MADEWELL SILK BOW-BACK TANK

My friend Alex is a graphic designer at Madewell and hinted a month or so ago that they'd be coming out with a top I couldn't live without. Lo and behold the silk bow-back tank is here and I'm trying to talk myself out of buying the navy, the hot pink, and the periwinkle. Classic in the front with plenty of personality in the back... I'm in love. Check it out right here and tell me which color I should choose!  

P.S. Speaking of Madewell's new arrivals, I'm smitten with the shape (and the price!) of this mini satchel.

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My friend Alex is a graphic designer at Madewell and hinted a month or so ago that they'd be coming out with a top I couldn't live without. Lo and behold the silk bow-back tank is here and I'm trying to talk myself out of buying the navy, the hot pink, and the periwinkle. Classic in the front with plenty of personality in the back... I'm in love. Check it out right here and tell me which color I should choose!  

P.S. Speaking of Madewell's new arrivals, I'm smitten with the shape (and the price!) of this mini satchel.

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HOT PINK & TURQUOISE

I've probably posted about this color combination more than a dozen times but I can't help it. It's so good! Nothing screams summertime like hot pink and turquoise paired with easy neutrals like the perfect straw clutch or white jeans.

Kenneth Jay Lane spike necklace  //  J.Crew linen sweater  //  Juicy Couture tassel necklace

Kate Spade bow ring holder  //  Design Darling necklace  //  Tory Burch straw clutch

Sole Society weekender (only $70!)  //  Kate Spade watch  //  Club Monaco tassel earrings

P.S. Planning on doing a little Memorial Day sale shopping? I recommend this silk top and this striped dress from J.Crew (use code SHOPNOW), these Ray-Bans and tassel sandals from Nordstrom, and these striped loafers and suede wedges from Shopbop. Let me know if you find anything good! xx

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I've probably posted about this color combination more than a dozen times but I can't help it. It's so good! Nothing screams summertime like hot pink and turquoise paired with easy neutrals like the perfect straw clutch or white jeans.

Kenneth Jay Lane spike necklace  //  J.Crew linen sweater  //  Juicy Couture tassel necklace

Kate Spade bow ring holder  //  Design Darling necklace  //  Tory Burch straw clutch

Sole Society weekender (only $70!)  //  Kate Spade watch  //  Club Monaco tassel earrings

P.S. Planning on doing a little Memorial Day sale shopping? I recommend this silk top and this striped dress from J.Crew (use code SHOPNOW), these Ray-Bans and tassel sandals from Nordstrom, and these striped loafers and suede wedges from Shopbop. Let me know if you find anything good! xx

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(LONG) WEEKEND WARDROBE

J.Crew floppy hat  //  Ray-Ban sunglasses (now on sale!)  //  Joie dress

Design Darling picnic blanket  //  J.Crew sandals

Happy Memorial Day weekend! I hope you'll all be donning your favorite little white dresses and heading to the beach. I'm off to my sister's graduation from Amherst where — oh my gosh! — she's giving the commencement address. I couldn't be more proud of her! Have a good one. xx

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J.Crew floppy hat  //  Ray-Ban sunglasses (now on sale!)  //  Joie dress

Design Darling picnic blanket  //  J.Crew sandals

Happy Memorial Day weekend! I hope you'll all be donning your favorite little white dresses and heading to the beach. I'm off to my sister's graduation from Amherst where — oh my gosh! — she's giving the commencement address. I couldn't be more proud of her! Have a good one. xx

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SO TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF.

Bringing back one of my favorite features today!

All-time favorite movie(s): Love Story

Blog(s) rocking your world lately: The Sketch Book

Favorite nail color: Essie's Fiesta or Geranium

Now playing while you work: Country music and/or The Great Gatsby soundtrack

The last thing you bought: Besides my morning coffee, this perfect summer top

What you have planned for summer: As many weekend trips to Nantucket as are humanly possible

Now copy and paste the below questionnaire and share your responses in the comments! I can't wait to read :)

All-time favorite movie(s): 

Blog(s) rocking your world lately:

Favorite nail color:

Now playing while you work:

The last thing you bought:

What you have planned for summer:

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Bringing back one of my favorite features today!

All-time favorite movie(s): Love Story

Blog(s) rocking your world lately: The Sketch Book

Favorite nail color: Essie's Fiesta or Geranium

Now playing while you work: Country music and/or The Great Gatsby soundtrack

The last thing you bought: Besides my morning coffee, this perfect summer top

What you have planned for summer: As many weekend trips to Nantucket as are humanly possible

Now copy and paste the below questionnaire and share your responses in the comments! I can't wait to read :)

All-time favorite movie(s): 

Blog(s) rocking your world lately:

Favorite nail color:

Now playing while you work:

The last thing you bought:

What you have planned for summer:

*Image credit

JAMIE BECK IN CANNES

Do you all follow fashion photographer Jamie Beck? I'm a teensy bit obsessed with her work. These gorgeous pictures from her recent trip to Cannes have me filled with travel envy... 

See the rest of her photos here and here and be sure you're following her on Instagram as well! Do you have any favorite photographers I should know about? Do tell!

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Do you all follow fashion photographer Jamie Beck? I'm a teensy bit obsessed with her work. These gorgeous pictures from her recent trip to Cannes have me filled with travel envy... 

See the rest of her photos here and here and be sure you're following her on Instagram as well! Do you have any favorite photographers I should know about? Do tell!

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"YOU DON'T HAVE TO FIND OUT YOU'RE DYING TO START LIVING."

If you do one thing today, take twenty minutes and watch this video. Such a lovely reminder of what's really important.

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If you do one thing today, take twenty minutes and watch this video. Such a lovely reminder of what's really important.

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WHERE HAVE YOU TRAVELED?

I'm spending the next couple weekends out of town (my sister's graduation, Sarah's wedding!) and it made me think how much I miss traveling, both near and far. I lived in France for six months in college, moved to California for a few months after graduation, and my family has a goal to see all fifty states together... It's safe to say I love a good adventure! 

I thought it would be fun to count up the number of countries and states I've visited and ask you to do the same! (You know I love a good list.) My tally is 12 countries and 36 states — I would love to hear yours! One of the goals on my bucket list is to set foot on all seven continents and so far I've only hit two. How about you?!

P.S. How cool is this corkboard map?

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I'm spending the next couple weekends out of town (my sister's graduation, Sarah's wedding!) and it made me think how much I miss traveling, both near and far. I lived in France for six months in college, moved to California for a few months after graduation, and my family has a goal to see all fifty states together... It's safe to say I love a good adventure! 

I thought it would be fun to count up the number of countries and states I've visited and ask you to do the same! (You know I love a good list.) My tally is 12 countries and 36 states — I would love to hear yours! One of the goals on my bucket list is to set foot on all seven continents and so far I've only hit two. How about you?!

P.S. How cool is this corkboard map?

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NEW ARRIVALS AT DESIGN DARLING

I'll keep this short and sweet: new goodness happening at designdarling.com! The grab bag would make for a perfect beach tote and I'm already using this laundry bag in my closet. Check out all the new arrivals here and let me know what you think! xx

I'll keep this short and sweet: new goodness happening at designdarling.com! The grab bag would make for a perfect beach tote and I'm already using this laundry bag in my closet. Check out all the new arrivals here and let me know what you think! xx

8 NEUTRALS I LOVE RIGHT NOW

(1) Coach heels  (2) Lascivious bow bra  (3) Sugar Paper anchor notecards

(4) Design Darling toothbrushes  (5) Vince heels  (6) Madewell tote

(7) Zimmermann jaguar beach towel  (8) Joie silk tie-back top

I feel a shopping spree coming on... If you could choose two of the above items to come live with you, which would they be?!

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(1) Coach heels  (2) Lascivious bow bra  (3) Sugar Paper anchor notecards

(4) Design Darling toothbrushes  (5) Vince heels  (6) Madewell tote

(7) Zimmermann jaguar beach towel  (8) Joie silk tie-back top

I feel a shopping spree coming on... If you could choose two of the above items to come live with you, which would they be?!

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OUTFIT {DEVON BAER PEPLUM SKIRT}

And just so you know what Eddy has to put up with while we're taking pictures...

I've got moves.

Cat eye sunglasses c/o C. Wonder  //  J.Crew t-shirt  //  J.Crew pearls

Skirt c/o Devon Baer  //  Design Darling tortoiseshell bangles  //  J.Crew knot ring

Tory Burch satchel (now on sale!)  //  K. Slademade tassel  //  J.Crew heels

I can't decide if this look is a little too 50s housewife with the cat eye sunnies and the pearls but I suppose playing dress-up never hurt anybody. The shades were a gift from C. Wonder during our Hamptons excursion last week (tons of pictures on Instagram!) and I'm kind of digging the departure from my go-to Ray-Bans. Oh and the skirt! You know when a piece of clothing hits you at just the right spot and makes you feel ten pounds less than you are? My girl Devon totally nailed it with this one — so much so that I now own this baby in lavender and navy. What's that saying? Oh right, if the shoe fits...

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And just so you know what Eddy has to put up with while we're taking pictures...

I've got moves.

Cat eye sunglasses c/o C. Wonder  //  J.Crew t-shirt  //  J.Crew pearls

Skirt c/o Devon Baer  //  Design Darling tortoiseshell bangles  //  J.Crew knot ring

Tory Burch satchel (now on sale!)  //  K. Slademade tassel  //  J.Crew heels

I can't decide if this look is a little too 50s housewife with the cat eye sunnies and the pearls but I suppose playing dress-up never hurt anybody. The shades were a gift from C. Wonder during our Hamptons excursion last week (tons of pictures on Instagram!) and I'm kind of digging the departure from my go-to Ray-Bans. Oh and the skirt! You know when a piece of clothing hits you at just the right spot and makes you feel ten pounds less than you are? My girl Devon totally nailed it with this one — so much so that I now own this baby in lavender and navy. What's that saying? Oh right, if the shoe fits...

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