Freshly squeezed

Perfectly coordinated. That is how this outfit came about, a collection of items from different stores, purchased at different times, which all just happen to match.

I may have claimed from time to time that I don't like to be 'matchy', but it's hard to resist pairing things that just seem to want to be together.

The Rundown
White Tee Loft similar
Lemon Print Skort Topshop similar
Utility Jacket Old Navy similar
Sandals Dive & Co. similar
Color Block Clutch Gap similar
Turquoise Necklace AJS Design Studio via TJMaxx
Gold Twisted Bracelet The Cavernous Jewerly Box similar
Green Ring Taken for Granite similar
Thin Gold Ring Etsy via Sweet Olive Jewelry
Nail Color "Find Me An Oasis" Essie

Linking up with I Do deClaire's Confident Twosday

Feels like summer

Well, some of the time, anyway.
I know, I hate the weather talk, but it was pretty much a dominating factor all weekend. Friday was gorgeous, bright, sunny and warm. Downright balmy even after sunset, and the complete opposite of Saturday, which was doom and gloom all day. I got my obligatory strawberry shortcake at my town's annual festival, then headed home and hoped the rain would stop before the evening.

It didn't, and I had a wet walk to Toad's Place in New Haven, where I went to see "The Kooks". It was a fun show and it's been far too long since I've been to a concert. I'm happy to see more venus popping up in my area, but there still isn't much draw for bigger names to bother stopping in Connecticut, so I'm always delighted when a band I recognize plays New Haven.

Sunday was even more ridiculous, weather-wise. The rain carried over through the morning, but by noon the sun was so strong you could have forgotten the rain ever even happened. My Sister and I took our Dad to check out the new brewery that opened down the road from us; instead of offering food service they have food trucks outside, we had a fancy pear and gorgonzola wood fired pizza. Then, just when it seemed like we were going to enjoy a beautiful sunset of the summer solstice, it started to rain again... oh New England, what am I going to do with you?

The Rundown
Printed Tunic Joie thrifted similar
White Jeans Old Navy
Sandals "Keira" Trask via in.d giveaway
Brown Leather Tote Hobo via ebay similar
Earrings House of Harlow via Rocksbox (one month free with lydiaxoxo)
Bangle Margaret Elizabeth via Rocksbox (one month free with lydiaxoxo)
Gold Twisted Bracelet The Cavernous Jewerly Box similar
Gold Open Ring c/o Lumo
Sunglasses "Harper" c/o Hobie
Nail Color "Find Me An Oasis" Essie

Linking up with Pink Sole's How I Spring

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Monday Mingle

Making the most of summer

It's here, June 21st, the first day of summer. As always, I'm afraid it will be gone in the blink of an eye. Normally after July 4th, it doesn't seem like there are any other holidays to look forward to before the always slightly depressing Labor Day, however, if you are willing to seize the wide array of 'novelty' holidays that have cropped up, there is plenty to celebrate.

Today kicks things off with "Wear Your Lily" day, so Lilly Pulitzer fans, and everyone who beat me in line at Target can throw on their favorite bright shift dress and make merry today.

Other great 'holidays' include "Ice Cream Day", "Sister's Day", and "Thrift Store Day". I need every reason to celebrate that I can find, so you'd better believe I'm marking my calendar, and hoping to make this an amazing summer.

Check out Summer holidays you didn't know existed
by Lydia Abate at Mode