WHAT TO WEAR ON A FIRST DATE

Girls are so funny. We get all excited about going on dates, hyping it up with our girlfriends, doing the compulsory Facebook stalking... Only to let panic set in the day of as we stand in front of our closets, agonizing over what to wear. Sound familiar? Here's my go-to look of late: an easy dress, something cute to throw on if it's chilly, a classic accessory, and a pair of killer shoes. 

Joie striped dress  //  Joie chambray blazer  //  Tory Burch cuff  //  DVF sandals

Oh and can you tell I'm loving on Joie lately? I'd like one of everything to appear in my closet. This fuchsia dress has the most darling drop-waist detail, this minty silk number was made for white jeans, and this navy lace top would be perfect for date nights.

What's your go-to look for a first date? What's the best (or worst!) first date you've been on? Do tell! 

Girls are so funny. We get all excited about going on dates, hyping it up with our girlfriends, doing the compulsory Facebook stalking... Only to let panic set in the day of as we stand in front of our closets, agonizing over what to wear. Sound familiar? Here's my go-to look of late: an easy dress, something cute to throw on if it's chilly, a classic accessory, and a pair of killer shoes. 

Joie striped dress  //  Joie chambray blazer  //  Tory Burch cuff  //  DVF sandals

Oh and can you tell I'm loving on Joie lately? I'd like one of everything to appear in my closet. This fuchsia dress has the most darling drop-waist detail, this minty silk number was made for white jeans, and this navy lace top would be perfect for date nights.

What's your go-to look for a first date? What's the best (or worst!) first date you've been on? Do tell! 

OLIVIA POPE'S STYLE

Is anyone else obsessed with the show Scandal? My cousin Emily got me hooked last week and we're already halfway through the second season. (Don't you love when that happens?) Characters and plot aside, I'm absolutely obsessed with Kerry Washington's Olivia Pope's style. Here are a few choice looks from season two:

Have you ever seen a more stylish assortment of outerwear? I've collected a few of my favorite blazers/coats/jackets (okay, and one perfect boucle dress) in the slideshow below so we can all work a little Olivia Pope style into our everyday looks (you'll have to click over to the blog to see it!).

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Is anyone else obsessed with the show Scandal? My cousin Emily got me hooked last week and we're already halfway through the second season. (Don't you love when that happens?) Characters and plot aside, I'm absolutely obsessed with Kerry Washington's Olivia Pope's style. Here are a few choice looks from season two:

Have you ever seen a more stylish assortment of outerwear? I've collected a few of my favorite blazers/coats/jackets (okay, and one perfect boucle dress) in the slideshow below so we can all work a little Olivia Pope style into our everyday looks (you'll have to click over to the blog to see it!).

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QUOTE DU JOUR

Welcome back! I had an incredible weekend at my sister Reilly's graduation (plenty of pictures on Instagram!) and I have a three-day work week thanks to Sarah's wedding this weekend. Here's a clever little quote to ease us back into the swing of things... Cheers to a productive week and one hell of a good time getting through it!

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Welcome back! I had an incredible weekend at my sister Reilly's graduation (plenty of pictures on Instagram!) and I have a three-day work week thanks to Sarah's wedding this weekend. Here's a clever little quote to ease us back into the swing of things... Cheers to a productive week and one hell of a good time getting through it!

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