Bright colors from Boden.

Do you get Boden catalogs in the mail like I do? I don’t even know why these are sent to me, but I’m not complaining. Their clothes are so precious. Classic items in the brightest, most lively colors. It kind of reminds me of L.L.Bean, but slightly more youthful, if you know what I mean. The clothes are based out of the UK, and every time I browse through the pages of the catalog I am brought to a mini fantasy land, somewhere between the british countryside and Heaven’s most delectable candy shop.
Here are some delightful sweaters I thought I’d share with you. I can imagine myself wearing them in the cool breeze of a Cape Cod summer night.

I love this purple sweater. I’ve been really into V-necks lately and I think this would look really nice over a navy summer dress.

 
 
I have also been into wearing grey lately. This looks like just your average cardigan, but I love the detailing of the larger buttons and the striped ribbon and fun colored lining on the inside of the sweater.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
This colorful sweater is PRESH-ious. I just love it so much. Don’t you?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Also, adorable. With dark skinny jeans? NEED!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I can totally see this sweater over a white t-shirt and white jeans. The robin’s egg blue is just so pretty.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stripes! No summer wardrobe is complete without them. This sweater just looks so cozy and I LOVE the Peter Pan collar.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Such fun stuff. Expect another post in the near future with more summer outfit ideas from Boden. I’m obsessed!!

White Pants and Jack Rogers.

Summertime! It’s official. It starts right now. I’m heading out to dinner tonight and I’ve decided to break out the ultimate summer wardrobe pieces to get me in the mood. White pants and Jack Rogers. It doesn’t get much more summer than this.
Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Getting ready for summer:

I’m getting so excited for summer, it’s practically here! Besides the rain today I’d say we’ve had a pretty great run for spring. I feel like I really got a chance to wear my favorite spring outfits and I wasn’t even pretending to be warm, I really was! This spring/summer I’m embracing my pale skin and vow to take extra good care to protect it from the elements. I have already bought 2 bottles of sunblock, next step is to start protecting my face. I do wear an spf 15 moisturizer every day, but in that hot summer weather on that sandy beach you just NEED some extra protection! I’m particularly interested in purchasing a summer hat this year. J.crew and anthropologie have some cute ones– but I’m sure I can swing by the outlet mall and find a practical one for less. We shall see in time what I end up with…
Here is what I am using for skin protection:

I love Neutrogena products and this is one that I have been a fan of for a long time. It goes on smooth and doesn’t leave a greasy feeling, plus you know you’re face is getting protection all day.

This stuff is magic. It goes on so light you don’t even know it’s on! Which means it’s the stuff for me because I HATE that icky sunblock feeling. SO sticky!
And as far as my head goes, I’ve been looking into a few options:


Whirling Plaid Sunhat from Anthropologie


Eric Javits Packable Floppy Hat from Saks

(LOVE the orange detail!)



Ribbon-Wrapped Hat from Anthropologie


(The last two are more for fashion’s sake I’ll admit– but I do love them.)


Hope I can still get my summer freckles!!!!!

Dream bag!

Meet my new Orla Kiely bag. I’ve been debating over this bag for months. Today I made the dream a reality and this bag is now mine. ALL MINE. This bag is the most perfect school bag/work bag/ travel bag. This bag is the most perfect bag. Period.
Who loves Orla Kiely?? I DO I DO.