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Late Summer Lewk: WFH Edition

September 17, 2020 by Emily Leave a Comment

I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: One of the best ways to normalize work from home is to Get. Dressed. For me, that’s far from anything form fitting, but a step above yoga pants (unless I have a loft goal of exercising after work in which case I must wear athleisure all day to hold me to that plan. Works fifty percent of the time).

Enter loose sundresses and clothes that feel like pajamas but are sneaky chic. Werk that Zoom call.

These Wharf Pants are 100& Kikoy Cotton—a traditional material in Kenya because of its breathability and airiness to combat the heat—and were gifted to me by American Rhino, an ethical, eco-friendly and fair-trade fashion brand. 95% of American Rhino’s collections are made in Kenya and East Africa, supporting the communities there, and 10% of all purchases go back the American Rhino Foundation. We love to see it.

In honor of World Rhino Day next week, here’s an American Rhino discount code for ya: EMILYSHELL50 gets you 50% off your order—but only until Friday, Sept 18! If you find yourself stumbling on this post later, you can still take 20% off with code EMILYSHELL20. Don’t be late next time.

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Sea Bags Summer Collection

July 3, 2020 by Emily Leave a Comment

Y’all know I love a good Made in New England story, right? That, coupled with my recent efforts to shop more sustainably, means I am crushing hard on Sea Bags. It feels like just about every New England coastal town (except, ahem, Scituate) is home to a shop, but if you aren’t familiar with the brand, I’d be pleased as punch to introduce you.

Sea Bags are handcrafted from recycled sails in Portland, Maine. Because of that, each one is unique, sustainable, and super durable. In 20 years, they’ve saved over 700 tons of sails from being thrown away in landfills. Rockstars I tell ya.

I’m no stranger to this brand. One of my best friends gave us all wristlets when she asked us to be her bridesmaids. The wine bags are one of my favorite hostess or engagement gifts to give. And Sara Fitz—one of my favorite illustrators—launched a collaboration with Sea Bags last year which I was all over. This one was my push present to myself (😉 ), and I scooped this guy up to use for needlepoint supplies earlier this year.

Anyway, I’m babbling—I’m really here to show you the just-released Summer Collection! The Sea Bags team sent me the Navy and Red Pier Tote which has been perfect for many things including but not limited to the following:

Beach supplies, for all of the times we pack to go to the beach, get there, panic because of the crowds, and leave.
Toting every toiletry I own back and forth between Brookline and Scituate every weekend, as opposed to doing the logical thing and keeping a set in each place.
Literally anywhere we take Eloise. Before having children, one has no idea how easily you can fill a large tote bag with diapers, teething crackers, formula, and other supplies required to take a baby out of the house for an hour.
Wine.

Sea Bags Navy and Red Pier Tote c/o | Similar Gingham Dress

Peeking at the price tag, I think it’s important to remember that these aren’t your run-of-the-mill mass-produced beach bags—each is handcrafted, down to the details, in Maine using all US-sourced materials. Every single bag is one of a kind and, quite literally, irreplaceable.

The rest of the new arrivals scream New England summers in the best of ways…now excuse me while I go add the Lobster Bake Tote to my cart.

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End of the Season

October 9, 2018 by Emily Leave a Comment

I did the unthinkable yesterday.

I locked up the sundresses for the season. It’s like I’m coming to terms with reality or something.

Therefore I thought I’d pop by quickly to say here my dears is evidence of one of the last days my summer dress collection saw light. Taken one sleepy September morning in Edgartown, when the promise of a bagel sandwich and Edgartown Light to ourselves was enough to get me out of bed before 10 on vacation. More snaps of that dream little trip coming soon!

Tuckeruck Navy Bow Dress {Similar 1; 2; 3} | Navy Bow Hat | Similar Mini Straw Purse {lots of straw bags on sale here!}| Liberty of London Scarf | Similar Bow Wedge

Now if you’ll excuse me I’m off to stock up on warmer day-dresses and swap the mini straw purse with some of these fall bucket bags. See you back here for Indian Summer!

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Can I Get a Light?

September 12, 2018 by Emily Leave a Comment

It is fifty shades of gray today chickadees. I’m drinking a hot latte and turned off the AC and am o-v-e-r–i-t already. I even considered putting on pants. Who am I?

Alas, I will hold off until the last possible moment for those. And the shot of pumpkin I will inevitably add to said latte. So here are some photos of me in denial pretending my legs aren’t spotted with goosebumps and people weren’t staring at me like an absolute crackpot and my husband didn’t want to divorce me as he took these in the salty wind.

Rebecca Taylor Francine Top | Birch Wash Denim Skirt | Small Gaia’s Ark Bag | Soludos Lace Up Espadrilles

PS. Rebecca Taylor is 100p my new vice, and I’ve now discovered La Vie Rebecca Taylor and all of it’s Parisian-inspired goodness which makes the obsession even worse. This top also comes in navy so I am SMITTEN, and spotting this dress that I’ve been eyeing since spring at 70% was the straw that broke the camel’s back. Good thing I work at home ~~to intercept all the packages~~ oops hi hubs!

Other fun Cult Gaia, Soludos, and denim skirt finds 🙂

#TeamKendallAndJoe,

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40 Late-Summer Gingham Finds Under $100

August 30, 2017 by Emily 1 Comment

J.Crew Gingham Maxi Dress – just a few left! & similar maxi here

It has been the summer of one-piece suits, bloggers on Nantucket, spiked bevvies, ball drop earrings, Cult Gaia bags, frosé, cheeky sunhats, and gingham. Did I miss anything else you’re sick of seeing on your feed?

Lisi Lerch White Tassel Earrings + Sunnies

I’m ok with the gingham bit {LBH I’m ok with all of those I definitely bought one of the whacko popsicle stick bags and I haven’t turned down frosé once}, since I can see it carrying us into fall. I’ve got mad plans for all the sweaters and boots I’m pairing with this skirt.

Better yet? It’s {almost!} all on sale. Here are 40 finds under $100::

DRESSES //

SEPARATES //

ACCESSORIES //

BUT FIRST.
Before you add any of these to your cart, I ask you to pause and give Houston, and now many parts of Louisiana, a thought. My dad’s place is fortunately still unscathed, but we know many others who are not as lucky. For every nonessential purchase you make for yourself over the next month, I encourage you to donate to the relief causes.

The Houston Chronicle has compiled a list of ways to help, but it can be as simple as texting 90999 to donate a quick $10 to the American Red Cross {an organization that’s always been especially close to my heart too}. You’ve spent more than that on coffee this week.

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Hats Off to Summer

August 24, 2017 by Emily 2 Comments

I started getting the late-summer scaries when I spotted Pumpkin Cheerios at the supermarket last week. The Halloween candy was on a top shelf out of reach, but make no mistake, it was there. No sign of PSL yet, but it’s only a matter of days.

The real flag though? MJF’s fantasy football draft. Happening right now. It might as well be November.

And so, we make the most of what’s left. The end-of-summer sales. Less crowded beaches. Two-for-one rosé deals. Last call for clam strip rolls, tan lines, and low key indecent dresses.

Striped Midi Dress {similar 1; 2; 3} | Packable Bow Sunhat | Soludos Lace-Up Espadrille Wedge {on sale!} | Shop some Nantucket Basket Purses here

You-need-that-dress encouragement credit goes to squad members Amanda Kelly Alaina and ECS among others. I love it a crapload even if a women in a convenient store asked me if I was expecting upon its maiden voyage.

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Kickin’ It in Keds

July 12, 2017 by Emily 5 Comments

Life lately has been a blur of ferry rides, bebe nieces, seaweed printed dresses, and Anna’s burritos. Because we’re too busy and it’s too hot to cook anything else.

No but. Really. I had to just scroll through my camera roll to calculate how it’s July 12 already. I still find myself blindly writing 4th of July to-do’s in my planner.

So the couple blissful Sundays we’ve spent in the city have been the bee’s knees. Couldn’t tell you much of what we’ve done, but I do know they’ve involved lots of donuts, air conditioning, and soaking up a season of being able to just WALK. Y’all will never understand what a luxury walking outside is until you experience a Boston ~~winter~~ November through April. #spaceheatersinJune

I’ve mentioned these kicks once or twice before, but I’m wearing my Alaina Marie Keds on this particularly perfect walk down Marlborough Street.

Sail to Sable Flattered in Fringe Sweater and Cabbage Ric Rac Shorts, available at Shift | Alaina Marie Keds in Kickstart Mesh Waves c/o {use code SUMMER for 20% off today!} | Isla Wicker Satchel Bag {similar 1; 2}

How ya spending your lazy summer days? xo

Photos by Madeline Heising

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bACK to Sweater Season

September 28, 2016 by Emily 4 Comments

Sigh.

It’s here isn’t it.

Fall.

With only three days until October, I’m finally starting to accept that my sweet, sweet summertime has passed. An apple & pumpkin-themed potluck with some girlfriends helped soften the blow a tiny bit. A new pair of sneaks has too. And the drop in temperatures means I’ve at least been able to pull out this Ellsworth & Ivey Nantucket sweater I picked up on island this summer.

{I’m pretty sure any long-sleeve garment with “Nantucket” stitched across the front is actually meant for summer sunset sails as opposed to wearing in a artificially-lit office but let’s be honest my name isn’t Sarah Vickers so I have to wait until September.}

Ellsworth & Ivey Nantucket Sweater | Blue Striped Skater Skirt | Navy Packable Wide Bow Sunhat | Similar Woven Heels

Off to pick up a pumpkin spice latte I suppose.

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Sunny Shoulders

September 21, 2016 by Emily 2 Comments

As if wearing white jeans after Labor Day wasn’t enough, here I am in white short short shorts on September 21st. I’m pretty sure cold shoulder tops were supposed to walk out the door about three weeks ago as well but ya know YOLO.

{I also just haven’t had time to switch out my seasonal under-the-bed storage if we’re being honest.}

SheIn Blue Striped Off The Shoulder Top c/o | White J.Crew Shorts | Vintage Coach City Bag | Around the World Leather Watch | White Lace-Up Soludos

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White After Labor Day

September 8, 2016 by Emily 4 Comments

No better way to welcome fall than with a little white dress after Labor Day, yeah?

This is pretty indicative of the summer I’ve had. I’ve found myself about six weeks behind on everything {these photos may or may not have been taken in ~~late~~ early July}. I wore white jeans for the first time all summer last weekend, and I know I’m going to be pulling out the boots and sipping on the pumpkin spice about six weeks later than you all too.

BUT I’m excited to make my grand return to this lil space. I’ve got a lot to tell ya about–including a new addition to an already favorite restaurant of mine, a couple off-season travel guides, and a guide to making your summer wardrobe fall AF.

And hey. The good news is, this dress is marked down to $26. So there are some perks to my tardiness.

BB Dakota Manda Dress | Shiraleah Carmelita Pom Clutch | Cricket Tassel Necklace | Similar Lace-Up Navy Soludos

Photography by Catherine Threlkeld

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Late Summer Lewk: WFH Edition

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