THE LITTLE PINK DRESS

I see the charms of the classic little black dress: it's flattering, versatile, and appropriate for a multitude of occasions. But the more I stare at my closet, I've started to realize that it's also a little boring — or at least super predictable. Enter the little pink dress to shake things up...

(1) Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Maxi Slip Dress (2) Emma Graham Mandy Dress 

(3) Blu Life Bachelorette Dress — only $88! (4) Elkin Rainey Romp Dress 

(5) J.Crew Pink Flamenca Dress — now on sale! (6) Shoshanna Bea Button Front Dress

(7) Vince Zip Back Shift Dress (8) Three Floor Swoon Scallop Dress — AMAZING.

(9) Parker Sleeveless Shirtdress (10) Madewell Silk Slideshow Dress

I love the bow on the back of #2 and the classic silhouette of #7 but it's the sweet scalloped details on #8 I'm most eager to add to my dress collection. Are you a fan of the little pink dress? Which is your favorite?

I see the charms of the classic little black dress: it's flattering, versatile, and appropriate for a multitude of occasions. But the more I stare at my closet, I've started to realize that it's also a little boring — or at least super predictable. Enter the little pink dress to shake things up...

(1) Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Maxi Slip Dress (2) Emma Graham Mandy Dress 

(3) Blu Life Bachelorette Dress — only $88! (4) Elkin Rainey Romp Dress 

(5) J.Crew Pink Flamenca Dress — now on sale! (6) Shoshanna Bea Button Front Dress

(7) Vince Zip Back Shift Dress (8) Three Floor Swoon Scallop Dress — AMAZING.

(9) Parker Sleeveless Shirtdress (10) Madewell Silk Slideshow Dress

I love the bow on the back of #2 and the classic silhouette of #7 but it's the sweet scalloped details on #8 I'm most eager to add to my dress collection. Are you a fan of the little pink dress? Which is your favorite?

SUMMER LOVIN'

A few highlights from last week's jaunt to Nantucket...

Family meals and Design Darling topiaries at the dinner table // Morning strolls around town, iced lattés in hand // Quality time with my adorable grandmother (and number one fan) // Wearing this tunic to the beach and to dinner // Traveling home in this dress (and possibly never taking it off)

It requires a four hour drive and a two hour ferry ride but somehow family trips to Nantucket are always worth the while. Note to self: schedule next weekend trip asap!

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A few highlights from last week's jaunt to Nantucket...

Family meals and Design Darling topiaries at the dinner table // Morning strolls around town, iced lattés in hand // Quality time with my adorable grandmother (and number one fan) // Wearing this tunic to the beach and to dinner // Traveling home in this dress (and possibly never taking it off)

It requires a four hour drive and a two hour ferry ride but somehow family trips to Nantucket are always worth the while. Note to self: schedule next weekend trip asap!

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NEW ARRIVALS!!!

My very favorite moment of owning my online boutique is that second when I get to press "publish" on a pretty batch of new arrivals. Today I added more than thirty new items, including affordable throw pillows (in every color and pattern under the sun!), chic tortoiseshell glassware, everyone's favorite pens, pom pom throw blankets, and recycled leather notebooks. I hope you love everything as much as I do! Shop all the pretty new things HERE.

My very favorite moment of owning my online boutique is that second when I get to press "publish" on a pretty batch of new arrivals. Today I added more than thirty new items, including affordable throw pillows (in every color and pattern under the sun!), chic tortoiseshell glassware, everyone's favorite pens, pom pom throw blankets, and recycled leather notebooks. I hope you love everything as much as I do! Shop all the pretty new things HERE.

TWO PENNY BLUE IN MATCHBOOK

I was so excited to interview several inspiring female entrepreneurs for Matchbook's July issue. Two of them are Erin Gates and Marie Whitney of the brand new Boston-based company Two Penny Blue. The women designed a collection of tailored blazers in bright hues and bold patterns and I personally can't wait to make my first investment — I just need to choose between the Cambridge blazer in fuchsia silk or mint linen. The best part? Each purchase contributes a school uniform to a girls' school in Kenya. What's not to love about that?!

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I was so excited to interview several inspiring female entrepreneurs for Matchbook's July issue. Two of them are Erin Gates and Marie Whitney of the brand new Boston-based company Two Penny Blue. The women designed a collection of tailored blazers in bright hues and bold patterns and I personally can't wait to make my first investment — I just need to choose between the Cambridge blazer in fuchsia silk or mint linen. The best part? Each purchase contributes a school uniform to a girls' school in Kenya. What's not to love about that?!

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CHIC SHOPPERS

I like when little things make a big difference. My mom gave me three Baggu bags when I went off to live in San Francisco last summer and, in addition to being environmentally friendly, they made me happy peeking out of my shopping cart. Now I'm coveting one of the lovely leather options as well...

Tan leather // Pink nylon // Metallic leather

Yellow leather // Green nylon // Turquoise nylon

Have any of you tried Baggu bags? Which of these would you choose?

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I like when little things make a big difference. My mom gave me three Baggu bags when I went off to live in San Francisco last summer and, in addition to being environmentally friendly, they made me happy peeking out of my shopping cart. Now I'm coveting one of the lovely leather options as well...

Tan leather // Pink nylon // Metallic leather

Yellow leather // Green nylon // Turquoise nylon

Have any of you tried Baggu bags? Which of these would you choose?

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WEEKEND WARDROBE

Loren Hope earrings // MiH Jeans top (pretty sure I would live in this!) // Wendy Mink necklace

Rag & Bone jeans // Madewell belt // Pour La Victoire wedges (now on sale!)

I have a couple more days on Nantucket and you can bet I'll be soaking up every second! A flowy top, white jeans, and leather wedges are precisely what I'd like to be wearing for dinner with the cousins and evening detours into town for ice cream cones at the Juice Bar. What are you all up to this weekend?

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Loren Hope earrings // MiH Jeans top (pretty sure I would live in this!) // Wendy Mink necklace

Rag & Bone jeans // Madewell belt // Pour La Victoire wedges (now on sale!)

I have a couple more days on Nantucket and you can bet I'll be soaking up every second! A flowy top, white jeans, and leather wedges are precisely what I'd like to be wearing for dinner with the cousins and evening detours into town for ice cream cones at the Juice Bar. What are you all up to this weekend?

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SUMMER FUN

Seriously in love with this shoot for Dior's Cruise 2012 lookbook (and even more so as I'm on vacation myself!). I hope you are all having some summer fun of your own today! 

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Seriously in love with this shoot for Dior's Cruise 2012 lookbook (and even more so as I'm on vacation myself!). I hope you are all having some summer fun of your own today! 

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FOURTH OF JULY

Have a good one.

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Have a good one.

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COLLECTING MOMENTS

I saw a quote the other day (on Pinterest naturally) about collecting moments, not things. Here are a few moments I've been "collecting" recently... with plenty more to come on Nantucket this week!

A coffee date in the shade (where we shot our first His & Hers post this winter!) // Roses in our garden // Brunch with my sister and cousins at the Smith // Navy and pink in our backyard

Afternoon cuddles with Rory // The sweetest care package ever from Ashley // A picture from a happy customer whose daughter gave monogrammed picture frames as graduation gifts // An impromptu sushi date at the beach

The lake where we spent the weekend (I couldn't get enough of that view!) // New washi tape from a cute Etsy shop // A favorite Emma Graham dress I can't wait to wear on Nantucket this week // The sweetest little face you ever did see!

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I saw a quote the other day (on Pinterest naturally) about collecting moments, not things. Here are a few moments I've been "collecting" recently... with plenty more to come on Nantucket this week!

A coffee date in the shade (where we shot our first His & Hers post this winter!) // Roses in our garden // Brunch with my sister and cousins at the Smith // Navy and pink in our backyard

Afternoon cuddles with Rory // The sweetest care package ever from Ashley // A picture from a happy customer whose daughter gave monogrammed picture frames as graduation gifts // An impromptu sushi date at the beach

The lake where we spent the weekend (I couldn't get enough of that view!) // New washi tape from a cute Etsy shop // A favorite Emma Graham dress I can't wait to wear on Nantucket this week // The sweetest little face you ever did see!

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BACK IN STOCK!

Just a quick note to let you know that four of spring's most popular items (here and here) are now back in stock in the boutique! We don't expect they'll last long so shop to it!

Just a quick note to let you know that four of spring's most popular items (here and here) are now back in stock in the boutique! We don't expect they'll last long so shop to it!