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My Favorite $30 Summer Dress

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If there’s one item you add to your next Target order, make it this dress. It’s cute, comfortable, lightweight for the hottest summer days, has pockets (!), and — best of all — it’s only $30. I’m wearing it in a medium here (which is my usual size in Target tops and dresses) and just placed an order for the blue one.

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On the Right Foot: An Ode to Birthday Dresses, 30-Minute Meals, Summer’s Must-Have Sweater, & More!

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Give me a mirror in a historic mansion, estate, palace, or castle and I will take a selfie! This one was from the Turnblad Mansion in Minneapolis, which is part of the American Swedish Institute. We stopped in during last weekend’s trip to the Twin Cities. (Earrings are Chan Luu, dress is Target, and lip color is this one in “Gossip Girl.”)

Speaking of Gossip Girl, this critique of the reboot sums up my feelings after watching the first episode.

Holst + Lee just launched the most adorable rainbow sunglasses.

An ode to the birthday dress.

The craftsmanship that goes into making Moroccan zellige tile is astounding.

Artist Sho Shibuya uses the front page of The New York Times for his daily visual diary.

In need of dinner ideas? Here are 15 options that take less than 30 minutes to make.

This looks like the perfect lightweight sweater for cool summer evenings, especially later in the year when we’re closer to fall. I love it in light walnut.

Love earth tones? This house tour is for you.

Insight into how to answer riddles asked in job interviews.

I enjoyed this piece about Klimt’s muse Emilie Flöge and her influence on Vienna.

In case you missed it:

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I wasn’t going to shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, but…

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The novelty of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale has worn off. I was planning to sit this one out entirely, but curiosity got the better of me when I decided to check out the home section … which then turned into browsing every single page of the sale. And I’ll be frank, there’s not much worth buying, especially those Barefoot Dreams cardigans and throws. You’ve spent an entire year in quarantine wearing loungewear. It’s time to stop doing that to yourself.

The sale opens to the public on July 28 and there’s a decent chance my favorites will sell out by then. Which is completely fine, since I don’t actually need any of these things, but it’s still fun to window shop. Here’s what I have my eye on:

  1. My favorite face lotion. It’s a good time to buy any of your skincare or makeup staples since you know you’ll use it anyway.
  2. A set of silicone utensils.
  3. Statement earrings. The black pair is the best.
  4. A bathmat that comes in three colors. (The grey one would work best with our upcoming bathroom remodel.)
  5. Reusable storage bags.
  6. This cult-favorite bra in charcoal.
  7. A striped Turkish towel.
  8. A black dress with a flattering, classic shape.

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On the Right Foot: The Swimsuit I Bought on Insta, Millennial Cookware, Post-Pandemic Wedding Dress Codes, and More!

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My beloved duffel bag is getting a workout this month with overnight stays in Madison (staycation!); central Wisconsin; Minneapolis; Iowa City; and Richmond, Virginia. We’ve already one the first two and welcome suggestions for things to do for the other three!

I was influenced by an Instagram ad and purchased this swimsuit. I love it! It’s comfortable, stays in place, and has the right amount of compression.

Victoria’s Secret is rebranding. While it feels a bit “too little, too late,” I’m all for more realistic body types and shining the spotlight on inspirational, successful women.

This is such a sweet tank top.

The Gossip Girl reboot takes to Instagram for fashion influence. (Have you watched the first episode yet? I watched it last night and I have mixed feelings. I hope it gets better.)

I thought this piece on Great Jones cookware and the illusion of the millennial aesthetic was interesting.

The pandemic’s lingering effects on wedding dress code.

H&M has a few items worth checking out: these slides, a window box in a great shade of green (also in a smaller size), and a striped linen table cloth with coordinating cloth napkins.

Learn more about what minerality means in wine.

How to decline a job offer gracefully.

I’ve joined the wait list for these sandals.

In case you missed it:

  • Feeling good about my emerging gardening skills.
  • We spent the night at the Graduate Hotel in downtown Madison.
  • The prettiest sunset at Dave’s parents’ cabin.
  • A roundup of red bridesmaid dresses I love.

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Shopping List: 9 Red Summer Dresses I Love

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Outfit Details: Grace Atwood x The Drop dress | Tory Burch mask (other styles) | Birkenstock sandals | Paravel backpack (similar) | Chimi sunglasses (available in black) | Aurelie Gi rings (learn about the brand here)

Admittedly red is not one of my favorite colors, falling somewhere near purple for least-loved. However, nothing can beat the fiery hue when you need a jolt of color. I picked up this dress last fall (and it’s surprisingly still available in a few sizes) and hadn’t worn it outside of a Zoom call up until our trip to Charleston in April. I have a renewed appreciate for the color and found myself browsing for other red dresses recently. Here are nine of my favorites:

  1. A dress with a classic fit-and-flare silhouette.
  2. Pair this cute mini with white sneakers.
  3. I adore the smocked top of this eyelet dress.
  4. This cotton voile option would be pretty over a swimsuit and out for cocktails.
  5. This dress has the prettiest woven striped detail.
  6. Ruffled straps add interest to an otherwise simple maxi dress.
  7. A tiered cotton dress that’s perfect for the hottest days.
  8. A long-sleeve option with a plunging neckline.
  9. While it’s a splurge, you’ll wear this tunic dress each summer for years.

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