It has taken me nearly 2 years to be where I am now. I still have so much further to go, but after a weekend filled with incredible work, co-workers, and most importantly, clients, I am so grateful I could burst. A little peek at what I've been up to the past two days...
xoxo,
I don't think I'll ever really be able to convey my love for Shopbop; it has been my go-to one stop online retailer for 10 years. The newly released sale items are on point right now - plenty of sizes and plenty of pieces for 50% off. Here are 10 that I'm loving for me and for you:
$154 $77
$284 $198
$125 $87
$165 $66
$195 $136
$238 $142
$315 $126
$176 $123
$138 (not on sale I just love them :)
$229 $160
Lots of light, airy pieces for to make the most out of the remains of summer, no?
xoxo,
Recently I purchased a lightweight, long sleeved tee that I love. Rather than tuck it away until Fall or even early Spring, I've been wearing it regularly this summer (even today in this heat). It feels like such an American notion to equate summertime temps with near nakedness; I don't know why it took me so long to realize that long sleeved tees are not only acceptable, but at times preferable in the heat. I have next to no melanin in my skin, which means I will never, ever tan (as my sister used to tease growing up - "If you get enough freckles they'll blend together like a tan!"). I've long since accepted this fact, and aside from the vain part of me, there's the pragmatic side that knows to lather on the sunscreen before any exposure. Ten minutes outside and I can feel my forearms on fire - so longsleeves? They make sense.
Even if you're not at high risk for sunburn (you should be wearing sunblock anyway, friend! Melanoma is real), how sweet are long sleeves? Today I'm giving you 6 options under $100 that can and should be in your closet:
xoxo,
Oof, what a WEEKEND, folks. I just got back into town last night after spending the last 3 days in the Poconos with three of my best friends. A little recap, shall we?
That's beautiful Lake Naomi! Even though the forecast was horrendous, we lucked out and had exceptional (albeit HOT) weather all weekend.
Isn't it dreamy? We spent much of the day on Saturday and Monday paddling around the Lake in the canoe. We left our phones on the shore and it was so nice to have true face to face conversations.
// sunglasses // H&M bathing suit (old but similar here, it's so flattering!) // shorts //
On Sunday, we drove 3 hours to Naples, NY and saw our friend Liz in Bristol Valley Theater's production of Rent. She was phenomenal, and we were able to sneak in a little photoshoot after the show.
Friends, I wore these clogs (these are cute, too) all weekend (save for yesterday when I had the worst hangover of my life and spent the day whining and wandering around the yard / house barefoot), and they are the perfect example of a simple way to elevate an otherwise "simple" outfit. They're nude, so they lengthen the leg, and a add a little bit of height, which feels and looks fancy. But they're clogs, so they're incredibly comfortable. It felt great to wear them all weekend.
And that, my friends, is all I've got for you today.
xoxo,
Just a little preview of what I've been up to...
I'd say more but I'm kind of at a loss for words.
// on her // dress, Anthropologie // necklace //
// on him // shirt //
// on her // crop top (cold out, similar here) // overalls (sold out, love these) // clogs //
// on him // shirt // shoes //
Thank you, Julia and Logan! I'm proud of this one. Getting married? I'd love to style your engagement shoot! Visit the my services page to find out more.
xoxo,
all photos by Ashley Caroline.