My thick, curly hair is challenging to style in the summer, but this photo of Andie MacDowell has inspired me to try a braid. Clocking in some hours by the pool over this long weekend – hoping everyone has fun plans to celebrate the holiday!
Images via @archivesmood, Pinterest, and Vogue.
An unsolicited AYR catalog recently came in the mail, and instead of tossing it directly in the recycling bin, I gave it a quick look. Each page featured another look that was exactly my style, and I quickly navigated to their website for more. AYR stands for All Year Round and the company was founded as an alternative to fast fashion. A few favorites are The Deep End, The Metropolitan, The Triple Threat Skirt and The Metro – it’s kismet when target marketing gets it right.
Images via AYR.
Eileen Fisher, the brand, is a favorite of mine, but I’ve just started learning about Eileen Fisher, the woman. The New Yorker has a great profile on her and I was shocked to see that the article was written in 2013 – she is timeless. Eileen is simple, tasteful, understated and always an inspiration.
Images via Vogue, The New Yorker and Women In Retail.
Toteme’s crinkled silk has been popping up everywhere lately and it’s incredibly chic. My favorite pieces are the slip dress (on sale!) and the midi skirt. The crinkled fabric makes it perfect for packing.
Images via Toteme, Net-A-Porter and Toteme.
I’m an avid reader, but have been in a book rut lately. There’s a slew of upcoming summer releases that seem promising and I hope they’re as good as they sound: The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand. The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark. The Brighter The Light by Mary Ellen Taylor. Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hillier. For those of you interested, check out the Read page for a full listing of my recent reads.
We’ve been taking advantage of the grandparents offers to babysit and enjoying date night – it feels so good to get out. Looking forward to checking out Austin Butler as Elvis which debuts this weekend. I recently picked up this Method hand soap at Target and it’s an incredible dupe for Le Labo – I highly recommend. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
I typically gravitate to Saint Laurent’s advertisements due to the signature black and white photography. Al Pacino fronting the Spring 2022 campaign is perfection – the combination of the star, the suits and the sunglasses is impeccable. Check out the video here.
Images via High Snobiety.
It’s no secret that I’m Olsen obsessed. Since the twins rarely interact with the media, the quick glimpses caught by the paparazzi always leave me wanting more. Ashley celebrated her 36th birthday last week in distressed denim, a white tee, a black blazer and chic loafers. I was immediately inspired to try a similar look and the blazer was a perfect layer for the frigid air conditioning.
Images via Daily Mail.
While I love The Row bare sandals (I have both the heeled version and the flat version), Constance is their cooler older sister and I’m in love. This elevated flipflop would make a great addition to my wardrobe. If anyone finds the flat version in a size 36, please let me know.
Images via In Style, Linn Hagglund and Pinterest.
I’ve found myself pairing white or off-white bottoms with a black top to lighten up my looks this summer. Doing so allows me to wear my black accessories without coming across too harsh in the warmer months. I recently wore this color combination for lunch with a chic family member – a Chanel executive – and we were dressed exactly the same. The ultimate compliment.
Images via Pinterest, Net-A-Porter and Pinterest.