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A Fancy Lilly Friday!

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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, if I could pinpoint my style with two stores, it would be Anthropologie and Lilly Pulitzer. That’s why I am just jittery with excitement over the fact that today’s Friday’s Fancies on {long distance loving} is all about Lilly! And her jungle glam resort collection, that is 🙂

It takes a lot in me to not focus this whole outfit around Lilly items, because that could easily have been done. Instead I chose to include just two Lilly pieces and branch out a little with the rest– what do you think?

Ritchie Dress, Lilly Pulitzer, $278
Leather Bow Clip, American Apparel, $16
Gigi Pumps, RSVP, $79
Wallet, Miu Miu, $420
Coral Siesta Necklace, Lilly Pulitzer, $58
Seaport Pearl Studs, Kate Spade, $58

Now if only I had a spring break to look forward to! I do have a weekend in New York to look forward to though, and hopefully one that includes a trip to the Madison Ave LP store…!

How about I dance the black swan for you?

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I am determined to make Halloween as a postgrad just as fun as it was as a kid. That’s why I love this week’s Friday’s Fancies theme: Halloween! I have a not-so-spooky costume already lined up for my weekend festivities, but after watching Black Swan this week, I put together this good vs. evil look in the spirit of the holiday. I could see playing both parts as fun! Assuming I had no costume budget, that is…

[Be the Buyer Sample 845] Dress, ModCloth
Swan Cloud Dress, ModCloth, $200
Kerfield Suede and Mesh Ankle Boots, Jimmy Choo, $975
Lace and Satin Patin Pumps, Valentino, $795
Swan Ring, Guess, $26
Staples Overnight Clutch, Rebecca Minkoff, $350
Topped with Glamour Headband, ModCloth, $28
Grosgain and Feather Headband,  Tarina Tarantino, $163
Gold Tone Stud Bird Earrings, LC Lauren Conrad, $10
Gothic Bracelet, H&M, $8 

Did you like the film? I actually felt like I was going crazy watching it, but at the same time couldn’t take my eyes away!

What are all of your Halloweekend plans?! I’m hoping for some pumpkin carvin’, pumpkin seed eatin’, and seeing if my real costumes actually works out as well as I hope…! Can’t wait for Monday 🙂 🙂

Think Pink!

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Today’s Friday’s Fancies pink theme is in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a cause close to my heart, and I’m sure many of yours as well. While looking for some pink inspiration, it only made sense to go to Lilly Pulitzer! I love that many of Lilly’s products’ profits go toward supporting The Breast Cancer Charities of America, every little bit counts!

Jeanette Dress, Lilly Pulitzer, $298
Le Vernis Nail Colour, Chanel, $25
Double-Bow Clutch, J Crew, $88
Karolina Heels, Kate Spade, $325
Full of Hope Charm Bracelet, Lilly Pulitzer, $48

Fall Festive

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Linking up with {av} today for a Friday’s Fancies featuring my true fall colors! I’m becoming more and more obsessed with this outfit the more I look at it… do not let me purchase those shoes… please do not…


A-maizing Harvest Dress, ModCloth, $50
Sunset Crossbody Convertible Bag, Lucky Brand, $99 (sale!)
Bowed Lacerta Mary-Janes, Anthropologie, $168
Leaf it to You Ring, ModCloth, $13
Pieces Hilda Pine Cone Necklace, ASOS, $13

I’m so excited for a relaxing fall weekend… some pumpkin picking, apple dipping, lots of coffee + cocoa + books + blogs. Hope you all enjoy yours!!

Blazer Beauty

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I am so excited about this week’s Friday’s Francies theme since blazers are my favorite fall pieces [good choice {av}!]. I especially love the look of boyfriend blazers (like this one from Jack Wills), because they have a bit more of a laid-back feeling but are still chic and professional. J Crew also has some in a ton of cute colors this season… loving this pink one!

Only problem I have with blazers is there gets to be a time in New England’s fall–>winter when they are not enough of a jacket, but also feel too bulky under anything else! How do you all do with wearing them under coats? Or do you just layer under the blazer to stay warm?

Blazer Beauty

Renshaw Boyfriend Blazer, Jack Wills, £229
Accordion Pleat Chiffon Skirt, Forever 21, $15.80
Aoxi Heeled Oxfords, Anthropologie, $198
Bloomfield Headband, Jack Wills, £19
Mod in Mauve Clutch, ModCloth, $50 (sale!)
All Wrapped Up Pearl Earrings, Kate Spade New York, $68
Snake Chain Bracelet, J Crew, $58
Hang in There Glasses Pendant Necklace, Kate Spade New York, $148

Happy weekend everyone!! xx 

Purse ‘n Boots

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Linking up with the loveliest {av} again for my second Friday’s Fancies!

This week’s theme: Crazy about Boots…

Crazy for Boots!

Halima Riding Boot, Lauren by Ralph Lauren, originally $198
Tangerine Flicker Dress, Anthropologie, $358
Deux Lux Snake Chain Crossbody Bag, Urban Outfitters, $49
Jezebel Bronze Butterfly Necklace, CatBird, $220 (fifty percent of proceeds go to charity)
Poly Canvas Bow Hair Clip, American Apparel, $14

I cannot get this burnt orange color out of my head this fall! I’ve never craved orange, but lately I can’t get enough of it. I actually own those Lauren by Ralph Lauren boots (and I am crazy about them– took me forever to find the perfect pair but I finally did last winter), and I love pairing them with this tangerine shade.

And in the spirit of this beautiful pair of brown and orange, check out this photo my godmother snapped from her back porch of a sunrise this week:

Happy Friday everyone! Have a lovely fall weekend!

Cozy Side of Fall

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FINALLY linking up with {av} at long distance loving for a Friday’s Fancies! This week’s theme is the cozy side of fall. Now I haven’t tried this skirt on, but for some reason I just get the feeling that it actually is really comfortable… has anyone tried it IRL and can confirm? If it’s not, oops…

Cozy Side of Fall

Leather Bow Clip, American Apparel, $16
Chain Channel Pullover, Anthropologie, $98
Petal to the Metal Clutch, Marc Jacobs, $278
Sequinned Miniskirt, Zara, $129
Minnetonka Triple Fringe Boot, Urban Outfitters, $90

Either way, I am lusting over it. Any of you seen a version under $130 yet?? Or is a good sequin skirt this season going to be a bank breaker?

And oh man, those MJ Petal to the Metal bags. Still loving them after all this time and still can’t afford them.

I cannot believe today is the first day of fall. I’ve been dreading it for some reason this year (maybe since it’s the first fall I’m not back at school?), but today I’ve decided to embrace it fully. Bring on the pumpkins, cider, costumes, hayrides, and leaves. I’m ready for you now autumn, no turning back.