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…Bring May Flowers

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The Derby just seems like the best place to break out those May flowers that April showers brought us, no? This weekend, bust out the floral frocks and celebrate the arrival of spring with an icy mint julep!

Mint Julep
[ Crochet Band Floppy Straw Hat, Charlotte Russe, $15 ]
[ Cherry Chiffon Dress, BB Dakota, $57 ]
[ Unfurling Flower Cuff, Anthropologie, $48 ]
[ Call To Action Play the Field Terry, Kate Spade, $248 ]
[ Serena Metal Plate Wedge Sandal, Sam Edelman, $140 ]
[ Recipe, Party Drinks! by A.J. Rathbun ]
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Moral of Floral

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Nothing speaks spring to me like florals! This is the season in which the hippie flower child side of my style starts to peek through… when I can’t decide if I’d rather be at the Carolina Cup or Coachella…

Linking up with {long distance loving} for a Flower Power Friday’s Fancies!

Flower Embellished Crop, Topshop, $70
Bright Low Rise Shorts, J Brand, $285
Belt, H&M, $10
Huntington Sunglasses, Jack Wills, $98.50
Bolivia Flower Booties by Chelsea Crew, Ruche, $85
Flower Linear Drop Earrings, LC Lauren Conrad, $12
Floral Print Pocket Shopper Bag, ASOS, $50
Flower Suede Tie, Free People, $18

Last Minute Easter Dresses…

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Whether you’re going to church or not, and whether you’re spending it with your family, girlfriends, or the dorms, Easter Sunday is still the perfect excuse to whip out a new spring dress.  I’ll never forget my two best friends growing up always talking about going shopping to pick out their Easter dresses with Mom.  Well, you’ve got two days left to pick out yours, and here are some of my favorites from my go-to stores:

Verdant Slip Dress, Anthropologie, $138

Eyelet derby dress, J Crew, $158

Doubly Lovely Dress, ModCloth, $57.99

Butterton Dress, Jack Wills, $119

Don’t you just love when spring hits and color starts coming back into clothes??

Speaking of British fashion…

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There is nothing I fancy more right now than Jack Wills: Fabulously British | University Outfitters.

This store was started in Wiltshire in 1999 and has almost 40 locations throughout the UK.  Recently, they crossed the Atlantic to grace us Patriots with their presence, and I can not tell you how grateful I am to have them here.

I would describe Jack Wills as a cross between Polo Ralph Lauren/Rugby and Marc by Marc Jacobs.  Super preppy with a little bit of an edge, and they love throwing their label all over the designs, but like Marc, they do so in what is, at least I believe, a tasteful and cute way (feel free to disagree).  Also unlike Marc who boasts his own name, Jack Wills is not one particular designer… the store was in fact named after one of the founder’s grandfather.

Tibberton Hoodie, $69

Sundresses, trousers, blazers, sleepwear, knitwear, homeware and more, this shop has just about everything, including a bunch of fun accessories and gifts.  I couldn’t help but pick up a headband (you know I love my bows):

Evington Floral Head Band, $24

There are currently only three locations on this side of the pond: Boston, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket (appropriate crowds, no?).  But the website offers free shipping and free returns, so I say take your chances and start shopping.  The line is a bit pricey by my standards, but not compared to its Newbury neighbors.  And hey– at least we’re not paying in euros!

Lilyhurst Dress, $169

Isbourne Easy Short, $49

Lilleshall Blazer, $298

Cheers!