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Summer Colors

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forever 21 blue lace dress

Dress, Forever 21 [similar 1; 2] // Plaid cross body, Urban Outfitters [similar-ish] // Bracelets, Kiel James Patrick; Tiffany & Co. // Pearls, Urban Outfitters // Belt, vintage // Ballets flats, TOMS

Dear summer,

I’m not done with you yet.

Please don’t go away and leave me without opportunity to wear bright blues and sundresses and plaid picnic-ready purses and nautical jewelry and ballet flats that don’t require tights. I promise I’ll be better about embracing you. No more subways when I can walk and no more warm nights spent inside.

Love,
Emily

sailor's knot bracelet

plaid preppy purse

toms ballet flats

Gingham Gorg

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I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve never been a huge fan of gingham. Shocking, right, considering my tendencies to lean toward vintage-y preppy granny looks at times? But I am attempting it today, in honor of Friday’s Fancies, and actually am growing quite smitten with this particular little frock. Perfect for the dog days of summer.

Gingham Picnic Outfit

Sabrina Dress, Altuzarra for J.Crew, $100 (sale!)
Bee Studs, BaubleBar, $24
Coated Canvas Weekender, Anthropologie, $150 (sale!)
Levona Sandals, Fitzwell, $48 (sale!)

Picnic, anyone?

A Royal Blue

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Oh, I’m sorry, have we not discussed my love for all things related to Kate Middleton’s style lately? You’re in luck today then.

Kate Middleton Stella McCartney

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Ever since the Duchess donned this sky blue Stella McCartney during a visit to the National Portrait Gallery last week, I’ve had the color on my mind. You can still find the actual dress here for a pretty penny, but below are a few more affordable options in this glowing hue…

Sky Blue Dresses

(1) Tiered Vest Dress by Boutique, Topshop, $150
(2) Plenty by Tracy Reese Everyday Royalty Dress, ModCloth, $268
(3) Stretch Silk-Blend Dress, DKNY, $118 (sale!)
(4) Flocked Cobalt Dress, Anthropologie, $188
(5) Duck Print Skater Dress, ASOS, $36
(6) Maritime Dress in Skinny Stripe, J.Crew, $60 (sale!)

Are there any famous figure influencing your style lately? Colors you’ve been craving?

The Blues

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With summer on my mind, I’m all about ocean blue hues right now. Check out some of my favorite Anthropologie treasures sporting cobalt, royal, and sky shades…

Second Strand Watch, $198 // Exposed Outline Clutch, $148 // Silversmith Double Drops, $32

Pointelle Diamond Sweater Tee, $88 // Take Flight Tank, $78 // Streaked Horizons Tank, $38

Cobalt Voltaic Loafers, $188 // Nola Braid Heels, $90 // Tennley Ballerinas, $78

Sky Trails Maxi Dress, $168 // Reactive Shimmer Skirt, $198 // Mesh Dancer Dress, $168

Pragmatic Vase, $48 // Rivulets Quilt, $288 // Louisa Settee, $2,498

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!

Kate Middleton Style

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I am not the least bit ashamed to admit that I am totally enthralled in the Royal Wedding.  I’ve had a crush on Prince William since about 1997, but I am completely supportive of his relationship with Kate as long as I can follow along with their wedding plans.

I find Kate’s style to be so elegant and flawless– she’ll fit quite perfectly in the royal family, that’s for sure.

In honor of the wedding being just TWO weeks away, here’s my one of my Kate-inspired outfits, thanks to my new favorite online store, ModCloth.  They have such a flair for British style, and it’s so much easier to order from San Francisco than London!  I also included a few outside vendors for the jewelry, and if you can get your hands on that sapphire, then I say there is no reason why you can’t go mixing silver and gold!

Kate Middleton

Cinderelly, Cinderelly…

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I was so inspired by this blog entry, that I had to design a couple sets for my favorite princess. Ironically, my favorite is the first set– who knew work clothes could be so cute and comfy? Cinderella sure did.

Working Cinderelly
Almost There Cinderella
Ready for the Ball Cinderella

I would think Cindy would be a bow wearer, don’t you?  Also, if aren’t already a user, check out Polyvore, a great site that lets you put together outfits using images imported from just about every online store imaginable, and totally free!

Images courtesy of Disney.