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Happy Birthday Lilly!

November 10, 2014 by Emily Leave a Comment

Palm Beach Preppies of the world rejoice– it’s Lilly Pulitzer’s birthday! She would have been 83 today & how lucky are we that her legacy lives on through her juice-splattered prints and sunny state of mind the brand shares every day?

Everyone’s all Lilly-Lilly-Lilly in the summertime, and rightfully so, but there’s nothing like rocking LP brights during the cold, gray wintertime. I tend to think it’s when her legacy is most evident…

Today ONLY, get presents with ALL Lilly purchases– no minimum! Cheers to that + to Miss Lilly 😉

Weekend Wear

November 7, 2014 by Emily Leave a Comment

Friday again! You know we’re entering the holiday season when weeks just start to fly by, amiright?

I get to spend all of Saturday with some of my favorite local bloggin’ gals at a mini conference hosted by Boston Bloggers and Wayfair. Can’t wait to see so many familiar faces and meet a ton more of you– who’s attending? And more importantly, what are you all wearing?!

So many of these fun pieces are 40% off right now thanks to Nordstrom’s incredible clear the clearance sale… I’ve been good so far, but it’s getting harder and harder to resist…! What have you picked up from it?

Fall @ Lands’ End

November 4, 2014 by Emily 7 Comments

Youguys. Have you seen Lands’ End lately? It is not the mom jeans and farmer flannel I once associated it with. This is some full-on New Englandy fall goodness. I’m the last person who wants to talk about Starbucks red cups and other holiday things on November 4th, but the plaid! The cozy red sweaters! The Christmas morning PJ sets! Lands’ End’s new arrivals are suddenly making me want start stocking up for holiday wear…

ALL of this is 25% off right now as a part of their Friends & Family sale [use code FAMILY25 and pin 1804!]. I also can’t stop thinking about this baby pink coat for early, chilly spring.

And just look at how much you can monogram… from the bags to this blackwatch scarf I just picked up.

I’m obsessed. And you’re welcome.

post script. In a certain more pink and glittery universe, Kate Spade’s Surprise Sale is still going super strong! Lots of favorites featured, including their new infamous Eat Cake tote.

HOC Regatta & Ma Petite LuLu

October 29, 2014 by Emily 9 Comments

Oh glorious Head of the Charles Regatta. When all of the preppies come out to play.

This year’s weather was not quite as beautiful as last year’s, but snuggled up along the river with hot sandwiches + cider, we were just fine. This is one of my favorite fall traditions, and this year was no different!

We walked around Harvard Square for a bit after [my out-of-town friends needed their JP Licks fix– all you locals know what I mean] and snapped these photos. I’m so excited(!), especially, to show off my new York Design Co. needlepoint cuff from Ma Petite LuLu— a brand new online boutique, featuring the most adorable accessories for all ages.

Olive Green Field Jacket

I can’t stop thinking about what a perfect Christmas gift these cuffs would make– whether the gal in your life has a flair for nautical, is sporty, or loves stamping her monogram on anything. YCD’s talent doesn’t stop there– Ma Petite LuLu also carries her needlepoint clutches! Plus, they are all handcrafted in the USA, sooo [insert victory hands emoji].

Bonus perks? MPLL offers free shipping and charges a mere $3(!!) for gift wrapping. If you’re looking to order a personalized cuff, be sure to order by THIS Friday, October 31st to absolutely guarantee delivery before Christmas. All other orders should be received by December 12th.

Happy shopping prepsters!

The Daytrip Diaries: Concord

October 23, 2014 by Emily Leave a Comment

BF and I are doing everything they tell you not to do when moving into a new home– buying allofthethings right away. What I like to call treasure hunting is quickly becoming one of our favorite activities, as we fill the new place with fun and unique decor and knickknacks. The Sunday of Columbus Day weekend was TOO beautiful to spend inside with football (sorry Pats), so we hopped in the car and took a spontaneous drive up to Concord to do a little antique shopping.

If you paid attention in your high school history and literature classes, you may remember that Concord was home to Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau, and the site of [half of] the Battles of Lexington and Concord. But in addition to its rich history (and, therefore, plentiful museums), it’s also home to numerous antique shops, adorable taverns, and the gorgeous Walden Pond.

[ outfit details ]
Fisherman Sweater, Old Navy [similar 1; 2] | Jeans, GAP [similar] | Boston Red Sox Cap | Kensington Satchel, Madewell | Brogues, ALDO

[ travel summary ]
who:: So weird but I guess he isn’t sick of me yet?
what:: Strolling, shopping, and soaking in history.
when:: Fall = OH THE NEW ENGLAND FOLIAGE
where:: Shop at Thoreauly Antiques & Antique Therapy. Visit Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House and the Ralph Waldo Emerson House. Take a short drive out of town to Walden Pond. And while we missed this, everyone seems to SWEAR by Reasons to Be Cheerful for ice cream.
wear:: If you’ll just accept spontaneity as an excuse for my un-thought-out comfy casual outfit, that’d be great. BUT, I do love a good boyfriend jean + cozy knit sweater.

Weekend Wear

October 17, 2014 by Emily Leave a Comment

HOLY HOLY DAY. Two of my greatest girlfriends are headed back to their homeland [here] [Boston] this weekend for a quick visit! We’ll be hitting up The Head of the Charles Regatta over in Cambridge, so blazers and boat shoes are most certainly on my mind.

How are you all taking advantage of what should be a beautiful fall weekend?

weekend sales::
Anthropologie:: 30% off select sweaters, tees, & pants
J.Crew:: 30% off sweaters & outerwear with code SHOPFALL
J.Crew Factory:: Extra 30% off Clearance with code YAY30
Kate Spade:: 30% off everything with code F14FFUS
Lord & Taylor:: 25% off [almost] everything with code FRIENDS
Madewell:: Extra 30% off sale with code PICKMEUP
Target:: Buy one, get one 50% off all dresses and boots [love this one + these!]

Of Note

October 15, 2014 by Emily Leave a Comment

[1] Short weeks always feel the longest.

[2] Baked red velvet doughnuts are the best thing ~~since sliced bread~~ since red velvet cupcakes.

[3] Shopbop’s Friends & Family Sale is still going strong [but items are selling out like hotcakes!]

[4] These booties. This mini satchel. And this iPhone case. There– I did the shopping for you!

Halfway there! xx

Weekend Wear

October 10, 2014 by Emily Leave a Comment

I will try to make the LWD work as far into the year as possible. Fact.

Here’s a little transition look to celebrate a long weekend honoring ol’ Christopher. Cheers to a night at the theater, brunching with some gals pals, and maybe finally finding a little time to crack open the wedding magazines…!

Raise your hand if you’ve been graced with the gift of Columbus Day too! No such luck? Thank goodness for online shopping…

[ columbus day weekend sales ]
Anthropologie:: 20% off dresses
Club Monaco:: 30% off sale + 40% off clearance online with code FALLSALE
Forever21:: 30% off with code TAKE30
GAP:: buy 1 item, save 20%; buy 3 items, save 30%; buy 5+ items, save 40% with code NEWOUTFIT
J.Crew Factory:: 50% off [almost] everything
Kate Spade:: 20% off all sale with code FALLSALE20
Lilly Pulitzer:: free gifts with purchase
Macys:: 30% off with code FALL
Madewell:: 30% off select items with code OHFALL
Old Navy:: Save 15% with code ONSAVENOW
Piperlime:: 20% off with code FALL20
Ralph Lauren:: 25% off select items with code COLUMBUS25
Williams Sonoma:: 20% off with code SAVE20

How To Survive Fall in New England

October 8, 2014 by Emily Leave a Comment

Oh, I’m sorry, you’re confused. You were looking for a guide to surviving winter in the Northeast? Yes well that’s coming, but fall is a creature of its own around here. You may think it’s all foliage and apple cider doughnuts, but it’s also days that range between 40 and 70 degrees. Unexpected biblical-like rain storms. And a lot of property-management-controlled offices and apartments who refuse to turn the heat on until November 1st.

SO! What do we do about it?

[1] Layers-layers-layers. You know those days in which it feels like the temperature drops 15 degrees when you move from the sunny side of the street to the shade?
[ tee | button-up | field jacket ]

[2] Wellies! Really, the best investment for all seasons in New England. Snow + rain + unpredictability [it was pouring the morning I took these photos!] Joules sent me this pair and I am ob-sessed to a silly level. Just look at the darling bow detail! Who better to trust on rain than the Brits though, amiright? Joules has an amazing selection, and while I’m so happy with the pair I have, I’m really digging this horse print…

[3] Big ‘ol totebags. For storing said extra layers + options for inside shoes. And for hiding said apple cider doughnuts.

[4] PGPSL [Poor Girl’s Pumpkin Spice Latte] [not pictured]. Grande blond roast + 2 pumps pumpkin with room. Add the milk and a dash of cinnamon yourself. Half the price biddies! And it works for iced too, since you know Indian Summer could pop out at us anytime now.

Best tips for these super weird weather days?!

Weekend Wear

October 3, 2014 by Emily 7 Comments

We had a super soggy week in Boston and are apparently in for another spurt of rain this weekend! But the Tour Hunter Boots are currently on sale, and I can’t think of a better time to take the plunge on them…

I have heard such great things about Madewell denim and am dying to take the plunge on a pair– did you know if you bring in an old pair of jeans to donate, they’ll give you $20 off a new pair?! #winning

weekend sales::
GAP:: 30% off regular priced styles with code STYLE
J.Crew:: 25% off full-price styles with code STYLETIME
J.Crew Factory:: Extra 35% off select styles with code MORE
LOFT:: 40% off everything, including Lou & Grey
Macys:: Extra 20% off clothing with code STYLE
Madewell:: 20% off dresses + shoes with code TOOEASY
Old Navy:: 30% off everything with code SUPERSAVE
Tory Burch:: 25% off with code FRIENDLIEST

Have a fab one friends!

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