All about the stripes

I have this theory that in order to do casual wear in a cute way, you must wear stripes. They have a magical power to make boyfriend denim and a grandpa cardigan look youthful and fun.

Yes, heels and a pile of accessories help too, but the stripes are still carrying the look as far as I'm concerned.

In other news, my bronze band from Upper Metal Class got lost while I was grocery shopping the other week, so this is the last post it will ever be seen in.

I'm really not one of those people who loses/misplaces things, and the fact that it was kind of expensive and I barely had it for two weeks makes me particularly peeved. At the very least, I hope someone found it and is giving it a good home.

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Striped Top Old Navy
Grey Cardigan Express

Boyfriend Jeans Old Navy

Cherry Pumps Oh...Deer

Marielle Satchel c/o Nicole Lee

Chain Necklace Home d'jour consignment similar
Necklace c/o Jami via LuckyFabb

Midi Ring Urban Outfitters

Bronze Ring Upper Metal Class

Watch c/o Caravelle by Bulova via Lucky Fabb

Bracelets The Cavernous Jewelry Box

Sunglasses Ray-Ban Meteor c/o TJMaxx

iPhone Case Kate Spade

Printed pencil

Paisley is one of my favorite prints, and printed pencil skirts are a great way to bring a lot of fun to work wear. Of course I had to pair it with blue and mint; don't these colors just feel like spring?

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Top Old Navy similar

Mint Cardigan H&M similar

Paisley Pencil Skirt c/o JCP similar

Toe Cap Pumps Me Too via TJMaxx similar

Gem Necklace Kohl's similar
Gold Bracelets The Cavernous Jewelry Box

Signature Spade Ring Kate Spade similar

Midi Ring Urban Outfitters

Sunglasses Ray-Ban Emma

Paris, someday

This lovely black and nude dress that 365Hangers sent over makes me think of Paris, or at least, a dress I would definitely pack if I were to ever travel there.

It's simple, elegant, and monochrome. I especially love the use of the contrasting materials on the back of the dress.

The best part; because 365Hangers gets all their inventory from sample sales at deep discounts, I can put quality designer pieces in my closet, and still have money left over to add to my travel fund.

If you haven't checked out their site yet, you should take a peek. All the clothes are styled on models who are the actual size of the garment you'd be purchasing, so you have a better feel for how it will actually fit you - isn't that ingenius?

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Dress BCBG c/o 365Hangers

Pumps Seychelles similar

Mimo City Pouch c/o JavoEdge

Necklace Heidi Daus via The Cavernous Jewelry Box

Bracelet The Cavernous Jewelry Box

Midi Ring Urban Outfitters

Crystal Bar Ring Upper Metal Class via giveaway

Sunglasses Halston via Coco's similar

Dog Chloe

Pearl Leash Fabuleash

A cherry good time

Another tribute to my boundless love of Cherry Blossom trees, this tree lined path is one of my favorites, and I make a point to come here for outfit photos every year.

And yes, the cherry sandals were a deliberate choice.

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Poppy Dress Kohls similar

Scalloped Hem Blazer H&M similar

Bag Tahari c/o TJMaxx similar

Cherry Pumps Oh...Deer!

Jeweled Starburst Cuff J.Crew via Cinderella's Attic
Bracelet The Cavernous Jewelry Box

Hammered Ring Thrifted similar

Crystal Bar Ring Upper Metal Class via giveaway

Sunglasses Ray-Ban Emma

Newbury Street

The other week I went to Boston for the day. Spent some time strolling through the Boston Garden, shopping on Newbury Street, and then walking up to the North End for an Italian dinner, complete with cannoli from Mike's Pastry for dessert.

Newbury Street is kind of like my dream street; the one where I'd live if I won the Powerball. The old brick buildings filled with cute shops and restaurants with little outdoor patios for dining in the summer... I'd buy a whole building so I could live in part of it and rent out the rest and I'd never have to worry about money again.

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Mint Shirt Dress Boundry & Co. similar

Denim Jacket New York and Co. similar

Sandals Nine West via TJMaxx similar

Bag Tahari c/o TJMaxx similar

Belt Thrifted

Knot Necklace Thrifted similar

Midi Ring Urban Outfitters

Bronze Ring Upper Metal Class

Crystal Bar Ring Upper Metal Class via giveaway

Watch c/o Caravelle by Bulova via Lucky Fabb

Bracelets The Cavernous Jewelry Box

Sunglasses Ray-Ban (borrowed)