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Summer Wish List

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The middle of June is that funny time of year when you’re not sure what season it really is… Memorial Day has passed and temperatures are soaring, but technically it’s spring here for another week and a half! Irregardless, here is my summer wish list… what I’d like to stock up on before the season truly starts…

Summer Wish List

[ 1 ] Tank Dresses (Joie, $198):: Light, airy, and easy to throw on for super hot days, and to dress up at night

[ 2 ] Critter Earrings (C.Wonder, $34):: Summer is the most appropriate time to accessorize with seahorses, lobsters, and whales.

[ 3 ] Summer Scarves (ModCloth, $65):: Say hello to my new favorite outfit–> sundress + denim jacket or vest + lightweight scarf! Can’t stock up on enough!

[4 ] One-Piece Bathing Suit (Anthropologie, $98):: Is it just me, or are the one-pieces cuter than bikinis this year…?

[ 5 ] Nautical Bracelets (KJP x Brooks Brothers, $48):: I wear these all year long, but anchors are especially fitting in New England in the summer months.

[ 6 ] Starfish Sandals (INC for Macys, $56):: Because I missed out on a pair three years ago and have been on the hunt for some ever since!

[ 7 ] Seashell Belt (Lilly Pulitzer, $58):: With the new blog name, I am more drawn to seashells than ever.

[ 8 ] Monogrammed Luggage (J.McLaughlin, $285):: Less than two weeks until I take my first real vacation in two years = time to get packing!

[ 9 ] Nautical Necklaces (C.Wonder, $128):: Just timeless.

What’s top on your summer wish list this year?

Scallops + Sunnies

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I love the fact that my office has a very lax dress code, but even there I feel like I’m pushing the limits by wearing shorts to work. That is the only thing keeping me from indulging in my mile-long wish list of them, including scalloped ones like the below, but also fun printed ones like these and these.

Shorts and Sunnies

[ Stripe Button-Down Shirt, J.Crew, $49.50 (sale!) ]
[ Scallop Hem Shorts, ASOS, $31 ]
[ Mini Legacy Bag, Anthropologie, $228 ]
[ Sundaze Oversized Square Sunglasses, Urban Outfitters, $12 ]
[ Carmelita Wedge, Kate Spade, $258 ]

When and where do you get the most use out of shorts?

Post-Memorial Day White

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I’ve never really been one to play by the rules when it comes to getting dressed for the seasons, especially not with this no-white-before-Memorial-Day rule [though I will say please don’t let me catch you in white shorts during the fall]. But summer is the time when it feels most appropriate to lounge about in white sundresses as much as you can!

Summer White

[ Amalfi Cutwork Beach Dress, French Connection, $102 ]
[ The Jean Vest in Storm Cloud Wash, Madewell, $88 ]
[ Booze Cruise Murfee Scarf, Lilly Pulitzer, $88 ]
[ Nappa Leather Starfish Sandal, C. Wonder, $138 ]

I’m hopping on this denim vest trend, and I love the idea of giving the white even more color with an additional scarf. How do you dress up your white?

Summer of Lilly

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lilly pulitzer summer 13

[  Calissi Dress, Lilly Pulitzer, $228 ]

Summer is now… unofficially… in swing! Even though Memorial Day Weekend temperatures weren’t exactly soaring, I can’t help but plan for warmer summer days… here are some of my favorites from the newest shipment of Lilly Pulitzer…!

lilly summer 2013 dresses

[ Tria Dress, $159 | Foley Dress, $398 | Amanda Dress, $198 ]

lilly summer 13 skirts romper

[ Colleen Romper, $158 | Tate Skirt, $158 | Jolene Skirt, $148 ]

lilly pulitzer blue blouses

[ Chevonne Top, $138 | Dusk Top, $98 | Braydon Tunic, $218 ]

lilly pulitzer seashell belt[ Hooked On You Bracelet, $28 | Starfish Cuff, $68 | Scallop Belt, $58 ]

How gorgeous are all of these blues? Will you be purchasing anything from the summer line?

pssst! Lilly will be on RueLaLa at 11am EST today. This is the best way to find the brand on sale in my opinion. Need an invite? Click here!

A Ted Baker Summer

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ted baker boston fashion show

A couple weeks ago, I attended a Fashionably Late show at the Liberty Hotel in Boston– this one featuring Ted Baker London. I’m a huge fan of all things related to British fashion, and it was so fun to see some of Ted Baker’s newest summer pieces. A few of my favorites from the evening…

ted baker summer jackets[ MEEDA Blazer, $298 // ZOHE Cropped Jacket, $310 // KERISA Jacket, $248 ]

color block pleated skirt[ ALIMA Pleated Collar Top, $175 // LAVAA Colour Block Midi, $225 ]

ted baker summer dresses[ PERLAA Floral Dress, $298 // CANNA Dress, $198 // ATTAVIA Printed Maxi, $375 ]

liberty hotel fashionably late

Ted Baker is also celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year, and you can celebrate with them TONIGHT! Boston friends, Lux & Concord is hosting a party at the Newbury Street location (201 Newbury) tonight from 6-9 PM. Enjoy 25% off, plus RSVP here and you’ll be automatically entered to win the trip of a lifetime! For other cities, check the Ted Baker twitter account to see where your party is…!

Lobstah Shack

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vintage lobster shirt

I’ve been pretty darn into lobsters lately. Maybe it’s my crazy cozy recent purchase of this lobster sweater. Maybe it’s the photo above we found of my grandpa kicking back with a cold one in his lobster tee. Maybe it’s just the thought of summer coming and nights on the Vineyard eating them dipped in melted butter. Whatever it is, I’m into them!

Lobster Roll

[ Coral-Multi Lobster Printed Cotton Dress, TIBI, $430 ]
[ Lobster Canvas Tote, Milly, $245 ]
[ Allover “T” With Lobster Scarf, Tory Burch, $165 ]
[ Lobster Keyfob, Tory Burch, $55 ]
[ Lobster Pendant Necklace, Coach, $88 ]
[ Lobster Stripe Sweater, ASOS, $51 ]
[ Glitter Lobster Tee, J.Crew, $28 ]
[ Lobster-Print Cotton-Jersey Sweatshirt, TIBI, $145 ]
[ Lobster Charm Bangle, Alex & Ani, $28 ]
[ Rayna Espardrille Flats, Naturalizer, $50 ]
[ Lobster Duffel, Sloane Ranger, $66 ]
[ Enamel Lobster Earrings, Designs by Stephene, $32 ]
[ Lobster Flip Flops, Vineyard Vines, $39.50 ]

Shopping Is My Cardio: LOFT Grand Reopening

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loft prudential

So excited to be recapping such a fun event that I had the pleasure of co-hosting last week! Boston’s LOFT location has just undergone a huge renovation, making it just about the prettiest store in town. On Thursday, Holly and Alana & Amy of Blog Better Boston and I welcomed shoppers to see the beautiful newly-completed shop in the Pru. Couldn’t make it? Take a glimpse around to see it for yourself…!

loft statement necklace

loft colored summer shirts

loft printed shorts

Tons of fun printed shorts right now! I’m loving these and these especially.

loft rope necklace

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yellow bow sandals

Sweet bow sandals

loft striped dress

Nautical Striped Cotton Tank Dress

loft petite section

That striped maxi was a favorite of the night– seemed like half of the ladies in the store were walking out with it! Available here.

loft boyfriend pants

loft sandals

loft ladies

With the lovely Elissa from Style-Wire who works at LOFT!

What we’re wearing:
[ Emily:: Textured 3/4 Sleeve Cotton Sweater, Aqua Spritz Print Stretch Cotton Shorts ]
[ Elissa:: Paisley Print Short Sleeve Shift Dress ]
[ Holly: Striped Linen Tee, similar Zig Zag Mosaic Skirt ]
[ Alana:: Scarf Print Boatneck Dress ]

dress form

Need more incentive to check out the store, or make some purchases online? Forty percent off EVERYTHING right now (what?!) with code NOW40 at checkout!

What do you all think of the new store + new arrivals? For more snippets, check out Holly’s recap and Amy’s here!

Full disclosure:: My outfit for the night was provided as a gift by Ann Taylor. All opinions expressed, both online and in person during said event, are my own.

Anchors Aweigh

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Anchor dress; pearls, J.Crew // Belt, Aldo [similar] // Bracelets, Bfrend; vintage // Bow, unknown [similar] // Boat shoes, Sperry Top-Sider

How excited was I to wake up a few weeks ago to find a J.Crew dress I had been eyeing forever on sale?

Very excited. I plan to wear it inappropriate amounts. Not accepting the fact that summer is over and bare legs are soon to be a thing of the past.

Warmer Days

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yellow polo oxford

Oxford, Ralph Lauren // Shorts, Forever 21 // Pearls, vintage // Cape Knot Hitch, KJP // Purse, Vera Bradley [similar] // Slip Ons, Polo Ralph Lauren

If I could wear this type of outfit all year long, I would be content. Long sleeve shirt, soft shorts, comfy shoes… it’s the best thing about late summer (because despite the overload of pumpkin-flavored coffee and treats, fall does not officially start until this Saturday!).

yellow polo oxford

preppy bracelets

polo shoes

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