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Pink and Pepper

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I have nothing but gray and pale pink on my mind lately… there’s something just so sweet and cozy about this combo in the winter!

Pink and Gray Dreams

(1) Snow-Dot Pullover, Madewell, $65
(2) Thistle Street “Lights Out” Pillow, Kate Spade, $40
(3) Moonage Day Gleam Dress, ModCloth, $45
(4) Embellished Pearl Headband, Forever 21, $7
(5) Amberstone Leggings, Jack Wills, $29.50
(6) Flannel PJ Set, Gap, $42
(7) Upwardly Mobile Satchel, The Cambridge Satchel Company, $155
(8) Nail Color in Vanity Fairest and Miss Fancy Pants, Essie, $8
(9) Rosette Round Pillow, Anthropologie, $78
(10) Mauve Metallic Linen Women’s Classics, TOMS, $54

What color pairings are you craving lately?

pssst! Only two more days to enter my Bona Clara giveaway! Don’t miss out on this in-home facial!

Cotton Candy

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lilly pulitzer fall 2012

Lauren Puff Vest, Lilly Pulitzer // Murfee Scarf, Lilly Pulitzer [similar] // White Tee, Sonoma // Jeans, American Eagle // Purse, H&M [similar 1; 2] // Tennis shoes, City Sneaks [similar]

All I really wanted for Christmas was a puffer vest— to wear by itself in the chilly parts of fall and spring, and to layer underneath fleeces in the bitter winter. I let Santa pick the color though, and couldn’t be more excited about the salmon pink! Just the pop of fun I need to keep me smiling through the freezing months ahead…

lauren puffer vestpink puffy vest

lilly pulitzer in the beginning

The best part? The adorable In The Beginning print that lines in, with scenes from Lilly P’s own story 🙂

New Year’s Finest

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Whether or not I have elaborate plans for New Year’s Eve, I always take great pleasure in picking out the perfect sparkly outfit to wear. Most years, I turn to H&M or Forever21, because as much as I adore sequins, I’ve never had the budget to spend too much on a dress I can only wear on a handful of glitter-required occasions. This little number from Lulu’s is a nice compromise– fit for a princess with a much prettier price tag! The classic Kate Spade Charm shoes on the other hand…. well we can all dream right?

New Year's Eve

Ballet It On Me Blush Sequin Dress, Lulu’s, $50
Charm Heels, Kate Spade, $325
Pearl Bow Ring, LC Lauren Conrad, $12 (sale!)
Horseshoe Purse, ASOS, $27

fridaysfancies

I’ve been an awful good girl…

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One of the perks of being a blogger is that, in the midst of sharing all of these gift guides for helping giving to everyone on your list, you also get to publicly share your own holiday wish list… am I right??

so anthro holiday gift guide

(1) Gimme Some Leg Murfee Scarf, Lilly Pulitzer, $118
(2) Camera Strap, Bloom Theory, $130
(3) Emily Slip, Free People, $88
(4) Vickers Bow, Kiel James Patrick, $58
(5) Pearl Twisted Hammock Necklace, J.Crew, $98
(6) Lauren Puffer Vest, Lilly Pulitzer, $188
(7) Idiom Bangle // Carousel Watch, Kate Spade, $75 // $250
(8) Monogram Necklace, BaubleBar, $105
(9) Navy Canvas Classics, TOMS, $44
(10) Bird Chatter Flannel Loungers, Anthropologie, $45

On Wednesdays, we wear pink.

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shoe photography

One of the absolute best things about being an Emerson College alum is meeting all of the talented and inspiring individuals the network connects you to, both current students and alumni. Last week, I met up with current student Celina Colby, fashion blogger behind Trends & Tolstoy. I considered myself to be pretty involved while in school, but as a sophomore, Celina is already blowing me out of the water. I discovered that in addition to Emerson, we share a love of Nutella lattes, exploring our little city of Boston, and, as you’ll see, pink blazers. We styled our fluorescent duds in pretty opposing ways and had fun battling it out in a photoshoot with Celina’s photographer Jamie Kaplan— to see the full battle, head on over to Trends & Tolstoy today!

playground fashion photoshoot

h&m pink blazer

On Celina: Blazer, H&M [similar 1; 2] // Leather pants, H&M [similar] // Tank, Forever 21 // Shoes, Christian Siriano for Payless // Bracelets, gifted

On Emily: Blazer, H&M [similar 1; 2] // Boyfriend jeans, Gap // Tank, H&M // Pearls, J.Crew // Purse, Kate Spade [similar] // Heels, Fioni for Payless [similar]

Gift Guide No. One

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I’m done being in denial– the holidays are here! One week until I allow myself the first Peppermint Mocha of the season, and ten days until Black Friday! Here’s my first gift guide to get you through the biggest shopping day of the year– more to come all month long!

holiday gift guide pink and red gifts(1) Mani Pedi iPad Folio, Kate Spade, $85
(2) Mini Cupcake Maker, Babycakes, $30
(3) Handshake it Up Gloves, Alice Hannah London via ModCloth, $75
(4) Faramond Pencil Tin, Jack Wills, $9.50
(5) Le Vernis Nail Colour, Chanel, $26
(6) Twitter-Plate Necklace, BaubleBar, $88 (order by  Dec. 3rd!)
(7) Heart Shoe Clips, ban.do, $25
(8) Colder Than You Bow Gloves, Tulle Clothing via ModCloth, $18
(9) Small Slouchy Cosmetic Case, Tory Burch, $78
(10) Design*Sponge at Home by Grace Bonney, $35

Darling, it’s a Lilly!

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in the pink newbury instagram

On Saturday, Lilly Pulitzer Rousseau celebrated her 81st birthday, and Lilly lovers around the country celebrated as well. I stopped by Newbury Street’s In the Pink just long enough to fall in love with the entire store and toast to Lilly and the pink + green brand you can’t help but feel happy wearing. To learn more about Lilly herself, I highly suggest Kathryn Livingston’s Lilly: Palm Beach, Tropical Glamour, and the Birth of a Fashion Legend. I’m only a couple chapters in and am already in love.

lilly pulitzer birthday instagram

pssst! Here are some current favorites I’m loving…!

lilly pulitzer resort 2012Charter Sweater, $148 // Cassie Dress, $98 // Lauren Puffer Vest Printed, $198

Flamingo Lingo

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Flamingo Tiered Chiffon Dress, LC Lauren Conrad // Blazer, Forever 21 [similar 1; 2] // Pearls, J.Crew // Bracelets, LC Lauren Conrad; Glitter Box Jewelry; // Shoes, Mariana by GOLC [similar]

I’ve developed a new love for a certain long-legged pink bird lately, seen in the LC Lauren Conrad dress above, as well as this Lilly skirt. Is it possible to not feel happy while flamingos adorn your clothing? Don’t think so.

Pink Lemonade

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I’m a little in love with today’s Friday’s Francies theme: favorite summer refreshments. It doesn’t look much like summer on this icky rainy day, but that doesn’t keep me from craving popsicles, refrigerator pies, watermelon, and my favorite summer treat: pink lemonade!

via Pinterest

Tulle Skirt Dress, Dress Up via Topshop, $140 [yellow]
Lemon Ruby Sunglasses, Models Own via ASOS, $13 [pink]
Sun Mosaic Bib, BaubleBar, $38
Classic Medium Bangle, J.Crew, $22
Kimchi Blue Canvas Skimmer, Urban Outfitters, $19 (sale!)
Fruits Tiny Slice Studs, Marc by Marc Jacobs, $39 (sale!)

Now I think I’ll go help myself to one of my favorite pink lemonade cupcakes… happy weekend all! xo

You Gotta Regatta: A Double OOTD

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Kelly and I have been friends since we were eight years old. We’ve always shared a love of Lilly Pulitzer, so I was far from surprised when she showed up for a visit last week sporting the same You Gotta Regatta print in a skirt that I was wearing in a dress. I’m featuring a double outfit post today since the opportunity was just too good to pass up! Hers a little more tailored and sophisticated, mine a little more free and hippie-esque, I think these looks perfectly describe our personalities, and why we’re best friends.

On Emily: Treena Dress, Lilly Pulitzer // Pearls, J Crew // Crossbody purse, Deux Lux [similar shape; similar color] // Starfish cuff, BaubleBar [similar 1; 2] // Green bangle, vintage [similar] // Charm bracelet, Tiffany & Co // Sandals, Charlotte Russe [similar]

On Kelly: Lynnie Skirt, Lilly Pulitzer // Tank, Lilly Pulitzer [similar] // Jewelry, David Yurman // Watch, Juicy Couture [similar] // Navajo Sandals, Jack Rogers


Be sure to check out this print in the Georgie, Franko, Delia, Lottie, and Camie Dresses, plus the Callahan Shorts!