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On Gray Pullovers

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I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again. I’m so done with pants.

Give me the dresses, the skirts, the rompers, the shorts. STAT.

Alas, there is snow outside today. So lately I’ve had to turn to one of my favorite tricks: spring layering with tights + gray sweatshirts.

Beacon Hill Fashion

Dress, H&M [similar 1; 2] | Gray Pullover, Ocean Drive [similar 1; 2] | Monogram Necklace via Etsy | Bow Ring, Kate Spade | Mini Transport Crossbody, Madewell | Tassel Key Chain, Design Darling | Tights, Express | Booties, Steve Madden [similar]

I have about five gray pullover pieces in my closet, and I still don’t consider that enough. I am constantly throwing these over dresses and rompers in the spring to hold me over until it’s actually warm enough to wear them on their own. And I know, I know– gray is hardly a spring color, but you’ll be surprised at how much in your closet it goes with.

Gray Pullovers | Oxblood Bow Dress

And as for keeping those legs warm for a few more weeks, I live by my tights– Express for black, and Capezio for tan.

Madewell Monogrammed Leather Bag

Silver Monogram Necklace | Etsy

Gold Tassel Keychain

Some of my current favorite gray pullovers you can snag::

Gray Pullover Shirts

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Do you have any tricks for weatherizing your spring clothes?

Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park

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bar harbor lobster

Last weekend, the BF and I celebrated his birthday by taking a quick weekend jaunt up the coast to Maine. We first landed in on Mount Desert Island, home of the adorable Bar Harbor and the glorious Acadia National Park [what irony that I had this post already scheduled for today! #shutdown].

the bowl acadia national park

Where better to experience fall foliage but New England? It’s a bit early down here, but since we were further North, we were able to catch some glimpses of changing leaves.

hiking in acadia national park

We hiked, drove along the water and up Cadillac Mountain, walked along Sand Beach, Southwest Harbor, and Bar Harbor itself. Ate lobstah, Rosalie’s Pizza, Ben & Bills sweets, and the most dee-lish breakfasts cooked at the Holland Inn right “downtown.” If you need a place to stay in the area, PLEASE call Evin at the inn. You will not regret it.

sand beach bar harbor

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[ bass harbor head light ]
First lit in 1858, this lighthouse sits on the southeast corner of the island, and is now owned and operated by the US Coast Guard. Unfortunately, it is best viewed from the water, but somewhat nasty weather prevented us from a boat tour!

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lobster shack bar harbor

seaside grill; ben & bills chocolate emporium

oxblood romper

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[ outfit details ]
Romper, Jack Wills | Necklace, J.Crew [similar] | Watch, Urban Outfitters | Bag, Matt & Nat [similar] | Flats, Kimchi Blue [similar 1; 2]

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black satchel bag

around the world watch

jack wills polka dot playsuit

bar harbor maine tall ships

[ travel summary ]
who:: romantic getaway, family trip, or small group of friends
what:: hiking, breathtaking views, boat rides, new england culture
when:: fall [after labor day, but before the chill of mid- to late-october sets in]
where:: stay at the holland inn bed & breakfast
wear:: layers of active clothes for outdoor park activities; playful, casual romper [& a jacket!] in fall colors for strolling around town and dinner in bar harbor

Autumn Work Wear

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I think I’ve mentioned before how lucky I feel to work in a casual office, in terms of dress code. You’d think the biggest perk of this would be the allowing of jeans-to-work, but really what I love most is the chance to have fun and mess around with traditional work-wear pieces [like pencil skirts and heels] by adding playful touches, like a graphic sweatshirt, statement jewelry, and trendy prints.

Fall Work Wear

[ Bien Fait Sweatshirt, Madewell, $75 ]
[ Double-Serge Wool Pencil Skirt, J.Crew Factory, $89.50 ]
[ Merona Melanie Pump, Target, $30 ]
[ Ainsworth Eyeglasses, Warby Parker, $95— read my review here! ]
[ Pearl Stud Earrings, LC Lauren Conrad, $7.50 (sale!) ]
[ Tortoise Quad Link Collar, BaubleBar, $28 ]
[ Scallop Thin Bangle, Kate Spade, $33 (sale!) ]
[ Leather Scallop Edge Shopper, ASOS, $127 (also in tan!) ]

What are you sporting to the office this fall? And I’m curious— if you must follow a business formal dress code, how do you insert your own personality?

Back to School with J.Crew

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… I wish! Been a few years since I’ve gotten to pick out that first-day-of-class outfit, but how I still dream about them every year as fall fashions arrive. In honor of J.Crew having the best ever twenty-five-freakin-percent-off sale, I thought I’d round up some goodies you should be taking advantage of!

Back to School with Burgundy

[ 1 ] Horsing Around Sweatshirt, $65 (also in navy!)
[ 2 ] Quilted Excursion Vest, $120
[ 3 ] Nouveau City Scarf, $55
[ 4 ] Scallop Trim Mini, $88 (on sale!)
[ 5 ] Golden Knot Earrings, $35
[ 6 ] Golden Link Tortoise Bangle, $68
[ 7 ] Janey Patent Flats (sale! + additional colors)
[ 8 ] Quilted Edie Purse, $258 (also in black!)

What a change of color schemes this week! This danbury red is growing on me, I hate to admit.

Also on the topic of J.Crew, how sweet is this video on monogramming? Doesn’t seem so superficial anymore!

And don’t forget:: 25% off all orders over $150 in stores + online right now! Go crazy!