summer mix + a guest post

I'm so excited to be guest blogging today for my gal pal Khatu while she is traveling the world. (Uhm, talk about traveler's envy!).
Head over to her blog, I Am Khatu, to check out my favorite tip for packing stylishly and smart.
JCREW denim jacket | GAP top | JCREW shorts | LOEFFLER RANDALL shoes (similar) | REBECCA MINKOFF bag

peach pleats + comfy heels

Quick story: when I was in high school, I wore heels to class, every. day. The end.
Not anymore. Trust me, trying to navigate those pesky cobblestone sidewalks in stilettos is not cute. Yes I still love my highest heel, but I try (really hard) to stay focused and consider comfort as well as walkability when I'm shopping. I know, I'm getting old.
But, when Kate Spade Saturday comes to Boston, and you find the most perfect nude summer HEEL there, and the first thought you have is 'I could wear these for DAYS', then you buy them. And I might go back for seconds (and thirds). 
GAP tee | JCREW skirt | KATE SPADE SATURDAY heels | REBECCA MINKOFF MAC bag
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meet fox

Say hello to my little furball -- Miss Fox. 
If you follow me on instagram (if not, whatcha waiting for?!) you already saw a sneak peek or two of this munchkin -- husky heartbreaker with a penchant for chewing ankles and snuggling on long car rides. She has the bluest eyes and has stolen my heart. 
Get ready for puppy overload. 
JCREW dress (love this one) | GAP shoes (sale) | KAREN WALKER sunnies
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weekend in: florida

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In exactly 6 hours, I'm jetting off to the sandy seashore of Florida for a MUCH needed tropical escape (hello vacation mode). As a notorious over-packer, I tried really hard to grab basics that also play double duty: a shirt dress that can go from beach-cover up to happy hour dinner date, sandals that go with e v e r y t h i n g, a fun bag that can double as a carry-on, and bold sunnies that make you look like you're ready for paradise. Woo!

Follow me on instagram to join in on my travels!

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leo + red

Leopard + red go together like cocktails + Fridays. 

And that's exactly where I'm wearing this look tonight.

TGIF. #longestshortweekever

JUICY COUTURE blazer | LOFT top | GAP jeans | MICHAEL KORS flats (similar) | COACH bag | CATBIRD rings | YSL lip

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off duty

Not my most innovative look, but something I would wear during the week for an easy day at work, and running errands. A girls gotta bundle up, it's getting cold over here!

::photos by Kristen::

{THE NORTH FACE coat; FOREVER 21 top; GAP jeans; MADEWELL booties; MICHAEL KORS bag; JCREW necklace}

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on fridays, we wear stripes

Is there anything better than a good striped ensemble to end a busy week? 

Bring on the weekend!   

{ZARA jacket (old, similar, similar, love this one); MADEWELL t-shirt (last seen here); GAP jeans; MADEWELL flats (old, similar); JCREW scarf}

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that paris edge

Ok. A week later and I am STILL addicted to the motorcycle look -- a spin on my last I-wish-I-was-wearing post here. Dark pants, golden shoes and deep lips have been my uniform of late. Seriously, I'm wearing all three right now. I love getting into a fashion rhythm that feels right.

TGIF friends! Any plans this weekend? xx

{ZARA jacket (old, but similar on sale!); MADEWELL top (runs big) ; GAP jeans; J.CREW wedges; MICHAEL KORS bag; CATBIRD bracelet}

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summer's sunsets

The end of summer is one of my favorite and least favorite times of years -- the quick crispness in the air, promise of new and exciting fall fashions, that heavy feeling of change. 

But mostly I love those bright pink sunsets that fall over Boston's skyline, turning the entire city crazy beautiful colors for a minute. I think that is what attracted me so much to this dress. A color pallet so summery yet bittersweet, I had to make a second look from it.

1 {Kate Spade dress; Swedish Hasbeens for H&M (old but love these); Michael Kors bag; Juicy Couture watch}

2 {Ann Taylor cardigan (old); Anthropologie top (old); JCrew shorts; Gap sandals (on sale!); Kate Spade bag; Juicy Couture watch}

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