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Hashtag Plaid Blanket Scarf

October 21, 2015 by Emily 9 Comments

Oh hey hi hello, it’s me wearing the same plaid blanket scarf as every other fashun blogger on the block. I have to assume that a) you’re either going to click out of this post right away because you can’t stand the site of one more Zara knockoff, or b) you’re going to go ahead and buy it because you can’t stand the thought of being the last person standing who still doesn’t own one. It’s actually trending on Instagram.

In other news, this dress costs 12 dollars.

Plaid Blanket Scarf [Marley Lilly is also selling a monogrammed version!] | SheInside Striped Leather Pocket Dress | Old Navy Denim Jacket | Vintage Coach Bag | LC Lauren Conrad Peep-Toe Booties [similar]

Honestly though, have we seen anything this basic since Rockstuds?

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Nantucket in the Winter // Part Three: Exploring the Frozen Island

March 5, 2014 by Emily 10 Comments

We spent the second half of our weekend on Nantucket bundled up for exploring the island. I didn’t have the highest hopes for even making it to the East side, where Sankaty Head Lighthouse + the sweet village of ‘Sconset lie, but we fell into some extreme luck + happened to stay at an inn whose owner was in town and all over taking us on a jeep tour around the island, allowing us to see so much more than I expected [another point for the Centerboard Inn!].

[ sankaty head light ]
Built in 1850, this is another oldie! Like Gay Head Lighthouse on Martha’s Vineyard, Sankaty Head is falling victim to erosion; it has already been moved back once [400 feet] from its original location on the eroding bluff. You may be familiar with Cisco Brewers’ Sankaty Light Lager, and this sweet lighthouse is its namesake.

Back closer to town on the North side of the island lies Steps Beach. Despite the wind chills we felt, there was something so calming and beautiful about the snow covering the sand. Almost makes me fall back in love with winter!

My super-soft scarf is from Shawlsmith London, and the lovely folks there are continuing my reader discount and giving you all 25% off your order with code SSL25! This is the best transition scarf for spring– cheery yellow but enough cotton fabric to keep you warm.

Thank you all for bearing with me through this series! May it inspire you to take advantage of the few pretty things about living in New England through the bitter winter. Now let me know, where have you jaunted off to this season?

Not Another Moment Lost to Seizures

November 11, 2013 by Emily Leave a Comment

Today’s outfit post is a little different. I questioned whether or not to share this at all, but I think it serves as a good reminder that behind every cookie-cutter glitter-dipped blog, there is a real person.

For the last 72 hours, I’ve been undergoing an ambulatory EEG, to record brain activity and attempt to shed some light on my epilepsy. I in no way am sharing this for pity, attention, sympathy, or anything of the sort. November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, and I’m sharing this getup to spread the word.

Epilepsy affects 2+ million Americans, and 65 million people worldwide. There is no cure, as of yet. But we’re working on it.

I’ve mentioned my condition here before, and I won’t drone on it. But something quick you can do: Read this Seizure First Aid Guide. 1 in every 10 people will have a seizure in their lifetime. If you witness one, you can make all the difference by following these simple few steps.

Thank you for letting me put this all out there today! In happier news, my sweet scarf [that was so cozy to cuddle up with this weekend] is from Shawlsmith London, and they are offering 25% off a scarf of your choice with code SSL25! Purple is the official color of the Epilepsy Foundation, so I have my eye on this one 🙂

Happy Monday, friends. Here’s to a great week!

Sail the Ocean Blue

September 25, 2013 by Emily Leave a Comment

I cannot let go of summer this year.

Last weekend, we were down by the Boston Harbor when we decided to take advantage of tourists being gone for the season, and hop on the Liberty Clipper for a last-minute sunset sail. It was the perfect way to send off the season, and the fact that we didn’t plan far ahead of time made it all the more fun.

I wore my new scarf from Margaret Turner Designs. This scarf designer totally knows the way to my heart— seashell designs galore! Mine is cotton voile, but she also offers silk scarves, baby blankets, and watercolor prints now, all with this darling shell theme! You know I am just smitten.

pssst! Margaret was just featured in Coastal Living, so you know these are about to get big! Next on my wish list is her Starfish Skinny Scarf and Sand Dollar Surf Silk Scarf [how Lilly is this one?!].

ANYWAY, back to the cruise.

I tell ya, it’s downright magical seeing this beautiful city of ours from the water. Watching the sunset with a Dark & Stormy in hand wasn’t half-bad either. Can’t wait for an opportunity to do this again!

Seahorses, Scarves, & Summer

June 12, 2013 by Emily 28 Comments

Dress, Lilly Pulitzer [similar] | Scarf c/o Shawlsmith London | Purse, Kate Spade [similar] | Bracelet, Lilly Pulitzer [similar] | Navajo Midwedges, Jack Rogers

I bought this dress that I adore so much for a wedding last summer, and I hate buying dresses + outfits for occasions like such only to never wear them again. Problem is, I keep associating this dress with wedding-wear, so it feels too fancy for everyday.

Solution: A lightweight summer scarf, to subtly dress it down.

Shawlsmith London sent me this adorable Seahorse Stamp scarf, and it worked just perfectly with the sweet orange lining of this recycled dress!

[ might have matched my earrings to it… find similar ones here! ]

How fun is that print?

Some of my other current favorites from the Shawlsmith London line:

[ Cotton Candy Stripe, $96 | Seahorse Stamp in Sky, $52 | Bicycle, $52 ]

Do you layer with scarves in the summer, or are they a winter-only item in your closet?

Skip n’ Whistle

March 6, 2013 by Emily Leave a Comment

Dress, H&M [similar 1; 2] // Scarf c/o Skip N’ Whistle // Sneakers, Airwalk w/ my own laces [similar]

Today we’re chatting about the super-soft super-cute Skip N’ Whistle. They sent me this scarf a few weeks ago and I’ve hardly taken it off. The scarves are made of American Apparel knit jersey– have you ever touched that stuff? It’s like a silk sweatshirt, in the best of ways. Everything in the shop, from the tees and tanks to the sweatshirts and messenger bags, are screen printed by hand in New Orleans. And it’s all printed to order– while I chose the anchor, I was also tempted by the octopus, pirate ship, and, obviously, bicycle. Skin N’ Whistle also sells customizable tees, tanks, bags, and tons of other quirky fun items. Next on my list? Definitely a tie between the seahorse tank and octopus sweatshirt…!

Angela & Roi (& Rain)

July 26, 2012 by Emily 20 Comments

The only thing able to brighten up a rainy day Boston experienced last week was a new handbag on my shoulder. I’m so excited to introduce you to Angela & Roi, a debuting online handbag boutique, owned and operated by two college students just a little more interested in sharing their love of fashion + accessories with you than slaving away in the libraries of their Boston universities 🙂

Dress, J.Crew [similar]
Scarf Shoulder Bag c/o Angela & Roi
Pearls, vintage
Wrap bracelet, Presh
Wellies, Hunter

I just adore my new scarf shoulder bag, and am seriously obsessing over all of the other cute shapes and styles their online boutique has to offer! At such affordable prices, I have a feeling this is going to be a tough shop to avoid…

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.

But really, what are you waiting for? Envelope clutches + irresistible patterns + darling shapes + dainty details await!

Stylin’ in the shade…

May 28, 2011 by Emily Leave a Comment

Who first introduced me to big, floppy hats? That would be my girl Audrey.

And there’s no better time to sport this style than on sunny summer days! If you’re heading down to the beach this weekend, or any weekend over the next four months for that matter, cover up and look cute with one of these great sun hats:

Ultrabraid Hat, San Dieego Hat Company, $30

Straw Hat, H&M, $12.95

Packable Mixed Straw Super Floppy, Nine West, $40

Pins and Needles Basic Straw Floppy Hat, Urban Outfitters, $29

Too plain for you? Dress up these straw hats with a Coach scarf tied around the brim!

Coach Poppy Dream Signature Ponytail Scarf, $38

Scarves for Spring

April 1, 2011 by Emily Leave a Comment

Summer scarves used to irritate me terribly. I could never understand why, after all six months of freezing New England winters, ladies would want to welcome the first days of warm weather with… another scarf.

Then I met Corey Jane my first week at college. Straight out of the 70s though born in 1989, CJC is a true flower child. She can pair a scarf with anything and everything, and has a whole rack in her room for her plentiful collection. She taught me that they can add so much to an outfit, dress up a casual shirt, complement a plain dress. And they’re just so easy to wear! Plus this time of year, as we experience chilly mornings but warm afternoons, they’re a great tool for layering.

Corey wouldn’t be caught dead in most preppy Lilly Pulitzer Murfee scarves (even though I would kill for them), but even she couldn’t resist this one. Pair the “Pirates Bootyniere” pattern with a cream colored dress, and you’ll be ready to jump into spring, despite the chilly first weeks.

Murfee Scarf in "Pirates Bootyniere," Lilly Pulitzer $118

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