Monday, May 23, 2011

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)

Sunday, May 15, 2011

"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

Friday, May 13, 2011

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…

Monday, May 9, 2011

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)