Etsy Collection: Summer Pastels

seafoam lace dress /// ray of sun dress



intersecting lines dress /// meriweather stripe dress /// summer skies dress

begonia pink dress /// victoria dress /// alice gingham dress



pale as ice dress /// venice beach romper /// margeaux lounge suit

brighton beach romper /// lemon drop top /// peaches and cream dress



first frost blouse /// plum sheer blouse /// lollipop plaid skirt

over the rainbow top /// shady days blouse /// carnival stripe top



williamsburg plaid top /// rose crochet top /// summer best blouse

Never Enough Leopard Print

Ever have days where you sit in front of the computer for hours trying to think of what to write in a blog post? I'm suffering severe writer's block that not even extra flamin' Hot Cheetos or the new, weird ass episode of True Blood can cure. My mind is mush. All that I can tell you is the obvious: 1. I love leopard print. 2. I love bustiers. And fact: these Molly Black sandals by 80%20 are awesome. With a hidden heel, I can fake being an inch taller and add edge to any outfit with ease. 

Combining leopard print in any way is sort of my go-to for styling an outfit. It's just so wonderful and versatile. What's yours?

[sandals c/o 80%20, bustier from nasty gal, shorts from h&m, bag by marc jacobs, necklace from kie&kate]

swift river.

wiley wears:

tee: michael stars

vest: uo

shorts: f21

necklace: anthropologie

sandals: madewell

     jeb and i took a lovely trip down the kancamagus highway and we stopped to wade around in the swift river.  of course i fell in.  it was pretty hysterical considering there were dozens of people around and i, of course, was wearing the thinnest tee i own.  for a day of dropping by scenic outlooks and checking out franconia notch, a white tee and jean shorts with a flowy vest and sparkly necklace were the absolute perfect choice.  oh yeah, and these sandals from madewell...they rock.

photos by Tom b.



- Half Moon Bay Dress courtesy of Modcloth

- H&M hat

- 70s Thom McAn WoodWorks sandals

- thrifted jute tote



Last night after dinner Tom and I decided to walk downtown to Carmen & David's for ice cream; dark chocolate for me, pistachio for Tom. It was a really perfect summer evening. I took my denim jacket in my bag for some reason, thinking I would need it as the sun set but it was still way too hot for that. On the way home we walked by the farmer's market where they have a piano sitting out for anyone wandering by to play. I've taught Tom to play the top half of a couple of duets while I play the bottom half. Afterwards we headed home just in time to catch the new episode of True Blood. This season is so much better than the last one!

$50 Shopkempt Gift Card Giveaway!

Hooray! Shopkempt, a fabulous online boutique, if offering one of my readers a $50 gift card to their shop! You'll love all of their pretty and whimsical pieces. From feminine dresses to hot high heels, they have some amazing items. To enter, like their Facebook page and comment with your email address. For a second entry, tweet the giveaway and leave a second comment. The giveaway will close on Monday, August 15 at 9 p.m. CST and is open worldwide.