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Outfit Inspiration for the Fourth of July

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This is a MAJOR photo overload post. I try to stick to eight (or fewer!) photos per post, but this is going to be a big round up! I went through and grabbed all of my best red, white, and blue outfits fit for the fourth of July! There’s a little bit of everything here, so whether you’re heading to the beach or a backyard barbecue, you’re covered.

I’m going to be on Nantucket (just a little excited!). I’m not 100% committed to it yet, but I’m leaning towards wearing this cute little red romper during the day! And probably something a little warmer if it cools off at night. We’ll see. I do know that I’ll be packing all of my favorite red, white, and blue pieces! And when in doubt, go for stripes.

Beaches

Kicking Off Summer on Nantucket

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Two weeks ago (omg how has it already been two weeks?!), I went to Nantucket with Kiel, Sarah, Sophie, and Dave. We were invited by Nantucket Island Resorts to stay in the White Elephant Easy Street Loft. Especially since it was such a short trip, I loved being right in town! We had a bumpy,…

Anxiety

100 Days of Meditating

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I just finished my one-hundredth day of meditating n a row!!! One hundred days! It seems like such an accomplishment honestly. This is not my first (or second) time trying to commit to meditation, but it’s the first time where I truly understand the benefits of it. The last time I tried, it was actually…

Recipes

7 Pasta Recipes to Make this Summer

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I think Louisa must have taken a peek at me pantry this weekend when she put this post together. I just stocked up on boxes of pasta. I went to make some last week and realized I was down to my last box! It’s my go-to comfort meal, even in the summer. These dishes are perfect…

dresses

Draper James Gingham

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This dress isn’t exactly a “blend in with the locals” kind of dress. But I loved wearing it while touring around Paris nonetheless. When I saw it online, I bought it and said a little retail prayer that it would be as cute in person as I hoped it would. Guys, it’s even better. A huge gingham check is difficult to pull off without looking like a picnic blanket. The details on this one work though– the neckline, the bow, the pockets. How is a gingham-obsessed girl supposed to say no to this?

Paris

All the Paris Things

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On our last night in Paris, I was sitting in bed window shopping on the internet looking at various Paris mementos. I showed Carter something and she, hilariously, said, “Goes to Paris once, buys all the Eiffel Tower things.” Guilty. Although I don’t think I’m *actually* going to turn into a walking meme over here. (Or will I?!)

I do think I’m going to eventually get this Instagram framed with Framebridge to add to my travel gallery wall. But it hasn’t stopped me from taking a peek at all the cute Paris things!

lifestyle

On My Radar

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On Sunday, I went to the Tony Awards watch party hosted by IBM followed by the after party at the Plaza. This was my third year attending, and the excitement has not worn off. It’s such a ridiculously fun night. Super fancy dresses, an insane amount of delicious food, and celebrities everywhere. While I think I’d prefer…

dresses

Eyelet in Paris

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About to type something I thought I would never type here on the blog. If you’re not shopping at Abercrombie, you are missing out!!! I almost don’t want to share because I feel like it’s the best-kept secret right now. But what kind of blogger would I be then?!

I ordered this white eyelet dress. It’s currently on sale, but even at full price, it’s 100% worth it. Like dress-of-the-summer worth it.

Personal

Going with the Flow When You’re Type A

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I am, for better or for worse, very Type A. I was joking with a friend that he was Type-Lower-Case-A and I was Type-Upper-Case-A. He then added that it was more like upper case, and bold, and italicized… and possibly with an exclamation point at the end too. In a lot of ways, I’m glad…