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White After Labor Day

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BB Dakota White Manda Dress
No better way to welcome fall than with a little white dress after Labor Day, yeah?

This is pretty indicative of the summer I’ve had. I’ve found myself about six weeks behind on everything {these photos may or may not have been taken in late early July}. I wore white jeans for the first time all summer last weekend, and I know I’m going to be pulling out the boots and sipping on the pumpkin spice about six weeks later than you all too.

BUT I’m excited to make my grand return to this lil space. I’ve got a lot to tell ya about–including a new addition to an already favorite restaurant of mine, a couple off-season travel guides, and a guide to making your summer wardrobe fall AF.

And hey. The good news is, this dress is marked down to $26. So there are some perks to my tardiness.

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 BB Dakota Manda Dress | Shiraleah Carmelita Pom Clutch | Cricket Tassel Necklace | Similar Lace-Up Navy Soludos

Photography by Catherine Threlkeld

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Romper Season

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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!

J.Crew White Romper

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]

White Linen Shorts

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Lisi Lerch Turquoise Tassel Earrings

Eat Cake for Breakfast Clutch

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All Dressed in White

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I’ve neglected to share many snippets of wedding planning here. Pressure is too high, peeps. But with three months to go, what I will show ya is some of the white goodness I’ve been listing over lately. Shower and bachelorette and rehearsal dinner dresses, oh my!

Bridal Shower Bachelorette Dresses

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four | five | six
seven | eight | nine

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Weekend Wear

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I will try to make the LWD work as far into the year as possible. Fact.

Here’s a little transition look to celebrate a long weekend honoring ol’ Christopher. Cheers to a night at the theater, brunching with some gals pals, and maybe finally finding a little time to crack open the wedding magazines…!

Fall Brunch Outfit

[ Colby Dress | Factory Floral Scarf (50% off!) | Navy Blazer (also love this one on sale!)| Ascot Satchel | Camel Caravan Bracelet | The Silvain Heel (30% off!) | ]

 Raise your hand if you’ve been graced with the gift of Columbus Day too! No such luck? Thank goodness for online shopping…

[ columbus day weekend sales ]
Anthropologie:: 20% off dresses
Club Monaco:: 30% off sale + 40% off clearance online with code FALLSALE
Forever21:: 30% off with code TAKE30
GAP:: buy 1 item, save 20%; buy 3 items, save 30%; buy 5+ items, save 40% with code NEWOUTFIT
J.Crew Factory:: 50% off [almost] everything
Kate Spade:: 20% off all sale with code FALLSALE20
Lilly Pulitzer:: free gifts with purchase
Macys:: 30% off with code FALL
Madewell:: 30% off select items with code OHFALL
Old Navy:: Save 15% with code ONSAVENOW
Piperlime:: 20% off with code FALL20
Ralph Lauren:: 25% off select items with code COLUMBUS25
Williams Sonoma:: 20% off with code SAVE20

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Weekend Wear

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This weekend is going to be one of those that requires a couple versatile outfits. Errands… meetings… happy hour… birthday party… what can take me through a whole summer day of so many different activities? A playful, but chic, romper of course(!)… and a satchel to hold a pair of heels or additional jewelry if you really need to dress it up for evening…

White Bow Romper; Tory Burch Gingham Espadrilles

[ White Sash Romper (extra 40% off with code HIGHSUMMER) | Nautical Two-Tone Fedora | Beacher Flat Espadrille | Navy Leather Satchel (extra 30% off with code JULY) | Carlee Sunglasses (CHECK out the fun sides on these!) ]

What do you all have on the cal for this weekend?

These Boots Were Made for Summer

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White Dress; Denim Vest Summer Outfit

I always thought using your iced coffee as a prop was the most ridiculous blogger gimmick ever. But then these photos were unplanned and taken spur of the moment during a summer evening stroll and I just apparently didn’t think to put down my crack MaryLou’s and now I am one of said ridiculous cliche bloggers.

IN OTHER NEWS, wanted to chat briefly about my fun new boots that I just couldn’t wait until fall to pull out!

White Mountain Shoes//Boots Review

Eyelet Sundress, J.Crew [similar 1; 2] | Denim Vest, LC Lauren Conrad | Spring Fling Necklace, Lilly Pulitzer | Idiom Bangle, Kate Spade | Tophand Coffee Booties c/o White Mountain Shoes | Camera Bag, Kate Space [similar 1; 2 | update! similar camera bag in the Kate Spade boutique on GILT today!]

I’ve been on the hunt for brown booties since like, last fall. So it only makes sense that I’d find them just as we enter open-toe season. But I was so excited about this pair from White Mountain, with the fun tassel zipper, that I couldn’t wait until actual boot season to pull them out! In true White Mountain fashion, they are SO comfortable. I’d think that they were too good to be true, but this pair sure wasn’t.

I’m also sort of loving the idea of roughing up a sundress with boots, no? Some more inspiration here, here, and here!

Lilly pulitzer Spring Fling Turquoise Bauble Necklace

White Eyelet Lace Dress

Kate Spade Camera Bag

Scalloped White Dress

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Now, lots of discounts for you!

For my readers only:: take 30% off ALL boots + booties from White Mountain with code SHELL30

Take an extra 25% off White Mountain specials | Rialto specials | and Cliffs specials with code SPECIAL25

And, take 23% off EVERYTHING else with code SEASON23!

Are you rocking booties this summer, or waiting until fall?

post script. Don’t forget to vote for shell chic’d in this year’s Boston A-List awards!


Weekend Wear

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Whew this week felt long! I am more than ready to kick off my weekend slightly early, starting with Morgan‘s commencement ceremony this morning! So proud of this little nugget I’ve been blessed with as an honorary sister, and so excited to see her sport that cap n’ gown today 🙂

Fortunately, my days wearing that polyester have passed, so I’ll be opting for something a little lighter to watch…

What to wear to a graduation ceremony
[ Pierside Zip-Back Dress (sale!) | Denim Jacket | Skinny Bow Belt | Mint Condition Idiom Bangle | Laser-Cut Satchel | Clare Wedges ]

Whatcha all got goin’ on this weekend? Anyone else heading to commencement activities?

Date Night

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Whether hanging with your sig-other or with your lady friends, I fully support + encourage dressing for Valentine’s Day. This year, as opposed to traditional pink or red, I have my heart set on a little white number, with some sweet pink accessories to stay in theme.

Valentine's Day 2014

[ Topanga Tunic Dress, Lilly Pulitzer, $168 ]
[ Secret Garden Studs, Kate Spade, $58 ]
[ Statement Bib Necklace, Forever 21, $11 ]
[ Francesca Joy Citrus Clutch, York Design Co., $160 ]
[ Everly Suede Pumps, J.Crew, $245 ]

What will you be rocking this V-Day? Do you scoff at the sight of all this and avoid pink + red altogether this time of year?

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Tipsy Tuesday No.9: Gatsby-Goers

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Emily’s Tidbit Tuesday: when I’m not blogging, working, failing at cooking, or exploring, I’m usually at dance. My bi-annual show is this weekend, and I am thrilled because I get to perform  spend time with my best friends  work out in the most fun way possible  be in a Great Gatsby-themed number. SO I have the roaring 20s on my mind all week long… lots of pearls, fringe, feathers, and other flapper details and costumes, plus a themed champagne cocktail waiting for me as my reward at the end of the week…!

French 75

[ Fulton Dress, Lilly Pulitzer, $129 (sale!) ]
[ Knock Out Leather Envelope, Lilly Pulitzer, $168 ]
[ Bella Sandal, Lilly Pulitzer, $69 (sale!) ]

psst! The Lilly sale only runs until tonight. If you miss out on anything online, be sure to check your local signature store! For Boston gals, that’s In the Pink on Newbury.

I Like Large Parties

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We are doing a 180 from comfy, rugged Maine today, and putting on our best dress to celebrate 150 weeks of AV’s Fridays Fancies!

I’ve been so inspired by 1920s fashion lately, even more than usual… probably due to the fact that I’ve watched The Great Gatsby three times in two months and listen to the soundtrack on the regular. A 20’s-inspired shift, along with black and pearl accessories, seems like just the way to go for a fancy celebration in my book!

Gastby Party
[ Wythe Dress, Lilly Pulitzer, $278 ]
[ Rhinestoned Hexagon Earrings, Forever 21, $4 ]
[ Glitter Frame Hardcase Clutch, Oasis, $50 ]
[ Escape the Ordinary Idiom Bangle, Kate Spade, $58 ]
[ 3-Row Pearl and Crystal Bracelet, Target, $15 ]
[ Square Stone Bracelet, J.Crew Factory, $17 (on sale for a limited time!) ]
[ Illumie Kitten Heels, Nine West, $79 ]

I think the only accessory missing from this ensemble is a glass of bubbly, and I think I will enjoy one of those myself tonight. Hope you all have a fun-filled fall weekend ahead! xx