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A Green Trench Coat

I hate to say it, but it’s starting to get a little chilly around the edges of the days now. Really I don’t mind one bit, because I’m a layers-girl. Layers give so much additional visual interest to an outfit, especially the opportunity for a texture switch, which I love.

This green shortie trench coat (trench. coat. green. short. just making sure you got that) has been in my closet for awhile, but I wasn’t sure how to wear it. The cut is odd with jeans and a top and it’s a heavy piece that can overwhelm other floaty dresses. Luckily, this thick textured dress from Tibi was the perfect foil. The cinched waist (isn’t this such a fun vintage belt?) creates just the right resting spot for the short jacket.

This outfit would transition well into fall…can’t you see it with my knee-high blue suede boots? But since it’s still summer, I’ll keep wearing my summer faves: my basket-weave Blowfish Shoes wedges.

Do you have a piece lingering in your closet that you aren’t sure how to wear?

Let me hear about it and maybe we can come up with some ideas for it!

Natalie

A Little of This, A Little of That

Loving this combination of oversized gingham and eyelet.

Peanut Butter “Buckeye” Bars I made for Big Girls, Small Kitchen

(Edited to add one more thing!)

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xo

Natalie

Classy & Casual

This is one day, one outfit concept, and two different iterations. One is a wear-to-church outfit, and the other, with the same color threads, makeup and hair, is more casual for whatever fun adventures Sunday afternoon might hold. Or this is a mighty fine outfit to wear to the office, so this could easily be a work-to-weekend post too!

My boyfriend says Sundays are his favorites with me, because we get to go to church together and we always seem to find some fun, spontaneous adventure for the afternoon. I agree! There is something so wonderful about sitting close and holding hands while we pray, singing from the same hymnal, giving each other little knowing looks, etc. And it’s summer so the great outdoors calls after church!

What has been your favorite summer adventure so far?
xo

Natalie

Hummingbirds

There are hummingbirds on my dress! #justsayin

{trying to show you my makeup}

I am IN LOVE with my new Lesley Evers “Tilda” dress with the hummingbirds all over it. Yes, Lesley Evers is expensive but I snagged this pattern from last year in their warehouse sale. The quality is fantastic…wearing it just elevates your entire day and positively affects the way you carry yourself. I think the silhouette also has a Princess Kate vibe to it, which is a goal of any outfit of mine!

It has a full circle skirt which is just fabulous, darling for twirling.

Still getting so much use out of these straw wedges from Blowfish.

Wedges are ideal for summer dresses because they give height with all-day comfort.

This light straw is a great summer version of “nude pumps.”

Happy July, my dears!

Natalie

Mango and Plum

I can’t get enough of this mango and deep plum color combination. It’s also a delicious flavor combination, so win-win, amiright?

Then let’s talk about these giant pearls I’ve been wanting forever and finally found at a tag sale last weekend! So much fun and a little Wilma Flinstone-esque as my friend said, but we all know that’s never stopped me before!

Then there’s this Holga camera that matches my outfit. I’m pretty sure it ups my cool points but then again maybe not considering it took me FOREVER to learn how to open the back where you put the film in. Either way, I hope to capture some funky summer images with this little plastic camera.

Sunnies: Burberry//Tee: J.Crew//Pearls: Tag sale snag//Skirt: The Addison Story (Anthro, thrifted)//Wedges: MiuMiu

Happy Weekend!

Natalie

Winners and Life Lately!

Email me and I will send you details and your code 🙂 YAY! Can’t wait to see what new specs ya’ll pick out! Be sure to tweet or instagram me 🙂

Around here it has been all vintage dresses and wonderful picnics, just the way I like June! Don’t you agree?

{vintage dress complete with pockets!}

{my favorite vintage cooler shaped like a picnic basket}

{his and hers drinks…mine was the DELICIOUS Strawberry-Rhubarb agave soda, and his was the grapefruit San Pellegrino}

{cold cuts, sharp cheese, homemade potato salad, chips and fruit snacks}

PS. You can find more of my summer adventures on my brand-new instagram! 🙂

We also had a stack of magazines to read and played Frisbee. Perfect summer evening.

Here’s to many more picnics this year!
And more giveaways with more winners!
🙂
xo

Natalie

Spring Style

Goodness I love me some Spring style. These are my most-favorite colors. Give me some pink and mint and I’m a happy girl.

What are your go-to colors?

I actually try not to make my outfits TOO perfect. A little imperfection is good for the soul. —> Click to Tweet!

In this case, we have unpainted nails and “hot mess hair”–that is to say, “my hair dryer conked out in great fanfare this morning and I’m lucky to still be alive.” I might be exaggerating that a slight bit but there was smoke involved, not gonna lie.

Tying the cardigan was a moment of inspiration since it’s a long cardigan and the proportions were off and I was in a hurry.

I love this look and am going to deploy it in the future for sure.

I love this outtake, it has a certain ethereally happy and unintentionally beautiful quality to it, if I may say so myself.

It just reminds me that I’m happy, and I think that’s a wonderful thing.

I hope you’re deep-heart-happy this beautiful Spring Monday.

Find the beauty.

Natalie

Shorts and Boots

First off: Don’t panic! We do NOT still have snow in New England (at least not this year!). These photos are from a few weeks ago. Now, it’s gloriously Spring-like and I’m taking advantage of it as much as I can. I hope you are, too!

Early Spring and Autumn are the only times shorts & knee-high suede boots make any sense paired together, but whenever I can make the combo happen, I love it. It’s a bit more of a fresh look and I think it has a bit of sass to it, too, don’t you think? I also love all of the texture here: linen jacket with lots of zippers, burn-out tee, wool shorts with leather buttons and suede boots. So rich!

Linen Moto Jacket: Charlotte Russe (similar one I’ve been eyeing )//Shirt: NY&Co//Tank: J.Jill//Shorts: tailor new york//Earrings: ??// Sunnies: local store//Boots: Steve Madden

xo
Natalie

Coral & Leopard

Goodness, love me some Spring weather. You can just dress perfectly when it’s 70 degrees with a light breeze and plenty of sunshine. A great pencil skirt, bare legs, and a nice little cardigan. #ideal

Sweater: Juicy Couture//Leopard Tank: Thrifted//Pencil Skirt: J.Crew//Heels: c/o Blowfish

Enjoy the day, friends!

Natalie

Easter Sunday 2014

Oh my goodness. If you know me, you know that Easter is when I am in my element. It is my absolute most favorite holiday of the year for so many reasons. Jesus #duh. EASTER COLORS are my favorites! Hats! Spring! The food! A year ago today I met the man of my dreams! It’s just the happiest holiday there ever was and I soak it up each year. It’s all of the most wonderful things and I beyond adore it.

I’ve had this dress for almost a year and I refused to wear it because I just knew it had to be my Easter 2014 dress. Lilly Pulitzer speaks Easter, don’t you think?

I don’t need an excuse to wear a hat or vintage items, but Easter sure is a good one. When you wear a lovely hat, people tend to say lovely things. Here are a few:

Like I said, lovely things (from both men and women!). Hats are one of my favorite things and I’ve got big plans to get you all in on the hat fun next Easter, so keep your eyes peeled for the perfect Spring-y topper. You’ve got a year to find one and plan it 🙂

My shoes are straw like an Easter basket because obviously I think of these things.

Ok I think I’ve hit my limit for how many pastels and happiness and vintage and loveliness I can fit into this one post, so I’ll wrap it up now.

Happy Easter!

He is Risen!

Natalie