Mackenzie and I worked with Lilly Pulitzer to put together two fun shoots for a total of four outfits. While brainstorming ideas for how we wanted to do it, Mackenzie and I figured that doing two of our favorite Upper East Side things together would be amazing. Mackenzie and I only live ten blocks apart so we’re always doing fun things in the area! You’ll find our picnic pictures here on College Prep and our brunch outfits on Mackenzie’s blog (it’s our favorite weekend spot).
We’re only a short walk away from Central Park (thank goodness), so we packed a picnic and searched for the perfect spot.
Don’t fall in Kenz!
We’re in the height of a heat wave right now… So simple bread, fresh fruits, and sweet little snacks are the perfect things for an afternoon picnic.
🎧 Five 5-Star Audiobooks I Listened to This Year ✨
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This year, I listened to some incredible audiobooks, but these five stood out as absolute favorites:
📚 A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith: A beautifully written coming-of-age classic. I didn’t want it to end and could absolutely see myself re-listening in a few years.
📚 None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell: A psychological thriller with unreliable narrators that kept me guessing the whole way through.
📚 Such a Bad Influence by Olivia Muenter: Part mystery, part family drama—flawed characters, a gripping storyline, and a chef’s kiss ending.
📚 All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker: A masterpiece of storytelling that starts as a serial killer mystery and evolves into something much bigger.
📚 Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors: A stunning exploration of sisterhood, grief, and imperfect people. The ending left me in tears (happy ones!).
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Holding on for dear life this December ❤️ I have had SO MANY conversations this week with my friends near and far and we are *all* struggling. I have to say, just knowing it’s not just me feeling the pressure of “end of year-holiday magic- cold/flu/stomach bug season-darkest days of the year,” has made it a little easier to handle. Don’t forget to take care of yourself, too 😮💨 (Telling myself this because I could use the reminder too!)
If I hadn’t already mailed our Christmas cards*, I would be ordering a reprint because this first photo is IT. ⭐️💂🏻♀️
*Actually only half because for some reason, I didn’t order enough? Our list must have grown over the past year or I just underestimated how many people were on it! I had to order more so the second half will be going out later whoops!!
Traded in my mom jeans for a @jcrew tuxedo this holiday season! Whether you’re dressing up, getting cozy, or picking out a gift for someone special, J. Crew has you covered! #injcrew #sponsored
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
gorgeous outfit!
sounds like a perfect day
xx
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I love your look! The shorts are so summery and fun!!
Simplyy-Serendipityy,
Hannah
I adore your look, those shorts and those shoes are just perfect. And I could easily see wanting to wear that top to death!
Mana
Fashion and Happy Things
Love these photos! That must have been so much fun!
Hunter
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LOVE your outfit – especially those shoes (they actually seem like something I could wear while chasing around my boys)!! Such great shots!
I love the pattern on those shorts! So fun and perfect for warm weather!
Love both of your styles! These are great photos, makes me want to go on a picnic!
I love your outfits! And your food looks amazing too! I love simple foods on a summer day 🙂
AJ | TheAJMinute
Looks like such a fabulous day! You both look great!
Xoxo,
Christine
looks like so much fun! love your outfits!
nothing better than Lilly and sun!
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