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In My Beach Bag

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There may [still] be snow on the ground, but I am just a short week away from a very mini vacation somewhere south! This winter has been so long that it feels like ages since I’ve been to the beach [or, at least one that wasn’t covered in snow!]… so I’ve been doing lots of online shopping browsing for goodies necessities to fill next week’s beach bag with!

Spring Break Beach Bag

[ Via Limoni Tourist Tote, Kate Spade, $348 ]
[ Neville Sunglasses, Warby Parker, $95 ]
[ Packable Wide Bow Sunhat, Tuckernuck, $60 ]
[ Protect + Hydrate Sunscreen Lotion, Aveeno, $9 ]
[ Rickracken Tunic, Sail to Sable, $210 ]
[ Where’d You Go Bernadette by Maria Semple ]
can’t tell you how long I’ve been wanting to read this!
[ Napa Valley Navajo Flat, Jack Rogers, $118 ]

What am I missing spring breakers?! What must you have in your beach bag?

post script:: Closer to home, I’m blogging about my favorite North End gems on Anathalia’s darling blog this week! Check it out and let me know what you love about Boston’s little Italian district.

How To: Pack for Winter Weekends

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Winter Weekend Packing

Cutie pies! Catch me over on the darling Amy’s blog today [Cupcakes & Couture], where I’m sharing my best packing tips for winter weekends away! Then let me know: what are your must-haves for ski trips and cozy jaunts to the mountains? And where are your favorite cold-weather destinations in New England?

ModCloth: Uniquely You

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It is seriously layer weather y’all.

ModCloth asked me to participate in their Uniquely You campaign this week, and to create a look based around their private label collection’s Following Dreams Sweater. As adorable as it is on its own, I know I’d be much cozier layering it with some additional pieces! Enter this adorable BB Dakota jacket and sweet knit scarf.

ModCloth Uniquely You

[ Bia & Dot Following Dreams Sweater, $53 ]
[ Warmth Brigade Scarf, $29 ]
[ Jack by BB Dakota Take to the Lake Jacket, $65 ]
[ These United States Necklace, $20 ]
[ Front Row Fashionista Jeans, $55 ]
[ Barks and Recreation Bootie, $55 ]
[ Grad To Be Here Bag, $50 ]

How would you style the Following Dreams Sweater, and what pieces are you using to layer this fall?

Speaking of layers, I’m guest posting over at loladee today about surviving winter in Boston! Check it out + let me know your best tips New England gals!

How to Spend Your Boston Days Before Summer’s End

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[ Custom Hand Cut Map — purchase it at Oh Buoy Boston! ]

I’m guest posting over at Pretty Pieces today, sharing ideas for how to make the most of your last month of summer in Boston! Even if you’re not local, these tips may spur some ideas close to your own home 🙂 Stop on by and check it out! Also a major one I left out, due to lack of a photo::

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Revisit Old Hollywood at the Boston Harbor Hotel, as they show old movies outdoors on Friday nights. Free, and open to the public, but be sure to get there early to grab a seat! Movies begin at dusk; see the schedule here. Still up for this summer are Mary Poppins, From Here to Eternity, and Anchors Aweigh!

Gift Guide No. Six

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Gift Guide #6: Black + White

(1) Anchor Scarf, J.Crew, $98
(2) Make the Rounds Delacorte Bangle, Kate Spade, $295
(3) Nouveau Richard Backpack, ModCloth, $60
(4) Cooperative Convertible Critter Gloves, Urban Outfitters, $20
(5) Pure Vanilla by Shauna Sever, via Anthropologie, $23
(6) Bygone Blackboard, Anthropologie, $58
(7) Chanel Three Book Set by Francois Baudot, ShopBop, $75
(8) Bow Ski Hat, Kate Spade, $61
(9) Mix & Munch Flatware Set, Present Time via ModCloth, $27
(10) Chalkboard Spice Jar, Anthropologie, $7

And that does it for the gift guides! You can find them archived here or on Pinterest, and please do tell me what some of your favorite items were!

I’m also over on La vie… J’aime today, sharing some of the little treats I wouldn’t mind finding in my stocking on Christmas morning. Head on over to see!

Nine to Five

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I am so excited + humbled to be featured on not one but two fabulous blogs today as a part of a fabulous new feature, Nine to Five!

Alex of the saga of a twenty-something and Shannon of the scribble pad have teamed up to bring you this new series set to inspire women of the working world. You can check out one of my go-to work looks over on Shannon’s blog, and read a little interview with me about work + style on Alex’s blog!

I do hope you enjoy, and thanks so much to these two lovely ladies for featuring me!