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Jack Wills End of Summer

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The one good thing about the end of summer is sale time! And my favorite British outfitter, Jack Wills, is having a super sale.

In case you’re new here, I’m rather in love with this fabulously British store that has only recently made its way to the States.  This is one of my favorite purchases from there…

The Ellerdine Dress, now also on sale… ugh for me, but good for you!

I’m dying to get into a Jack Wills this weekend and see what other on sale goodies I can find.  Now that’s easy for me to say since I live in New England where the only US locations are for now (besides The Hamptons), but never fear if you’re not in the area– JW offers totally free and quick shipping, and I have found through all of my purchases that things run very true to size, so I see no harm in a little online shopping…

Let me know if you buy anything! I’d love to see your purchases and hear your reviews!

post script: JUST received an email… the Charlottesville, VA store is now open too! Tonight is the grand opening soiree with drinks and music from 7:30 PM. 1411 University Avenue– wish I could see you all there!

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!

 

#wearLilly

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All I want…

The Original Tote in Summer Mix, Lilly Pulitzer, $88

Lu Dress, Lilly Pulitzer, $198

Starstruck Necklace, Lilly Pulitzer, $48

Printed Cruiser, Lilly Pulitzer, $450

Happy first day of summer and National Wear Your Lilly Pulitzer Day to all!  I’m wearing the first Lilly skirt I ever owned today in its honor– I wore it to my college send off party four years ago (wow!).  If you’re headed to a Lilly store today, don’t forget to check in on FourSquare for a special gift!

post script: Check out College Fashionista today to see me featured in a trend post!

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?

PROM

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No, I’m not going.  I may look young but believe it or not I am past this time in my life.  BUT my little brother is going to his senior prom this weekend!  One thing I miss about high school is all of the excuses I had to dress shop.  I couldn’t resist keeping my eye open on some semi-formal/formal styles this month, with all of the prom glory in the air.  So just in case you do have an event to attend, here are some of my favorites.  And sorry, but I’ve just always been bias to short dresses– even at prom (see below for the short full skirt–we called it the cupcake dress)!

Metallic Paisley & Tulle Dress, Forever 21, $34.80

Tiernan Dress Printed, Lilly Pulitzer, $298

Halter Dress, Juicy Couture, $198

Conscious Collection Chiffon Dress, H&M, $49.95

Evening Southern Lights Strapless Dress, Betsey Johnson, $398

Greek Chic Dress, Mod Cloth, $48

And the belle of the ball, the dress I’ve wanted for so long:

Silk Taffeta Bow Monde Dress, J Crew, $80-$198

Me and bff Kelly at our junior prom:

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edit: The kids made it to prom!  And would you check out the fabulousness of Amanda’s shoes?  My kind of girl!

Nanny’s Fashion

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Happy Mother’s Day!  Now my mom is one of my best friends, but after coming across this photo recently, I thought I’d dedicate a post to my grandmother.

She and my grandpa are the couple on the right.  Weirdly enough though, my mom and I look a lot like my great aunt on the left.

Even though I only knew her in her 70s and 80s, I still understood what a well-dressed woman she was.  These stretch clasp belts that are all the rage right now?

Kimchi Blue Turtle Stretch Belt, Urban Outfitters, $24

Yeah, she had two.  Butterfly ones that I would “borrow” all the time.

And the terribly tacky handmade clip-on cardboard earrings I would give her as gifts?  She sucked it up and wore them, despite the huge fashion feux pas, as to not disappoint me.  What a classy lady.

Here are some ModCloth outfits I think she would appreciate.  You know what they say: what goes around, comes around.  And with fashion, I couldn’t agree more.

Go Your Own Grey Dress, $100

Boat House Brunch Dress, $160

Craving Curry Skirt, $33

Sailor Away Shorts, $65

Coffee Malt Top, $35

Petal Power Ring, $12

edit: Check out some of this jewelry of hers I wear.  The bracelet is from 1965, a gift she received for winning a President’s Award as an Avon Lady!

Brights for Cinco de Mayo!

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When I hear Cinco de Mayo, I think bright colors, flowy fabrics, and margaritas.  The warm weather of early May is the perfect time to debut your new bright summer dresses for this fun holiday.  Now I know Cinco de Mayo is a day celebrating a Mexican victory, but Spain-based designer Desigual sure knows what they’re doing when it comes for colorful dresses, and I think they have some of the best picks for today’s fiestas.  Most of their stores are in Europe, but there are a number of resellers in the US.  For a full list, click here.

Here are a few pieces I’ve been lusting over, especially the skirt (graduation present anyone??)

Juliette Dress, 69,30 €

La Gardienne Dress, 109,00 €

Annette Skirt, 84,00 €