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Shoes: According to LC

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Got this beauty in the mail last week:

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Now I can’t say I’m Lauren Conrad’s biggest fan. But boy, girl can dress. And the book is fun because she breaks down the list of what every closet needs.  According to Lauren, there are six types of essential shoes:


Ballet Flats//Basic Pumps//Peep Toes//Embellished//Gladiators//Boots

There’s a few more I think I’d add if it were my list, but more on that next Tuesday 😉

Buy your own copy of the book here!

OOTD + Friday

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So, so happy it’s Friday! Thought this one called for an outfit of the day…

H&M has these perfect mini pencil skirts right now- for only six bucks! They come in navy and black and tend do go with about 75% of my wardrobe.  I paired the black one with this Anthropologie top I’ve had for years but haven’t worn in forever… I was always self-conscious about how much fabric there was to it, but with a slimming black skirt I think I like the looks of it a lot more now!

What are y’all up to this weekend? I’m so ready for it, this week has felt so long now that I’m commuting into the city from home. I’ve hardly been able to keep my eyes open at work! I was looking forward to some good old relaxation, but we’ll see what Miss Hurricane Irene has in store for us… Everyone please be safe!!

New Jewel(s)

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Happy Thursday cuties! I need to share with you the sweetest new jewelry I’ve found online lately…

After seeing this post from Glitter & Pearls, I became obsessed with finding a starfish cuff to finish off summer with. I love this one from Anthropologie but it’s oh, you know, only 200 wallet-burnin’ bucks. But then I saw this post from stripes & sequins and found one I liked even more at BaubleBar!

This has got to be my new favorite online jewelry retailer. Not only are the prices way fair, but the package also arrived with a hand-written note from owners Amy and Daniella! Now really, how often do you see that anymore? Will definitely be buying from them again- if not for their jewelry for their amazing customer service! (But definitely for their jewelry…)

I’m also in love with my new rosette necklace from Etsy member the sweet shoppe:

I’ve been at Etsy fan forever, but usually I just browse. This summer was the first time I ever purchased anything. The last two products I bought from Etsy sellers took forever to arrive, but my necklace arrived so quickly and I couldn’t be happier with it! Plus, Suzy is offering a deluxe set right now: choose any ring, necklace, and earrings for $35! You can’t beat that, so please take advantage of it for me!

Do you have any online jewelry retailers you always turn to? Or any other good Etsy shops to recommend?

A very preppy week…

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Like I said yesterday, I’ve been all about the prep lately! You can just tell from last week’s wardrobe…

Green cardigan, J Crew
White skirt, Target
White tank, Gap
Turtle belt, Urban Outfitters
Turtle earrings, Lilly Pulitzer
Necklace and bracelet, Tiffany & Co.

Ugh sorry, that was a lot of me. Just trying to squeeze as much bright pink and green as I can before summer finishes up!

Um, and how about that earthquake yesterday? I felt it in Boston… and I’m not talking a mini “what was that?” shake– it took us all of fifteen seconds to realize what was going on before we RAN down five flights of stairs and out the door! Hope all of you are ok!!

The Ultimate Preppy Shoes

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I feel like my pink-and-green-and-nautical prep side has been surfacing a lot lately. Since we’ve reached one of our last summer Tuesdays, I thought today’s Shoesday should be dedicated to my favorite warm-weather preppy soles from the best of the preppy brands.

Lilly Pulitzer Wedges
Sperry Top-Siders
Jack Rogers Navajos
Lacoste Flats
Kate Spade Espadrilles
Vineyard Vines Flip Flops

What did I miss? What other shoes can you preps not live without?

In other preppy news, Lilly Pulitzer‘s huge summer sale started today, and items are already flying! I’m not supposed to be shopping, but the super discounted price tag on the Murfee scarves was just too hard to resist!

OOTD + Patent Leather Flats

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Sunday Shopping Skirt, Anthropologie
White tee, H&M
Pearl necklace, J Crew
White patent flats, Lacoste

The shoes I’m wearing here are easily one of my favorite pairs I’ve ever owned. They’re so special to me because I got them in Paris four years ago (?!) when I was there with my family. And they go with just about every outfit I own so they were incredibly worth it. They are long gone from Lacoste, but Gabriella Rocha sells an almost identical style, available in 5 10 16 colors! I’m lusting over the pale pink ones though:

On another note, two great giveaways going on this week! Let the Tide Pull Your Dreams Ashore is giving away a Graphic Image 2012 Planner (so chic!!), and Ashley Brooke is offering a gorgeous Vineyard Vines clutch (want. so badly.). Check out those links and get entering!!

Have a fun weekend everyone! I’ll be busy moving!

Crazy for Pippa!

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Have any of you seen the new TLC special on Pippa Middleton? Now I do like Pip, but I really don’t see her as outshining Kate. However I was really annoyed to hear that she receives so much criticism for dressing “too old for her age.” I think she has very classic and chic style and even though she’s no Kate, I still adore her looks!

 

Here are some pieces from British TopShop I could see this sassy sister wearing…

Nautical Jacket, £32.00

Crepe Unstructured Jacket, £55.00

Linen Tapered Trouser, £18.00 (sale!)

Floral Tie Back Dress, £39.00

Hollywood Tuck Shift, £70.00

Joelle Camel Peep Toe Court Shoes, £46.00

Green Patent Leather Pumps, £105.00

Still, as much as I like her, I do wish I were the one in line to be the Duchess’s lady in waiting.

Speaking of younger sisters, have you all visited mine’s blog?

Men I may not know, but shoes, shoes I know

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A quote from the utterly fabulous Carrie Bradshaw right there.

I’ve been finding a lot of inspiration in Sex and the City lately actually. Cliche, yes maybe, but I still think Carrie has a lot of wisdom to offer me. And fashion tips. After all, my favorite part of SATC will always be the clothes. Well, and the shoes…

1 * 2 * 3 * 4 * 5 * 6

Best part is, you don’t even need their budgets to afford most of these (though where do they all get so much money??).

Which girl do you think would wear each pair?

All that Glitters

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Everyone needs a little sparkle in their life from time to time.

 Glitter Ring Finger
Idea from Cupcakes and Cashmere 

Sequin Hangers
DIY courtesy of Free People

 Rhinestone Starfish Bracelet for Mom
From Out of the Blue 

Sparkletinis
Recipe by Fashionably Bombed 

The be-all end-all of glitter
By Haus of Price

Happy Friday you all, have a great weekend!!

post script. Are any of you attending Rendez-Vous New England next month?? I hope to see all you New Englanders there, and be sure to get your tickets soon because there are limited spots available!