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All-American Fall

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AG Stevie Polka Dot Ankle

Cardigan, H&M [similar] // AG Stevie Polka Dot Pants, Anthropologie [similar] // Pearls, J.Crew // Bracelets, Alex & Ani; Kiel James Patrick // Le Pliage Tote, Longchamp // Flats, Lacoste [similar]

I feel fortunate to be one of those lucky New England residents who get Columbus Day off from work. I spent this year’s Monday holiday, appropriately yet not intentionally, dressed in rather American colors, walking around a small Massachusetts town and finally having a chance to breathe and appreciate the beauty of early autumn.

anthropolgie polka dot pants

navy polka dot preppy

wrentham mass gazebo

lacoste ballet flats

Labor Day Duds

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I’ve been denying Labor Day’s unavoidable and eminent arrival for a while now. (This is why I don’t do seasonal bucket lists– I never get to quite everything I want to!) But Labor Day Weekend is here and I’m heading home to the beach for the first half of it, so might as well embrace it.

Even though my family has only recently joined me in New England, we would spend every August of my childhood in the very same town they live in now, and one of my most vivid memories is how chilly those summer nights on the water could get there! So as we share Dark & Stormys on the Adirondaks as the sun goes down + the sunset canon goes off, and say goodbye to summer this weekend, this would be my ideal outfit.

nautical stripes

Barnstable Bag, Kiel James Patrick, $138
Striped Cotton Hoodie, Pret-A-Surf, $150 (sale!)
Beatnik Jeans, Current/Elliot, $118 (sale!)
Rose Anchor Studs, BaubleBar, $68
Red Enamel Bangle, BaubleBar, $30
Polka Dot Sneakers, Keds for Madewell, $62

Outfit Snippets

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Because this one just looked better in pieces. Happy Monday!

american apparel navy bow

polka dot shorts

preppy arm party

striped nautical bags

brogues

Best Suds Shorts, ModCloth // Bow Hair Clip, American Eagle // Cape Knot Hitch, Kiel James Patrick // Around the World Watch, Urban Outfitters // Love bracelet, Glitterbox Jewelry // Striped Cross Body, American Eagle [similar 1; 2] // Brogues, ASOS [similar]

Handbag Wishlist

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I introduced you all to Angela & Roi, a new online handbag boutique, back here, and today I’ve rounded up some more of my favorites… because at these prices it’s quite difficult to just stop at one!

Angela & Roi handbags

 

Clockwise from top:
Elaina Blue Stripe Shoulder, $48
Layla Shoulder Tote, $26
Emma Peach Pink Two-Zipped Mini, $42
Evelyn Orange Travel Tote, $68
Green Stripe Summer Shoulder, $22
Paige Yellow-Strapped Tote, $68
Vanessa Brown Cross-Body, $40
Sophia Pink Shoulder, $36
Navy Dot Shoulder, $52

And don’t forget! Angela & Roi is offering 20% off one handbag of your choice to so anthro readers!

As you check out, enter coupon code EMSA881 from now until October 30! They are also offering free shipping as a part of their launch promotion for all customers.

Tee Time

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I wish I were one of those girls that could effortless style a baggy t-shirt into a super chic look… girls like MK+A, Sydney, and Lauren Conrad. I am very much guilty of over-purchasing tees, and then I end up wearing them only to dance rehearsals or with skinny jeans on lazy days. Maybe I’m still taking the skinny denim route, but there ain’t no way I’m putting on such heels on a lazy day, so believe it or not this Friday’s Fancies was a challenge for me…!

Creme de la Creme T-Shirt, Zoe Karssen, $85
Polka Dot Verdugo Skinny Jeans, Paige Denim, $190
Wayfarer Acetate Sunglasses, Ray-Ban, $155
Gold Tone Knot Earrings, River Island, $3
Cielo Pointed Toe Pumps, BCBGeneration, $89
Creme de la Creme Idiom Bangle, Kate Spade, $48

Fancies

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Sweater, Gap [similar] // Tank, Ambercrombie & Fitch // Best Suds Shorts, Modcloth // Belt, Vintage // Bracelets, Alex & Ani; Bfrend // Watch, Lilly Pulitzer [similar] // Boat shoes, Sperry Top-Sider

I have this bad habit of growing attached to items I blog about. Usually by writing/pinning/tweeting/etc., I can get the temptation out of my system, but there are some pieces I eventually just have to give in to and purchase. Like these polka dot shorts from this Friday’s Fancies— I even stole some of my own inspiration when putting together the outfit!

Do you find that you shop more or less through blogging, and do you find yourself purchasing much of what you feature?

 

Outfit Crush

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via Pinterest

The second I stumbled upon this lovely shot of Miss Gwyneth, I started spearheading a mission to remake her subtly nautical outfit. I honestly will be surprised if I can make it until the end of the day without buying a pair of navy polka dot shorts like these ones from ModCloth…

Sandy Sweater, Anthropologie, $98
Best Suds Shorts, ModCloth, $25 
Patent Boat Shoes, Sperry, $167 
Anchor Charm Bracelet, Yves Saint Laurent, $348 
Sailor’s Knot Bangle / Studs / Ring, Kate Spade, $78 / $48 / $48
Reva Leather Clutch, Tory Burch, $325

LOVE today’s Friday’s Fancies outfit crush theme– thanks {av}! Happy weekend all!

Polka Dots and Pearls

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Peppermint Pattie Skirt, Mink Pink
Tank, H&M// Glasses, Gucci // Clock necklace, American Eagle // Charm bracelet, Tiffany & Co. //Nude pumps, Madden Girl 

Meet my new favorite skirt. It comes from an adorable little boutique in Chicago called Dress Up. How’d I get it from Boston? Meet my new favorite site, Shoptiques.

I love shopping in small boutiques– it’s refreshing to wear something that isn’t from H&M or Zara or wherever else everyone is shopping. Shoptiques.com brings all those tiny little boutiques [that you visited on that one trip to that one city that one time] online, and lets you shop from wherever you are.

Started last year by Olga Vidisheva, a Harvard Business grad, this site is revolutionary in that it lets you discover and explore amazing little shops in all sorts of different neighborhoods, from The Hamptons to Miami. I met Olga a couples years ago at a Boston Boutique Week event and was so impressed with everything she has done in the fashion world– such an inspiration!

Bottom line: get shopping on Shoptiques stat!!

April Showers

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I cannot believe tomorrow is the first day of April! I probably say that sort of thing every month, but man oh man did March fly by quicker than ever this year. Now it’s time to tackle some April showers in prep for May flowers… linking up with {long distance loving}‘s Friday’s Fancies!

Short Trench, Burberry, $929
Ruth Polka Dot Cotton Top, Tory Burch, $225
Charming Accents Pleated Skirt,  Ruche, $36
Liberton Side Bag, Jack Wills, $40
Evedon Wellies, Joules, $105
Ashenhurst Umbrella, Jack Wills, $30 

Hey if it’s gonna rain, might as well plop through the dreary puddles in style.

Glitter and Polka Dots

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So a bit of exciting news! This past Sunday, so anthro was featured, along with six other fashion blogs, in The Boston Globe Style Magazine!

l-r: Martini, Marissa, yours truly, Courtney, Liana, Zoe, Erin. (Photo by Mitch Weiss)

You can read the full article here. I had the best time meeting these ladies, and I have to admit it was pretty darn exciting to see my face and URL in the Sunday paper! Here’s a little taste of my OOTD from the photoshoot…

Dropped Dots Dress, Anthropologie
Glitter Mary-Janes, Steve Madden
Pearl earrings, H&M
Bike earring, Urban Outfitters
Locket, Catbird
Bracelets, all vintage

A HUGE thanks to Marni Elyse Katz of Style Carrot and The Boston Globe for involving me in such an exciting opportunity!

And also a big big thank you to Miss Leigh who originally picked out this dress for me in our Swapped Friday’s Fancies a few weeks back! It came in quite handy 🙂