I fell a little bit in love with this Joie tank dress the other day. Or, a lot in love. Subtle stripes in shades of sky blue and navy? Swoon. I could wear this all summer long.
[ Dawna Tank Dress, Joie, $268 ]
[ Meeda Blazer, Ted Baker, $240 ]
[ Anchors Away Pendant Necklace, C. Wonder, $48 ]
[ The Barnstable Bag, Kiel James Patrick, $148 ]
[ Carmelita Wedge Sandal, Kate Spade, $206 (sale!) ]
(1) Girls With Class Flask, Urban Outfitters, $18
(2) Sea Story Sailboat Ornament, Anthropologie, $14
(3) The Daring Book for Girls, via MoCloth, $13
(4) Printed iPhone Case for iPhone 4; for iPhone 5, J.Crew, $25
(5) La Pavillion iPhone 4 Case, Kate Spade, $40
(6) Bookshelf Bandit Tote, ModCloth, $18
(7) Multitude Hair Ties, Anthropologie, $12
(8) Macmerry Boxers, Jack Wills, $29.50
(9) Cha Ching Coin Purse, Kate Spade, $78
(10) Metro Watch, Kate Spade, $150
Sweater, Gap [similar] // Shirt, H&M [similar] // Jeans, American Eagle // Tote, EcoBags // Starfish necklace, DIYed [similar] // Watch, Urban Outfitters // Bracelets, Alex & Ani; Tiffany + Co.; Kiel James Patrick; Glitterbox Jewelry // Boots, Lauren Ralph Lauren [similar]
As much as I love my New England summers, I can’t deny how beautiful a crisp fall day along the water can be as well. This Lighthouse is my happy place, has been since I was a little girl, and is during all seasons.
And do you love this Pride & Prejudice tote?? Sometimes working in publishing definitely has its perks… :)
Thank goodness for Friday– and for Friday’s Fancies! Looking at my closet the other day, I realized I am actually very cautious about going monochromatic, and especially with mixing blues… which seems funny considering that blue is probably the colors available in the most shades! So this was a challenge, but the more I look at it, the more I think I’d like to incorporate monochrome into my daily looks!
Perfect Chambray Ex-Boyfriend Shirt, Madewell, $69
Sequin-tial Decisions Skirt, ModCloth, $50
Wrap Chain Necklace, Lilly Pulitzer, $58
Carousel Bangle, Kate Spade, $225
Blue Petal Cuff, BaubleBar, $28
Cece Suede Ballet Flats, J.Crew, $128
Cinderella comes out of The Vault today– that scary dark place where classics go to hide until further notice. The little girl in me is beyond excited, so, a ball-ready outfit in honor of today:
Time of My Life Dress, Donna Morgan via ModCloth, $165
Swirled Suns Headband, Anthropologie, $32
Dove Stud Earrings, LC Lauren Conrad, $8
Cinderella Pump, Disney’s Glass Slipper Collection via DSW, $90
Have Faith in Your Dreams Bangle, Disney Couture via ASOS, $60
If there’s one brand that succeeds at keeping the summer vibe alive all through autumn, it is definitely Lilly Pulitzer. Every year, I think I’m in the clear once I get through the epic End of Summer Sale, and then the Fall Lookbook comes out and taunts me even more. Here are some of my current fall favorites from the line:
Rosaline Dress, $278
Hazel Sweater Dress, $208
Mara Dress, $268
Audrey Top, $58
Marcotte Sweater, $128
Hart Top, $58
Worth Skinny Mini Printed, $158
Luxury Capri, $158
Arizona Skirt, $108
Wrap Chain Necklace, $58
Love Note Clutch Lizard, $128
Resort Chic Wedge Suede, $228
Definitely feeling all of the royal + green and royal + coral combos this fall! What do you think of the collection?
Dress, Forever 21 [similar 1; 2] // Plaid cross body, Urban Outfitters [similar-ish] // Bracelets, Kiel James Patrick; Tiffany & Co. // Pearls, Urban Outfitters // Belt, vintage // Ballets flats, TOMS
Dear summer,
I’m not done with you yet.
Please don’t go away and leave me without opportunity to wear bright blues and sundresses and plaid picnic-ready purses and nautical jewelry and ballet flats that don’t require tights. I promise I’ll be better about embracing you. No more subways when I can walk and no more warm nights spent inside.
Love,
Emily
I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve never been a huge fan of gingham. Shocking, right, considering my tendencies to lean toward vintage-y preppy granny looks at times? But I am attempting it today, in honor of Friday’s Fancies, and actually am growing quite smitten with this particular little frock. Perfect for the dog days of summer.
Sabrina Dress, Altuzarra for J.Crew, $100 (sale!)
Bee Studs, BaubleBar, $24
Coated Canvas Weekender, Anthropologie, $150 (sale!)
Levona Sandals, Fitzwell, $48 (sale!)
Picnic, anyone?
Oh, I’m sorry, have we not discussed my love for all things related to Kate Middleton’s style lately? You’re in luck today then.
James Whatling / Splash News
Ever since the Duchess donned this sky blue Stella McCartney during a visit to the National Portrait Gallery last week, I’ve had the color on my mind. You can still find the actual dress here for a pretty penny, but below are a few more affordable options in this glowing hue…
(1) Tiered Vest Dress by Boutique, Topshop, $150
(2) Plenty by Tracy Reese Everyday Royalty Dress, ModCloth, $268
(3) Stretch Silk-Blend Dress, DKNY, $118 (sale!)
(4) Flocked Cobalt Dress, Anthropologie, $188
(5) Duck Print Skater Dress, ASOS, $36
(6) Maritime Dress in Skinny Stripe, J.Crew, $60 (sale!)
Are there any famous figure influencing your style lately? Colors you’ve been craving?
With summer on my mind, I’m all about ocean blue hues right now. Check out some of my favorite Anthropologie treasures sporting cobalt, royal, and sky shades…
Second Strand Watch, $198 // Exposed Outline Clutch, $148 // Silversmith Double Drops, $32
Pointelle Diamond Sweater Tee, $88 // Take Flight Tank, $78 // Streaked Horizons Tank, $38
Cobalt Voltaic Loafers, $188 // Nola Braid Heels, $90 // Tennley Ballerinas, $78
Sky Trails Maxi Dress, $168 // Reactive Shimmer Skirt, $198 // Mesh Dancer Dress, $168
Pragmatic Vase, $48 // Rivulets Quilt, $288 // Louisa Settee, $2,498
