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Labor Day Duds

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I’ve been denying Labor Day’s unavoidable and eminent arrival for a while now. (This is why I don’t do seasonal bucket lists– I never get to quite everything I want to!) But Labor Day Weekend is here and I’m heading home to the beach for the first half of it, so might as well embrace it.

Even though my family has only recently joined me in New England, we would spend every August of my childhood in the very same town they live in now, and one of my most vivid memories is how chilly those summer nights on the water could get there! So as we share Dark & Stormys on the Adirondaks as the sun goes down + the sunset canon goes off, and say goodbye to summer this weekend, this would be my ideal outfit.

nautical stripes

Barnstable Bag, Kiel James Patrick, $138
Striped Cotton Hoodie, Pret-A-Surf, $150 (sale!)
Beatnik Jeans, Current/Elliot, $118 (sale!)
Rose Anchor Studs, BaubleBar, $68
Red Enamel Bangle, BaubleBar, $30
Polka Dot Sneakers, Keds for Madewell, $62

Road Trip

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All summer, I’ve been having this fantasy of waking up on a weekend morning with no plans and taking a spontaneous road trip down to The Cape. Hopping on the ferry to Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket. Alas, it hasn’t happened yet, but this is the comfy, New England-style ensemble I’d throw on if it did! Love me some Friday’s Fancies.

preppy summer

Chambray Cargo Shirt, Madewell, $75
Embroidered Whale Dayboat Shorts, Vineyard Vines, $98
Bubble Necklace, J.Crew, $150
Navy Link Bangle, Design Darling, $25
Kingsgate Bag, Jack Wills, $9 (sale!)
Classic Canvas Slip-Ons, TOMS, $44

Red Skies at Night, Sailor’s Delight

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The thought of summer ending actually sickens me, though I have to admit, there really is nothing like a late summer sunset. When the sky is so warm that you don’t even need an Instagram filter? Now there’s something to be said for that in this day and age 🙂

sunset dress

Jones Wrap Dress, Rory Beca, $218
Zippered Feather Earrings, Anthropologie, $48
Deena & Ozzy Double-Zip Contrast Pouch, Urban Outfitters, $29
Madison Sandals, Frye, $93 (sale!)
Morra Designs Baby Disc Necklace, Calypso St. Barth, $355
Clarins After Sun Moisturizer, Bergdorf Goodman, $34
Croco Ring, BCBG, $38

Gingham Gorg

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I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve never been a huge fan of gingham. Shocking, right, considering my tendencies to lean toward vintage-y preppy granny looks at times? But I am attempting it today, in honor of Friday’s Fancies, and actually am growing quite smitten with this particular little frock. Perfect for the dog days of summer.

Gingham Picnic Outfit

Sabrina Dress, Altuzarra for J.Crew, $100 (sale!)
Bee Studs, BaubleBar, $24
Coated Canvas Weekender, Anthropologie, $150 (sale!)
Levona Sandals, Fitzwell, $48 (sale!)

Picnic, anyone?

Tee Time

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I wish I were one of those girls that could effortless style a baggy t-shirt into a super chic look… girls like MK+A, Sydney, and Lauren Conrad. I am very much guilty of over-purchasing tees, and then I end up wearing them only to dance rehearsals or with skinny jeans on lazy days. Maybe I’m still taking the skinny denim route, but there ain’t no way I’m putting on such heels on a lazy day, so believe it or not this Friday’s Fancies was a challenge for me…!

Creme de la Creme T-Shirt, Zoe Karssen, $85
Polka Dot Verdugo Skinny Jeans, Paige Denim, $190
Wayfarer Acetate Sunglasses, Ray-Ban, $155
Gold Tone Knot Earrings, River Island, $3
Cielo Pointed Toe Pumps, BCBGeneration, $89
Creme de la Creme Idiom Bangle, Kate Spade, $48

Fancies

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Sweater, Gap [similar] // Tank, Ambercrombie & Fitch // Best Suds Shorts, Modcloth // Belt, Vintage // Bracelets, Alex & Ani; Bfrend // Watch, Lilly Pulitzer [similar] // Boat shoes, Sperry Top-Sider

I have this bad habit of growing attached to items I blog about. Usually by writing/pinning/tweeting/etc., I can get the temptation out of my system, but there are some pieces I eventually just have to give in to and purchase. Like these polka dot shorts from this Friday’s Fancies— I even stole some of my own inspiration when putting together the outfit!

Do you find that you shop more or less through blogging, and do you find yourself purchasing much of what you feature?

 

Pink Lemonade

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I’m a little in love with today’s Friday’s Francies theme: favorite summer refreshments. It doesn’t look much like summer on this icky rainy day, but that doesn’t keep me from craving popsicles, refrigerator pies, watermelon, and my favorite summer treat: pink lemonade!

via Pinterest

Tulle Skirt Dress, Dress Up via Topshop, $140 [yellow]
Lemon Ruby Sunglasses, Models Own via ASOS, $13 [pink]
Sun Mosaic Bib, BaubleBar, $38
Classic Medium Bangle, J.Crew, $22
Kimchi Blue Canvas Skimmer, Urban Outfitters, $19 (sale!)
Fruits Tiny Slice Studs, Marc by Marc Jacobs, $39 (sale!)

Now I think I’ll go help myself to one of my favorite pink lemonade cupcakes… happy weekend all! xo

Ooh La La

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While miss {av} is on a little overseas voyage, we’re doing a Eurotrip Friday’s Fancies in her honor. I’ve still got Parisian details on my mind, and while this look may a bit too over-the-top touristy for France itself, I think it would work just fine from afar.

Parisian Fashion

Oh La La Jersey Sweatshirt, Zoe Karssen, $160 (also in blue!)
Lacie Shorts, LOST via Tilly’s, $40
5-Zip Clutch, Rebecca Minkoff, $330
Skinny Mini Bow Studs, Kate Spade, $48
Love Notes Bow Ring, Kate Spade, $48
Carousel Bangle, Kate Spade, $250
Les Vernis Nail Colour in Jade Rose, Chanel, $26
Crocheted Perimeter Scarf, Anthropologie, $38
Petunia Heel, Seychelles, $100

Wedding Wear

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One thing I didn’t even realize until I got into my twenties was that there is a very clear and distinct wedding season, and we are right in the midst of it! I already showed off what I’ll be wearing to one wedding this summer, but here’s another dreamy wedding guest look I have in mind, this one for a more formal affair:

Summer Wedding

Bow Monde Dress in Silk Taffeta, J. Crew, $250
Petal to the Metal Clutch, Marc by Marc Jacobs, $238 
Knotty Bangle, Lilly Pulitzer, $28 
Chunky Chain Cuff, BaubleBar, $24 
Sawyer Heels, Kate Spade New York, $328 

This is my absolute favorite J. Crew dress… in the history of J. Crew dresses. My friend Natasha wore it to our graduation last May, and they keep bringing it back with more and more colors! Heck if it’s still available by the time some poor soul decides to marry me, you can be sure that my bridesmaids will be wearing it 🙂

How many weddings will you be dressing up for this season?

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?