealife Ring, Free People, $28

Aged Leaf Ring, Anthropologie, $88

Silver Spoon Ring, California Spoon Rings, $25.50

Delicate Arrow Ring, Urban Outfitters, $12

Delicate Leaf Ring, Urban Outfitters, $16

Dragonfly Stack Rings, Fossil, $36

Frank Gehry® Torque Micro Ring, Tiffany & Co., $125

And on another note, can we talk about how fun Instagram is? Here are some other edited shots from our beach day:

Here’s to a great week for you all!

Tiny dancer, seamstress for the band

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In honor of my dance show this week, here’s a dainty ballerina inspired outfit, featuring a ModCloth tutu, Anthro top, J Crew ballet flats, and Kate Spade jewelry.

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Click the image for details on the products!  Because really, dancer or not, who can resist Degas-inspired clothes?


Memory Boxes

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I can finally post this now that Commencement is over!

As graduation gifts for my roommates, I decorated eight little wooden memory boxes:

Unfinished wooden boxes can be found in a variety of shapes and sizes at pretty much every craft store.  Using leftover green paint from rooms in our apartment, I sponged the outside of them all first and then stained the inside with wood stainer.  To embellish, I modpodged a photo onto each (the antique looking edges are really just from ripping the paper!), and then stamped them with various Paper Source rubber stamps (like this one).

Finally, I tagged them all with gsg (for Green Street Girls) by modpodging newspaper letter cutouts onto the front.

Best part?  Talia’s sister told her they looked “so Anthropologie” 🙂

GSG Graduates

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Well, we did it!  On Monday , Emerson College’s Class of 2011 graduated at Boston’s Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theater.  It was a long day and an even longer senior week leading up to it, but so much fun and full of so many great memories (cliche much?).

As promised, here’s a fashion recap of my roommate’s commencement dresses:

Corey Jane in Urban Outfitters
Britt in Urban Outfitters
Amanda in White House Black Market
Natasha in J Crew
Samantha in Free People
Demetra in Anthropologie
Me in American Apparel
Talia in Urban Outfitters
Steph in Banana Republic

Such a wide range of tastes. Not. 🙂

It hasn’t even been a week and yet I miss all of my friends already.  Some are flying back to LA, some starting life in New York City, others moving into grad school.  I’m so proud of each and every one of them and am so excited for what they are all about to experience!

Have you attended any graduations this month?

Anthropologie’s Tabletop Design Tool

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A lover of dinner parties and entertaining, I am having way too much fun today with Anthropologie’s Tabletop Design Tool.

This new interactive tool allows you to set sample tables using actual Anthro products.  Start with a color scheme (I used Sea + Citrine), then drag and drop the place settings.  Now if only I could afford everything I just set my table with!  Luckily, you can save your designs so if you just can’t stop thinking about those peacock plates, you can buy them later!

Last Minute Easter Dresses…

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Whether you’re going to church or not, and whether you’re spending it with your family, girlfriends, or the dorms, Easter Sunday is still the perfect excuse to whip out a new spring dress.  I’ll never forget my two best friends growing up always talking about going shopping to pick out their Easter dresses with Mom.  Well, you’ve got two days left to pick out yours, and here are some of my favorites from my go-to stores:

Verdant Slip Dress, Anthropologie, $138

Eyelet derby dress, J Crew, $158

Doubly Lovely Dress, ModCloth, $57.99

Butterton Dress, Jack Wills, $119

Don’t you just love when spring hits and color starts coming back into clothes??

Anthropologie Decorator Shops

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As if she wasn’t the queen of home design stores already, Anthropologie just opened 11 new decorator shops. In the words of her royal Anthro, a decorator shop is a workshop place for home enthusiasts.

In addition to the traditional bedding, curtains, and home accessories signature of Anthropologie, these stores also place a focus on wallpaper, upholstery, and hardware.

I can’t get over how much I want these products in my home.  I cannot WAIT to make a trip to one of their stores when I visit this summer.  Click here for additional locations.  The best part is, every store will look different, so might as well visit them all!  London anyone?