linen, navy, and green

My dad took these photos and came up with some creative ideas . . . I was getting ready to host a bonfire with family, friends, and neighbors, so I pulled out the fire pit. 

And let my begging dog in the back of the truck.

Moon and Lola earrings // HMD sweater from Granny // HMD scarf, top, and belt from Mom

Loren Hope color play

Loren Hope hosted a contest throughout the month of May with the tag #LHcolorplay. She encouraged putting together a colorful outfit, including Loren Hope jewelry. I love my Loren Hope jewelry, but most of my pieces are monochromatic. I decided to put on a patriotic outfit and use all of my mom's red LH pieces. These were only sold at Monkee's of Raleigh. 

Dan got involved, of course. He ended up eating the berries right out of the bowl. 

Loren Hope jewelry // Ralph Lauren oxford // J. Crew skirt (old) // Sperry Topsiders

ballet pink tomboy

Loren Hope Abba earrings // J. Crew schoolboy blazer // Everlane t shirt // Loren Hope Mara bracelet // Loren Hope small Sarra cuff // HMD belt from Mom // J. Crew chino shorts // J. Crew shoes

distracting

Moon & Lola Compton earrings // HMD Ralph Lauren sweater from Granny // HMD belt from Mom // Moon & Lola Preston charm bracelet // Anthropologie tights (gift from Lindsay) // Stuart Weitzman shoes

white button down and Lilly skirt: part one

I found this Brooks Brothers oxford in my brother's old closet.  I'm not sure whose it is, but it looks like it's never been worn.  I strategically chose a too-short-for-work skirt while enjoying my last few days off.  I usually wear this old (high school days!) reversible wrap skirt on the other side, but the larger floral print appealed to me this time.

earrings made by my mom // hand me down Brooks Brothers shirt // Lilly Pulitzer skirt // Michael Kors small Layton watch // Jenni K bracelet (similar) // hand me down bracelets // Kate Spade sandals

Check back on Monday for part two--the same button down, dressed up a little more.

green lace and pink seersucker

hand me down earrings from Mrs. B // hand me down necklace from Mom // H&M top // Michael Kors small Layton watch // J. Crew Factory shorts (on sale) // Jack Rogers Napa Valley Navajo

tunic and white jeans

hand me down earrings from Mom // tunic Dress // Michael Kors small Layton watch // hand me down bracelet from Mom // Joe's Jeans // Target wedges

casual blues

I never, ever get tired of blue and white stripes.  I have had some version of these shorts for as long as I can remember, maybe even including some striped short overalls.  I was raised to believe that topsiders are always appropriate with summer shorts, and I sport the same pair I've had since high school.

Moon and Lola Stanford earrings // Moon and Lola metal script monogram necklace // J. Crew Factory shirt // Michael Kors small Layton watch // Essie bottle service // J. Crew Factory shorts // Sperry topsiders