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Florals & Stripes

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We’re back from our Memorial Day road trip to Cincinnati! Neither one of us had been to Ohio before, which made the six and a half hour trip to the city a no brainer for the long weekend. We spent most of our time exploring neighborhoods, stopping in boutiques, and trying bars and restaurants. I’ll share a recap of our most notable stops next week. Until then, I wanted to highlight this dress. It was undoubtedly my favorite piece on the trip thanks to its easy silhouette. I came around to the slight high-low hem after realizing that it gave me just the right amount of extra coverage when I sat down! For a peek at the other items I packed, visit Julie Leah’s blog here.

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Dress: ASTR (only $64)
Bag: Tory Burch (now on sale!)
Sandals:  Sam Edelman (hair calf versions are on sale in limited sizes)
Sunglasses: Prada
Rings: Lulu Frost, c/o Vrai & Oro
Bracelet: Hermes

Playful Print

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[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]T[/dropcap]his shirt makes me ridiculously happy and it’s not just because it matches my favorite pin. Paired with a short shift dress, it has the carefree ’60s vibe I’m fond of. And, what better way to embrace its playful side than at a nearby playground? Thankfully no children were around because one trip down the slide made me realize how short my skirt was and how cold plastic playground equipment could be!

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DETAILS

Shirt: Tory Burch (love this one)
Dress: J.Crew (similar splurge, similar save)
Shoes: J.Crew
Necklace: vintage (similar)
Ring: YSL
Bag: Coach (similar splurge, similar save)
Sunglasses: Prada
Lips: Stila “Fiore”
Nails: Essie “Spaghetti Strap”

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I relied on a single pair of cheap sunglasses for years: $20 oversize aviators from Shopko. When those finally succumbed to the pressure of being kept in the car and tossed in my tote bag, I invested in a “nice” pair … and then another. Given how dramatically shades can change the look of an outfit, it’s much more fun to have a small wardrobe of options to choose from. 

Top Row: Jessica Simpson ($45); Ray-Ban ($145); Kate Spade ($128)

Middle Row: KBL ($160); Michael Kors ($99); Prada ($225)

Bottom Row: Elizabeth & James ($185); Diane von Furstenberg ($150); Jeepers Peepers ($29.09)

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