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Tipsy Tuesday No. 14: Dark & Stormy

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Lushes, it’s been far too long since we’ve had a Tipsy Tuesday around here. But summer has arrived, which means it’s finally socially acceptable to request my absolute favorite cocktail: the Dark & Stormy…

Dark & Stormy Cocktail / Nautical Dresses

[ wear this ]
Grand Old Maritime Dress
Byron Bay Beautiful Dress
Addie Anchor Loafers
Wheel Earrings
Seaside Canvas Carryall

[ drink that ]
Dark & Stormy from Dark Spirits by A.J. Rathbun

[ in this ]
Spirited Cheers Anchor Flask

[ on these ]
Nautical Knots Needlepoint Coaster Set

Happy Tuesday! xo

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!

Seaside Soirees

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Not that I don’t tend to lean toward nautical styles all year round, but the summer is primetime for maritime looks, fit for sailboat rides and brunches with ocean views. ModCloth has been delivering just the sweetest nautical dresses this season, and I’ve rounded up a few of my favorites…

Nautical Dresses 1

[ l-r ]
Mast Appeal Dress, $145 | Tie the Nautical Dress, $70 | At First Lighthouse Dress, $90

Nautical Dresses 2

A Lakeshore Bet Dress, $53 | Fisher Schooner Dress, $90 | Work Your Way Up Dress, $75

Nautical Dresses 3

Shoreline Soiree Dress, $78 | Birthday Off Dress, $98 | Something to Twirl About Dress, $63

Where are you finding your seafaring sundresses this summer?

Touchy Feely

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One of my very best friends has a particular affinity for the eight-armed little guy that is the octopus. In honor of her birthday today, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite fashion + home products featuring this fun + oddly beautiful sea creature!

Octopi

[ 1 ] Count to Tentacle Nautical Pillow, ModCloth, $18

[ 2 ] Octopus Hook, Urban Outfitters, $14

[ 3 ] Octopus Single Ear Cuff, Oasap, $12

[ 4 ] Tea Creature Mug, ModCloth, $13

[ 5 ] My Pet Octopus Cuff, ModCloth, $16

[ 6 ] Karen Walker Sailor Stripe Octopus Tee, Anthropologie, $30 (sale!)

[ 7 ] Octopus & Anchor Out to Sea Dress, Unique Vintage, $52

[ 8 ] Octopus Garden Shower Curtain, Anthropologie, $148

[ 9 ] From the Deep Salad Plate, Anthropologie, $14

[ 10 ] Silver Octopus Earrings, Bliss by Nikki G, $14

Emerald City

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Around the holidays, I purchased a new deep green sweater from the Polo RL Factory Store. The salesman and I were chatting about how it’s a shame that this color only seems to be widely available at Christmastime. Wrong we were, at least for this year, because Emerald is Pantone’s 2013 Color of the Year!

pantone emerald swatch

I’m a little excited to say the least, and can’t wait to continue pairing it with navy– one of my favorite color combos.

Emerald City

[Santa Catalina Sweater, ModCloth, $35]
[Musee Rodin Skirt, ModCloth, $35]
[Eyepopper Flats, Nine West, $89]
[The Lovelock Minibag, Madewell, $138]
[Emerald Trillion Bib, BaubleBar, $32]

fridaysfancies

Are you as thrilled as I am about spending 2013 in the Emerald City? To see my favorites from past Colors of the Year, click here!

post script. Today is the LAST day to enter by Bona Clara skin care giveaway! Treat yourself to an at-home facial and start 2013 off with glowing skin 🙂

Today.

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I am not one to often share my political opinions out loud. But if there is one thing you do today, please, for the love of America, get to the polls and vote!

election fashion

BDG American Flag Button Down, Urban Outfitters, $30 (sale!)
Democrat // Republican Classics, TOMS, $58
It’s in the Flag Hair Clip, ModCloth, $13
Rock Star-Spangled Scarf, ModCloth, $20
Vote 2012 Classics, TOMS, $58
MOTO Bleach Flag Print Hotpants, Topshop, $68

Rock the vote you all!

Sweater Weather

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After a mild October up here in New England, it is now officially sweater weather. Here are some knits I’d be perfectly happy cozying up in as the temperature continues to drop…

fun fall sweaters

(1) Frenchie Sweater, J.Crew, $98
(2) Peckson Cable Sweater, Jack Wills, $99
(3) Solid Varsity Cardigan, Delia’s, $36
(4) Swan Sweater, Miss Selfridge, $68
(5) A Row in Montreux Sweater, ModCloth, $75
(6) School Sweater, J.W. Anderson for Topshop, $100

Now a real question I’ve been debating all season: what do you think is the appropriate amount of money to spend on a sweater?

A Call For Postcards

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postcard dress

How Do You Adieu? Dress, ModCloth, $100

Ladies and gents I have a favor to ask! My good friend is a Boston school teacher and is on the hunt for postcards from all 50 states for her classroom. I love having readers from all over the country, so if you could be so kind to lend a hand, please send Megan + her class a postcard with an interesting fact about the state you live in!

Send to:
Megan Struckel
906 Albany Street
Roxbury, MA 02119

Thank you all so much! xx

postcard clutch

Through the Post Clutch, ModCloth, $30

Animal Print

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There’s a new kind of animal print in town! No longer all-over leopard and cheetah, but rather whimsical animal prints are adorning clothes and accessories this fall…
clothes with animals on them(1) Hilda Shirtdress, Anthropologie, $128
(2) Penguin Studs, LC Lauren Conrad, $11 (sale!)
(3) NW3 Mr. Fox Print Dress, ASOS, $157 (sale!)
(4) Sugarhill Boutique Friends of the Forest Sweater, ModCloth, $75
(5) Leather Fox Ballet Flats, Tory Burch, $250
(6) Gold Zebra Cuff, BaubleBar, $32
(7) Rabbit Across Body Bag, ASOS, $35
(8) Neck and Neck Top, ModCloth, $30
(9) Knitted Zebra Jumper, Topshop, $68
(10) Metallic Ballet Flats, ASOS Little Miss, $44

Are you sporting this trend, or do you find it too over-the-top?

Leaves a changing…

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Facts:

1. My taste has not changed very much since a certain fall-themed Friday’s Fancies last year.
2. Those Minnetonka moccasins at Anthropologie cost only forty-two dollars.
3. I would pay big money for a huge pile of leaves to jump in right about now.

fall leaf fashion

Peacoat, Merona, $50
Tippi Sweater, J.Crew, $80
Clover the Moon Skirt, ModCloth, $43
Secret Garden Cuff, Stella & Dot, $98
Love Knot Stud Earrings, Giani Bernini, $70
Multi Zip Horse Clutch, ASOS, $53
Buttoned Moccasin Booties, Anthropologie, $42

Wishing you all a wonderful fall weekend!