sights and stripes

in true americana form, I made sure to sport three very distinct shades of red, white and blue yesterday. there's something 
about those fourth of july festivities that leave everyone feeling a bit nostalgic for many years of lake swimming, dock tanning, 
flag waving and firework watching. I felt the retro stripes of these two girls on the water was an all too perfect representation 
of what I was craving all yesterday! since the lake house was far away in minnesota, I made up for the family barbeque I was 
missing with a quick trip past the statue of liberty, watermelon cups off the street and ice cream cones off the truck. who knew 
three colors could catch so may memories when presented in stripes and paired with sparklers?



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trendy tropics

As the spring/summer runway shows rolled in like ocean waves they brought with them prints inspired by the tropical 
destinations we spent all winter dreaming about. Each piece offers a unique mix of oversized palm fronds, oceanic images and 
equatorial flowers that create an escape, only to be found by the girl who's bold enough to wear it! There is a surprising versatility 
in wearing these prints though my favorite is simply pairing with neutrals, like black or navy, and really letting your vacation-
inspired textile be the center of the instagram snapshot. Add a pair of stellar shades, a summer cocktail (with an umbrella) and 
dig your toes into the imaginary sand - it's summer!


p.s. [pearl snippet] I love the playful attitude of those tibi resort lobsters and realized today, while at the prada/schiaparelli 
exhibit at the met, their seriously classic nod to the iconic lobster dress! Even if unintentional, finding these threads that connect 
designers, details and decades add such depth to the fantasy that is fashion. As if I needed another reason to love it...

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