Archive for June, 2014

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3 Ways to Wear Anchor Print Shorts and Stripes

3 Ways to Wear Anchor Print Shorts and Stripes

I wear the classic red, white, and blue Americana color palette pretty often – okay, very often – throughout the seasons, and the first week in July is the perfect time to embrace that style quirk fact. Red, White, and Blue Week: Let’s go 🙂 Kicking the party off right are three […]

June 30, 2014 × 0 comments

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Links & Pretty, Happy Things (6/28)

Links & Pretty, Happy Things (6/28)

Low, Low Tide at Sea Island (Yes, I’m STILL feeling beach-y…) I cannot begin to express how much I really, really want this bike basket. The beach cruiser and beach house to go with it would be nice, too. Possibly the most striking – in a good way! – wide […]

June 28, 2014 × 0 comments

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Smoothie: Sweet Banana Berry

Smoothie: Sweet Banana Berry

Ingredients: makes 2 good sized smoothies 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup apple juice 1 container vanilla Greek yogurt (about 6 oz) 2 bananas 1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries (although any berry or berry mix would probably work great) 1 1/2 – 2 teaspoons honey Blend, and enjoy 🙂

June 26, 2014 × 2 comments

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Three Things: Dark Chocolate Bars

Three Things: Dark Chocolate Bars

I am a big fan of soy-free dark chocolate bars. Just in case you are as well, here are three to try 🙂 Theo Organic Coconut Dark Chocolate Bar (available at Whole Foods) Patric Mocha OMG Dark Chocolate Bar  (details in this post) Mast Brothers Dark Chocolate Bars I’ve been […]

June 24, 2014 × 0 comments

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Snow Cat Print, Olive, and Just One Anchor :-)

Snow Cat Print, Olive, and Just One Anchor :-)

(I am SO sorry this pic is SO large! I tried exporting/posting/resizing it several times, and I’m not sure what all is going on. Ugh.) Snow Cat Print Shirt: J Crew (worn layered for fall/winter in this post and mixed with buffalo check in this one) Ribbed Tank: Old Navy […]

June 20, 2014 × 1 comment

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Chocolate Pots de Creme with Vanilla Whipped Cream and Strawberries

Chocolate Pots de Creme with Vanilla Whipped Cream and Strawberries

This is one of those recipes that looks all “special occasion only,” but it’s actually super simple and not labor intensive at all. Any day can be Chocolate Pots de Creme Day 🙂 Ingredients: makes 4 servings (adaptation of this recipe) Pots de Creme 1 2.5 – 3.5 ounce high […]

June 18, 2014 × 1 comment

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Stripes, Camo, and Orange

Stripes, Camo, and Orange

Camo Jacket: Zara Boys’ (print mixed with dots in this post and layered with a cardi in this one) Stripe Tee: Gap (styled with vintage Calvin’s here) Cutoffs: random, picked up for next to nothing from the juniors clearance section at Loehmann’s last year Crossbody Bag: J Crew (worn with florals […]

June 16, 2014 × 0 comments

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In a Beach-y State of Mind

In a Beach-y State of Mind

Blue Mirrored Aviators by Ray-Ban  Let me set the scene. The beach is my happy place. Looking at the horizon, smelling the salty air, and hearing the waves crash on shore instantly relax me and bring clarity and proper perspective to any issues on my mind. Ordinarily, I would have been to […]

June 14, 2014 × 0 comments

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Black and White Windowpane Print

Black and White Windowpane Print

I wore this to my first afternoon tea 🙂 I love a dress with pockets!  Windowpane Print Dress: French Connection Bow Heels: BCBGeneration (worn with pants in a saturated color and a peplum top here) Minaudière Clutch: Club Monaco Bow Earrings: Tiffany  

June 11, 2014 × 6 comments

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Peach Iced Sweet Tea

Peach Iced Sweet Tea

This peach iced sweet tea was a big hit at a recent Spring Party, and I think it will make a great addition to any barbecue or casual get-together 🙂 Ingredients:  4 quarts + 3/4 cup water 18 Darjeeling black tea bags  2 cups sugar 1 cup frozen peaches ice […]

June 9, 2014 × 4 comments

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2 Ways to Wear Green Linen Pants

2 Ways to Wear Green Linen Pants

With a tonal color :  Shirt: J Crew Pants (same pants, different color here): J Crew (these are similar and on sale!) Handbag: Cole Haan (paired with camo and lace in this post) Shoes: Arturo Chiang… oldie, old, old With a fun print in a spring-y color:  Ladybug Blazer: Penguin […]

June 6, 2014 × 12 comments

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Little Luxuries: Nautical Cup & Saucer

Little Luxuries: Nautical Cup & Saucer

This cup and saucer, a very thoughtful gift from my Secret Santa :-), is seriously giving my favorite tea cups a run for their money. I love the shades of blue and all the nautical details! See the subtle anchor near the handle? Love! The sailboat inside the cup is […]

June 4, 2014 × 2 comments