July 2012
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window shopping
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I was window shopping the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, and I’m really excited about all the leather accents on deck for fall. I’m especially wild about the tweed and leather combo. Classic elegance with a modern edge? It doesn’t get better than that.
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a study in coral
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snapshots // weekend at the lake
The fifth annual girls’ weekend at the lake was a wild success, per usual. We swam, paddle boarded, shopped a local art fair, ate, drank and generally made merry. The best part, of course, was seeing my mom, sisters and our dear friends, Sadie, Emily and Katie. Love you girls!
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Walter and I are heading up to my parents’ lake cabin for a girls’ weekend! It will be the fifth year my sisters, three of our dearest childhood friends and I have convened lakeside, making it a beloved tradition and one of the highlights of the season. (That’s largely thanks to my mom, who is definitely the...
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the nest // a study in color
{clockwise from top left: navy paint//gray paint//navy fabric//striped rug//navy link and chevron pillows//yellow lamp//navy soleil pillow//navy chair//gray pillow//navy lamp//striped duvet}
I recently added that yellow and white striped West Elm duvet to my little nest, and I love it paired with navy blue and gray. Consider this my boudoir inspiration board. :)
pretty savings
Heads up — all J.Crew sale items are an extra 40% off until midnight! Here are some cute picks:
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words of wisdom
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“Happiness is the consequence of personal effort. You fight for it, strive for it, insist upon it, and sometimes even travel around the world looking for it. You have to participate relentlessly in the manifestations of your own blessings.”
— Elizabeth Gilbert
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anatomy of an outfit
polka dot blouse {similar} + coral capris {similar} + nude flats {similar} + watch + pearl bracelet + charm bracelet
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i dream of ikat
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in the kitchen: pasta al pesto
Slow food maven Alice Waters’ Pasta al Pesto, from The Art of Simple Food, is quite easy and absolutely delicious. I substitute Romano for half of the Parmesan, for a little extra kick. (Full disclosure: I also substitute a food processor for the mortar and pestle… Don’t tell Alice.)
Pesto:
Pick the leaves from 1 bunch of basil, to yield about 1 lightly packed cup
In a...
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the nest
I spotted these Studiopatró dish towels on Oh Joy, and I’m seriously smitten. Take a gander:
Adorable, right? These cuties can be ordered with a wooden server for an adorable hostess gift:
Or if you’re looking for a wedding or shower gift, you can’t go wrong with this set:
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anatomy of an outfit
navy and white dress {similar here and here} + neon pink belt {similar} + nude pumps {similar} + aviators {similar} + longchamp tote + cross pendant {similar here and here}
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sassy chevron
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anatomy of an outfit // saturday style
chambray shirtdress {similar} + gold charm necklace + poppy lipstick + gold circle ring {similar} + pink bangles {similar here and here} + gold sandals {similar}
***to see two other ways to style a simple chambray shirtdress, click here!
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snapshots
Some miscellaneous instagram snapshots. :)
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anatomy of an outfit
pink ruffled top {similar} + striped blazer {similar here and here} + silver necklace + sparkly earrings {similar} + black ballet shoes + knot ring + charm bracelet + watch
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the chipper chicken
I am a HUGE fan of Kate Spade jewelry. Huge. Did I mention these earrings my bestie got me for my birthday?! I’m in love:
But as much as I adore her, Kate can really set a girl back in the finance department. Enter Talbots.
You may remember Talbots as the place your mom used to buy her most horrible/awesome ’80s Christmas sweaters, but the brand has undergone some changes since the...
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fresh cut // kate spade
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Kate Spade has announced some new arrivals, and per usual, they are totally swoon-worthy. Here are some of my favorite picks. I’m loving the painterly influence in the clutches, and that green dress makes my heart skip a beat. I had to feature that big green tote, of course, because we share a name… it’s the...
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anatomy of an outfit
hunter green sheath dress + pearls {similar} + poppy pink lipstick + leopard heels {similar} + vintage earrings-turned-shoe-clips {similar… also love these and these}
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anatomy of an outfit
navy polka dot blouse (similar) + trouser jeans (similar) + mustard belt (similar) + tangelo flats (similar)
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be still my heart
Saw these Virgin, Saints and Angels necklaces (the cross ones) in a boutique while shopping the weekend before last, and I’m officially obsessed. Added appeal: they’re handmade in Mexico and the pendant coins have each been blessed in the Vatican. I’d love to work one of these into my wardrobe… or frame it and hang it on the wall. They truly are works of art, don’t...
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anatomy of an outfit
anatomy of an outfit: floral dress (similar here, here and here) + mustard belt (similar) + silver knot ring + red pumps (similar) + black blazer
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remedies for the broken heart
If you are lucky to live long enough, there are a few basic human experiences you are almost certain to know firsthand: birth, death and romantic heartache. The great equalizers.
If you google “how to survive heartbreak” you’ll find a few useful resources (not that I’ve ever done that, of course), but there’s definitely still room for more words of wisdom out there....
