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Shopbop Spring Sale Picks

April 11, 2022 by Emily Leave a Comment

Hi sweet blog. I missed you. I think we have finally rid you of the sneaky plugin bug that had you down for a couple months. Let’s celebrate with a ~ sale roundup ~

Shopbop’s Spring Style Event kicks off today, and if there’s ever a time to bop, it’s now. Code STYLE gets you 15% off order $200+ / 20% off orders $500+ / 25% off orders $800+.

I usually take advantage of this sale to replace some of my basics — things like white sneaks and even my embarrassingly bougie laundry detergent (smells sososo good). BUT it’s certainly tempting to throw some color into my cart too::

Floral Puff Sleeve Top | LoveShackFancy Bathing Suit | Lavender Linen Lounge Set
Lele Sadoughi Pearl Bracelet | Loeffler Randall Pleated Bow Sandals (NEVER thought I’d find on sale!)
LoveShackFancy Bow Barrette | Bow Pearl Earrings | Clare V Oui Beanie
Shoes top –> bottom
Pink Gingham Espadrilles
Tretorn Lilac Sneakers
Clementine Espadrilles
Tory Burch d’Orsay Espadrilles
Sam Edelman Felicia Ballet Flats
Vejas Urca Sneakers
Rayne Bow Clutch | Pink Satchel Purse | Stoney Clover Lane High Tea Pouch + Travel Pouch
Floral Sleep Mask | Bow Gingham Headband | Pearl Barrette
Marc Jacobs The Tote Bag Traveler Tote | Pamela Munson Gingham Gardner Bag
Smocked Pink Maxi Dress | MINKPINK Midi Dress | Lost + Wander Cecelia Dress | Floral Puff Sleeve Dress

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To SFO We Go

March 4, 2016 by Emily 6 Comments

We’re headed off to San Fran in the morning [thank you all so much for your suggestions!], which means I really should be doing the physical packing rather than virtual right now…

Apart from not leaving it until the last minute, the pretty obvious but often overlooked key to being a good packer is planning outfits ahead of time, to get the most use out of every piece you squeeze in there. Here’s a rough idea of what I’m packing for a 4-day trip out west, but could really serve as a [hopefully helpful!] general spring packing list. Four days, just 13 mix-and-match pieces::

for travel // Structured Striped Sweater | White James Jeans | Sketchstripe Scarf | Keds | Thea Crossbody Bag

for sightseeing // Tie-Front Dress | Jean Jacket | Conch Tassel Earrings | Thea Crossbody Bag | Keds

for cocktails // White James Jeans | Navy Shaylyn Top | Conch Tassel Earrings | Scallop Piper Wedge Sandal | Gold Crossbody Bag

for wine tasting // Delany Shirt Dress| Jean Jacket | Keds | Thea Crossbody Bag

for night // Callista High Collar Shift Dress | Scallop Piper Wedge Sandal | Gold Crossbody Bag

Makes me consider a capsule wardrobe project a little more seriously…!

I’m sure I’ll be ‘gramming the heck out of this trip, so please do follow along on Instagram 😉 #jetsetchicd

AND before I go! Three crazy weekend sales:: 25% off Kate Spade Sale [code YESPLEASE] | 25% off Madewell | 30% off J.Crew Sale | and the HUGE ShopBop Sale continues!

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Weekend Wear

May 21, 2015 by Emily 1 Comment

Handing you your weekend look a day early since I’m sure today is Friday for many of you lucky ducks! I’m sure you’ll all be donning red+white+blue on Monday, but here’s a combo I’ve been loving for less-patriotic spring brunches and date nights.

Everything here is part of Nordstrom‘s half-yearly sale which runs until Sunday, but shopping carts are filling up quickly, so snag your favorite items while you can! I’m especially excited about all of the Kate Spade and Tory Burch that’s seriously marked down, including the scallop tote!

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Spring at Shopbop

April 9, 2015 by Emily Leave a Comment

I spy with my little eye another big sale at Shopbop…! 25% off your full purchase with NO exclusions this time! Use code SPRING25 at checkout through TONIGHT only!

Espadrilles:: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5
Dresses:: 1 // 2 // 3
Sailor’s Knot Bangle | Rifle Paper Co. Dog Card Set | Rifle Paper Co. Paper Crown Card Set | Smile & A Wink iPhone Cover | Rebecca Minkoff MAB Mini Tote | Scalloped Lily Avenue Carrigan Tote
Bathing Suits:: 1 // 2 // 3

Can you tell I’m ready to stock up on swimsuits and espadrilles?

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Ultimate Guide to Spring in New England

March 24, 2015 by Emily 6 Comments

I think it’s safe to say that Spring isn’t exactly tourist season around here.

Though folks do seem to have a thing for traveling hours to experience St. Paddy’s Day in Boston. Understandable.

But there’s something special about spring for us New Englanders. That first warm day—and by warm I mean 55 degrees—when everyone dons their shorts and sundresses and heads to the Boston Common to sit in the sun. We may hate each other all winter, as we push ourselves onto crowded T’s and get in fights over parking spots, but on that first true spring day, we become a community again.

While I spend all Fall and Summer, and even a chunk of Winter, planning weekend and day trips, Spring is really when I want to stick around Boston. So here, my dears, are some of my suggestions to get the most out of this season in the city::

Have a Picnic on the Common // As aforementioned, the Boston Common is the place to see and be seen in the warm months my friends. Pack a picnic dinner, or grab something from one of the numerous sandwich shops that line Boylston and Tremont.

EarthFest // I have been going to this outdoor festival on the Esplanade since college, and have never had anything but a fantastic time. Free food and free music [Third Eye Blind anyone?]. This year’s date TBD, stay updated here!

Go to the Ballet // There’s something about a spring evening spent at the ballet. Boston Ballet has a fantastic lineup for this spring, including Shades of Sound (March 19-29), Edge of Vision (April 30-May 10), Thrill of Contact (May 14-24).

The Boston Marathon (Third Monday in April) // While always a holiday to the true Bostonians, Marathon Monday means so much more now than it did a few years ago. THIS. This is really a day about community. Get out there. And if you can, cheer until the end. Those finishing at the end of the day are those who appreciate your support most.

Visit the MFA // Sure you can curl up in the Museum of Fine Arts anytime of year, but this spring has an especially fun lineup, including fashion photographer Herb Ritts and the annual Art in Bloom exhibit. Wednesdays after 4pm are free!

The Kentucky Derby (First Weekend in May) // So like, yes, I know this is Boston and not Churchill Downs. But I loooove me a good Derby celebration in Boston— the bougeys really get into it up here. Julep Bar and The Charlesmark have both hosted great events in the past.

HarpoonFest (Third Weekend in May) // Beer. Music. Friends. Enough said.
More here.

Walk for a Charity // You want to be outside with friends anyway– turn that weekend day into a great cause. Two very close to my heart are Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger (May 3) and the Boston Walk for Epilepsy (May 16).

Go to a Red Sox Game // Cliche, but really. I don’t care if you don’t like baseball; you’ll like an evening spent at Fenway Park. Full schedule here!

How are you spending your spring days in or out of the city?

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Spring Wardrobe Essentials

March 20, 2015 by Emily 2 Comments

Happy happy spring friends! Time to break out those dying-to-see-the-light spring threads!

These are becoming some of my favorite posts to put together. I’ve admitted it before: I’m an outfit planner. Like total type-a plan what I wear each day of the week the weekend before. Thinking about outfits for this season and springs past, these are the pieces I know I get the most use out of, living where I do::

White Linen Blazer ($178):: Just a very sweet staple. Over dresses, over a tee and skinnies, to the office…
Rain Boots ($148):: April showers. And the occasional March snow sprinkling. This pair is packable, so great for weekend trips!
Patterned or Colored Skinnies ($28 // 30% off today):: I have worn nothing but black/blue denim or fleece-lined leggings all winter. Until it’s totally dress season, I need to add some life back into my pants.
[Anddd let’s not interpret that the wrong way.]
Floral Skirt ($33):: Because, florals for spring. Groundbreaking.
Chambray Shirt ($75):: My every-season staple! With colored denim, printed skirts, open loose over dresses. List goes on.
Umbrella ($38):: April showers, part two.
Bright Anorak ($170 // 25% off today):: Are you seeing a rainy-day trend here? Make the yucky days brighter with a fun, nautical pop of color.
Trench Coat ($168 // the classic):: Rainwear for the more professional environment. A yellow rain jacket over an LBD is never a good look– trust me, I’ve tried it.
Long-Sleeve Dress ($188 // the staple):: When you just can’t deal with pants any longer, but it’s still too chilly to bare the arms. A navy striped one is a classic– I wear mine almost too often in the springtime.
Pastel Crossbody ($275 // the splurge):: I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: spring clean! My tote bags are bottomless pits in the winter, littered with chapsticks, gloves, receipts, tissues, and other messes. Lighten the load for spring!
[Side note: lavender is huge right now.]
Derby Hat ($36):: K, not an everyday piece, but necessary for sunny picnic days and the Kentucky Derby the first weekend in May!
Keds ($75):: As much as I love them, I have never been more ready to ditch the Bean Boots. Not quite sandal season around here yet, but love me some fresh white tennies. This darling pair is from the new Keds x kate spade collection, but opt for plain white or gray if you want some that will go with everything.

And how I put everything to use::

What are your spring staples?

On another note, some weekend fun::
1 // In need of plans tonight? Head to the opening night of Boston Ballet’s Shades of Sound and don your finest florals for their Spring Social! What better way to celebrate the first day of spring?
2 // If you’re shopping anyway this weekend, consider heading to the Derby Street Vineyard Vines– you get 10% off your purchase, and Vineyard Vines is giving back an additional 10% to Make A Wish Massachusetts & Rhode Island. A cause very near + dear to my heart <3

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Weekend Wear

March 13, 2015 by Emily 4 Comments

Ok ok, so I know we already talked bridal shower attire once this week, but I am headed to my first of the year on Sunday, so I’m taking the opportunity to chat about another dress (or two) that I’m having a mini love affair with… particularly because you could wear this anywhere from dinner at a beach resort to the office with a blush blazer, OR in my case, one of the numerous showers filling the calendar this spring. But it’s also a part of the Rifle Paper Co. x Paper Crown collection [#obsessed], now of which a few pieces are available at Anthropologie!

[ Draped Bouquet Dress | Jeffrey Campbell Imagine Heels ]

[ Samarkand Earrings ]

[ Happily Ever After Card ]

Smitten? xo

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Early Summer Uniform

June 4, 2014 by Emily 14 Comments

In most climates, this would be known as a “spring uniform,” but since New England is indistinguishable between the months of March and June, long sleeves + blazers for layering have continued to find their way into my day-to-day looks post-Memorial Day. Bottom line though? Unless it’s white jeans, I’m still not going anywhere near pants despite some still-chilly temps. Thus, the gift of high-waisted skirts.

Coming clean:: this outfit was totally inspired by H. Nichols Illustration’s Perfectly Preppy print. From now until 4pm today, she’s hosting an $8 print sale, and you can bet your bottom dollar [or eight…] that I snagged this one!

What are you wearing in these early days of summer?

#DestinationSummer

May 26, 2014 by Emily 7 Comments

First stop:: BOSTON

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I’ve teamed up with Kohl’s for their #DestinationSummer road trip across America, where they’ll be stopping on a different blog in a different city every couple days, and I am SO excited to be kicking it off in the Bean! Because, when have I ever not been jazzed to chat about Boston?

Throughout today + tomorrow, I’ll be sharing a couple of my fav Beantown neighborhoods, choice things to do in the city, and one special day-trip idea.

Let’s start the series in one of the underdog neighborhoods of Boston: The South End

I think one of the best things about the South End is the fact that it’s not a tourist destination [no offense touristas!], yet has so much character and is a BEAUTIFUL area to walk around on summer evenings. These were taken on one of the sweet little brownstone-lined streets on our way to dinner.

[ outfit details ]
No-Iron Striped Oxford Shirt, Chaps c/o Kohl’s | White Skirt, H&M [similar] | Tortoise Piper Sunglasses c/o Warby Parker | Eat Cake For Breakfast Tote, Kate Spade [similar] | Nude Pumps, BCBG [similar]

[ neighborhood summary ]
who:: Tons of restaurants + bars make it a great date night neighborhood. My fiance often meets me at my office on the edge of the South End, and we walk to the main-traffic streets [Washington, Shawmut, Tremont].
what:: EAT. The South End is foodie-central. It’s not so much a stroll + shop area, though there are a few hidden gems of specialty stores.
when:: #DestinationSummer of course!
where:: Asking me to pick a favorite South End restaurant is like asking me to pick a favorite child, but if I HAD to, then brunch at South End Buttery | lunch at The Gallows [Thurs-Sat] | dinner at Toro [be prepared for a line– they don’t take reservations!] | and drinks at The Beehive. Shop for amazing skincare products + makeup at Follain and vintage cookbooks + kitchenware at Farm & Fable.
wear:: It’s a pretty business casual-looking crowd in the South End. I’m usually coming from the office, so that’s easy for me. To make this outfit a little more fun and date-night appropriate, I untucked this oxford and tied it up for a flirty twist 🙂

Stay tuned for more glimpses of Boston later today + tomorrow, and in the meantime, check us out on Pinterest!

White Jeans Before Memorial Day

May 21, 2014 by Emily Leave a Comment

Can’t stop // won’t stop // don’t care about that silly old rule. Because <rant> if you can’t wear white jeans throughout May, when CAN you? The so-called “appropriate” times to sport them are basically June-August, and I’m pretty sure it’s bare legs or bust in those months [helloooo sundress season].

</rant>

Anyway, the rest of NYC seemed to agree with me this past weekend, including the darling salesman in Kate Spade who was also rocking them.

Dahlia Top, Lilly Pulitzer [pink; orange; similar navy; similar navy] | Mya Skinny Jeans c/o Articles of Society | Tortoise Sunglasses c/o Warby Parker | Monogrammed Cuff, York Design Co. | Starfish Earrings, Sylvia’s By the Sea [similar] | Tassel Bag, Old Navy | Seersucker Wedges, Lauren Ralph Lauren [similar 1; 2]

In other totally unrelated news, I found this post in my archives… photos taken on this very same porch [my BFF Kelly’s!] THREE years ago. Funny how time flies + how much things have changed around here, huh? Slash hardly changed at all?

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