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Trendy is the Last Stage Before Tacky

May 18, 2016 by Emily 7 Comments

–Karl Lagerfeld

I’ve fallen into the trap of trends worse than ever this spring. Tassels! Poms! Metallic mirrored sunnies! I’m a walking cliche, right down to the bare shoulders [which hey surprise attract sunburns more than ever as I’ve learned the hard way].

I’m gonna give myself a one-time pass on boarding the trend-train this spring, only because it wasn’t that I was tryyyying to follow a crowd. I was merely emotionally invested in The Bachelor, and I saw Lauren Bushnell wearing off-the-shoulder tops and flip flops, so I bought off-the-shoulder tops and flip flops.

Don’t know who everyone else stole the idea from.

Lilly Pulitzer Enna Top [similar 1; 2; 3] | Lilly Pulitzer Callahan Shorts [come by in the pink if you’re in New England!] | Lisi Lerch Turquoise Tassel Earrings | Tortoise Sunglasses | Jack Rogers Hamptons Classic Navajo Sandals

Very excited to have gotten to work with Catherine Threlkeld again for these beachside shots! New England brides, bloggers, families–anyone looking for some gorgeous photography work–hit her up before she books up!

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Spring Brights

April 14, 2016 by Emily 6 Comments

I blinked and it was April 14.

We’re four and a half months into 2016. I’m two months into my “new” job. We’re 3/7ths of the way through weddings season. Man oh man guys. The days are long but the years fly by.

April 14 also means that two weeks have gone by since my 5-year blogiversary. Kids out there are throwing parties for reaching 500 followers on Instagram and I let the anniversary of my longest relationship slip by without even noticing.

I’ve heard from more than a few people that you should never feel the need to apologize to your readers for taking a hiatus. I’m not necessarily sorry for cutting back, but I do regret the lack of quality content I’ve shared this year. Especially thinking about how some of you have been stopping by to see my mediocre attempts at pairing tulle skirts with boat shoes and making “rustic nautical” a thing for five years.

To be fair, we’ll call it four and a half, unless your name is Patricia Shell.

I do miss being faithful. I miss you and I miss the excitement I used to feel when I hit “publish.” I promised myself I wouldn’t let this blog fall to the wayside when things got busier, but it has. So really I just want to say hey thanks. Thanks for continuing to check in. I’m comin’ back for ya slowly yet surely, but I promise to share nothing but content I’m especially piqued by from here on out.

Like pink ponchos and green tassel earrings TURN DOWN FOR WHAT.

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Cloudy with a Chance of Stripes

March 2, 2016 by Emily 3 Comments

This “spring” is like an on-again-off-again boyfriend. Just when you think he’s here to stay, he flakes out. Few days later, he’s blowing up your phone. That poor groundhog was getting some serious mixed signals.

Though I haven’t been able to fully transition my closet for the season yet, I am livin’ on the edge and showing just the tiniest bit of skin whenever the chance presents itself…some slightly cropped jeans here, a peep-toe bootie there…#snowsouttoesout

Only moderately related, I do feel it’s my duty to remind you that Shopbop’s annual Spring Sale is here! If you’re going to treat yourself to any designer pieces you’ve been eyeing, this is the time of year to take the plunge. 15% off $250 // 20% off $500 // 25% off $1,000. Some splurge-worthy favorites::

Use code BIGEVENT16 at checkout!

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Little Black Scallop Dress

February 4, 2016 by Emily 8 Comments

One of my favorite Valentine’s Days spent with MJF was at Trident. No prix fixe menu, no candlelight. Just panini and some post-dinner book shopping in a little nook on Newbury Street.

…that sounds slightly more romantic now that I type it out. It was casual and I was dressed in yoga pants, I can assure you.

BUT I wouldn’t be a #fashionblogger if I didn’t at least pretend to dress up for a Valentine’s Date Night.

It’s been a while since I’ve hung out with eShakti! Though this black scallop dress caught my eye recently, reminding me of this one from Club Monaco last year. ‘Cept the thing with this brand is, you can customize your purchases. I was drawn to the tiered scallop goodness on its own, but add some cute cap sleeves and bring that hem line up a bit? Oho now.

eShakti Black Scallop Dress c/o [use code shellchicd for 10% off your eShakti purchase until March 4th!] | Lisi Lerch Coco Tassel Earrings | Target Tortoise Sunglasses| Vintage Coach Clutch | H&M Pink Suede Heels [similar]

Whatcha doin’ for Valentine’s Day this year bettys? Do kiss and tell xx

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Make Like a Lighthouse and Shine

July 8, 2015 by Emily 12 Comments

Cloudy days, bright dresses.

Such a treat to share with you two of my favvvorite recent additions to my closet!

Last month I had the pleasure of working with my darling friend Kate and her employer, Ellie Kai. This custom clothing brand has mastered the art of making easy-breezy summer style still look polished and flattering, offering everything from wear-to-work pieces to wedding-appropriate cocktail and maxi dresses.

Concept is simple:: Everything is made-to-order and customized just for you. You choose your dress/skirt/top style, choose your fabric (all designed by founder Liz Hostetter!), and add some customizations– short, long or regular length? Trim color? Pockets or no?

Ok really it’s not that simple because making a DECISION is so dang difficult with all of the fun options! You know my first instinct was to order #myelliekai in navy, but it was hard to resist a gorgeous royal blue for summer’s patriotic weekends. I also can’t stop thinking about the Caroleen Halter Top, Sarah Dress, or Fallon Blouse.

[ outfit details ] Caroleen Maxi Dress c/o Ellie Kai | White Tassel Earrings c/o Lisi Lerch | Nautical Clutch, Lilly Pulitzer [similar 1; 2]

And is there anything more glam to pair a floor-length dress with than statement earrings? I am on a total Lisi Lerch KICK right now. You’ve probably seen the Turquoise Tassels all across the fashion bloggernet [guilty myself– can’t resist an Audrey Hepburn moment!], but I love the pop these white ones give to all of my already-bright summer tops and dresses.

Also on my Lisi Lerch radar:: Beaded Tassel Necklace, Pearl Button Earrings.

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Romper Season

June 17, 2015 by Emily 11 Comments

A white romper may be one of the most impractical articles of clothing to have ever graced my closet, but I’ve been on the hunt for one since this one sold out and this one looked like a giant diaper on me [but oh my god if you can rock this please do so I can live vicariously through you]. Then I finally found the golden ticket! I’ve had such fun dressing it up with heels and statement jewelry, but also down with sandals and cozy cardis. One of those great day–>night pieces, amirite? Not that you’ll catch me wearing this in the office anytime soon.

Pssst! It’s also 30% off today with code GOSHOPPING!

Tailored Linen White Romper, J.Crew | Turquoise Tassel Earrings, Lisi Lerch | Tortoise Piper Sunglasses c/o Warby Parker | Eat Cake Gia Clutch, Kate Spade [similar 1; 2] | Critter Wedges, Lilly Pulitzer [similar 1; 2]

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