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Chambray Days

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Serious question: why have I never really worn chambray before this year? I don’t go anywhere on summer evenings without my denim jacket, and chambray shirts are such a sweet lighter alternative. I love how the fabric trend is also moving into pieces other than shirts, like skirts, blazers, and of course these adorable TOMS ballet flats…

Scuba Skater Dress, Topshop, $92
Selvedge Chambray Shirt, J. Crew, $98 
Gramercy Watch, Kate Spade, $225
Opera Pearl Strand, BaubleBar, $38
Katia Ballet Flats, TOMS, $79 
Anchor Studs, Dogeared Jewels, $36 

Happy weekend friends!

Color Crush

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We talked royal blue hues on earlier this week, but today’s Friday’s Fancies is all about my crush on purple! Any and all shades of it.

Tippi Sweater, J Crew, $72.50
Ariya Skirt, Topshop, $160
Carvela Gloria Jewel Strap Wedges, ASOS, $261
Contrast-Line Readers, Urban Outfitters, $14
Pieces Noella Zip Purse, ASOS, $12
Pieces Neona Stud Earrings, ASOS, $12
Lay in Lavender Idiom Bangle, Kate Spade, $32
Second Strand Watch, Anthropologie, $198 

Can’t wait to see what you’re all crushing on!

Derby Days

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Some days I wonder how I was not born in the South. Lilly dresses and white gloves and and sweet tea and proper gentlemen and big ‘ol plantations? My dream come true. Oh, and the Kentucky Derby. Can’t forget the Derby.

Carolina Cup Dress, Lilly Pulitzer, $198
Horseshoe Stud Earrings, Elizabeth and James, $85 
Monogrammed Wide Derby Hat, Marley Lilly, $30 
Pearl Flower Button Stud Earrings, LC Lauren Conrad, $14 
Marbella Mid Wedges, Jack Rogers, $178 
Derby Bracelet, Swell Caroline, $38 

How cute is the horseshoe print of this dress? In serious lust.

One day I’ll make it down there. But for now I’ll just dream about wearing this darling outfit to the races. That’s what Friday’s Fancies are for!

Lace Blazers

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I cannot think of a better spring jacket than a white or cream lace blazer. A little boho, a little romantic, and very chic + feminine, these have jumped to the top of my wishlist…!

(1) Rory Beca, $143
(2) Candie’s, $34
(3) Forever 21, $30
(4) Chicos, $70
(5) Hinge, $70
(6) Arden B., $59

And if you want a pop a color, check out this tangerine, pink, and cobalt. For a classic, I adore this lacy black one.

How would you wear a lace blazer?

Picnic Primped

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All-time favorite thing about spring? Picnics. This ensemble has me dreaming about one in the South… with some fresh sweet tea… yummy deviled eggs….

Blushing Olena Shift, Anthropologie, $148
Monogrammed Derby Hat, Marley Lilly, $30 
Delevan Terrace Delora Clutch, Kate Spade, $268 
Cabana Sun Reads, Lilly Pulitzer, $60 
Juliana Too Flats, Kate Spade, $95
Lime Elliptic Bib, BaubleBar, $24 
Critter Ring, Lilly Pulitzer, $38 

What’s your favorite thing about spring?

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!!

Pastel Fancies

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Have I discussed pastels too much already? My apologies. I really just can’t get enough!

Best Lace Forward Top, ModCloth, $28
MOTO Jamie Jeans, Topshop, $80 
Illusion Infusion Clutch, ModCloth, $25 
Sunshine Stroll Bow Flats, Ruche, $29 
Huntington Sunglasses, Jack Wills, $98.50 
Cooper Leather Strap Watch, Kate Spade, $195 
Leather Bow Clip, American Apparel, $16 
Essie Nail Polishes in Play Date / Turquoise & Caicos / Lapiz of Luxury, $8

And I sure did use those Jack Wills sunglasses in last week’s Friday’s Fancies too– aren’t they adorable? Are you growing tired of pastels or are you, like me, hoping they’re here to stay?

Happy weekend! xx

Moral of Floral

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Nothing speaks spring to me like florals! This is the season in which the hippie flower child side of my style starts to peek through… when I can’t decide if I’d rather be at the Carolina Cup or Coachella…

Linking up with {long distance loving} for a Flower Power Friday’s Fancies!

Flower Embellished Crop, Topshop, $70
Bright Low Rise Shorts, J Brand, $285
Belt, H&M, $10
Huntington Sunglasses, Jack Wills, $98.50
Bolivia Flower Booties by Chelsea Crew, Ruche, $85
Flower Linear Drop Earrings, LC Lauren Conrad, $12
Floral Print Pocket Shopper Bag, ASOS, $50
Flower Suede Tie, Free People, $18

If I want to fly, I’ll find a way to fly

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Here’s the thing about New England.

(and many other chilly climates, I imagine)

When spring arrives, we appreciate it so much more than most people I know would. It’s honestly like a ray of hope. While my friends in Los Angeles put on their winter coats at 60 degrees, 60 degrees in Boston brings out sundress and flip flops. So imagine the excitement of the population around here when it hit above 80 last week. EIGHTY. As in beach weather. In mid-March. I don’t care how pale I am, I needed to show some skin for this occasion.

Dress, H&M (similar)
Flower headband, Urban Outfitters (similar)
Hummingbird necklace, DIYed (similar) 
Bracelet, fleamarket in Paris
Wedegs, Gap

Anddd maybe now we’re back to 50s and raining but it sure was lovely while it lasted. How many days until summer now??

Candy Coated

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So guess who simply missed the fact that yesterday was the first day of spring?

This girl.

But I’m making up for it today by highlighting my favorite spring trend: pastels! Shocker huh? I simply cannot get enough of ’em. Though in an effort to not buy an entirely new spring wardrobe, I’m trying to give into only mostly accessories this season.

1. Sweetheart Sunglasses, Urban Outfitters // 2. iPhone Case, Stella & Dot // 3. Color Block Bucket Bag, ASOS // 4. ‘To Buy or Not to Buy’ Nail Polish, Essie // 5. Color Block Bow Belt, ASOS // 6. Portable Patisserie Ring, ModCloth // 7. A Little Owl Told Me Earrings, ModCloth // 8. Metro Watch, Kate Space // 9. Pink Leather Heart Purse, Topshop // 10. Triple Wrap Bracelet, Lalucca // 11. Platform Sandal, Zara // 12. Court Show with Metal Toe Cap, Zara // 13. Castro Mint Sunglasses by A.J. Morgan, Ruche

Are you sporting pastels this spring, or has it become too trendy for you?