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Winter Warmers

January 13, 2014 by Emily Leave a Comment

Obviously it has started to warm up as I post this, but last week New England was downright frigid! I’m talking I-cried-at-the-bus-stop-I-was-so-cold freezing. So as spring clothes start to pop up in stores, I can’t help but keep my focus on winter coats to finish out the season…

[ Fluffy Cocoon Coat, ASOS, $155 | Franny Coat with Back Bow, Kate Spade, $198 ]
[ you must look at the sweet bow detail on the back of it! ]

[ Luxe Wool Scoopneck Coat, Lands End, $100 (sale!) | New Classic Trench, Banana Republic, $225 ]

…because let’s face it, if you live anywhere near me, we’ve got a lot more months of winter ahead of us!

A New Year

January 2, 2014 by Emily 16 Comments

A very merry new year to you all! I’m feeling so refreshed after a few days away and a night of celebrating with friends, new and old. Here’s to making 2014 the best year yet!

psst! My skirt is from the sweet Preppy Pink Shop, and you can find similar glitter mary-janes here [splurge] and here [steal].

New Year’s Best

December 27, 2013 by Emily Leave a Comment

Since seeing O My Darlings‘s Calypso St. Barth gold sequin pants in this Glitter Guide feature, I’ve been a little obsessed with the idea of finding a pair of glittery britches! The idea of lounging around in daytime sequins is sort of fantastic to me, but New Year’s Eve would be the real occasion to show them off.

[ Marina Tee, Lilly Pulitzer, $118 ]
[ Jagger Sequined Pant, House of Harlow, $70 (sale!) ]
[ Pearlised & Metal Clutch, River Island via ASOS, $55 ]
[ Hexagonal Screw Studs, C.Wonder, $24 ]
take 40% off full-price jewelry at C.Wonder!
[ Satin Monika Heels, Badgley Mischka, $75 (sale!) ]

I’m off for a few days to celebrate the new year but will be back up and running soon enough! Where are you ringing in 2014, and what are you wearing to do so?

Merry Merry!

December 23, 2013 by Emily Leave a Comment

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas! Taking a few days off around here to enjoy the season, but I will leave you with these fun snapshots from a mini photoshoot little sis and I did… photos by her very talented man Ryan Whitten— check out this guy’s fantastic work!

Emily:: Skirt, Jack Wills [similar] | Necklace, J.Crew [similar] | Original Gloss Rain Boots, Hunter
Morgan:: Vest, J.Crew | Necklace, J.Crew [similar] | Original Rain Boots, Hunter
Both:: Christmas Plaid Shirt, Jack Wills [similar]

See you next week! xo

A Winter Escape

December 20, 2013 by Emily 12 Comments

This past weekend, BF and I braved the oncoming snow and took a drive down to northern Pennsylvania. We had a, quite literally, dreamy winter-wonderland weekend bundled up at Skytop Lodge, a stunning resort in the Poconos Mountains that dates back to 1925. It was like taking a step back in time… such a beautiful place with so much rich history!

[ outfit details ]
Lobster Sweater, Vineyard Vines [sold out, but hat and scarf still available] | Oxford, Polo Ralph Lauren | Jeans, American Eagle | Pearls, vintage [similar] | Snow Boots, L.L.Bean

Hello life-size gingerbread house!

Felt like I was in the Nutcracker sitting by this tree.

[ travel summary ]
who:: family, friends, or romantic getaway. we went a huge group of family and it could not have been more fun.
what:: stay cozied up at the lodge, the inn, or one of the cottages. lounge around the lodge living and game areas. ice skate. soak in the hot tub. climb to the observation deck. have milkshakes in the tea room. hike if weather cooperates. ski the bunny hill on the property, or there are other mountains within a 45-minute drive.
when:: this post only speaks to skytop in the winter [which was amazing!], but it is even more popular in the summer.
where:: skytop, pennsylvania in the pocono mountains. within a 5-hour drive of boston, nyc, and philadelphia.
wear:: not too long ago, you were not welcome in the dining room without a jacket. things have casual-ed up a bit, but still better to be overdressed than under here! #shmancy

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post script: other fun holiday things!
Check out my stocking wish list over on la vie j’aime today + this fun new feature from the team at Blog Better Boston!

These local bloggers were chosen to represent the best of the best holiday themed blog posts in Boston via Blog Better Boston’s new {hub}LINKS. They wrote about holiday fashion, cocktails, entertaining, gift guides, and more!

Show these blogs some love:

Kneadle + Bread tackles the task of finding the perfect hostess gifts.
Mon Petit Chou Chou shows us how to make a delicious holiday cocktail.
FiveToNine finds the perfect gifts for our four legged friends.
MOPA stays warm during the snowy winter weather by baking with her family.
A Daily Dose of Vitamin D puts together a festive outfit for holiday gatherings.
Shell Chic’d decorates her bar cart for holiday entertaining.
Cobbs Hill introduces us to beauty products to help you shine all season long.
HollyDolly demonstrates how to create a simple DIY Holly pin for your hair.

Want to be featured in the next edition? Sign up for the {hub}LINKS newsletter and submit your posts!

Tipsy Tuesday No.8: Spiked Hot Chocolate

December 19, 2013 by Emily Leave a Comment

Ok ok, it’s technically already Thirsty Thursday– we’re a little behind here in the chaos of the holidays this week!

On Christmas Eve, I love nothing more than curling up in some themed pajamas with a mug of hot cocoa… spiked just a tiny bit if possible 🙂 Cliche much? What’s your Christmas Eve tradition?

[ wear this ]
The Debling Dressing Gown, Jack Wills $98.50
Plaid Lodge Moccasins, J.Crew, $49.50
(plus 30% off with code GIVENOW)

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[ drink that ]
christmas eve hot chocolate from hot chocolate by fred thompson
serves 8 in regular cups or 16 in espresso cups

[ ingredients ]
1 1/2 cups dark roast hot brewed coffee
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup sugar
3 ounces Kahlua
3 ounces creme de cacao
2 ounces brandy
1/4 cup heavy cream
whipped cream or marshmallows for garnish

[ directions ]
1. Place the brewed coffee, chocolate, and sugar in a medium-size saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring, until the chocolate has melted and the sugar has dissolved. Do not boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the Kahlua, creme de cacao, brandy, and heavy cream.
2. Pour into cups and serve immediately, topped with whipped cream or marshmallows.

NYE Party Perfect at in the pink [Part 2]

December 17, 2013 by Emily Leave a Comment

I gave you a peek into the Newbury Street in the pink, New England’s line of Lilly Pulitzer signature stores, yesterday, and today is all about their best offerings for party looks… just in time for New Year’s Eve! I had so much fun trying on dresses and outfits with the ITP team, and I can assure you that you will too… scroll to the bottom and you might even find a special discount code for picking out your own holiday or NYE dress…!

[ Kelp Green Pearl Dress, $358 — 40% off at in the pink! | Bella Sandal, $198 ]

This dress didn’t really scream my name on the hanger, but I fell in love with it on– flattering shape, unique color, and all of the sparkly detailing you need to ring in 2014. Thank you sales associates for forcing me to step out of my comfort zone!

[ Crosstown Clutch, $148 | Knockout Leather Envelope, $168 ]

Gold party bags in the perfect shapes + sizes!

[ Bronte Shift, $288 | Bella Sandal, $198 ]

The detailing on this dress. Swoon. Also obsessed with it in navy!

[ Elsa Top, $168 | Hutton Short, $168 | Bella Sandal, $198 ]

The idea of rocking a glittery blouse + lace shirts with heels instead of a typical cocktail dress is so appealing to me– this was easily my favorite look of the day. Staying in chilly Boston for New Year’s? Throw on some tights!

[ Knockout Leather Envelope, $168 ]

[ Bella Sandal, $198 ]

[ Syndey Dress, $358 — 30% off at in the pink! | Knockout Leather Envelope, $168 ]

Another dress with incredible details. Stunning embellished neckline that I unfortunately did not capture here!

[ Murray Dress, $328 — 30% off at in the pink! ]

This black flapper-style dress + this gold purse with tassel detail = my dream party look. Gatsby galore.

[ Downtown Leather Crossbody, $168 ]

[ Janice Dress, $188 | Downtown Leather Crossbody, $168 | Bella Sandal, $198 ]

You cannot go wrong with a little navy shift + gold party heels!

To prep you for New Year’s Eve, in the pink [all locations!] is offering shell chic’d readers 10% off a full-price item from now until December 31st! Just follow the shop on Twitter, like them on Facebook, and be sure to mention that you saw these posts! Let me know what you pick up! xx

[ in the pink ]
[ 133 Newbury Street ]
[ Boston, MA ]
[ 617-536-6423 ]
click here for additional New England locations!

Tipsy Tuesday No.6: Spiked Cider

November 26, 2013 by Emily Leave a Comment

This hot, spiked cider is one of my favorite things to serve on Thanksgiving. It doubles as a delicious post-feast nightcap and an apple-cinnamon kitchen-filling aroma that beats any holiday candle.

[ wear this ]
Foliage Lace Dress, Anthropologie, $138
Steven Intyce Boots, Steve Madden, $126 (sale!)
Forstal Mini Satchel, Jack Wills, $248

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[ drink that ]
steaming spiked cider from party drinks! by a.j. rathbun
serves 10

[ ingredients ]
4 quarts fresh apple cider (the cloudier the better)
16 ounces white rum
20 ounces cinnamon schnapps
1 teaspoon whole cloves
3/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
cinnamon sticks to taste
apple slices for garnish

[ directions ]
1. Pour the cider into a large nonreactive saucepan, turn the heat to medium, and let cider warm for about 5 minutes.
2. Add the remaining ingredients except the garnish, Bring the heat up to just below boiling, and let it simmer for 15 minutes. You want it piping warm, but not so hot that it burns a guest’s mouth.
3. Ladle into large heatproof mugs, adding a cinnamon stick or two to each mug, and an apple slice, if desired.

What’s your favorite drink to sip on ’round the Thanksgiving table?

A Cape for Your Everyday Superhero

November 4, 2013 by Emily 18 Comments

Capes are having a moment. A few weeks ago, I may have not been able to agree less, but after meeting Taylor Ivey, the founder and creative director behind Ellsworth & Ivey, at American Field last month, I couldn’t agree more.

I think what appealed to me most about Ellsworth & Ivey was the story. Her grandmothers—Shirley Ellsworth and Marilyn Brown—were the inspiration behind the brand, and Taylor channels their classic and elegant style [of the 1950s and 60s] in her designs, though adds a modern twist that makes the capes enticing to women of any age.

Designed and manufactured in New York City [yay American-made!], the capes are made of a very warm Alpaca, and are lined with a genuine leather trim. So while they come at a high cost, they are extremely high-quality.

I’m wearing the pesto green version of the Homestead Cape, but you can also find it and the Marilyn Cape in amethyst [just featured on Who What Wear!], camel, charcoal, navy, and winter white. And for any of you engaged ladies: you MUST check out the beautiful Wedding Cape.

Wear capes cinched with a belt…

…or without

Boston ladies: You can find Ellsworth & Ivey at Ball & Buck‘s trunk show on Newbury Street, November 12th from 6 to 9. Stop by to try on both styles and see all the darling colors!

If you can’t make it or prefer to order online, enter code SENDMEACAPE for free shipping!

For more inspiration on how to style your capes this fall, check out this Who What Wear piece. Believe me, you’ll never associate the word with Superman again.

Winter Warmers

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