Seeing Stripes

If you were to ask my friends, they would tell you I own way too many striped shirts. Personally, I don’t believe there’s such a thing as too many stripes! If you agree, then this is the post for you.

Clothing
Brooks Brothers

Silk Cotton Striped Boatneck Sweater ($128, http://tinyurl.com/3qsch6u)

Express

Ruffled Chiffon Sleeve Tee ($24.43, http://tinyurl.com/3o4g4v8)

H&M

Striped Dress ($12.95, http://tinyurl.com/3rp2ge3)

J.Crew (Offering a 30% discount until 5/25--code LOVEIT)

Maritime Dress ($88, http://tinyurl.com/3fbybgy)

Saint James Naval II Tee ($92, http://tinyurl.com/3zm4yxa)

 Lilly Pulitzer

Cassidie Sweater Striped Cotton ($74, http://tinyurl.com/3osupa2)

Nautica

Rugby Stripe Bikini ($64, http://tinyurl.com/44mclut)

 Ralph Lauren

Kevon Striped Boatneck Tunic ($39.99, http://tinyurl.com/3ap3pea)

Maili Striped Boatneck Top ($89, http://tinyurl.com/3nn8b2k)

Tommy Hilfiger

Stripe Skirt ($54, http://tinyurl.com/3cmxor2)

Yacht Club Knit Dress ($128, http://tinyurl.com/3up5yk6)

Laguna Three Quarter Sleeve Striped Boatneck ($29.99, http://tinyurl.com/3jsg8gx)

Accessories

American Eagle

Rugby Stripe Tote (24.95, http://tinyurl.com/3hn6pa6)

Brooks Brothers

Striped Ballerina Flats ($44.40, http://tinyurl.com/3wxw2qr)

Coach

Poppy Stripe Bangle ($98, http://tinyurl.com/3webolh)

Dooney & Bourke

Linen Stripes East West Grommet Shopper ($198, http://tinyurl.com/436yyet)

J.Crew

Sea Bags for J.Crew Wine Tote ($45, http://tinyurl.com/3jrfku8)

Lilly Pulitzer

Docksider Tote ($148, http://tinyurl.com/3kg8g3o)

Steve Madden

Stripess Flats ($39, http://tinyurl.com/3gzoqap)

Tommy Hilfiger

Rugby Striped Wrislet ($28, http://tinyurl.com/3efjkro)

"My Life Is Like a Stroll on the Beach...

as near to the edge as I can go" -- Thoreau

I'm off to the beach for a week! Here are some lovely pictures of my favorite classic stars at the beach.

Audrey Hepburn

Grace Kelly

Jackie O

The Little White Dress

A friend and I have recently decided to take our patriotism to the next level. We’re going to travel to the Capitol for the Fourth of July festivities. I mean, what could be better than celebrating the independence of our nation with a bunch of like-minded patriots? Thus I arrive at my current dilemma: finding the perfect outfit to commemorate the big day.

I have a vision in my head of what this outfit will entail: I’ll have the most delightful white sundress that cinches at the waist, with a charming red ribbon tied around my waist. I’ll have a blue cardigan and the perfect summertime wedges to pull it all together. Sounds easy enough, right?

Wrong. I’ve been looking up white dresses for two days now, and I have yet to find one that will work. Here are a few examples:

There’s a beautiful dress by Kate Spade (the Jillian Bow Front Dress, $375 http://tinyurl.com/3rv4xru), but it’s far too dressy for the occasion. (However, it would make for a great birthday present from my father; hint ,hint!)

BCBG makes a great white dress (Sleeveless Pleated Banded Waist, $138 http://tinyurl.com/3d5q9mc), but it isn’t conducive to having a ribbon tied around its waist.

Jack Wills’ Larkhill Dress ($89, http://tinyurl.com/44lryqj) is darling, but it might be a little too short for a day spent outside.

So here I am, having searched through every site from Lilly Pulitzer to Lulu’s to no avail. However, I’m quiet determined to find this dress. After all, this is meant to honor the greatest nation on Earth.

 To be continued…

Anchors Away!

Not all of us have the luxury of being able to go sailing at a whim like JFK. But with these charming finds, all featuring anchors, it’s a whole lot easier to pretend. Bon Voyage!

Clothing
J.Crew

Men’s Shorts ($44.50, http://tinyurl.com/3fyvx44)

Nautica

Slim-Fit Anchor Polo ($34.50, http://tinyurl.com/3c8v3gh)

Ralph Lauren

Custom-Fit Anchor T-shirt (27.65, http://tinyurl.com/3sfpxro)

Tommy Hilfiger

Men’s Anchor Logo Sweater ($79, http://tinyurl.com/3fn2hvv)

Prepster Anchor Chino ($98, http://tinyurl.com/3jsnp8g)

Anchor Printed Halter Dress ($148, http://tinyurl.com/4y9c8db)

Bags

Etsy

Multiple Colors Available ($10, http://tinyurl.com/3hkgs24)

Striped Anchor Tote ($50, http://tinyurl.com/43cqt2e)

Ralph Lauren

Americana Canvas Anchor Tote ($100, http://tinyurl.com/447ruc6)

JewelryBetsy Johnson

Betsy Johnson In the Navy Anchor Pendant Necklace ($45, http://tinyurl.com/3s5gvw7)

Betsy Johnson In the Navy Drop Earrings ($30, http://tinyurl.com/3r4vq6p)

 

Betsy Johnson In the Navy Stud Earrings ($25, http://tinyurl.com/4yx2e4y)

Eve’s Addiction

Anchors Away! Sterling Silver Anchor Necklace ($26, http://tinyurl.com/3wcw4mh)

Kiel James Patrick

(Select the anchor button for even more anchor fun!)

Akeley Towson Crawford ($35, http://tinyurl.com/3stp9p3)

Marriner Newell Oakes ($35, http://tinyurl.com/3s872zo)

Selvenex Anchorage Earrings ($22, http://tinyurl.com/3nrdjxt)

MiscellaneousBrooks Brothers

Anchor Belt ($27.20, http://tinyurl.com/4ydzoq4)

Etsy

Bobby Pins ($15, http://tinyurl.com/3ungmxs)

Jack and Lulu

 Anchor Gold Flat Notes ($18, http://tinyurl.com/3c2vxes)

Kiel James Patrick

U.S.S. Mariner Vicker Leed Headband ($30, http://tinyurl.com/44nfkoc)

LLBean

Seersucker Anchor Belt ($24.95, http://tinyurl.com/3s56nfa)

Anchor Beach Towel ($29.50, http://tinyurl.com/3vtpbtq)

Nautica

Bathing Suit ($88, http://tinyurl.com/3feejru)

Sperry

Authentic Original 2-Eye Boat Shoe ($75, http://tinyurl.com/3e3lhs4)

 Tommy Hilfiger

Anchors Away Beach Towel ($19.99, http://tinyurl.com/3qgtp3k)