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.
📌 Save this post! Can’t get over the MAGIC that is @backtonature.nj’s Christmas Market during the holidays! 🎄🌟🎅🏻🧣The decor this year is on a new level. If you need to get into the holiday spirit (or pick up speciality gifts or more decorations for your home), 100% recommend making the drive! It’s worth it ❄️
When you don’t actually feel cute but then kind of end up feeling cute because you put a bow in your hair, slipped into a dress that fits, and swiped on your favorite red lipstick 💋 @hillhouse @annmashburn 🎥 by @carterfish, maybe I’ll post the video without music so you can hear her hyping me up, because you can’t imagine the crowd the bore witness to the making of this Reel 🫣
And then there were three ❤️❄️🎄🌟⛸️ Needlepoint stockings are a huge undertaking… they take hours (and hours and hours) of stitching. The final results are more than worth the effort though. These will hang on our mantle every Christmas and I can’t think of anything more special than that. I finished Mike’s stocking at the end of the summer after stitching almost every night for seven months. I am taking a little break and then I’ll start on the baby’s stocking for next Christmas!! 🥹
This tree feels extra special this year. 🎄💫⛸️❤️🕯️ Jack is fully embracing the magic of Christmas (“kiss miss”) and his enthusiasm is downright contagious!
Not one of my best qualities, but I typically feel immense pressure trying to make things feel extra special and perfect and then I get disappointed when the reality doesn’t live up to my (unrealistic) expectations. I wish I could blame social media for this.... but I know the call is coming from inside the house.
This tree seems perfect to me, though, just the way it is. It was a true group effort getting it here. Another one of my not-so-great qualities is that I’m terrible at asking for help when I need it.... this year, I can’t ignore it though. I needed help, and a lot of it. Mike got every holiday storage box up from the basement (no small feat) and hoisted the into the house and got it up in the stand within minutes (then redid it twice to get the angle of the tree just so); my mom and I took multiple trips to the hardware store and drug store for the “right” colored lights (in case you’re wondering, “bright white” is warm yellow and “warm white” is actually bright white... make it make sense); my mom wrapped the tree in lights a second time when we learned the hard way that when the box says you can’t plug in more than five strands together they mean it; and Jack was there to help and hype us all up to say how “boo-full” the tree and lights are– and keeping us in line by scolding and reminding us that we aren’t allowed to touch the ornaments 🤭
I feel a little pang of sadness that we aren’t celebrating a first Christmas with a baby who was supposed to be here, while also struggling through a third trimester (just feeling physically tired and exhausted), while also cherishing our last Christmas as a family of three, while also getting excited knowing our baby will be here before we know it. Sure, it’s a lot of pressure to put on one single tree, yet here I am. ⭐️
Spent the weekend decking the halls 🎄 the garland is up, the tree is up, the wreaths are up! Fueled by three peppermint mochas, one bag of Milanos peppermint slices, one batch of chocolate chip cookies, and one loaf of zucchini bread… my mom and I got it done 🙏🏻
These boots are TOTALLY made for walking! Taking a spin in @stuartweitzman’s iconic 5050 Bold Boot and feeling like an it girl, who happens to value both fashion and comfort! ⭐️ Take advantage of #StuartWeitzman’s Black Friday sale with an extra 25% off full-price and sale styles with code FORYOU25! (Select exclusions apply; through 11/27) This *rarely* happens!! I’ve linked this exact pair of 5050 Bold Boots in the @shop.ltk app! You can shop the boots and a couple of my other sale picks here #liketkit https://liketk.it/4oWbB #fallfashion #swpartner
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
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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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