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7.31.2017

My Favorite Blazer

Blazer: Halogen, Tank: Topshop, Jeans: Joe's Jeans, Heels: BCBG, Sunnies: Karen Walker. Bag: Rebecca Minkoff
Happy Monday loves! Hope you had a wonderful weekend. The weather on Friday and Saturday was super rainy and gross so we just stayed in and binge-watched movies on Netflix! I also got a lot of reading done. I started and am now almost halfway through "Winter Garden" by Kristin Hannah. It is SO good so far! She also wrote "The Nightingale" which I finished last week and LOVED. I think I'm going to do a book review post soon. Sunday the weather was gorgeous so we spent the day cooking out with the family to celebrate my mom's birthday! I also got my hair done on Saturday and I'm super happy with the subtle balayage/highlights she added. I love how it just makes it a tiny bit lighter and looks really natural!

This blush blazer was part of the Clear the Rack sale at Nordstrom Rack however, I found one almost identical on sale on Nordstrom's site and it's by the same brand! I'm assuming this is just the style from last year's collection. I have been wanting a blush blazer forever now and this one was an incredible deal--I think it ended up being less than $30!
[Linking up with Biana from B Loved BostonByLaurenM, Style Elixir, Trend Spin]
7.28.2017

My Final Nordstrom Sale Picks (Still in Stock)

Peep Toe Booties, Scarf, Sweater, Blazer, Sunnies, Dress, Handbag
Happy Friday loves! Hope you had a fabulous week and have some fun weekend plans ahead. This week DEFINITELY dragged but I'm glad it's almost over. This weekend I don't have too many plans except for a hair appointment Saturday afternoon--I'm going to get some subtle balayage added back in! Always going against the usual trend of going dark for fall--I'll be going lighter! Other than that I'm just hoping to relax with yummy drinks and food and get stuff done around the house since I'll be in NYC next weekend. It was my mommy's birthday yesterday too so we may be doing something small to celebrate!

This will be my final round-up of Nordstrom Anniversary Sale picks and though most of the initial items I featured are sold out, there are still A LOT of good things on sale! The last items I picked up from the sale were these peep-toe Vince Camuto booties. They are the perfect transition shoes going into fall and since they're VERY comfortable, I thought they would be perfect for our NYC trip next weekend.

Also, I got these Quay sunnies last year (featured in this post) and I LOVE them. They're definitely more of a go-to for winter time just because that's typically when I wear a ton of black.

I'm also REALLY surprised this Tory Burch bag is still on stock! I already have a black TB tote that I'm sure I'll break back out for winter but I love the slouchier style of this one included in the sale.

Have a fabulous weekend! xoxo
7.26.2017

Eyelet Dress + Fashion Frenzy Link-Up!

Dress: H&M, Wedges: J. Crew, Clutch: Boohoo, Sunnies: Karen Walker
Happy Wednesday! Hope you guys are having a great week so far. Mine has definitely been busy catching up from being on vacation but it has been super nice to be home. Who else still can't help perusing the Nordstrom sale?! Even though I've probably clicked through every single item a million times, I keep going back! There really are so many great deals. I'm going to be doing a final round-up of my picks that are still in stock on Friday!

When I saw this dress at H&M I knew it would be perfect for our Cape Cod trip! Funnily enough, I didn't end up wearing it while I was there! I was pretty much in rompers the entire week because they're so comfortable and easy and it was SO hot. This dress will be so perfect for summer date nights and it's also a great one for church!

7.24.2017

Week in Cape Cod

Tank: Old, Skirt: J. Crew, Sandals: Old, similar here, Hat: South Moon Under, Sunnies: Ray-Ban
Happy Monday loves! Hope you had a great weekend and a great week last week. We're sad our trip is over but are happy to be home! Cape Cod was absolutely gorgeous and was definitely one of my favorite places we've visited. The pretty cape houses and the hydrangeas on every corner were absolutely dreamy. We got the chance to see Falmouth, Martha's Vineyard, and Chatham which was my personal favorite. Most of these pictures were taken in Chatham because it was just SO charming!

My personal favorite moments from our trip were
 1.) Bike riding in Martha's Vineyard along the shore. The views were absolutely GORGEOUS! We also stopped at a super cute brewery called Bad Martha's in Edgartown. Definitely recommend!
2.) Walking around all the cute shops in Chatham and the view from the lighthouse there. The Yellow Umbrella Book Shop was ADORABLE if you're a big fan of local bookshops like me!
3.) Margaritas and SUPER yummy Mexican food at Anejo's in Falmouth!

We also stopped in Mystic, CT on the way back home. Mystic Pizza is one of my all-time favorite movies so it was so much fun for me to see! It's also SUCH an adorable little town. I could definitely spend a weekend there. Back to reality now! 
[Linking up with Biana from B Loved Boston and ByLaurenM]
7.17.2017

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Try-On Haul

Cashmere Vest, Blouse, Leather Leggings, Loafers
Moto Jacket, Cami, OTK Boots (mine are from 2 years go but these are the 2017 version)
Blazer, Turtleneck (not included in sale but almost identical here), Loafers
Cardigan, Camisole, Loafers
Wanted to style this cardigan a different way with the leggings and cute booties
Sweater, Similar OTK Boots
Happy Monday y'all! Hope you had a wonderful weekend. Mine was definitely pretty eventful with the Nordstrom sale, packing for Cape Cod, drinks and dinner catching up with a friend from Boston and Steven successfully completed his proposal for his PhD on Friday so we went out celebrating! All very exciting things. We're leaving at noon today to make the drive up to Cape Cod and will be there all week. I'll be taking the rest of the week off from blogging so I can fully enjoy time with the family! Make sure to follow along on IG and IG stories though because I'll definitely be posting pictures from our trip.

Let's get down to the good stuff! In my personal opinion, this year's sale has been the BEST of all the sales or maybe I'm just getting better at shopping them. Like I mentioned in my last post, I focus on the STAPLE pieces that I know will get a ton of wear through fall. I love EVERYTHING included in this post but the top 3 stand-out items for me are this cashmere vest, these leopard loafers and the incredible Spanx leggings!

What did y'all pick up during the sale that you absolutely loved?! Hope you have a great rest of your week and I'll see you back here next Monday!

PS-sorry if you tried to visit my site over the weekend and this morning! Just like last year, I forgot to renew my domain so my site got shut down. Don't worry--I finally set up auto-renew so should avoid this happening in the future!!
[Linking up with B Loved Boston and ByLaurenM]
7.13.2017

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2017-Build Your Fall Wardrobe

LoafersVest, Earrings, Tall BootsCrossbody, Blouse, ToteRuffled TopBooties

Happy Thursday and HAPPY SHOPPING! I can't believe the biggest sale of the year is finally here and I'm so excited to be sharing some of my online shopping picks with you. I know I normally do my posts on Friday but I wanted y'all to have this little guide for shopping the sale ASAP. I plan to go to Nordstrom tonight so I can do some in-person shopping and I'm hoping to get a post detailing everything I picked up on Monday! For now, these are some of the items I have my eye on to buy online.

My method for shopping the Nordstrom sale is pretty much to focus on the wardrobe STAPLES that I will wear a ton through fall. Every year I pick up a pair of boots, booties and usually pick up a jacket or a staple like this gorgeous long vest. Last year I got 2 or 3 pairs of booties (oops lol) so this year I don't think I need another pair but I wanted to include this gorgeous rag & bone taupe pair that looks SUPER similar to the Vince Camuto ones I got last year. Also how GORGEOUS is this olive tote?! In the past I haven't really purchased any handbags during the sale but this one is just adorable and such a great price!

Items that I want to try on in person that aren't included in this round-up are this leather jacket, these leather leggings, this cardigan, these Chelsea booties, and this blazer. This is the year I want to make the investment and buy a really good leather jacket and because they're kind of pricey I want to check them out in person to see how they fit. With leather leggings my sizing is always a toss-up so I like to try those on in person too! I feel like with this list I have all my essentials covered but I'm sure while I'm in the store a few more things will catch my eye.

Stay tuned for my post Monday to see everything I tried on and purchased at the Nordstrom sale in-store!
7.12.2017

Styling a Blazer in Summer + Fashion Frenzy Link-Up!

Blazer: Old (similar here), Tank: Madewell, Sunnies: Ray-Ban, Skirt: J. Crew, Mules: Sam Edelman
Happy Wednesday loves! Thank you so much for any recommendations you left for our Cape Cod trip on my last post! Sorry for this super brief post today--this week has been a little crazy with a few people out of the office and me going out next week. Hope you're having a fabulous week so far!


7.10.2017

Watercolor Floral

Cami: Moon River, Jeans: Joe's Jeans, Heels: Sam Edelman, Clutch: Boohoo, Sunglasses: Karen Walker

Happy Monday loves! Hope you had an awesome weekend. Sorry for my absence on Friday--it was just one of those weeks! This weekend was SO nice and relaxing with lots of time in the sun, good food and good drinks. We are just anxiously counting down the days until our Cape Cod trip next week. This week will be a little crazy at work in anticipation of my trip but well worth it of course. I know a bunch of you have been to Cape Cod before because you mentioned it in the comments when I talked about our trip last week. I would LOVE any recommendations of what to do/where to eat/etc. while we're there. My aunt and uncle have a summer house there so I'm sure they know a lot of good spots but I totally want to hear from y'all too if Steven and I go off on our own to explore!

This cami has been on repeat ever since I bought it. It's such a chic, feminine piece and so easy to throw on with jeans to make a perfect date night look. I love the gorgeous watercolor floral print! I have also worn it a few times to work underneath a cream blazer and I really love how that looked!
[Linking up with Biana from B Loved Boston and ByLaurenM]
7.05.2017

Styling a Slip-Dress + Fashion Frenzy Link-Up!

Dress: Six Crisp Days , Mules: Sam Edelman, Bag: Rebecca Minkoff, Hoops: Gorjana
Happy Wednesday loves! Hope you had an awesome 4th and got a day to relax/have fun with family and friends. We spent the day at the pool then barbecued and went to see fireworks near our house! Super laidback and exactly what I needed to break up the week.

Isn't it so frustrating when you take outfit photos then get back and see your dress was wrinkled in all of them?! I was so annoyed because I'm so picky about wrinkles but I didn't have time this weekend to re-shoot this look. Sorry guys! This dress is SO adorable with or without wrinkles though and so perfect for a summer date night. I love the champagne color of it and the pretty wrap detail. I feel like it would also look super cute dressed down with a jean jacket over top! Unfortunately, it did sell out on Urban's site but I was able to find it in black on another site.

7.03.2017

Red White & Blue + Sales

Dress: Madewell, Hat: South Moon Under, Mules: Aldo, Sunnies: Ray-Ban, Tote: J. Crew
Happy Monday loves! For those of you that are lucky enough to have today off (or have taken it off), I'm incredibly jealous. Luckily, I do have tomorrow off so that will be a nice way to break up the week! 

I'm going to keep this post short but I hope y'all have a fabulous 4th of July and enjoy today's patriotic outfit inspo! Below are some 4th of July sales you won't want to miss:

Ann Taylor // Get 50% off everything during the Oh So Summer Sale
Anthropologie//Extra 30% off Sale Items
FRAME Denim // Shop the Frame 4th of July Sale for an additional 25% off
ModCloth // 15% Off , 20% Off $100+, 30% Off $200
Nasty Gal // Independence Weekend 50% Off Everything (excluding sale)
SHEIN // Save up to 60% off on trend styles
Urban Outfitters // Take 30% off ALL sale items online
J. Crew//30% off your purchase, CODE: HOORAY

[Linking up with Biana from B Loved Boston, Fashion Elite and ByLaurenM]