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Royal Anniversary

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Someeebody has a very special first anniversary coming up! And it is far from being yours truly.

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I can’t believe it’s been almost a year since I woke up at the ungodly hour of 4 am to watch Kate and Wills tie the knot [tea and scones in hand, mind you]. Since then, Kate Middleton has become my ultimate style icon [see here; here; here; here], so it seemed only appropriate that for today’s Date Night Friday’s Fancies I keep the duchess in mind.

I don’t know what Miss Catherine will be wearing for her anniversary soiree, but I can imagine it would be classic and proper, but with flirty details like lace and peplum, and romantic touches of pale pink…

Lace Peplum Dress by Rare, Topshop, $65
Linen-blend Cropped Jacket, Carven, $340
Return to Tiffany Mini Heart Tag Earrings, Tiffany & Co. $475 
Hand in Hand Idiom Bangle, Kate Spade, $58
Pointed Patent Leather Court Shoe, Zara, $80

What do you think she’ll be donning?

Knits & Owls

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This pullover was actually the best investment ever. Anthropologie really should have warned me to get one in every color, because they are the perfect fix to these strange spring Mother-Nature-Can’t-Make-Up-Her-Mind days.

Knit Pullover, Anthropologie [similar 1, 2]
Skirt, Free People
Owl earrings, Target [similar]
Locket, Catbird
Triple Link Bangle, Bauble Bar
Watch, Urban Outfitters
Tights, Express
Crochet Slip-Ons, TOMS

What are your go-to pieces for the transition into spring?

Lace Blazers

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I cannot think of a better spring jacket than a white or cream lace blazer. A little boho, a little romantic, and very chic + feminine, these have jumped to the top of my wishlist…!

(1) Rory Beca, $143
(2) Candie’s, $34
(3) Forever 21, $30
(4) Chicos, $70
(5) Hinge, $70
(6) Arden B., $59

And if you want a pop a color, check out this tangerine, pink, and cobalt. For a classic, I adore this lacy black one.

How would you wear a lace blazer?

Perfectly Preppy

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My personal style tends to flip flop a number of ways, but more times than not, I think it can be defined as preppy. So when I saw that Country Club Prep was hosting a Prepped to the Max photo contest, I knew I couldn’t pass up a chance at entering! Would you all be so kind to lend me ten seconds of your time and vote for my entry? 🙂

Boyfriend blazer, American Eagle // Oxford, Gap // White dress, J Crew // Headband, Jack Wills // Locket, Catbird // Watch, Urban Outfitters // Bag, Longchomp // Brogues, ASOS 

Thank you all for your vote!! xo

Picnic Primped

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All-time favorite thing about spring? Picnics. This ensemble has me dreaming about one in the South… with some fresh sweet tea… yummy deviled eggs….

Blushing Olena Shift, Anthropologie, $148
Monogrammed Derby Hat, Marley Lilly, $30 
Delevan Terrace Delora Clutch, Kate Spade, $268 
Cabana Sun Reads, Lilly Pulitzer, $60 
Juliana Too Flats, Kate Spade, $95
Lime Elliptic Bib, BaubleBar, $24 
Critter Ring, Lilly Pulitzer, $38 

What’s your favorite thing about spring?

Polka Dots and Pearls

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Peppermint Pattie Skirt, Mink Pink
Tank, H&M// Glasses, Gucci // Clock necklace, American Eagle // Charm bracelet, Tiffany & Co. //Nude pumps, Madden Girl 

Meet my new favorite skirt. It comes from an adorable little boutique in Chicago called Dress Up. How’d I get it from Boston? Meet my new favorite site, Shoptiques.

I love shopping in small boutiques– it’s refreshing to wear something that isn’t from H&M or Zara or wherever else everyone is shopping. Shoptiques.com brings all those tiny little boutiques [that you visited on that one trip to that one city that one time] online, and lets you shop from wherever you are.

Started last year by Olga Vidisheva, a Harvard Business grad, this site is revolutionary in that it lets you discover and explore amazing little shops in all sorts of different neighborhoods, from The Hamptons to Miami. I met Olga a couples years ago at a Boston Boutique Week event and was so impressed with everything she has done in the fashion world– such an inspiration!

Bottom line: get shopping on Shoptiques stat!!

Nearly Naked Run

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Bet that caught your attention, huh?

Quick post today kids– want to bring your attention to a super fun fashion-for-a-cause event, and if you’re in Boston listen up!

Wiggio.com is bringing two Nearly Naked Runs to Beantown, specifically Emerson College and Boston University. It’s designed to “undress, de-stress, and do good!” How do you participate? Bring any clothes you’d like to donate to the campuses, and then participate in a mile-long fun run around the Boston Common and Esplanade, respectively. The clothes will then all be donated to the Big Brother / Big Sister program of Boston.

Runs are Wednesday, April 25 at Emerson and Thursday, May 3 at BU. Check out those links to the Facebook events for more info!

And if this trailer doesn’t get you excited, I don’t know what will!

post script. You don’t have to be a student– so no excuses!

The Carrie Diaries

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Warner Bros. Television Entertainment/Eric Liebowitz

 

I am getting super excited about The Carrie Diaries upcoming TV show, if for nothing else than the fashion! I think AnnaSophia Robb is just adorable and, at least from the few pre-production photos I’ve seen, is really fitting the part. Young Carrie’s style may not be a look I can rock every day, but it sure is fun playing dress up sometimes!

What do you think– are you excited about The Carrie Diaries or do you fear it will ruin the allure of Sex and the City?

Sequin bolero, vintage // Black tank, H&M // Tutu skirt, 344 // Bird belt, H&M // Bow headband, Forever 21 // Bow earrings, BCBG // Pearls, Urban Outfitters // Watch, Guess // Rhinestone bracelet, DIYed // Tassel bracelet, Bfrend // Purse, vintage // Heels, vintage

Back To My Roots

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For three years in college, I was a member of my school’s Fashion Society, serving as Vice President my senior year. I was so excited that I had the chance to visit this weekend and see their spring fashion show, which happens to be one of the largest entirely student-run fashion shows in the country (schools like FIDM and FIT have faculty involved in their productions). These kids young men and women are doing amazing things and I could not have been prouder to see them put on such a fantastic show!

This year, they spiced things up a bit. Half of the production featured designs done completely by students, while the other half featured student stylists– meaning they took pieces already in stores to put together ensembles. SUCH an interesting and enjoyable twist!

Most definitely stealing some styling tips from this line…

Linking up with a {little} dash of ash for an Instagram Monday. Congratulations again to all involved with Stylescape!

Pastel Fancies

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Have I discussed pastels too much already? My apologies. I really just can’t get enough!

Best Lace Forward Top, ModCloth, $28
MOTO Jamie Jeans, Topshop, $80 
Illusion Infusion Clutch, ModCloth, $25 
Sunshine Stroll Bow Flats, Ruche, $29 
Huntington Sunglasses, Jack Wills, $98.50 
Cooper Leather Strap Watch, Kate Spade, $195 
Leather Bow Clip, American Apparel, $16 
Essie Nail Polishes in Play Date / Turquoise & Caicos / Lapiz of Luxury, $8

And I sure did use those Jack Wills sunglasses in last week’s Friday’s Fancies too– aren’t they adorable? Are you growing tired of pastels or are you, like me, hoping they’re here to stay?

Happy weekend! xx