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I just ordered this ikat dress from JCrew and I am crossing my fingers it fits. While I'm add it, I'm soooo tempted to order these Eva Fehren earrings too. 

17 three ingredient cocktails. Have even less to work with? 16 two ingredient cocktails. 

There is in shower self tanner. Consider me intrigued. 

Photos of 1940s Paris against the same spots today. 

Styling tricks to steal from 10 beautiful living rooms. 

Stealth interview questions to reveal your true character. 

I am fascinated by Kimye's wedding photos. 

Why we need to start dating again. Agreed! What ever happened to this??

This girl lived her life according to the Pinterest popular page.

Happy weekend! 

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WHEW! What a week!! I don't even know what just happened haha. I'm ready for a couple days of for sure. How was your week?

This adorable schnauzer is as close as A and I will get to having one, but I thought he would appreciate this cutie. Here are a few things for your reading pleasure...

I pinned a bunch of graphic wedding invites for a friend. Check it out here. 

Can't stop wearing my new navy striped tee.

26 Times Celebrities Gave Awesome Responses to Sexist Questions. It's a little tedious to click through, but these women are sharp!  

Need some new lunchbox ideas? Try these.

Do you live in one of the Top 10 Cities for Millennials?

How to Invest Money in your 20s.

Women Rejecting Marriage Proposals in Western Art History. Hilarious!  

Happy weekend :)

wear / travel to st. croix

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If you follow on Instagram, you may have seen that A and I booked a trip for April to St. Croix! I've never been to the Caribbean or Mexico and I am SO EXCITED!!!! Not only will it be amazing to get away from the Boston winter (because let's be honest...it will still be winter), but it will be great to take a vacation together with nothing to do and nowhere to go.

Now that the trip is officially booked, I am itching to shop. I already have plenty of shorts, shirts, and dresses, but I could use a couple things that I might treat myself to...

Clockwise from top left: 

-A cute gauzy coverup to keep the sun off me

-A new black bikini since my old one fell apart (I just buy the same one from Old Navy over and over and love it)

-A turquoise necklace has been on my wishlist forever and will look perfect over my black maxi dress. This one is sold out, but I'm hoping they restock! 

-White skinny jeans for dinner (cute with a striped top)

-Gauzy beach pants on sale from JCrew. They're the most ridiculous thing on this list, but I love them for some reason.

-New Rainbows because mine are legitimately falling apart.

-A straw hat to keep the sun off me because I'm pale...and also baseball hats don't shade as well. Mom, you should be proud!

What do you think? Is anything missing? Am I being too over the top? Suggestions are welcome!

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Also: There aren't many of these awesome Nikes left from J Crew, but at $36 on sale, they're worth calling a store to track down in your size (they can check stores across the country for you!). I went a half size up and bought the mustard/aqua. 

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I ordered this Rifle Paper calendar for my cube and can't wait to put it out! I had wishlisted this wayyyy back when the original art was spotted on Instagram in the spring. 
8 tips for decluttering. 
Eastern Standard brunch is in my future for my birthday on Sunday!
This article is super helpful when addressing holiday cards. I just watched Reckless this month and wish it wasn't cancelled!! I love that it takes place in my hometown. 
This little table arrived for the apartment and is already so handy. 
What your ice cream flavor says about you.
32 amazing makeup tricks just in time for holiday festivities!

inspired / color combination

J. Crew just posted the first round of September Style Guide images on Pinterest and this color combination caught my eye:

The pale pink with citron and army green (and a hint of burgundy) is cool, perfect for early fall, and definitely unique. I’m reminded of Christian Siriano’s Spring 2012 ready-to-wear collection, specifically these two looks:

This fall I think I’ll be layering my citron sweater with some army green pants/jeans and finishing off the look with my blush patent wedges.

Any particular color combinations catching your eye lately?

wear / jcrew pima tee

Please forgive me for the huge silence over here. It has been a very challenging month at work and I’m doing my best just to hang on with work and taking care of myself so I don’t get run down. I’m hoping to be back to regular posting next week!

In the meantime, I wanted to share a t-shirt that has become a recent obsession of mine. My wardrobe is largely built on solid basics with some special pieces mixed in for interest. I found this pocket tee at JCrew on the sale rack almost a month ago and it’s on sale online with extra 40% off! I bought it grey and it was so soft and comfy that I went back for the black one.

I love dressing it up or down and the high-low hemline plus lower neckline makes it perfect. If you don’t see your size or color online, don’t forget to call a store to see if they can hunt one down for you! It runs true to size with a loose/boxy fit.

wear / jcrew floral cove

It seems like every season or so JCrew puts out a print that I just can’t get enough of. Recently I’ve been drooling over the Floral Cove print and when I saw the pieces listed in the sale section, I high tailed it over to the store to try things on.

The dress was a GREAT price in store, but did me absolutely no favors.

I love the silk front sweater, but it was the priciest of the bunch.

 

So I took advantage of free shipping when ordering in the store and ordered this silky shell that I know will pair well with everything from white jeans to a navy blazer and pencil skirt for work.

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Have you found any prints you love recently?

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Don’t these lovely ladies make you itch for a dressy masquerade party? Reminds me of my junior prom…

A few things I’m loving this week:

I did some Dine Out Boston eating over the past two weeks. My favorites were the brussel sprout caesar salad at Met Back Bay, the Elote Con Chili atZocalo (never had it? find a Mexican or tapas place STAT), and the Papardalle with Lamb Ragu at Clink.

I’m re-reading Ella Enchanted for the zillionth time. That book is one of my very favorites and I’ve been falling in love with Ella and Char all over again.

Sur la Table sent me a mini catalogue; who knew there were so many fruit specific tools?!

I’m newly addicted to Veep.

Am I the only one who loved diagramming sentences?

JCrew does it again with this fun color film.

15 things you didn’t know about your iPhone.

And a few design tips from the masters.

Happy weekend-ing!!

wear / jcrew and madewell

Between the promise of spring to come and just starting a new job (always an excuse for new clothes), I have my eye on some fun new wardrobe additions for spring. I always love Madewell and JCrew, and they aren’t disappointing me! Here are a few things on my list.

{adorable French Print Popover / Sunburst Skirt in Stripe / Darby Eyelet Loafers / Crystal Venus Flytrap Necklace, perfect for almost every outfit / brand new crisp white Perfect Shirt / stunning blue D’orsay Flats from Madewell / Navy Schoolboy Blazer}

Also on my radar: a Barbour jacket for spring (I plan to add a liner in the fall) and these sparklers for date nights.

Happy spring shopping!

wear / elbow patch sweater

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I’m obsessed with this sweater. I have it in wine!!
9/6/14: JCrew Factory is selling this now!

wear / fall layers

While looking back at my Everyday Inspiration Pinterest board, I noticed I’ve pinned some layered looks that not only will be great for the cold weather over the next few months, but also use clothes I already have (with room for maybe one or two little additions).

I have pretty much this entire outfit. My plaid shirt has more black in it, so I think I would do plaid shirt, black sweater, camel blazer.

Love these layered neutrals.

My colored vest is orange, but I like the idea of layering it over my navy and white gingham button up.

Vest OVER the blazer? Love it! Adds warmth without restricting movement the way a blazer under a coat does.

I love the idea of white jeans in the winter but I’ve never had the guts to do it. Maybe this is the year.

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What are your favorite layered looks?

currently coveting

Since starting a second job, I have happily been able to have some fun money and I’ve been coveting pretty things for both my apartment and my closet. 

{across from top left: west elm hourglasses for a pretty display / cb2 marta glasses to replace my chipped and cracked ones / west elm gold glassware for my bar-to-be / lands end striped tees to replace my old, stained ones / jcrew pixie pants-I already ordered these and am so excited to wear them!! /pbteen navy bordered sheets to refresh my bed / jcrew printed blouse / sally benedict painting that I LOVE / world market hexagon wine rack / jcrew blue shirt tail skirt}

Several of these are in my November budget and some are for maybe down the road. I’ll be sure to share!

What are you coveting lately?

wear / technicolor floral

I went a little crazy the other day and pinned a ton of things from JCrew and Madewell. The things that stick out most are the top and dress in the Technicolor Floral:

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What fall clothes are you lusting after? What are you pinning?

wear / currently coveting

JCrew Factory is 50% this week and I am soooo tempted to order everything. However, my dear friend L has promised an outlet trip when I’m in San Francisco later this month so I’m forcing myself to hold out until then. In the meantime I made a wishlist and I just stare at it longingly. 

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Apparently I’m on a blue kick!!! 

What are you coveting this summer?

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I love this layering! I think I’ll give it a go tonight.