July 4th Inspiration

we cannot believe that it is july already! where does the time go seriously?! we are always inspired by red, white and blue this time of year of course - so many unique and unexpected ways to get into the holiday.

need some inspiration for how to style yourself for this coming friday or any time really? look no further than below.

beauty

 why we love it | totally chic. it can go from day to night too - casual to dressy

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why we love it | keep it casual with a soft wave. classic but fun for summer

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 why we love it | need we say more? so classic plus all you need is blue and white to complete the whole look - earrings, outfit or shoes

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why we love it | take the above look and make it more natural and subtle. the dewy glow look is really in right now too - screams summer but in a nice way of course

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 why we love it | this one and the one below are so much fun but still sophisticated enough to be able to wear it to work if you need to

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fashion

 why we love it | who doesn't love a great chevron skirt? plus it adds a fun spin to the outfit

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 why we love it | staple pieces that you should have in your wardrobe anyways. change the red bag to a blue one and you are all set

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 why we love it | unexpected right? that's why we love it - fresh and youthful

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why we love it | who doesn't love a good scarf?

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why we love it | oh come on! i could not resist! who doesn't love a little sparkle? it makes every outfit look complete

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 why we love it | don't forget the sunglasses! why not make them blue to fit the theme - fun but classic with the aviator style

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i realize that i said 'classic' a lot in this blog, but that is the goal right? everything above is a classic but just done in a unique or modern way. the great thing is that classic/staple pieces, hairstyles, etc. can all be placed in your every day arsenal as well so yay to that!

happy shopping!

with love - P

start of summer

"and so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer."
-f. scott fitzgerald, the great gatsby

memorial day unofficially kicks off the start of summer.  let me start off by thanking all of our service men and women - those who have served, those who are currently serving, and especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

hopefully your long weekend was filled with family and friends, and were able to enjoy some of the warm intermittent sunshine.  after a long, seemingly-endless winter, i love being able to dig into the back of my closet and pull out tank tops, sandals, and most of all, maxi dresses.  they're easy, comfortable, and can be dressed up or down.  happy summer!

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-E