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Weekend Wear

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Now that I’ve scheduled this for Thursday, I sure do hope you all have tomorrow off as well… if not, please click out of this window, return tomorrow, and accept my sincere apologies.

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Daphne Trapeze Dress | Packable Wide Bow Sunhat | Shore Thing Clam Studs | Tickled Pink Idiom Bangle | Fresh Beauty Peony Brightening Sunscreen | Chandon Brut Champagne | Mint & Rose Lolita Wedge Sandal | Taylor Tote (on sale + free gift with purchase!)

Related:: Loren Hope is offering 15% off EVERYTHING (a rarity) this weekend + free gifts with purchase! Use code HAPPY4TH at checkout.

Wishing all you beauts a safe + wonderful 4th, and hopefully a long weekend as well!

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Weekend Wear

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Happy almost 4th to all y’all on this side of the pond! Our Fourth of July plans are currently being a bit threatened by a certain hurricane that shall remain unnamed, but inside or out, you can bet I’m still donning a full-on red, white, & blue ensemble.

Quite a few of these pieces are by Lexington, a label I just recently discovered [what?!?]. They fully encompass the idea of a New England summer, and my wallet is not as smitten with my recent finding as I am… :-O

 New England 4th of July Outfit

[ Janet Blouse | Anchor Buckle Skinny Belt | White Denim Boyshorts | Starville Scarf | Salt Water Sandals | Queen Tote Bag ]

Now everyone be safe as Arthur rolls in! Happy 4th!

All-American Girl

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Red Skinny Jeans Summer

Exciting month for America or what? World Cup [#sad] and Fourth of July and all of the things! I feel like some combination of red, white & blue has found it into my wardrobe at least a couple times a week lately, and it’s only going to get worse this July 4th weekend!

Red, White, & Blue Summer Outfit

White Eyelet Tunic, August Silk c/o | Red Skinny Jeans [cuffed myself], Cluny c/o | Tortoise Sunglasses, Target | Crab Clutch, Shiraleah [they sell these at Mint Julep for you Boston gals!] | White Anchor Bracelet c/o Hollis Hayes [remember:: take 25% off with code 4thofJuly until Friday!] | Sneaks, Converse

White Eyelet Tunic Top | August Silk

Cluny Red Jeans

red white and blue style

Shiraleigh Nautical Crab Clutch

What are you rocking for American pride lately?


Plum Island Lighthouse

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Or, should we just call this, so many of my favorite things in one post?

Plum Island//Newburyport Harbor Lighthouse

Delia Shift Dress, Lilly Pulitzer | Piper Sunglasses c/o Warby Parker | Bracelets c/o Hollis Hayes | Gleeful White Sandals c/o White Mountain

1 // Lighthouses [#shocker]
I would like to disclose that I very, very rarely buy full-price Lilly Pulitzer [read my post on how to find Lilly for less here!]. But when I caught a glimpse of the upcoming Watch Out print [inspired by Watch Hill, Rhode Island] back in early spring, I started saving my pennies to snag this lighthouse-printed shift asap.

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I wore it this past weekend on our trip to Newburyport [more on that coming soon!] and Plum Island, home of Plum Island Light//Newburyport Harbor Lighthouse. First built in 1788 and with the current tower dating back to 1898, this one’s another old sport. We didn’t happen to visit on a date in which the lighthouse was open to the public, but it will be from 1-4pm on a few select Sundays this year! More info here.

New England Lighthouses

North Shore Massachusetts Lighthouses

Lilly Pulitzer Watch Out Delia Shift Dress

Anchor Starfish Beaded Charm Bracelets

2 // Hollis Hayes Jewelry
I recently connected with Kristin O’Toole, designer behind the beauteous Hollis Hayes Jewelry, and I am so smitten with her darling work! These unique handmade bracelets are made of charms paired with semiprecious stones. With the 4th of July coming up, I went with a spin on red-white-and-blue and stacked her Coral with a starfish, White Howlite with an anchor, and Blue Larimer with an anchor.

Kristin is graciously offering my readers 25% off their purchase from today until July 5th with code 4thofJuly. Go give her some local love [she’s based in Boston!!] and grab yourself some stackable bracelets for the 4th! Anchors and starfish may be my things, but I LOVE the key and tree of life charms as well.

Hollis Hayes Jewelry Review; Boston Jewelry Designers

White Mountain Shoes Review

3 // Comfortable Shoes
No shoot Sherlock, who doesn’t love these? But in all honestly, this pair from White Mountain is you’re-walking-on-clouds comfortable. Also Alex is the one who got me into the idea of white sandals and like, where have I been? Everyone is all neutral and gold for summertime, but how fresh are these white babies?

Anywho, you can take 30% off ALL styles of White Mountain brand shoes with code Shell30 from now until July 15! And didya see the booties from last week? #swoon

White Heeled Sandals

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North Shore Massachusetts Lighthouse Tours

What are you all loving lately?

Baby You’re a Firework

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The 4th of July may have passed, but I don’t think there’s any reason why you can’t embrace fireworks all summer long! How fun are these Lilly Pulitzer glow-in-the-dark Callahan Shorts? Mixed with some glitter shoes? I think I’ve already got next year’s look planned out…

Staring at Stars Cable Tunic, Urban Outfitters, $15 (sale!)
Callahan Short in Sparkle Glow, Lilly Pulitzer, $64 
Nail Polish in Silver Bullions / Mesmerize / Lights, Essie, $8
Bow Hair Clip, American Apparel, $10
Classic Glitter Slip-Ons, TOMS, $54

What did you rock on the 4th? Would you wear a fireworks print all summer long?

Pretty Patriotic

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It’s almost time to get started with Fourth of July weekend!  Anyone have any fun plans??

I’ve put together two sets of July 4th-inspired outfits… so whether you’re going casual on the beach or a barbecue or going a little dressier for a party or fireworks date, here are pieces for each.  As always, click the images for product details.

July 4th: Dressed Down
July 4th: Dressed Up
How cute are those flag sneakers?  And you know I can’t go anywhere without a themed hair bow…
Everyone have a very happy and safe 4th!