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6 BAGS FOR BEACH SEASON

First and foremost, my heart goes out to the victims and volunteers at yesterday's Boston Marathon. I am grateful my friends and family in the area are safe and sound and my prayers go out to all involved.

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I'm already mapping out as many summer weekends on Nantucket as my schedule will allow which naturally has me thinking about additions to my warm weather wardrobe. A new beach bag is at the top of my list! Which of these options would you tote to the beach this summer?


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OUTFIT {STRIPED SHIFT}


Girl's best friends: stripes, sneaks, and one precious pup.

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NEW ARRIVALS!


I'm pretty psyched about all the newness in the boutique this month! I've been working really hard to source new products that are fun and fresh but also true to my classic-with-a-twist aesthetic. I hope you find something you love! Check out today's new additions HERE.


THREE DARLING DRESSES




Is it summer yet?! 

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LINK LOVIN'


Ten links for your weekend perusal... 


1. A friend sent me this Art Williams speech and it totally jumpstarted my productivity this week. Do it!

2. Attention, fellow bow lovers: totally splurge-worthy little blue shorts.  

3. Eddy and I worked from a couple different cafés this week for a change of scenery and it was kind of awesome to get out of my apartment for once. New Yorkers, where are your favorite places to work?



4. Have you seen the new baubles in the boutique? I can't stop wearing this zebra bangle. Stay tuned for more new goodies next week!

5. I added "pin it" buttons to the right of each image on the blog. I'm no coding genius but this tutorial made it super simple! Pin away :)

6. I love all three of these color combos.

7. I squealed when this table arrived in my apartment this week and couldn't resist sharing an apartment sneak peek.



8. Naomi's video of her family trip to San Francisco makes me smile. How cute are her kiddos?

9. The last thing I need is another striped dress but this one is precious, right?

10. These initial bangles are the cutest but I wish "M" and "H" were more colorful! Will you be scooping one up with your initial?

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QUOTE DU JOUR


Are you all familiar with James Nord? He's a fashion photographer here in New York and his post yesterday stopped me in my tracks. When people ask how you're doing, it's so easy to say, "I'm keeping busy!" as a default. (I'm totally guilty.) I love that James makes a point instead to say that he's having the time of his life. Isn't that the whole point? Let's all "be better than busy." It's the weekend — go have the time of your life. xx

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TORY BURCH'S OCEAN BREEZE





Robinson Spectator Middy Satchel (the same one I have in tan!)







C-O-L-O-R C-R-U-S-H. Who's with me?

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10 CLASSIC ACCESSORIES EVERY GIRL SHOULD OWN



It's easy to get swept up in shopping for items that will get you through one or two seasons but I really try to focus my resources on pieces that will stand the test of time. These are ten pieces I think every girl should own, whether you can afford them right this moment or you're saving up for something you know will last.

The color of these Tory Burch Reva flats is "iced coffee" which makes them an instant win in my book but I also love these and these.

This one catches light beautifully and works just as well with a silk blouse as it does a white t-shirt.

I'm obviously biased toward these tortoiseshell bangles but I also love tortoiseshell for eyewear.

I'm the kind of person who freezes in movie theaters, offices, restaurants, you name it. Having a scarf tucked in my bag has saved the day on numerous occasions!

Is there a more timeless timepiece? I think not.

These ones cost $14 (meaning you won't be devastated when one falls down the drain).

If you're more likely to wear black, I suggest this one from K. Slademade.

You can never have too many but I'd start with your favorite metallic.

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants in eyewear form, these look good on ev-er-y-one. Trust.

My mom gave me this one from J.Crew for my college graduation and I find it way more youthful than the classic single strand. 

What classics have you picked up lately? Anything you'd add to this list? I'm all ears!



FRIENDS WITH STYLE {WES}

Brooks Brothers jacket (similar) // Vineyard Vines shirt // Cole Haan belt

Say hi to Wes! He's a Bucknell friend of mine who visited last weekend from D.C. and I couldn't resist shooting his cute outfit for weekend brunch. Plaid, polka dots, and a pop of orange — somehow he makes it work and looks good doing it. Don't you wish more boys would be this fearless with color? Real men wear pink... and apparently orange too ;)

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